S&P 500 ended modestly changed Friday and posted weekly losses as investors digested a series of market-moving comments and policy signals tied to President Trump.
S&P 500 ended Friday nearly flat and posted a weekly loss as markets balanced political commentary, tariff concerns, and economic data without sharp directional moves.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Bayer’s appeal on thousands of state lawsuits alleging Roundup caused cancer, focusing on whether federal pesticide law preempts failure-to-warn claims.
Federal judges allowed construction to resume on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, marking the third court victory enabling major U.S. offshore wind builds halted under the Trump administration.
A lawsuit was filed to block Micron’s New York chip fabs, alleging inadequate environmental review of impacts on wetlands, emissions, and local ecosystems amid new construction.
U.S. moves quickly to expand Chevron’s Venezuela license, letting it pay in cash instead of crude, potentially boosting exports and altering energy dynamics.
Trump’s call to cap credit card interest at 10% echoes Americans’ debt concerns, sparking debate over relief vs. credit access as policymakers and financial sectors weigh impacts.
OpenAI has invested in Merge Labs, a startup developing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces using molecular and ultrasound techniques, with AI models supporting neuroscience and bioengineering research.
TikTok is expanding age-verification tools that analyze profiles and behavior to identify under-13 users, as global pressure grows for stricter limits on children’s access to social media.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has rapidly doubled in recent days, with hundreds of cases and spread into several other states, prompting quarantines and heightened public health vigilance.
China and Canada agreed to work through established mechanisms to resolve economic and trade concerns, committing to ongoing dialogue and expanded pragmatic cooperation.
Honda has unveiled a redesigned, flatter logo tied to its electric vehicle future, marking its first major emblem update in decades while keeping its familiar core intact.
A growing share of employers now require college degrees for entry-level roles, reinforcing credentials as a key gateway into the workforce despite ongoing debates about skills-based hiring.
Suppliers for Nvidia’s H200 AI chips have paused production after China blocked shipments, disrupting the supply chain and underscoring ongoing tensions in advanced semiconductor trade.
After years of legal and political battles, the CMP corridor has begun commercial operations, delivering Canadian hydropower into the New England electric grid.
Home prices in the U.S. are rising sharply in cities with strong demand and limited supply, while other cities are seeing notable price declines amid broader economic shifts.
Stan Kroenke is now the largest private landowner in the U.S. with about 2.7 million acres, far exceeding Bill Gates’s farmland holdings, which total several hundred thousand acres.
Taiwan praised a new U.S. trade deal cutting tariffs in exchange for large Taiwanese investments, calling it its best yet, while China protested the agreement sharply.
JPMorgan named “humility” its word of the week, signaling a cautious market mindset amid uncertainty, shifting forecasts, and limits to economic prediction.
The prospect of Kevin Hassett becoming Federal Reserve chair has lost traction this week, with insiders describing his bid as effectively over amid ongoing leadership discussions.
The social platform X experienced a technical disruption, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to access the service before engineers worked to restore normal function.
The Trump administration proposed allowing Americans to use retirement account funds for home purchases to boost homeownership, raising questions about risk and long-term savings.
A software update from a major wireless provider caused widespread service disruptions, leaving customers with “SOS” on their phones before the carrier moved to restore normal connectivity.
YouTube has relaxed monetization rules to allow full ad revenue on non-graphic, sensitively handled videos covering some controversial topics, expanding earning options for creators.