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Snap plunges 13% on ‘headwinds’ to start quarter, inability to offer guidance
Snap did not offer an outlook for the second quarter, citing macroeconomic uncertainties.Read More...
Super Micro shares dive after server maker issues weak preliminary financials
Super Micro blamed lower-than-expected preliminary results on decisions from clients during the quarter.Read More...
Starbucks earnings miss, but coffee chain says it’s seeing ‘momentum’ with turnaround
Shares of Starbucks have fallen 8% this year, as investors worry about tariffs and how they will affect consumer spending.Read More...
Trump: ‘I think we’ll have a deal with India’ on tariffs and trade
Trump's comments come after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was "very close on India."Read More...
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says one trade deal is done, but waiting on approval from unnamed country’s leaders
Lutnick said a trade deal is "done, done, done, done" but declined to say which country he was talking about.Read More...
White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act’
The White House slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs next to the total price of products on its site.Read More...
Port of Los Angeles says shipping volume will plummet 35% next week as China tariffs start to bite
Shipments from China to the U.S. west coast appear poised to drop sharply in May.Read More...
Novo Nordisk opens weight loss drug Wegovy to telehealth; Hims & Hers shares rocket 30%
Novo Nordisk is racing to capture more patients now that many compounding pharmacies are restricted from making Wegovy copycats, with rare exceptions.Read More...
Financial Services
This is what typically happens to stocks after periods of high volatility
Extreme volatility generally leads to strong returns for investors after a year.Read More...
UK announces draft rules for crypto industry, touts greater collaboration with U.S.
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Tuesday announced plans for a "comprehensive regulatory regime for crypto assets."Read More...
Main Street investors hold on tight out of trust in President Trump, Treasury Secretary says
The former hedge fund CEO said individual investors, who have held their positions through the market turmoil, have faith in Trump's tariff policy.Read More...
SoFi CEO says fintech bank is bringing back crypto investing
SoFi was forced to drop crypto investing in late 2023 as part of becoming a regulated bank.Read More...
Deutsche Bank posts 39% jump in profit, lifts credit provisions amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty
German banks stand to benefit as the country's political environment settles under the potential stewardship of a centrist coalition.Read More...
Wealthy consumers upped their spending last quarter, while the rest of America is cutting back
American Express and JPMorgan Chase, both of which cater to wealthier users with higher credit scores, saw spending increase to start 2025.Read More...
Trump’s first 100 days are the worst for the stock market since Nixon
The S&P 500 has dropped 7.9% since Inauguration Day, CFRA Research data shows.Read More...
Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite
Chinese manufacturers are pausing production and turning to new markets as the impact of U.S. tariffs sets in, according to companies and analysts.Read More...
Personal Finance
Does it still make sense to wait to claim Social Security retirement benefits? Here’s what experts say
Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security provides the biggest checks in retirement. But it can sometimes make sense to claim earlier. Here's what to know.Read More...
Key money moves ahead of National College Decision Day: ‘It’s not just about the dream school … it’s also about the cost’
Experts share their best advice on how to frame your decision before picking a school, including coming up with a plan for how to pay for it and maximizing aid.Read More...
Republicans release plan to overhaul student loan system, slash repayment plan options
House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans have released their plan to overhaul the country's student loan and financial aid system.Read More...
What dramatic cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could mean for consumers
The Trump administration is in a battle over how far it can scale back the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's what impacts consumers may see.Read More...
International students are rethinking U.S. study plans amid visa policy shifts, experts say
The Trump Administration's sudden change in visa policies is causing some international students to rethink whether they want to study in the U.S. at all.Read More...
Trump administration drops CFPB lawsuit against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts
The Trump administration dismissed a CFPB lawsuit against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, abandoning a $2.25 million proposed settlement.Read More...
Trump-fueled backlash ‘intensified’ flight from ESG funds, Morningstar finds
President Donald Trump's antipathy for policies tied to climate change and DEI is partly responsible for a recent investor exodus from ESG funds.Read More...
Op-ed: The democratization of private equity is a double-edged sword for retail investors
The allure of private equity is considerable, but it's democratization comes with significant caveats for retail investors, according to one financial advisor.Read More...
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