Donald J. Trump
CNBC Daily Open: Definite tariffs could be better for markets than on-and-off ones
Cranes at the Port of Los Angeles are empty of cargo ships, in San Pedro California, U.S., May 13, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters A U.S. federal trade court striking down President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on a broad swathe of countries seems, on the surface, a positive development all around. A lack of tariffs […]
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American Eagle issues downbeat quarterly guidance as earnings miss expectations
American Eagle Outfitters reported quarterly earnings on Thursday that missed expectations, reflecting a $75 million write-down in spring and summer merchandise, following the retailer pulling its full-year guidance earlier this month due to macroeconomic uncertainty. “The first quarter was a challenging period for our business,” CEO Jay Schottenstein said in a release. “While we are […]
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Musk’s SpaceX town in Texas warns residents they may lose right to ‘continue using’ their property
The neighborhood once known as Boca Chica Village is seen near the SpaceX facilities where they build rockets in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025. Gabriel Cardenas | AFP | Getty Images Starbase, Texas, has notified some residents that they might “lose the right to continue using” their property as they do today, according to […]
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Gap shares plummet as retailer says tariffs could cost between $100 and $150 million
People walk past the entrance of a Gap store in Paris, France, July 1, 2021. Sarah Meyssonnier | Reuters Gap said new tariffs could impact its business by $100 million to $150 million, if they remain in effect, the company said Thursday when announcing fiscal first-quarter earnings. Shares fell more than 15% in after-hours trading. […]
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Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now
A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Trump administration had earlier told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it would seek “emergency relief” from the Supreme Court as soon as Friday […]
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Musk-Altman AI rivalry is complicating Trump’s dealmaking in Middle East
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is seen through glass during an event on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Feb. 11, 2025. Aurelien Morissard | Via Reuters Elon Musk tried to derail a major artificial intelligence infrastructure deal in the Middle East after learning that his startup, xAI, would be excluded […]
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Trump could ask Supreme Court to halt tariff block as soon as Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event announcing new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, April 2, 2025. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The Trump administration said it may ask the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as Friday to immediately pause a federal court ruling blocking many of President […]
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Jeep reveals new Cherokee SUV, confirms hybrid model
2025 Jeep Cherokee SUV Stellantis DETROIT — Jeep on Thursday revealed the first details and image of its new Cherokee SUV, which the company expects to assist in the brand’s turnaround when it arrives later this year. The Stellantis brand said the new midsize SUV will feature a hybrid powertrain option but declined to specify […]
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High school sports at PBS stations could be at risk with potential federal funding cuts
Iowa PBS covers the 2024 State Girls Softball Championships live from Fort Dodge, Iowa in July 2024. Courtesy: Iowa PBS High school sports games and related coverage have become some of the most popular local programs on PBS stations across the U.S., especially in states without professional sports. PBS stations in states like South Dakota, […]
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Four tools at the Trump administration’s disposal after a U.S. court blocks tariffs
US President Donald Trump prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to find a workaround after suffering a major blow to a core part of his economic agenda. The […]
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