An earnings beat and dividend hike aren’t enough to hold the stock’s…
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Treasury yields near 3-month lows as Trump tariffs increase growth fears
Treasury yields near 3-month lows as Trump tariffs increase growth fears
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy,…
U.S. stocks are being trounced by Europe as Trump retreats from Ukraine, focuses on ‘America First’
Last Updated: March 3, 2025 at 7:13 p.m. ETFirst Published: March 3, 2025…
Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of Trump’s tariffs: ‘Over time, they are a tax on goods.’
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett likened tariffs to an “act of war” and…
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…
Trump’s tariffs, whether implemented or not, have already hurt the U.S. auto industry
Claudia Assis Claudia Assis is a San Francisco-based reporter for MarketWatch. Follow…
Opinion: Stock investors had better hope these Americans keep propping up the economy
Published: March 3, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. ET U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy…
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous…
Treasury yields edge lower as traders react to Powell testimony, jobs data
U.S. Treasury yields were inching lower on Wednesday as traders digested Congressional…
ADP says 140,000 private-sector jobs created in February. Labor market softening but still strong.
Story developing. Stay tuned for updates here. The numbers: American businesses added…
DHL owner forecasts no recovery this year after 25% decline in full-year profits
Shares in DHL owner Deutsche Post fell on Wednesday after the German…
Opinion: Biden gets the blame for inflation staying higher for longer, but he shouldn’t
U.S. inflation has come down, but not enough for voters to stop complaining about…
Super Tuesday: GOP voters say immigration is No. 1 issue, ahead of the economy
Immigration ranked as the most important issue for voters in key states…
Investors rush to snap up bonds before the Fed starts cutting rates
More investors have been flocking to bonds in 2024 to capture today’s…
Gold looks to score another record-high settlement, but it’s ‘no gold rush’
Gold futures extended their rally on Tuesday and may mark a third…
ISM service-sector gauge continues on soft pace of growth in February
The numbers: The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday that its…
S&P 500 futures dip amid concern of rally exhaustion and China worries for Apple
U.S. stock-index futures fell early Tuesday as investors take a breather before…
How Morgan Stanley’s bearish strategist may be right for the wrong reason
Surely everyone’s contrarian impulses were triggered by the sight of the guy…
Target saw strong foot traffic in 2023 but a sharp dip in January, research says
Target Corp., which reports its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday morning, enjoyed strong…
