By Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
- Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not change its economy
- Elon Musk will check with Trump on idea for tax refunds from DOGE savings
- Trump suggests 25% tariffs on autos, pharma and semiconductors that could go even higher
- France’s 2026 budget to be ‘demanding’ undertaking: economy minister
- What companies say about the impact of MAGA policies
- U.S. judge blocks Trump’s bid to ban DEI by federal agencies, contractors
- Judge declines to immediately dismiss Eric Adams’ corruption case, delays trial
- 5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
- New York governor Hochul will not remove mayor
- Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany’s new chancellor?
