Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

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  Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

  The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.
  
  The New York Times - 6d

• Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions

  Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Target warns February sales were soft, adding to concerns about consumer health

  Target’s weak first-quarter guidance added to concerns about consumer health after weak January spending numbers and a slide in consumer confidence.
  
  CNBC - 8h

• Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns

  Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.
  
  CBS News - Feb. 25

• Social Security chief's work with DOGE raises concerns, Warren says

  Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.
  
  CBS News - 1d

• Potential deal between Musk's Starlink and FAA raising ethical concerns

  President Trump has promised that Elon Musk will not participate in conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over Musk's Starlink and efforts underway that ...
  
  CBS News - 23h

• Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge

  The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.
  
  MarketWatch - Feb. 24
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  European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

  US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners
  
  Financial Times - 5d

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• Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows

  A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.
  
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• Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says

  Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.
  
  CNBC - 2h

• Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations

  President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.
  
  CNBC - 5h

• CFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

  Since Acting Director Russell Vought has taken over the CFPB, the agency has dropped at least a half dozen cases brought by his predecessor, Rohit Chopra.
  
  CNBC - 1h

• Pro-Trump techies enraged by president's crypto reserve announcement, causing early rift

  Some of President Donald Trump's most vocal supporters in tech took to social media to slam his latest proposal for a crypto strategic reserve.
  
  CNBC - 7h

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