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Bessent defends Trump tariffs: American dream doesn’t mean access to ‘cheap goods’ - The Hill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s global trade tariffs on Thursday at the Economic Club of New York, explaining that the Trump administration’s “America First trade policy” involves more than low prices. “Access to cheap goods is not…
Kroger Stock Pops Into Buy Range On Earnings Beat - Investor's Business Daily
Kroger earnings showed a less-than-feared decline as online grocery sales grow.
Elon Musk is officially $122 billion poorer than his peak—As Tesla stock erases almost all of its election rally - Forbes Australia
The recent stock market slump took a sizeable chunk out of the net worth of the world’s richest man and Tesla founder Elon Musk.
Trump says he's not even looking at stock market, tariffs will make U.S. 'very strong' - CNBC
Tariff decisions have 'nothing to do' with the stock market, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
Bessent defends Trump tariffs: ‘Access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American Dream’ - POLITICO
“International economic relations that do not work for the American people must be reexamined,” he said at the Economic Club of New York.
Ukraine fears Musk may cut vital Starlink internet amid Trump pressure - The Washington Post
As the Trump administration pressures Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks, commanders fear their Starlink battlefield internet could be the next victim.
Jim Jordan continues subpoena spree of social media platforms - POLITICO
The House Judiciary Committee chair is now going after Alphabet.
Door open for rival bid to disrupt $8B Paramount-Skydance merger after Delaware judge’s ruling - New York Post
A Delaware judge ruled that Paramount Global’s $8 billion merger with Skydance Media can move forward — but still left the door open for a last-minute, rival bid.
CFPB allowing some offices to resume functions - The Hill
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is allowing some offices to resume their functions, as the Trump administration faces a legal challenge over its stop work order and other efforts to overhaul the consumer watchdog. Mark Paoletta, the CFPB’s ch…
Elon Musk Eyes Amtrak And USPS For His Next Big Disruption - HuffPost
During a remote appearance at a Morgan Stanley tech conference, he said the government should "privatize everything we possibly can."
Nasdaq falls back into correction territory as S&P 500 tests a ‘line in the sand.’ Watch these levels. - MarketWatch
Stocks slump on tariff jitters and unease over outlook for artificial intelligence
Dow drops nearly 600 points, S&P 500 hits lowest since early November on trade policy fatigue: Live updates - CNBC
Stocks were under pressure Thursday as investors sought out more clarity on the latest U.S. tariff measures.
Corporations partly to blame for high egg prices: Report - NewsNation Now
The price of eggs has nearly doubled in the last six weeks, with the average cost of a dozen at around $8.
Trump's erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth - The Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth. Trade…
‘DOGE’ job cuts push U.S. layoffs to postpandemic high. Is the labor market crumbling? - MarketWatch
Challenger Gray says federal job losses soared in February
Australia: Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane - BBC.com
The 17-year-old was restrained after sneaking into a Melbourne airport and getting onto an aircraft, police say.
Ariane 6 launches French spysat on second flight - SpaceNews
An Ariane 6 launched a reconnaissance satellite for the French military March 6 on the second flight of the European rocket.
Applebee's owner Dine Brands to lean on value, marketing to reverse sales declines - CNBC
Dine Brands is trying to boost sales in 2025 after reporting its fourth straight quarter of domestic same-store sales declines for Applebee's and IHOP.
Novo Nordisk to cut price of Wegovy amid rising weight-loss drug competition - Semafor
Pharma giants face growing competition from copycat weight-loss drugs, as patents near expiration.
Macy's turnaround hinges on revamping some stores and closing others. It appears to be working - AOL
Macy’s delivered another quarter of mixed results on Thursday as investors wait and see how quickly CEO Tony Spring can pull off a turnaround of the business...