National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Friday that the White House could deploy alternative measures if the Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping levies. “There was a big call last night with all the principals to talk about if the Supreme Court were to rule against … Read more
Rio Tinto and Glencore are back in talks about a possible $260 billion megadeal Rio Tinto Glencore‘s London-listed shares popped 10% on Friday, after it was confirmed a possible $260 billion takeover bid from Rio Tinto was back on the table. Shares were last seen 9.9% higher. Meanwhile, London-listed shares of Rio Tinto fell 2.3%, … Read more
US President Donald Trump speaks during a bill signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Francis Chung | Politico | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is “instructing my Representatives” to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, claiming … Read more
Various Halliburton equipment being stored at the equipment yard in Alvarado, Texas. Cooper Neill | Reuters Fresh off a bumper 2025, retail investors are rushing back into the market with a focus on energy stocks. Everyday traders bought at the second-highest level in almost eight months at the start of 2026’s trading year, according to … Read more
A trader work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 06, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Stock futures hovered near the flatline overnight after the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped three-day win streaks. Futures tied to the 30-stock … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched fresh all-time intraday records on Wednesday, building on their strong starts to 2026, though the rally has lost … Read more
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Jan. 7 1. Stocks were little changed this morning after the S & P 500 reached new highs. The index advanced yesterday as Wall Street brushed off concerns about the U.S. operation in Venezuela over the weekend. Meanwhile, the latest ADP data showed that American companies added a … Read more
Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Mr Jorn Oberg Utzon, at first light as the sun rises over Sydney harbor and city center skyscrapers. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday as investors parsed Australia’s inflation data. The country’s benchmark ASX/S&P 200 rose 0.38% after domestic inflation data … Read more
Prediction market traders ramped up bets that more international shake-ups may lie ahead in the wake of President Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela. Traders on the burgeoning platforms have recently committed money based on where the White House might turn its focus next. The amped up bets come as Wall Street and Main Street note … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday, led by artificial intelligence darling Nvidia, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a breather after a rally in the previous … Read more