Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 1.8% on Friday, April 11, 2025, closing out a turbulent week for the stock market as investors reacted to the latest announcements on tariffs. The price of gold climbed to another record high, lifted by demand for “safe haven” assets, and shares of miner Newmont surged. Texas Instruments, which […]
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi looks on during her first press conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 12, 2025. Craig Hudson | Reuters A federal judge in Maryland on Friday ordered the Department of Justice to give her daily updates on steps it is taking to secure the return of Kilmar
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Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT — General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery vans at a plant in Canada and will idle the facility through much of this year. The plant will be reduced from two shifts to one shift — eliminating 500 jobs — after being idled beginning next month
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Key Takeaways President Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies have nudged stock volatility to its highest level in years and hammered nearly every corner of the stock market. Experts say a 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs, announced on Wednesday, reduces some of the uncertainty hanging over markets and boardrooms. While substantial uncertainty persists, most experts remind investors
Shares of cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD 0.72%), Palo Alto Networks (PANW -1.44%), and Fortinet (FTNT 0.33%) rallied 13%, 6%, and 13%, respectively, this week as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The primary reason for these increases is related to a 90-day pause on the newly
In 2022, a typical 12-ounce bag of coffee from Hector Carvajal’s specialty brand Don Carvajal Cafe cost about $17. Carvajal has had to increase prices to $20 per bag over the last few years, and now says tariffs might push him to charge a minimum of $25 per bag, or 25% more. He’s one of
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Key Takeaways Executives from across the banking industry gave their thoughts on tariffs and the current uncertainty and volatility dominating the stock market. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he expects many companies to adjust or pull their full-year outlooks considering the uncertainty. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the tariffs “went beyond anything I could
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Consumer sentiment grew even worse than expected in April as the expected inflation level hit its highest since 1981, a closely watched University of Michigan survey showed Friday. The survey’s mid-month reading on consumer sentiment fell to 50.8, down from 57.0 in March and below the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 54.6. The move represented
Intuitive budgeting involves approximating your expenses instead of counting every penny. For some people, this kind of relaxed approach is more appealing than traditional budgeting. “It’s more of a dance with your numbers,” says Bari Tessler, author of “The Art of Money” and a financial therapist in Boulder, Colorado. In fact, Tessler shies away from
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Pet owners consider their pets family members and want to provide them with the medical care they need. But much like healthcare for humans, pet healthcare can be expensive, particularly if a pet requires emergency care or suffers from a chronic condition. Fortunately, there are often vet office discounts and other cost-saving options available. Read