TOP NEWS- China defends rare earth export curbs as ‘legitimate,’ hits back at U.S. tariffs as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in balance October 12, 2025The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the controls, issued Oct. 9, were part of Beijing's effort to "better safeguard world peace and regional stability."
- Global week ahead: Three-speed Europe heads to Washington D.C. October 12, 2025Diverging economic fortunes in Europe come at a time when the bloc should put on a united front on U.S. relations.
- OpenAI's dominance is unlike anything Silicon Valley has ever seen October 11, 2025OpenAI's position at the heart of the AI boom, and its expansion up and down the stack, is putting the company in competition with a growing list of startups.
- Airlines waive flight-change fees for East Coast flights ahead of storm October 11, 2025U.S. airlines waived fare differences and change fees for more than a dozen airports ahead of an incoming coastal storm.
- Trump says administration has 'identified funds' to pay troops during shutdown October 11, 2025President Donald Trump on Saturday said his administration has "identified funds" to pay troops next week despite the federal government shutdown.
- New tariff threats crush stocks during a big week for Nvidia and key portfolio moves October 11, 2025Things were not so bad until President Donald Trump's new China trade threats tanked the stock market.
- BlackRock sees shift in artificial intelligence trade. Where investors are putting their money now. October 11, 2025The key trend BlackRock is seeing when it comes to exchange traded funds.
- Berkshire's Japanese stock positions top $30 billion October 11, 2025The value of the five Japanese "trading houses" in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio has topped $30 billion in recent weeks. Buffett apparently is still buying.
- 41-year-old American makes $46,000 a year tending bar in the Arctic Circle: 'I feel so welcome' October 11, 2025Robert E. Yarber earns roughly $47,000 in Norway. He says its more than enough for a comfortable life.
- Market sell-off: Trump post lops off $2 trillion from stocks in a single day October 11, 2025The unraveling shows the sway the president's one-man trade policy still has over the fate of the global economy.
EARNINGS- Applied Digital stock climbs 16% as AI demand fuels data center growth October 10, 2025The company expanded on its $7 billion lease agreement for artificial intelligence data centers with CoreWeave.
- Levi Strauss raises prices, helping to boost profit and outlook October 9, 2025Levi Strauss is raising prices across its assortment but said consumer demand is so far holding steady.
- Delta's profit forecast tops estimates, buoyed by higher fares and resilient luxury demand October 9, 2025Delta topped quarterly profit expectations and forecast a stronger-than-expected finish to 2025.
- PepsiCo earnings top estimates as international markets fuel sales growth October 9, 2025The food and beverage giant PepsiCo reiterated its full-year forecast.
- Constellation Brands reiterates lower full-year guidance October 7, 2025Modelo owner Constellation Brands reported second-quarter earnings Monday, reiterating a lower full-year guidance due to macroeconomic headwinds.
- Aston Martin shares fall 10% as luxury carmaker issues fresh profit warning on tariff turmoil October 6, 2025Britain’s Aston Martin on Monday warned of a steeper full-year loss than market consensus, citing U.S. tariff turbulence.
- Investors aren't the market's biggest loser if Trump, SEC end quarterly reporting October 5, 2025The SEC may end the requirement for companies to report results quarterly. The 'Big Four' accounting firms, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC and EY, have a lot to lose.
- Week in review: Stocks jump despite shutdown; we bought more of our newest stocks October 4, 2025The S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged four positive weeks out of the past five.
- Nike shares jump on strong earnings, signs its turnaround is racing ahead under CEO Hill October 1, 2025Shares of the Club's newest position added more than 4% in extended trading Tuesday.
- Nike posts surprise sales growth, but warns of sluggish holiday season and bigger than expected tariff hit September 30, 2025Nike posted surprise sales growth and beat on earnings even as it faced higher tariffs and tried to execute a turnaround plan.