Economy

Markets cheer Bessent’s credentials to lead Trump’s Treasury department

Scott Bessent, founder and chief executive officer of Key Square Group LP, during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on…

5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday November 25

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Turkey trade U.S. stocks…

HOOD, BBWI, MSTR, M and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Bath & Body Works — Shares popped 16% after third-quarter earnings…

Saudi Arabia keep pace with its mega-project spending spree?

Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia The Line, NEOM In Saudi Arabia’s northwestern desert, a sprawling…

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, founder and chief executive officer of Key Square Group LP, during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on…

RDDT, SMCI, INTU and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Elastic – Shares surged about 15% after the software company topped…

GAP, NTAP, INTU and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Intuit — Stock in the financial software firm pulled back about…

Trump might name Kevin Warsh as Treasury chief then Fed chair later, report says

Kevin Warsh Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump is considering naming Kevin Warsh as Treasury secretary…

Citadel’s Ken Griffin says Trump’s tariffs could lead to crony capitalism

Ken Griffin, chief executive officer and founder of Citadel Advisors LLC, speaks during an Economic Club of New York event…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: NFLX, GOOGL, NVDA, BJ

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Nvidia — Shares of the chipmaker dipped about 1% in midday…