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February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.CNBC - 6d -
10-, 30-year yields see biggest monthly drop since December 2023 on growth fears
U.S. government debt rallied on Friday, pushing yields broadly lower, after inflation from the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure came in as expected for January.MarketWatch - 3d -
Tariff uncertainty is weighing on market action, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested uncertainty regarding tariff policy will continue to shape market action.CNBC - 5d -
UnitedHealth's rough stretch continues, with buyouts, a reported DOJ probe and a 23% drop in three months
It extends a tumultuous period for UnitedHealth marked by the killing of a top executive, a costly cyberattack against its subsidiary and high medical costs.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Trump Said Tariffs Are Coming
Also, Cuomo entered the New York mayoral race as a front-runner. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 12h -
Palantir drops 10% for worst day since May as investors continue dumping onetime market favorite
The stock notched its fourth straight losing session.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Who needs a CEO? Not Intel. Its stock has soared this month without one.
Intel joins short list of companies doing well without permanent CEOs, but the balance of corporate power still tips toward having someone at the helmMarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Tesla’s stock skid pushes valuation below $1 trillion for the first time in 3 months
Tesla’s closing market cap slides below $1 trillion for the first time since mid-November.MarketWatch - 6d -
SoundHound earnings mean the stock could end its tough month on a high note
SoundHound saw accelerating growth in the latest quarter and touted new voice-based AI deals with fast-food restaurants.MarketWatch - 4d -
Nvidia’s stock sinks, wiping out six months of gains as the AI trade unravels
AI stocks in general took a beating Monday, but some Nvidia-specific issues are also worrying investors.MarketWatch - 10h -
Mexico extradites wanted drug lord to US in attempt to ward off tariffs
Rafael Caro Quintero, sought since 1985 for murder of DEA agent, among 29 prisoners sent across borderFinancial Times - 4d -
HP Inc. was proactive about the impact of tariffs, and it may be paying off
HP Inc. has been proactive in dealing with the potential impact from looming tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including an ongoing shift of its manufacturing operations and purchasing more ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Bonds are rising as stocks suffer February drop. But don’t count on long-term bonds as a cushion.
Bonds are up so far in February, outperforming U.S. stocks ahead of upcoming inflation data.MarketWatch - 5d -
Is Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft stock drop more combine smoke than fire? | Inside Coverage
All this talk about Sanders’ stock dropping could be mere noise or a genuine change in how teams perceive his value.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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Only 1% of UK workers off sick find jobs within 6 months, report says
Think-tank’s findings show need to change financial incentives to help ill and disabled people return to employmentFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Man arrested during school drop-off in Chicago as ICE continues focus on deportations
Immigration officials allege that the man, who had two students in the car with him, has criminal convictions and was twice previously removed from the country.NBC News - 3d -
The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rallyMarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it
Also: Nvidia earnings on deck, potential stock splits and big gains, a look at gold, and the Moneyist pulls no punches.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.
Investors will be looking closely at Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Voss Capital thinks the market is a ‘perpetual paradox machine’. Here are the stocks the fund manager owns.
Buying undervalued small-cap stocks that may attract bidders has worked this year, Voss Capital said.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
It’s now a stock picker’s market as more shares outperform the S&P 500. Here’s what that means for your portfolio.
The number of individual stocks outperforming the S&P 500 has exploded since the start of 2025 after a two-year stretch of unusually concentrated performance. That translates to a broader ...MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
These stock-market sectors are dominating the S&P 500 so far this year as investors play defense
It may be time for investors to shore up portfolios with defensive stocks — but their appeal goes beyond just providing protection.MarketWatch - 6d -
We're trimming our position in a recent standout stock in case the market changes its tune
The stock has benefited from Wall Street's defensive rotation into health care.CNBC - 6d -
Tesla's market cap sinks below $1 trillion as stock slumps more than 8%
Tesla shares have dropped dramatically since peaking in December, and Tuesday's decline pushed the company's market cap below $1 trillion.CNBC - 6d -
Nvidia Earnings Could Crash the Stock Market if Wall Street Doesn’t Get Its Way
The dominant AI company faces headwinds from Trump 2.0, DeepSeek, and China.Inc. - 5d -
‘Stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen’: Elliott’s Paul Singer gives rare interview
“The state of stock markets today are just about as risky as I have ever seen,’ says billionaire investor Paul Singer, in a rare interviewMarketWatch - 5d -
Jim Cramer says 'it's a new market' — plus, time to take some gains in this stock
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - 4d -
Extremely fearful stock-market sentiment shows investors scare easily right now
It doesn’t take much to spook stock-market investors in 2025.MarketWatch - 4d -
Dividend stocks are soaring in 2025, as investors adopt a defensive strategy amid market selloff
U.S. dividend stocks are soaring in 2025, as investors are on the hunt for ways to play defense amid concerns over economic growth and President Trump’s tariff plans.MarketWatch - 3d -
‘She’s not working outside the home’: My mother, 63, inherited $100,000. Is she too old to invest in the stock market?
“Are the only options to create a CD ladder or leave it in a high-interest savings account?”MarketWatch - 3d -
Why the February jobs report may push a jittery stock market toward a correction
Angst over the health of the U.S. economy has investors nervous about the possibility of an approaching recession — and the next big jobs report may not be enough to calm nerves for very long.MarketWatch - 1d -
This stock market pro is following Warren Buffett’s lead, saying it’s ‘not a time to be making big bets’
Strategist David Rosenberg: ‘It’s a time to hunker down.’ Cash, defensive stocks and non-U.S. markets are your best choices now, he says.MarketWatch - 12h -
Democrats dismayed, Republicans applaud after WH says Trump kicked out Zelenskyy
"What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful," said GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.ABC News - 3d -
Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon
The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10
China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.CNBC - 5h -
DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump
The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk isn’t ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - Feb. 21
