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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline by 75 Days Amid Tariff Clash With China and Ongoing Buyout Talks
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order extending the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations by 75 days, a move that forestalls a potential shutdown of the app while escalating tensions with China over trade and national security. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order extending the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations by 75 days, a move that forestalls a potential shutdown of the app while escalating tensions with China over trade and national security. -
Nike, Retail Stocks Climb as Trump Says Vietnam Is Willing to Cut Tariffs to Zero
Shares of Nike and other U.S. apparel companies surged Friday after President Donald Trump said he had a "very productive call" with Vietnam's top leader, signaling possible relief from sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this week. Shares of Nike and other U.S. apparel companies surged Friday after President Donald Trump said he had a "very productive call" with Vietnam's top leader, signaling possible relief from sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this week. -
Stellantis Idles Mexico and Canada Plants, Lays Off 900 U.S. Workers After 25% Tariff Takes Effect
Stellantis is halting production at two major North American facilities and temporarily laying off 900 U.S. workers, becoming the first automaker to take immediate action following President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The tariffs, which went into effect Thursday, apply to autos entering the U.S. from all countries, including close trading partners Canada and Mexico. Stellantis is halting production at two major North American facilities and temporarily laying off 900 U.S. workers, becoming the first automaker to take immediate action following President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The tariffs, which went into effect Thursday, apply to autos entering the U.S. from all countries, including close trading partners Canada and Mexico. -
Trump’s 46% Vietnam Tariff Threatens Nike, Wayfair, and American Eagle
President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs-topping out at 46% on Vietnamese imports-have triggered a sharp sell-off across the retail sector and cast fresh uncertainty over global supply chains, just as U.S. companies were regaining footing post-pandemic. President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs-topping out at 46% on Vietnamese imports-have triggered a sharp sell-off across the retail sector and cast fresh uncertainty over global supply chains, just as U.S. companies were regaining footing post-pandemic. -
Trump Media Share Sale Looms with $2.3 Billion Stake Registered by Trump Trust
Donald Trump's revocable trust has taken a regulatory step that could pave the way for the sale of up to $2.3 billion in stock in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, according to filings released Wednesday. The move comes as the company's stock continues to face significant volatility and scrutiny, with shares falling 6.5% to $18.93 in early trading. Donald Trump's revocable trust has taken a regulatory step that could pave the way for the sale of up to $2.3 billion in stock in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, according to filings released Wednesday. The move comes as the company's stock continues to face significant volatility and scrutiny, with shares falling 6.5% to $18.93 in early trading. -
Boeing CEO Tells Senate Company Won’t Rush 737 MAX Production After Safety Crisis
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers Wednesday the company will not accelerate production of its 737 MAX aircraft until it achieves "a stable system," as the planemaker continues grappling with fallout from a series of safety failures and regulatory restrictions. Speaking before the Senate Commerce Committee, Ortberg said Boeing is prioritizing quality over speed following a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a newly delivered 737 MAX 9. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers Wednesday the company will not accelerate production of its 737 MAX aircraft until it achieves "a stable system," as the planemaker continues grappling with fallout from a series of safety failures and regulatory restrictions. Speaking before the Senate Commerce Committee, Ortberg said Boeing is prioritizing quality over speed following a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a newly delivered 737 MAX 9. -
Tesla Shares Drop After Q1 Deliveries Miss by 54,000 Units, Worst Since 2022
Tesla Inc. reported first-quarter vehicle deliveries that fell far short of Wall Street expectations, triggering a 4% drop in its share price Wednesday and deepening concerns about demand, brand damage, and CEO Elon Musk's growing political entanglements. Tesla Inc. reported first-quarter vehicle deliveries that fell far short of Wall Street expectations, triggering a 4% drop in its share price Wednesday and deepening concerns about demand, brand damage, and CEO Elon Musk's growing political entanglements. -
Elon Musk Reclaims World’s Richest Title With $342 Billion Net Worth, Surging Past Zuckerberg and Arnault
Elon Musk has returned to the top of Forbes' World's Billionaires list, reclaiming his position as the world's richest person with an estimated net worth of $342 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's fortune surged by 75% over the past year, driven largely by soaring valuations of his aerospace and artificial intelligence ventures, making him the wealthiest individual Forbes has ever recorded. Elon Musk has returned to the top of Forbes' World's Billionaires list, reclaiming his position as the world's richest person with an estimated net worth of $342 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's fortune surged by 75% over the past year, driven largely by soaring valuations of his aerospace and artificial intelligence ventures, making him the wealthiest individual Forbes has ever recorded. -
Newsmax Shares Jump 120% After IPO Surge, Market Cap Tops $16 Billion
Shares of conservative cable news network Newsmax continued their extraordinary ascent Tuesday, surging more than 120% in early trading and pushing the company's market capitalization past $16 billion. The move follows a staggering 735% gain during Monday's debut session on the New York Stock Exchange, where the stock opened at $14 and closed at $83.51. Shares of conservative cable news network Newsmax continued their extraordinary ascent Tuesday, surging more than 120% in early trading and pushing the company's market capitalization past $16 billion. The move follows a staggering 735% gain during Monday's debut session on the New York Stock Exchange, where the stock opened at $14 and closed at $83.51. -
TikTok Faces April 5 Deadline as Trump Signals Deal Likely Amid Creator Caution and Platform Shifts
As TikTok nears its second major U.S. ban deadline in less than three months, creators and marketing firms are bracing for impact but remain cautiously optimistic that the Chinese-owned app will strike a deal before the April 5 cutoff. President Donald Trump said Sunday he is "pretty certain" an agreement will be reached, though he has also suggested he may extend the deadline or reduce tariffs on China to facilitate a transaction. As TikTok nears its second major U.S. ban deadline in less than three months, creators and marketing firms are bracing for impact but remain cautiously optimistic that the Chinese-owned app will strike a deal before the April 5 cutoff. President Donald Trump said Sunday he is "pretty certain" an agreement will be reached, though he has also suggested he may extend the deadline or reduce tariffs on China to facilitate a transaction.