3 h. ago Former Wall Street rainmaker leads purge of US chips subsidies agency

Elon Musk ally Michael Grimes has overseen shake-up of office doling out billions of dollars in semiconductor subsidies

Events

4 h. ago You may want to jump off Wall Street's wild ride, but remember: This is what the market does

Much like all the upheaval shaking the world, the huge swings rocking Wall Street may feel far from normal

Politics

9 h. ago European stocks open lower, with US futures falling, despite gains in Asia

The selling pressure was triggered following Wall Street's rally, which was driven by President Donald Trump's decision to grant a one-month exemption for US automakers from his 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports

Politics

16 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares rebound after Trump pullback on some tariffs cheers investors

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking a rebound on Wall Street after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs

Economics

24 h. ago Political poll news site 538 to close amid larger shuttering across ABC and Disney

Disney is reportedly cutting staff across ABC News Group and its entertainment network as media layoffs continueThe popular political poll news and analysis website, 538, is being shut down as part of a broader shuttering effort across ABC News and Disney Entertainment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday night.Disney is reportedly cutting 200 positions across ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks, including shutting down the data-driven 538. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws

Guardian analysis finds fossil-fuel and mining firms have won $92bn of public money from states, with a growing number of cases backed by financial speculatorsRead more: Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11bnFinancial speculators are investing in a growing number of lawsuits against governments over environmental laws and other regulations that affect profits, often generating lucrative awards, the Guardian has found.For a long time, litigation finance thrived primarily in the realm of car crashes and employment claims. “Had an accident that wasn’t your fault?” was the industry’s billboard catchphrase, offering to finance lawsuits in exchange for a cut of any payout. Continue reading...

Economics

42 h. ago Asian shares and US futures are higher after Wall St losses wipe out S&P 500's post

Asian shares and US futures are higher after Wall Street's losses wiped out all of the S&P 500’s post-U.S. election gains

Politics

50 h. ago Stock markets drop as Trump’s tariffs with Mexico and Canada begin and create unease on Wall Street

Wall Street had a negative reaction as Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico began

Politics

51 h. ago US firm that commissioned Fearless Girl statue quietly ends diversity policies

State Street’s statue became symbol of gender diversity in the workplace – now US companies are retreating from goalsThe investment firm State Street, the company that commissioned the Fearless Girl statue that once faced down the Wall Street Charging Bull sculpture and became a symbol of gender diversity in the workplace, has quietly ended some of its diversity policies as US companies continue to retreat from diversity goals.Last year in its proxy voting and engagement policy the company said that it expected companies in its index funds to have boards with at least 30% female directors. State Street warned that it might vote against the nominating committee or the board leader if a company failed to meet the expectation. Continue reading...

Events

54 h. ago Stock markets see sluggish opening as Wall Street reacts to Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Wall Street had a negative reaction as Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico began drawing a sharp reaction

Politics

58 h. ago Target posts strong fourth quarter profits and sales, but warns on impact of tariffs

Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs

Events

60 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 March: Tariffs halt index record run, Greggs slides despite £2bn sales

The launch of Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico today put global markets on edge.

Economics

60 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 March: Tariffs halt index record run, Greggs tops £2bn annual sales

The launch of Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico today put global markets on edge.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Announcement leads to sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Trump also vows tariffs on farm products starting in AprilThe US will press ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, Donald Trump has said, setting the stage for a trade war with his country’s two largest economic partners.Hours before his administration was due to hit America’s closest neighbors with sweeping import duties, the US president claimed there was “no room left” for a deal to avoid their imposition. The announcement led to a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares advance on back of Wall St's rally and upbeat Chinese factory data

Asian shares have started the week with solid gains after Wall Street closed its dreary February on a brighter note

Politics

6 d. ago Global stocks slide as tariff threats add to big tech jitters

Equities fall after Trump’s latest trade threats and a Wall Street sell-off led by Nvidia

Events

6 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Shares have retreated in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology

Politics

7 d. ago America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year

When it comes to stock markets around the world, this year has clearly not been “America First.”

Politics

7 d. ago London Stock Exchange Group Pretax Profit Rises, Boosted by Sustained Growth Across Divisions

London Stock Exchange Group Pretax Profit Rises, Boosted by Sustained Growth Across Divisions  The Wall Street Journal

Economics

7 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide after slight gains on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish

Economics