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Capital One and Discover Can Merge, Regulators Say

Two regulators signed off on the $35 billion deal, which the banks say will create a competitor to Visa and Mastercard. But consumer advocates warn...

Stocks Tumble in Asia as Tech Investors Pull Back

Nvidia, the American semiconductor giant, announced that it had been blocked by the Trump administration from selling chips to China without a license.

Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Assess Tariff Scenarios

The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff rollout continues to spur volatility in the markets.

Relief at a Trade Hub on the Southern Border, but No End to Its Unease

In an industrial district in Texas and New Mexico, companies welcomed President Trump’s tariff exemptions for Mexico, but concern and confusion linger.

Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

The S&P 500 index dipped as investors weighed new hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.

Stocks Slump Ahead of Trump’s Auto Tariffs

Carmakers’ declines extended in after-hours trading upon the news of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The drop reflected concerns about inflation.

Voice of America Director Sues Trump Officials Over Shutdown

The lawsuit by the director and journalists is the latest legal challenge to the administration’s bid to dismantle the government-funded broadcaster.

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021.

Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix

Prosecutors say Carl Erik Rinsch used funds for a science-fiction series for personal investments. An arbitrator last year ruled in Netflix’s favor.

Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists...