CEOs are saying they back Trump’s policies — but this stock-market indicator suggests otherwise

• Druckenmiller says CEOs are excited due to Trump. Why he’s cautious on the stock market.

  Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller is optimistic about the economy. But he doesn’t share that enthusiasm for the stock market.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Trump is a ‘wild card’ for the stock market, this trader says. He’s buckling up.

  Volatility is the “new norm,” market pro Jeff Bierman predicts.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Stanley Druckenmiller says 'animal spirits' are back in markets because of Trump with CEOs 'giddy'

  "I'd say CEOs are somewhere between relieved and giddy. So we're a believer in animal spirits," Druckenmiller said.
  
  CNBC - 2d

• The stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ will be back. Just be patient.

  The stock market’s rough 2025 start should smooth out after the presidential inauguration.
  
  MarketWatch - 3d

• TikTok CEO will attend Trump's inauguration, sources say

  Sources tell CBS News that TikTok's CEO may attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as a U.S. ban looms if the Supreme Court doesn't delay it. TikTok creator Joey Contino joins CBS News ...
  
  CBS News - 5d
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  Trudeau says he suggested trading 'Vermont or California' in meeting with Trump

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and President-elect Trump briefly discussed his comments about making the neighboring country the “51st state” during his Mar-a-Lago visit in Florida ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 10
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  The CEOs Who Are Tearing Up the Policies Trump Hates

  Companies seeking to benefit from campaign promises to cut regulations and taxes are ditching diversity and climate initiatives; ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!’
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

• Eli Lilly's lead in the obesity race has grown. Its recent stock performance says otherwise

  Eli Lilly has been one of the worst-performing Club stocks over the past six months.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 8
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  Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

  While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 6

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