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Covid stimulus may have contributed ‘a little bit’ to inflation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that the stimulus spending signed into law by President Joe Biden to aid the…

Trump could declare national economic emergency to justify universal tariffs, CNN reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Jan. 7, 2025.  Carlos Barria | Reuters…

Private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December, less than expected, ADP says

A worker adjusts hiring signage at a job and resource fair hosted by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board in…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: CALM, AIR, GETY

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Cal-Maine Foods – Shares gained 4% after the egg production company…

X, CVNA, SQ and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: U.S. Steel — U.S. Steel shares slid nearly 8% after President…

RIVN, BUD, F and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Rivian Automotive — Shares popped 24.5% after the electric vehicle maker’s…

Services index shows big jump in prices for December as companies fear tariffs

A person shops at a Whole Foods Market grocery store on December 17, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt…

FUBO, AAL, NVDA, MSFT and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. American Airlines – Shares gained more than 4% after TD Cowen…

UK business confidence at lowest level since ‘mini-budget’: BCC

UK firms are planning to raise prices to cover higher tax payouts as confidence among businesses tumbled to its lowest…

Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024…