Explaining Stock Market

Markets plummet after Trump doesn't rule out recession

Markets plummeted Monday as investors expressed fear of an economic slowdown. In an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump was asked point blank if he's expecting a recession this year, and ...

CBS News - 3d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...

CBS News - 2h

Tech megacaps lose over $750 billion in market cap in worst day for Nasdaq since 2022

The seven most valuable tech companies lost more than $750 billion in market value on Monday

CNBC - 3d

Don't let Monday's sell-off scare you out of the market entirely, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer advised investors not to leave the market entirely because of the massive sell-off.

CNBC - 3d

Bills keep Damar Hamlin off market, agreeing to 1-year deal with safety who went into cardiac arrest

The Buffalo Bills and safety Damar Hamlin have agreed on a one-year contract, keeping the unrestricted free agent off the market

ABC News - 1d

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, signaling a still-healthy US labor market

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market

ABC News - 12h

This hedge-fund-style ETF is aimed at investors looking to diversify in volatile markets. Here’s what to look for.

Markets have been volatile this year, with some investors turning to alternative strategies for diversification as those increasingly become available to the masses.

MarketWatch - 10h

These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year

These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.

MarketWatch - 3d

Trump Media stock has lost half its value since Inauguration Day

Trump Media sold off amid an across-the-board stock plunge as the volatility that dragged down all three major indexes last week worsened.

CNBC - 3d

‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."

CNBC - 1d

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - 1d

Major AI market share shift revealed: DALL-E plummets 80% as Black Forest Labs dominates 2025 data

New data reveals dramatic AI market share shifts in 2025 as Black Forest Labs and DeepSeek challenge OpenAI and Google's dominance.

VentureBeat - 3d

Tuesday Briefing

World markets fall.

The New York Times - 2d

Best remaining free agents by position: Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Kupp highlight top players available

There are still quality players on the market

CBS Sports - 6h

U.S. stock futures fall after a rough week on Wall Street, as Trump won’t rule out recession

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week since September.

MarketWatch - 3d

U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off

Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...

CBS News - 3d

Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.

Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.

MarketWatch - 2d

Tesla stock is falling because Elon Musk’s stock is falling

The company is valued more as a moonshot rather than a carmaker

Financial Times - 2d

Reporter's Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadership

Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader's obligation to explain himself. ...

CBS News - 1d

Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface

The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.

The New York Times - 3d

In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.

Inc. - 4d

When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents

Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10

CBS Sports - 3d

1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust

A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.

Inc. - 3d

Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad

Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW . When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony ...

GameSpot - 3d

2025 Big 12 Tournament: Explaining logo-centric court with conference branding scattered throughout floor

Here's why the Big 12 has a new court design and what it means

CBS Sports - 2d

USMNT roster for Concacaf Nations League: Mauricio Pochettino explains notable snubs, 'It's a numbers game'

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has a strong squad, including six players from his January camp to round out the reserves

CBS Sports - 2d

James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86

Mistakes happen, he theorized, because multiple vulnerabilities in a system align — like the holes in cheese — to create a recipe for disaster.

The New York Times - 7h

Stats that say striker not Arsenal's big issue - plus Man Utd's mediocrity

We look at the numbers behind Manchester United and Arsenal's seasons to explain their current positions.

BBC News - 5d

The Corporate D.E.I. Movement Was Destined to Fail

A former Anheuser-Busch executive explains how his experiences soured him on the corporate D.E.I. movement.

The New York Times - 2d

Palestinian comedian Mo Amer 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.

BBC News - 2d

How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad

Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.

The New York Times - 14h

Diana Taurasi 'sad' to walk away from basketball, Phoenix Mercury. What's next?

Diana Taurasi explained why she decided to retire after 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Oracle won some big cloud contracts. Here’s why its stock is falling.

Oracle Corp. regaled Wall Street on Monday with talk about the future, enormous demand and some very large cloud-services contracts, but its stock continued a downward trend over concerns about ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.

The New York Times - 3d

Three NHL Clubs That Made The Best Of A Seller’s Market

The NHL trade deadline saw contenders mortgage their future by trading future first-round picks and top prospects to add players to help in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 3d