The United States economy is entering a period of profound uncertainty as the latest labor data paints a picture of a rapidly cooling engine. With initial jobless claims stabilizing at a notable 206,000 for the final week of January and the December jobs report revealing a meager addition of
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares rose by more than 3% in early trading on Monday, February 2, 2026, as investors reacted to a fourth-quarter earnings report that managed to exceed analyst expectations despite a cooling global electric vehicle market. The stock climbed to $430.41, bolstered by a significant improvement in
President Donald Trump is reportedly set to unveil a critical-minerals stockpile, under the name Project Vault, with a $12 billion seed money. It is likely to include $1.67 billion from private capital alongside a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
According to a Bloomberg report, the initiative will create a centralized reserve of essential metals and minerals, including rare earths, to help shield companies from volatile global markets influenced by China.
Ford and General Motors are both known for their full-size trucks and SUVs, but investors should know them for the significant value the two automakers return.
Markets were volatile as GM beat earnings estimates and boosted shareholder returns, Tesla surged on strong Q4 results and record FSD subscriptions, and the autonomous vehicle sector saw both expansion from Pony AI and setbacks after a Waymo robotaxi crash.
As the final trading day of January 2026 draws to a close, North American markets are grappling with a renewed surge in trade-related volatility. On January 30, 2026, shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) plunged by over 7% following a direct broadside from the White House, marking a sharp
WASHINGTON D.C. — The global currency markets have been sent into a whirlwind this week as the U.S. Dollar staged a powerful recovery against the Japanese Yen. The surge followed definitive comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who effectively shut the door on rumors of a coordinated
The final week of January 2026 has been defined by a return to "tariff diplomacy" and a surreal geopolitical standoff over the world’s largest island, sending ripples of volatility through the S&P 500. President Trump’s dual-track strategy of threatening 100% tariffs on Canadian goods while simultaneously pressuring
In a pivotal moment for the electric vehicle pioneer, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that defied pessimistic forecasts, triggering a relief rally across the technology and automotive sectors. Despite posting its first annual revenue contraction in company history, Tesla delivered a significant beat on adjusted earnings per
The long-standing economic alliance between the United States and Canada reached a perilous breaking point this week. As of January 30, 2026, the North American trading block—once the most integrated and prosperous in the world—is staring down a "nuclear" economic option. President Donald Trump, entering the second year
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
AUSTIN, Texas — In a historic shift for the world’s most valuable automaker, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported its first-ever annual revenue decline for the 2025 fiscal year, signaling the end of an era of unfettered growth in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. While the company managed to soothe investors with
General Motors and Ford are quietly stepping back from the aggressive EV plans they were pushing just a few years ago. This is a reality check for the industry.
In January 2026, PM Mark Carney slashed tariffs on 49,000 Chinese EVs to 6.1% to save Canada’s canola exports from 85% duties. Trump threatened a 100% retaliatory tariff on Canada, while GM’s CEO warned of a
In a stunning display of economic resilience, the United States economy has entered 2026 by shattering expectations and effectively silencing critics of a potential recession. Despite a historic 43-day federal government shutdown that delayed official reporting, a flurry of private sector data and the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow forecast—currently
As the first month of 2026 draws to a close, a wave of optimism is sweeping through the equity markets, fueled by a rare alignment of fiscal stimulus, aggressive deregulation, and a structural shift in corporate productivity. Major financial institutions have revised their year-end targets for the S&P 500,
The Federal Reserve has officially entered a period of strategic observation, opting to hold interest rates steady following its first meeting of 2026. This decision, announced today, January 28, 2026, keeps the federal funds rate at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%. While the "pause" was widely anticipated,
As the 2026 tax filing season begins, the American economy is navigating a radical transformation defined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s "non-inflationary boom" strategy. This ambitious economic experiment, centered on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB)—officially the Working Families Tax Cut Act—represents the most significant shift in
Wall Street reached a monumental psychological and financial peak on Wednesday as the S&P 500 index briefly eclipsed and then closed near the 7,000-point mark for the first time in history. This breakthrough, occurring on January 28, 2026, represents a staggering 16.6% climb from the 6,000-point
