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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Boosts US Steel Stake By 143%: Is He Betting On Merger?

Druckenmiller increased stake in United States Steel as company explores merger options. Company's stock up 25% due to Trump's tariffs.

Tax Refunds Tick Up In 2025: Synchrony Financial, CapitalOne Affected

Analyst notes increase in tax refunds, predicts more cash for consumers. Synchrony, Bread and Capital One most exposed to refund spending.

Hassett Acknowledges Tariff 'Uncertainty,' Says Trump's Plans Will 'Make A Great Deal Of Sense'

Investors react poorly to Trump's tariffs as markets factor in inflation. National Economic Council Director defends tariff decisions on CNBC.

'Horrific Report': Economists Warn Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Economic Trouble

U of Michigan consumer confidence survey shows rapid decrease amid high inflation expectations, economists warn of bad omen for US economy.

'Horrific Report': Economists Warn Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Economic Trouble

U of Michigan consumer confidence survey shows rapid decrease amid high inflation expectations, economists warn of bad omen for US economy.

Trump Boasts 'Very Good Chance' Of Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, But Zelenskyy Says Putin Broke Deals 25 Times Before

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine has raged since 2022 with no end in sight. Trump's optimism about reaching a ceasefire may pause the war.

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Bring Back Thousands Of Workers Affected By DOGE Cuts

Judge orders reinstatement of federal employees fired by Trump and Musk in early days of administration. Blow to Trump's plan to purge agencies.

Tesla Still Has Momentum Following Sell Off: How Does It Compare To Other OEMs?

Tesla's stock has fallen 50% since its all-time high, but still ranks high in momentum. Ford and GM may be deep value plays compared to Tesla.

Magnificent 7 Sheds Over $750 Billion In Market Cap In One Day: Is Big Tech's Honeymoon Over? (CORRECTED)

The Magnificent Seven tech companies, including Tesla, which make up 30% of the S&P 500, saw major losses on Monday due to recession fears.

Interm SEC Chair Mark Uyeda Anticipates Less Active Rulemaking: We Want To Be 'Very Methodical'

Interim SEC Chair Mark Uyeda replaced Gary Gensler as highest-ranking official, signaling a change in direction and reversing Gensler's actions. Uyeda also faces staffing cuts and policy shifts during his tenure.

Best And Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks Since Trump's Election Win

Financial markets volatile since Trump's 2024 election, some companies surged like Palantir while others struggled such as First Solar.

CFPB Drops Zelle Fraud Reimbursement Case Against JPMorgan, Wells Fargo (UPDATED)

CFPB dropped lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America for alleged failure to prevent fraud on Zelle. Trump administration ended several consumer protection cases.

Are Small-Cap Stocks A Buy After Russell 2000 Correction?

Investors are questioning the value of small-cap stocks, as reflected by Russell 2000's 15% drop. Some top stocks saw even bigger declines.

Trump Delays Ford, GM, Stellantis Tariffs On Mexico, Canada For One Month

Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month for automotive industry, citing USMCA. Tariffs can raise car prices and hurt sales.

Trump Considering Tariff Relief For Mexico, Canada, Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says

Trump's administration has seen debates over tariffs with Mexico and Canada, with plans to roll back tariffs and decision to be made by Wednesday.

Trump Administration Plans To Dish Out More Money To Elon Musk's Starlink For Rural Broadband

Elon Musk's Starlink may receive $6-14B in federal grants for rural broadband expansion, raising conflict of interest concerns due to his role as White House advisor.

Leon Cooperman Says He Likes Cash, Calls Trump's Deficit Cutting 'Contractionary'

Cooperman takes conservative view for portfolio due to Trump's second term and high interest rates. Favors cash and undervalued stocks like FIHL, LAD, VRT.

Investor Bearishness Surges, Yet Historical Data Suggests Potential Market Gains Ahead

Markets cooled in Feb with historic low investor sentiment. However, past bearishness has led to higher future returns. Rosier outlook on Wall Street.

Navellier Dismisses Emerging Markets: 'Everybody's In A Recession Except For Us'

Louis Navellier discusses American exceptionalism, weak international markets, and growth stock valuations in a Benzinga interview.

Amazon Announces AI Features For Alexa: Will It Finally Turn Around Its Unprofitable Device Business?

Amazon announced a new Alexa with AI features. It will be free for Prime members, aiming to boost sales in their unprofitable devices segment.