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How Trump's tariffs rollout turned into stock market mayhem

Preview: What's happened is something worse than the worst-case scenario.

China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout

Preview: China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.

Silicon Valley's early return on Trump investment: Plunging valuations, delayed IPOs

Preview: With the Nasdaq closing its worst week since the Covid pandemic and several tech companies delaying IPOs, Silicon Valley's Trump bet is looking shaky.

Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs

Preview: Ford and Stellantis are offering employee-pricing programs, while Hyundai said it would not raise prices for at least two months to ease consumer concerns.

Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now

Preview: Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.

20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs

Preview: President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise the prices on some goods more dramatically than others. See which items will suffer the biggest jumps.

Buffett denies social media rumors after Trump shares wild claim that investor backs president crashing market

Preview: Warren Buffett went on the record to deny social media posts shared by Trump that included a false endorsement from the "Oracle of Omaha."

China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.

Preview: Beijing's measures come in the wake of duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration earlier this week.

Tariff rates Trump ascribes to other countries are vastly higher than World Trade data shows

Preview: A report said the trade-weighted average tariff rates in most countries are much lower than the figures used by the Trump administration.

Cramer's week ahead: Banks kick off critical earnings season

Preview: After President Donald Trump's tariffs crushed stocks, CNBC's Jim Cramer said next week's earnings will provide a look at how CEOs are dealing with the fallout.

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Senate Dems blast GOP over late-night passage of blueprint to protect Trump agenda

Preview: Senate Democrats on Saturday blasted their GOP colleagues after the upper chamber advanced a budget blueprint overnight seeking to protect President Trump's legislative agenda. The resolution passed in the upper chamber early Saturday morning by a 51-48 vote, after the upper chamber held an hours-long "vote-a-rama" on a series of amendments. The blueprint outlines plans...

Shopping spree? Consumers rush to buy goods ahead of Trump tariffs

Preview: President Trump's tariffs are expected to drive up prices, and some consumers are trying to get ahead of the action.

Think our education system is bad now? Wait ’til AI takes over.

Preview: Artificial intelligence could be the final nail in the coffin of educational excellence, by removing the “rote work” from learning and creating an educational environment in which critical thinking is replaced with automation.

Poor air quality increases depression risk

Preview: A new study finds poor air quality is linked to a heightened risk for depression. Depression is a classified as a mood disorder.

Are Trump’s tariffs a negotiating tool? Depends on whom you ask

Preview: Businesses, consumers and foreign leaders are trying to assess just how set in stone President Trump’s tariffs are, as the administration and its allies send mixed signals about whether the measures are being used for leverage. Some Trump allies touted the tariffs — which have led to a massive stock market selloff and heightened fears of a recession...

The Memo: Musk’s risks to Trump become starker

Preview: The Elon Musk effect is being hotly debated in Republican circles this weekend, even as the reverberations from President Trump’s tariff policies dominate the headlines. Put simply, the question is whether Musk is an asset or liability to Trump. Speculation is rife once again that Musk could leave his role at the quasi-official Department of...

Black veterans sound the alarm over military DEI purge

Preview: Black veterans are warning that the Trump administration's effort to purge the Defense Department of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content is sending a negative message that could impact recruitment efforts. The Pentagon has faced backlash in recent weeks after efforts to comply with President Trump’s executive order banning DEI in the military resulted...

Senate passes budget, setting up showdown with House over Trump agenda

Preview: Senate Republicans voted early Saturday morning to pass a budget resolution that will be critical to advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda, but the measure breaks with House Republicans on several big issues, setting the stage for a showdown between the two chambers later this year. The Senate voted 51-48 to pass the measure after a...

Democrats peel away some Republicans on Trump budget bill amendment votes

Preview: Several Republicans have broken with their party and voted for Democratic amendments are part of a marathon series of votes Friday night. None of the Democratic amendments have passed, but Democrats went into the vote series, known as a vote-a-rama, with the goal of putting GOP lawmakers in a bind on tough issues. The amendment...

Majority of Americans uneasy over Trump's economic plan: WSJ poll

Preview: Over half of Americans, 52 percent, disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, marking a 12 percent uptick from his approval in October 2024. In a survey a published by the Wall Street Journal on Friday, just a quarter of people said they approve of Trump's handling of the economy during his first 100...

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'Couldn't believe it': Floridians emerge from Idalia's destruction with hopes to recover

Preview: After Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Florida communities are emerging to see its destruction with hopes and plans to recover.

Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas, Florida: Updates

Preview: Downgraded to a tropical storm, what had been Hurricane Idalia powered across Georgia and the Carolinas on Wednesday evening.

Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer

Preview: The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health

LOOK: World record 92,003 fans watch Nebraska volleyball match at Memorial Stadium

Preview: Nebraska volleyball set a women's sports attendance record Wednesday night as 92,003 fans descended on Memorial Stadium to watch the match vs. Omaha.

At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg

Preview: At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.

Where did Idalia make landfall? Maps show damage, aftermath of storm's destructive path

Preview: As the storm moves away from the shore, it can cause an additional life-threatening hazard: inland flooding. Georgia and the Carolinas are at risk.

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Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans

Preview: Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.

Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service

Preview: The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.

Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials

Preview: Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.

Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers

Preview: Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

Preview: Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.

EU Conditionally Approves International Paper's $7.16 Billion DS Smith Buy

Preview: The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.