Defense Stocks Drop after Trump Says Defense Spending Could Be Halved
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Coca-Cola says Trump tariffs could force it to increase use of plastic in US
Introduction of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports could push up canned food and drink prices. Coca-Cola has said it may have to increase its use of plastic in the US if Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump metal tariffs could slow data center growth and disrupt power grid, analyst says
Demand for transformers, a key component in the electric, has exploded as infrastructure ages and power demand rises.CNBC - 5d -
Trump says US prices ‘could go up’ as he threatens new tariffs on trade partners
President says US will impose ‘reciprocal’ duties but no new specific tariffs are announced. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump threatened to ramp up his economic assault on some ...The Guardian - 5d -
Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has done more to strengthen and unite NATO that member states, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich Security Conference.CNBC - 3d -
'I'm on Trump time:' Kellogg says Russia-Ukraine peace plan could come in days or weeks
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks.CNBC - 3d -
Rogan: Democrats still saying 'stupid s---' after Trump win
Joe Rogan knocked Democrats in a recent podcast episode, accusing the party of failing to connect with voters even after President Trump's victory last fall. “They’re not course correcting at all. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.BBC News - 5d -
Israel says it will stick to agreed hostage demands after Trump causes confusion
Government says it will follow ceasefire agreement as long as Hamas releases three hostages on Saturday. The Israeli government has signalled it intends to stick to the hostage release schedule ...The Guardian - 5d -
After Vance meeting, Zelensky says Ukraine values Trump's 'determination'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv values President Trump’s “determination” to end the war in Eastern Europe after meeting with Vice President Vance in Germany on Friday. Zelensky ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s tariffs don’t scare stocks
Plus the energy-inflation linkFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Top 15 defensive players on list, led by Super Bowl LIX champions
A look at some of the top defensive players who could be finding a new teamCBS Sports - 6d -
These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost
Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Intel’s stock is on a hot streak. Here’s why the rally could continue.
The continued momentum for Intel’s stock could force hedge funds to start buying. Plus, Intel’s process technology is getting more respect.MarketWatch - 5d -
How Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ playbook could trigger a bear market for stocks
Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits.MarketWatch - 5d -
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.MarketWatch - 3d -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - 6d -
China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost
Yahoo News - Feb. 9 -
Aguilar says Democrats would oppose spending bill with Department of Education cuts
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said that House Democrats would vote against a government funding bill if it included cuts to the Department of Education. Aguilar claimed Republicans "don't care about ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Jeffries says Republicans ‘walked away’ from spending talks
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that the bipartisan talks aimed at preventing a government shutdown have ended — at least temporarily — and accused GOP leaders in the ...The Hill - 5d -
UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in UkraineBBC News - 3d -
Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum
Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.MarketWatch - Feb. 7 -
Trump administration drops challenge in transgender care dispute
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DOJ flips on gender-affirming care SCOTUS case President Trump’s Department of Justice switched positions on ...The Hill - Feb. 7 -
Bold predictions, players to add and drop after All-Star break
The fantasy basketball experts make bold predictions and highlight players to add and drop after the All-Star break.ESPN - 6d -
US prosecutor in New York resigns after order to drop mayoral case
Departure of Danielle Sassoon comes after Trump administration ordered her office to abandon charges against Eric AdamsFinancial Times - 5d -
Three top prosecutors resign after refusing to drop Eric Adams charges
A dramatic set of resignations of federal prosecutors in New York, after the DOJ ordered the criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Laura Jarrett and Tom Winter explain why three ...NBC News - 5d -
Federal prosecutors resign after order to drop Eric Adams case
New York’s top federal prosecutor and five others have announced their resignation in protest of an order to dismiss a corruption case against New York City Mayor, Eric Adams. NBC’s senior legal ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production
The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Wildfire mitigation projects caught up in Trump’s spending freeze
Some forest management projects that aim to mitigate wildfire risk are among the projects that have been halted under President Trump’s executive order to freeze spending. In a letter to the Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs
From reducing NIH funding to slashing USAID to new tariffs, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out — carefully — against some of Trump's actions.NBC News - 6d -
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Foreign Aid Spending
The judge faulted the logic of a blanket freeze on foreign aid spending and found that groups that depend on the aid had made a strong initial showing of “irreparable harm.”The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump Could Cause a Recession
Trump’s tantrum is killing jobs, raising prices, and stifling investment. It’s not a good environment for innovation.Inc. - 6d -
Trump actions could change the presidency
USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.CBS News - 2d -
As retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face obstacles to staying on shelves
Retailers like Walmart and Target recently scaled back similar efforts focused on finding and funding more brands founded by people of color.NBC News - 4d -
As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves
Some retailers have walked back supplier programs intended to address the additional hurdles that Black and minority founders face, including funding.CNBC - 4d -
Beauty stocks post major losses after a week of worrying results
Several beauty stocks tanked this week, as companies such as E.l.f. Beauty and Estee Lauder reported disappointing earnings and cut guidance.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
China’s tech stocks enter bull market after DeepSeek breakthrough
Budget AI model triggers global reappraisal of Chinese technology companiesFinancial Times - 6d -
Informatica’s stock plunges after ‘messy’ Q4 results, but analysts see positives
Informatica CEO Amit Walia said that “execution issues” are being addressed by the data-management-software company.MarketWatch - 4d
