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Trump administration’s vision of US tech dominance is colliding with Europe - CNN

Jersey Mike's strikes European expansion deal led by founder Peter Cancro - CNBC

Jersey Mike's plans to open 400 stores in the U.K. and Ireland, with more locations to follow in Europe.

GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores - Nintendo Life

While CEO Ryan Cohen eyes up $35 billion pay packet

Behind the Curtain: AI rush creates rarified class of "Have-Lots" - Axios

The Have-Lots are becoming ever more invested in preserving Washington's status quo.

Trump is getting creative to bypass Congress - Axios

Trump is directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of MBS' in an effort to lower rates.

Exclusive: Most Americans are skeptical of Trump's Big Tech ties - Axios

Voters say that tech companies wield too much influence in Washington.

Investor behind Moderna says U.S. policy is ‘taking a sledgehammer to our miracle machine’ - statnews.com

Noubar Afeyan, one of biotech’s top investors, says U.S. policy is "taking a sledgehammer to our miracle machine."

Gold and silver spike to record highs after Powell says DOJ subpoenas are latest Trump attempt to influence monetary policy - Sherwood News

“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the president,” Powell said.

RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here's what to expect in 2026. - CBS News

"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.

Capital One drops 6%, other banks hit after Trump calls for credit card rate cap - CNBC

Posting on Truth Social, Trump said he would "no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies."

Banks including Citi, JPMorgan slide after Trump calls for credit card interest rate limit - CNBC

Posting on Truth Social, Trump said said he would "no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies."

FDA-funded study of pulse oximeter accuracy yields surprising and confusing results - statnews.com

A long-awaited study commissioned by the FDA has muddied the path forward on how to reduce racial bias in pulse oximeter readings

BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports - CnEVPost

Both sides agreed it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters shipping passenger BEVs to the EU.

UBS warns Swiss government to water down bank capital plans - Financial Times

Lender argues that proposals to significantly increase requirements have already cost investors $40bn

Increased Fed Interference Could Be Precious Metals’ ‘Bullish Wildcard’ - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

Breaking | China, EU reach deal on electric vehicle tariffs after lengthy negotiations - South China Morning Post

Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies.

Current refi mortgage rates report for Jan. 12, 2026 - Fortune

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

CNBC Daily Open: Iran has more avenues of retaliating against the U.S. — including oil supply - CNBC

White House officials have shown Trump plans on how he can carry through with his threat to intervene in Iran, according to media reports.

Nvidia and Palantir Stocks: Wall Street Says to Buy 1 and Avoid the Other for 2026 - The Motley Fool

Nvidia and Palantir have delivered massive returns over the past few years for investors.

Dutch chip stock BE Semiconductor pops 8% after orders jump 105% in fourth quarter - CNBC

European stocks started the new week in negative territory as investors weigh geopolitical developments and pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.