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Trump stomps feet, pulls out 't-word' again over China rare earths ban
Iain Thomson, Theregister.com
'They have to give us magnets' world war fee The Chinese lockdown on rare-earth minerals has drawn the ire of President Trump, who is threatening crushing tariffs if the Middle Kingdom doesn't cough up more rare earths.…
Aug 26, 2025, 11:26 PM
Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
Aug 26, 2025, 9:56 PM
Trump is trying to fire a Fed governor. Here's what happened when other countries' presidents did the same thing.
Juliana Kaplan, Business Insider
President Donald Trump wants to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook. Here's what it means for inflation and interest rates.
Aug 26, 2025, 8:21 PM
White House Suggests It’s Coming for Defense Companies Next
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
The White House has its sights on aerospace giant Lockheed Martin, Howard Lutnick implied in a new interview.
Aug 26, 2025, 5:39 PM
Apple product launch, Meta Super PAC, Trump & Cracker Barrel
Yahoo Finance Video, Yahoo Entertainment
Yahoo Finance's John Hyland tracks Tuesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute: Apple's (AAPL) upcoming fall product launch ...
Aug 26, 2025, 5:10 PM
Trump Accuses Other Countries of Making Silicon Valley the ‘Piggy Bank’ of the World
Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com
The President was losing sleep over the poor tech barons, last night.
Aug 26, 2025, 3:35 PM
$25 for that? Consumers are going elsewhere for lunch.
Hallam Bullock, Business Insider
"Slop bowl" places like Chipotle or Cava were all the rage in the 2010s. Now, diners are opting for spots that offer more value.
Aug 26, 2025, 3:30 PM
Consumer confidence worsened slightly in August
Max Zahn, ABC News
The fresh reading followed a weak jobs report and sweeping new tariffs.
Aug 26, 2025, 2:34 PM
Will Trump’s latest attack on the Fed erode central bank’s independence?
Alex Kozul-Wright, Al Jazeera English
President Trump has said will fire Lisa Cook over alleged financial fraud, which could hand him more control of the Fed.
Aug 26, 2025, 1:23 PM
US EV Sales Are Booming—for Now
Aarian Marshall, Wired
Changes in US government support for electric vehicles have led to a buying bonanza—and a darker long-term future for the US auto industry.
Aug 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Korean Air to buy more than 100 Boeing jets after Trump meeting
BBC News
The agreement was announced just hours after the presidents of the US and South Korea met to discuss tariffs.
Aug 26, 2025, 12:19 AM
Exclusive-Korean Air to announce 100 Boeing jet order amid Trump-Lee summit, sources say
David Shepardson, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Korean Air is expected to announce an order on Monday for about 100 Boeing airplanes coinciding with the visit of South Korean...
Aug 25, 2025, 7:48 PM
Trump threatens new China tariffs over magnets
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed.
Aug 25, 2025, 6:53 PM
Intel Warns US Equity Stake Could Trigger 'Adverse Reactions'
msmash, Slashdot.org
Intel said Monday that converting $8.87 billion in federal chip subsidies into a 10% equity stake creates unprecedented complications and potential "adverse reactions" for a company deriving 76% of revenue internationally. The arrangement transforms Biden-era…
Aug 25, 2025, 6:45 PM
US Interior Department proposes adding copper to critical minerals list
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
The Geological Survey, a branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior, released the draft list in the Federal Register and it will be open for public...
Aug 25, 2025, 6:12 PM
Dr Pepper will unwind its merger with Keurig after buying Peet's for $18 billion
The Associated Press, NPR
Seven years after they merged, the soft drink maker and coffee pod innovator will become separate companies again. CEO Timothy Cofer said separate coffee and beverage businesses would be more nimble.
Aug 25, 2025, 5:25 PM
Intel says US govt stake could hurt sales, White House hints at more deals
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the US could take stakes in other companies in the sector.
Aug 25, 2025, 3:59 PM
The de minimis shipping rules are slated to change this week. Here's what that means for you.
Sinéad Baker, Business Insider
The de minimis tax loophole for smaller US packages is coming to an end, which could mean higher prices and some postal services pausing their work.
Aug 25, 2025, 2:23 PM
Crosscurrents
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
One of the challenges that comes from analyzing markets and the economy is just how much “gray” there is. Most data points exist along a noisy continuum, subject to future revisions. The meanderings above or below the trend may be just noise, or the start of …
Aug 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Wall Street hires more senior bankers as growing confidence spurs deal rebound
Tatiana Bautzer, Saeed Azhar and Isla Binnie, Yahoo Entertainment
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street banks have hired dozens of senior executives in recent months, as improved economic sentiment has spurred mergers and IPOs...
Aug 25, 2025, 10:40 AM
Ken Griffin has our attention. What is he going to do with it?
bsaacks@businessinsider.com (Bradley Saacks), Business Insider
With a new worth of $48 billion, Griffin is using his foundation to shape the country, with a focus on Miami to start.
Aug 25, 2025, 9:32 AM
Texas factory gives Chinese copper firm an edge in tariff war
Amy Lv, Florence Lo and Shubing Wang, Yahoo Entertainment
GANZHOU, China (Reuters) -Chinese copper flat wire manufacturer Wellascent's decision early last year to build a factory in Texas was a hedge against...
Aug 25, 2025, 1:10 AM
La-Z-Boy Sees Stock Down Then Up As Tarrif Threats Boost Prospects
Mark Faithfull, Contributor, Mark Faithfull, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/, Forbes
The company that defined the recliner got punished by the markets after a downbeat earnings forecast, only for President Trump to ride to the rescue with new tariff talk.
Aug 24, 2025, 8:36 PM
The Fed Just Shifted On Inflation: What It Means For Your Portfolio
Robert Daugherty, Contributor, Robert Daugherty, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertdaugherty/, Forbes
Fed shifts inflation policy and what it means for investors. Discover what it really means and why stocks remain the best hedge and wealth builder long term.
Aug 24, 2025, 7:30 PM