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New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
Key Points New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced a bill to protect the state’s consumers and small businesses from scams and deceptive practices from lenders, debt collectors and health care firms. James said in a release that the legislation would bolster the state’s existing consumer protection law — which dates from 1970 […]
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Trump sued by 20 states to halt the ‘dismantling’ of Education Department
A security guard walks past the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters A group of Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Thursday over its moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and its termination of nearly half the agency’s staff. […]
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One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls cuts his S&P 500 outlook, blaming Trump’s tariffs
Widely-followed strategist Ed Yardeni, one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, lowered his market forecast, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the risk of stagflation. “It has dawned on Wall Street (and us!) that President Trump’s tariffs aren’t negotiating chips to help the U.S. lower tariffs around the world, promoting free trade,” Yardeni said […]
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JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half
JPMorgan forecasts an even greater fall for Tesla shares amid rising boycotts and protests of the brand around the world. Analyst Ryan Brinkman cut his price target on the stock to $120 from $135, which implies shares plunging around 48% from Tuesday’s close. The outlook for deliveries and pricing looks difficult for the electric vehicle […]
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Hedge funds are selling stocks at a pace not seen in years
Hedge funds slashed their positions at the fastest pace in years as tariffs and signs of softer economic growth sent stocks on a roller coaster ride. Professional money managers who make both long and short wagers cut back risk exposure by selling stocks and covering shorts in a dramatic fashion on Friday and Monday. Combined, […]
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Most of the S&P 500 is already in correction territory as benchmark teeters near milestone
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on March 10, 2025. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images The majority of the stocks in the S&P 500 are already in correction territory as the sell-off on Wall Street continues to drag […]
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Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play’s big decline
Ron Baron, founder of Baron Capital. Anjali Sundaram | CNBC Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk’s Tesla even in the face of its dramatic sell-off. The stock plunged 15% on Monday, its biggest one-day loss since September 2020. “I can’t believe how cheap they are, things that we look at,” Baron said […]
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Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Elon Musk
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk before attending a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024. Brandon Bell | Via Reuters President Donald Trump shared his intent to purchase a Tesla on Tuesday to support Elon Musk as the […]
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Baggage handlers load luggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on August 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is […]
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Bitcoin falls to November low under $80,000 on heightened recession fears
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Bitcoin dropped under the $80,000 level on Monday, dragged by the continued selling pressure in the equities market. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last lower by 5% at $78,714.96, its lowest level since November, according to Coin Metrics. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Bitcoin in the […]
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