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The US economy is holding up, but cracks are formingpublished at 17:32 GMT 17:32 GMT Danielle KayeNew York business reporter The latest economic data has painted a picture of a US economy that has maintained solid momentum, even as Trump’s trade and immigration policies leave big questions about what comes next. Over the three months…

After a very tempestuous 2025, the US and China had finally started playing nice towards the end of the year, but a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump has everyone guessing whether the US-China trade war is actually starting again.  On Tuesday, Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country “doing business” with…

US stocks remained mixed in early afternoon trading on Tuesday as a milder inflation reading supported bets that the Fed would stick to expectations for interest rate cuts, while JPMorgan (JPM) results kicked off the fourth quarter earnings season. The blue chip-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) remained in the red, down roughly 0.6%, while…

Key Takeaways Getting laid off right before retirement can feel overwhelming, but you can still achieve a financially secure retirement. If you get laid off unexpectedly, take a breath, review your finances, and avoid rushed decisions. Avoid dipping into your 401(k) or claiming Social Security early, as those moves can cost you more in the…

This article was written by 33.07K Followers Follow With combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha…

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alongside its primary competitors in the Automobiles industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects,…

Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. According to a new SEC filing released yesterday, Zhu received 520,021 stock options with a strike price of $435.80. The grant…

© 2014 Getty Images / Getty Images News via Getty Images On the surface, shares of Elon Musk’s EV titan Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) look quite expensive, especially after gaining more than 41% in the past six months. Undoubtedly, 300 times trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) is a high price to pay for an electric vehicle firm, even if…

Howard Smith, The Motley Fool January 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM Key Points Nebius has announced two big AI cloud infrastructure deals with hyperscalers just since September. The cloud infrastructure company has other related business segments that could become meaningful growth drivers. Nebius still has to execute to justify its valuation. 10 stocks we like…

Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq open mixed as US inflation data align with the market expectations. At 9:30 a.m. (IST) opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.05% to 49,616.95 points. The S&P 500 opened flat at 6,977.41​ points, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.01% to open at 23,735.122 points. (This is a…