7 h. ago Trump’s attacks on U.S. Fed chair spark big drops on Wall Street

Trump's comments drove the stock market and the U.S. dollar lower as investors in the U.S. and overseas grow increasingly wary about the economic standing of the U.S.

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4 d. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

4 d. ago Asian Stocks Set for Muted Open as Fed Disappoints: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks looked set for a cautious open Friday after US equities posted a weekly loss amid disappointment over Jerome Powell’s pushback on the idea of the Federal Reserve supporting markets.

Economics

4 d. ago UnitedHealth’s stock drops over 22% for worst day since 1998. Here’s why

Most U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century on the Dow Jones kept Wall Street in check.

Economics

4 d. ago Asian Stocks Advance, Yen Weakens on Tariff Talks: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks nudged higher and the yen weakened as investors took heart from a first round of trade negotiations between the US and Japan.

Economics

4 d. ago US Stock Futures Rise on Optimism Over Trade Talks: Markets Wrap

Stock futures signaled a rebound on Wall Street as positive signals from initial US-Japan trade talks stirred optimism agreements can be reached to avoid higher levies on American trading partners.

Economics

5 d. ago Powell to Volatile Stock Market: You’re on Your Own, for Now

A relatively calm day on the stock market turned turbulent after Jerome Powell made clear the Federal Reserve remains on war-footing against inflation, even if that means risk assets suffer.

Economics

5 d. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

7 d. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘So Wrong’ Stock Forecasters Struggle to See Through Trade Chaos

Wall Street’s leading prognosticators have been humbled this year, with so many proven wrong about the damage President Donald Trump’s combative trade policies would do to the stock market.

Economics

1 week ago Foremost Clean Energy Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Requirement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost” or the “Company”) announces that on April 7, 2025, it received a notification letter (the “Notification Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is not currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule […]

Economics

1 week ago White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump’s new tariffs

WASHINGTON — Less than one hour before the stock market closed on Monday, journalists gathered in the Oval Office for their only chance of the day to ask President Donald Trump about the turmoil caused by his tariff plans. Are the new tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, a bargaining chip to reach better […]

Economics

1 week ago MORICI: Trump’s tariffs speeding America down the road to recession

President Donald Trump’s election last November ignited expectations for strong growth for the U.S. economy. Trump pledged to bring Americans a leaner government, less regulation and lower taxes, along with building U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. These goals helped push the U.S. stock market higher from last November through mid-February, extending two years of impressive gains. Then came Trump’s tariffs. In March, Wells […]

Economics

2 w. ago Albertans frustrated with stock market losses: ‘It’s a manufactured situation’

It's almost a universal feeling — the anxiety and despair you might experience while looking at your investments right now.

Economics

2 w. ago BAD MEDICINE: Trump’s tariffs wipe out $7 trillion as he watches golf

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter says Donald Trump’s tariff have now wiped out $7 trillion and has the stock market in a continual free fall with people, small businesses and large corporations losing everything. And while the world’s economy burns, Trump fiddles about watching the LIV Golf tournament at the Trump National Doral G.C. over […]

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2 w. ago Posthaste: Investors warned against catching ‘a falling knife’ as Trump’s tariffs fuel market meltdown

Market forecasts slashed as stock selloff shows no signs of abating

Economics

2 w. ago European Stock Futures Drop After Worst Week Since March 2020

European stock futures slid, extending losses following the regional market’s worst week since March 2020 on the back of Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.

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2 w. ago Keep calm and heed Warren Buffett — history shows market meltdowns are short

Ted Rechtshaffen: The market will settle where it should and big swings are simply opportunities along the way

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2 w. ago Global markets continue sharp losses as China retaliates for U.S. tariffs

Stock markets worldwide, including Bay and Wall Streets, as well as commodities like oil and gold continued a sell-off after China retaliated for U.S tariffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump insisted his trade policies will never change as he remained ensconced in a bubble of wealth and power in Florida. He woke up on Friday morning at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and […]

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