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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS's Face the Nation that none of the United States' trading partners have indicated they will pull out of previously negotiated tariff arrangements following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a large portion of President Trump's tariff program. Greer said he has been speaking with counterparts…
Switzerland’s top trade official says Washington may keep tariffs in place by shifting legal grounds, meaning Swiss exporters could face persistent duties. A negotiated framework cuts Swiss tariffs to 15% and includes a pledge of up to $200 billion in Swiss investment in the United States by 2028, with talks to be completed by the end of March.
Dollar General is trading near its 52-week high as consumers shift toward discount channels. The stock's recovery from a $70 low, solid free cash flow and low leverage make a tactical long attractive. This trade captures momentum and defensive demand while protecting capital with a measured stop.
Merck's core franchise remains robust: Keytruda is still growing, new approvals and RSV data broaden the pipeline, and the balance sheet supports shareholder returns. Valuation at roughly $303B and ~16x earnings leaves room for upside if near-term patent questions don't derail fundamentals. This trade idea lays out an entry at $122.28, a stop at $1…
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has prompted a vigorous debate among investors. Proponents see the ruling as a rollback of a significant portion of the administration's import-tax toolkit, with possible upside for inflation dynamics and market sentiment. …
The chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee will ask MEPs to pause work on ratifying the Turnberry Agreement with the United States, citing mounting uncertainty after new U.S. temporary tariffs and a shift in the global rate following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The move reflects concern that recent tariff changes could alter the nego…
Bitcoin traded essentially flat on Sunday, holding close to the $68,000 level after earlier volatility tied to a tariff announcement faded. The largest cryptocurrency was last reported up about 0.18% at $68,212.2, trading inside a narrow band as investors awaited clearer macro guidance and fresh catalysts. Markets continue to weigh uncertainty arou…
Sandisk traded to the upper $600s after a blistering post-spinoff run. Near-term headwinds from a $3.17B secondary offering have created a tactical entry point; the company's exposure to hyperscaler AI storage demand and a healthy free cash flow profile argues for a mid-term long trade into normalization of supply and renewed earnings growth.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a large portion of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), limiting the president's ability to levy broad, immediate duties. The administration responded within hours by imposing a temporary universal tariff and opening fresh trade investigations, and then increased the rate …
The U.S. Supreme Court will address how far Congress intended the Helms-Burton Act’s private right of action, known as Title III, to reach in litigation over property nationalized by Cuba following the 1959 revolution. The cases before the justices include a more than $1 billion claim by ExxonMobil against CIMEX, a Cuban state-owned company, and a …
Comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee — invoking biblical language when asked about territorial claims — provoked a formal condemnation from a coalition of Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority countries. The joint statement characterized the remarks as violating international law and endangering regional security. A U.S. Embassy spokesp…
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that Berlin sees no reason to abandon its opposition to joint European borrowing, backing Chancellor Friedrich Merz. While he emphasized a preference for faster, more efficient EU spending over expanding collective debt, Klingbeil acknowledged emerging support from figures s…
Apple's core business and cash generation dwarf headline noise. With $123.3B in free cash flow, a $3.88T market cap, and a diversified product + services mix, tariff uncertainty and a Supreme Court decision are unlikely to derail the bull case. This trade idea outlines a long entry, stop and target with a 180-trading-day time frame and explicit ris…
The United Arab Emirates says it has thwarted a coordinated series of cyber intrusions that, according to official briefings, employ artificial intelligence to craft more advanced ransomware and phishing campaigns. The UAE Cybersecurity Council and state-run WAM warned that unidentified groups have deployed AI-driven offensive tools against critica…
Analysts observe that Switzerland is beginning to register measurable productivity benefits from artificial intelligence, led by its information and communication sector. While gains have been concentrated in the United States and remain limited across the euro zone, Switzerland's investment profile, model development per capita and labour market f…
India has postponed a planned trade delegation to Washington, citing uncertainty after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs and subsequent U.S. tariff actions. The delegation had been due to finalise an interim pact that would reduce punitive U.S. tariffs and include large bilateral purchases by India. New dates for the visit have not be…
Pinterest is a volatile but cheap growth asset that just reset expectations. Between the tvScientific acquisition, aggressive cost moves, and a still-underserved visual commerce audience of 619M MAUs, there are clear catalysts that could re-rate the stock. This trade idea offers an actionable entry, stop, and target for a mid-term swing trade (45 t…
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that curtailed the White House's emergency tariff authority has shifted negotiating leverage toward Beijing ahead of a March 31 summit in China. The ruling eliminates previously imposed second-term levies — which reached as high as 145% on certain goods — reducing U.S. tariffs to a 15% global baseline that expir…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he does not want a 'new Cold War' and urged the United States to treat all countries equally as he prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Lula outlined an agenda focused on trade, immigration, investment and academic cooperation, while declining to comment on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruli…
Wall Street is bracing for Nvidia’s fiscal-quarter report and several major software earnings as market participants weigh AI-related investment dynamics against uncertainty generated by a Supreme Court decision on former President Trump’s tariffs. Nvidia’s guidance and CEO remarks will be watched for signs on demand from large cloud customers, whi…
Shares of EssilorLuxottica have come under pressure as Bernstein warns that smart-glasses initiatives from major technology firms pose a structural threat to the company's business model. The brokerage kept a Market-Perform rating and a €250 price target, citing valuation compression, margin dilution tied to a shift toward wholesale, and the risk o…
This week several large brokerages updated their recommendations and outlooks for companies exposed to artificial intelligence demand. Citi reiterated a Buy on Nvidia and highlighted expectations for stronger second-half 2026 sales driven by product ramps. Morgan Stanley named Amazon its Top Pick, citing durable AWS growth and the potential for age…
After a dramatic spike to a record intraday high at the end of January and an abrupt one-day drop, UBS strategists say the drivers behind gold's rally remain intact. The bank highlights ongoing central bank and ETF purchases and expects two U.S. rate cuts this year, forecasting a mid-year peak of $6,200 per ounce before year-end consolidation.
India has postponed a planned delegation to Washington, originally due February 23, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that voided the IEEPA-based tariffs underpinning a recent interim trade pact. The subsequent U.S. imposition of a global 15% surcharge has upended negotiated terms, prompting New Delhi to re-evaluate concessions tied to reduced …
A senior official in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has criticized the recent spike in U.S. tariffs as creating severe uncertainty for Japanese exporters. With auto tariffs a focal point and a $550 billion investment package on the line, Tokyo is taking a cautious, wait-and-see approach ahead of a scheduled meeting between Prime Minister S…
