China sets annual economic growth target of 5%

Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday

Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...

The Hill - 5d

Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art

If you want to change things, you have to get real.

MarketWatch - 5d

Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data

Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.

Inc. - 5d

Why Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" day

Many Americans are protesting inflation and higher prices by refusing to spend money on Feb. 28 at major retailers. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 5d

Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term.

BBC News - 2d

The economic costs of Trump’s assault on the global order

America is trying to undo the very system of open trade that it created

Financial Times - 1d

Trump outlines his economic plans to Congress

In his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump outlined his vision for reducing inflation and boosting the American economy. The president made his case for tariffs on U.S. allies, ...

CBS News - 1d

Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders

Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letter

The mystery over Warren Buffett’s surprisingly defensive stance deepened over the weekend.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter

"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change."

CNBC - Feb. 22

UK steelmakers face £150mn annual bill from carbon charges, industry warns

Decision to wind down free emission allowances is an ‘earthquake moment’ for producers

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Travis Hunter's possible double duty gives the NFL's annual scouting combine a different look

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is creating a distinctly different atmosphere as this year's NFL scouting combine begins

ABC News - Feb. 24

3/5: America Decides

Tariffs on cars from Mexico & Canada delayed for one month; Education Secretary McMahon lays out 'final mission'

CBS News - 2h

Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump

The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."

CBS News - Feb. 23

Is China investable again?

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead

The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition

In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter discussed the apparel company's new acquisition.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers

DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.

CNBC - Feb. 21

US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth

Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion article

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Planet Fitness shares stumble as outlook points to slower earnings growth

Planet Fitness’ stock falls as the full-year earnings growth outlook disappoints.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - Feb. 26

C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down

C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival

Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last year

Financial Times - 5d

Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...

The Hill - 5d

Rocket Lab’s outlook disappoints, but SpaceX-style growth is still ahead: analyst

KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Rocket Lab’s long-term-growth prospects are still strong.

MarketWatch - 5d

How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth

While the primary aim is to help freelancers and gig workers, portable benefits have surprising potential to bolster entrepreneurship and thus the U.S. economy.

The Hill - 5d

The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.

CNBC - 5d

Chinese manufacturing returns to growth despite threat of higher Trump tariffs

Fastest expansion in three months as new orders rise at Chinese factories. China’s manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February, despite the looming threat that ...

The Guardian - 3d

10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth

These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show high growth rates for revenue and profits through 2026.

MarketWatch - 2d

US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble

Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loom

Financial Times - 2d

Tesla faces ‘slower growth and rising risk’ among increasing reasons to worry

BofA Securities has cut its price target on Tesla’s stock, which is trading at a four-month low.

MarketWatch - 1d

Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February

Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.

Inc. - 8h

NOAA set to slash jobs 'imminently'

Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “imminently,” a source with knowledge told The Hill. The person, who asked to speak anonymously due to fear of ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Pieces of Hollywood history set to be auctioned

All eyes will be on Hollywood this weekend as the 97th Academy Awards brings entertainment royalty together to honor the best work of the year. But it's not the only big event happening in ...

CBS News - 4d