President Donald Trump blasted Democrats over their affordability focus in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, saying their policies brought historic inflation that he is working to bring down and continues to concern Americans. "The word affordability is a Democrat scam," Trump said. "They say it and then they go into the next subject and everyone thinks, ‘oh, they had lower prices.’ No, they had the worst inflation in the history of our country."Trump said that since January, the administration has "stopped inf ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation is suing the federal government to block President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs and recover the funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods. The case, filed in the Court of International Trade, argues that Trump used an emergency-powers law to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, Canada and dozens of other countries, even though the statute does not allow the president to create or raise tariffs.Costco says it has paid these duties thro ...

Elon Musk’s Tesla took a hit from "Big Short" investor Michael Burry, who claimed the electric vehicle maker is "ridiculously overvalued" just days after voicing concern about the market’s AI boom. "Tesla's market capitalization is ridiculously overvalued today and has been for a good long time," Burry wrote in his Substack newsletter "Cassandra Unchained" on Sunday, Reuters reported.Burry further calculated that Tesla reduces existing shareholders’ stakes by roughly 3.6% annually through continued share is ...

Core Insights - Newell Brands is closing 20 Yankee Candle stores in North America starting January, representing about 1% of brand sales, as part of a strategy to optimize its retail presence and align with modern consumer shopping behaviors [1][4] - The company is also reducing its global workforce by over 900 employees, approximately 10% of its professional and clerical staff, with most cuts occurring in December in the U.S. and continuing internationally through 2026 [4][5] - Newell Brands aims to enhance efficiency and performance through a turnaround plan initiated in 2023, focusing on higher performance expectations and value-driven spending [7][10] Company Strategy - Newell Brands is implementing a global strategy to create a more agile and high-performing organization to better compete in the market [3] - The CEO emphasized the importance of the productivity plan in enhancing efficiency and delivering consistent performance, ultimately aiming to provide greater value for consumers and long-term value for shareholders [9][11]

Eli Lilly on Monday announced new price cuts for its popular weight loss drug Zepbound, broadening access for patients and driving greater use of the company’s digital healthcare platform, LillyDirect. Single-dose vials of Zepbound purchased through the Zepbound Self Pay Journey Program on LillyDirect will now cost $299 per month – down from $349 – for patients with a valid prescription.The 5-milligram dose will also be priced at $399 per month, down from $499. All other approved doses will cost $449 per mo ...

Goldman Sachs said on Monday it will buy active exchange-traded fund sponsor Innovator Capital Management in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2 billion, as the Wall Street bank seeks to expand in one of the fastest-growing asset management segments. Active funds have regained lost ground in the last few years as investors favor a more hands-on approach following lower returns from passively managed index products amid tighter monetary policy.Global assets in actively managed exchange-traded funds have rea ...

There is no war on Christmas this year, according to one of President Donald Trump’s senior economic advisors, who touted strong consumer spending during the holiday shopping season’s biggest days. "The fact is that we just had the best Black Friday that we've ever seen. And it's not just because people are out there taking debt on their credit cards, it's because incomes are way up under President Trump," National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on "Fox & Friends" Sunday."[Incomes] dropped abo ...

Core Points - Walmart is recalling approximately 201,000 Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves due to reports of explosions and second-degree burns [1][2] - The recall was initiated after the manufacturer, China Window Industry Co. Ltd, received 26 reports of incidents, including 16 injuries [2] - Consumers are advised to stop using the stoves immediately and return them to Walmart for a full refund [5] Product Details - The recalled camping stove model number is BG2247A1, identifiable by a gray label inside the fuel compartment [5] - The product is dark green with an orange "Ozark Trail" logo and was sold nationwide and online at Walmart from March 2023 to October 2025 [5] Related Recalls - On the same day as the stove recall, the CPSC also announced a recall of 24,300 Outdoor Master Children's and Youth Helmets due to safety standard violations [6] - The helmets pose a risk of injury or death in the event of a crash, as they may fail to protect the user [8]

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he has chosen the next Federal Reserve chair, a decision unfolding as affordability pressures continue to mount. "I know who I am going to pick, yeah. We’ll be announcing it," Trump told reporters on Sunday evening. HOPEFULS EYEING POWELL’S JOB INTENSIFY PUSH AMID TRUMP RIFT Likely frontrunners include Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett, current Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller and ex-Fed board governor Kevin Warsh.Hassett told "Fox ...

Core Viewpoint - Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the need for the U.S. to balance AI regulation to avoid falling behind China, highlighting the potential confusion from over 1,000 AI-related bills in state legislatures [1][2]. Regulation and Competition - Pichai questioned how U.S. companies can cope with varied regulations while competing with rapidly advancing countries like China, advocating for a national-level approach to balance innovation and regulation [2][4]. - He stressed the importance of creating international frameworks to prevent the weaponization of AI technologies [4]. Benefits and Risks of AI - Pichai acknowledged the significant benefits of AI, such as advancements in drug development and cancer treatments, while also warning about the potential misuse of these technologies by malicious actors [4][5]. - He noted that technology has a dual nature, and society must learn to harness it for the greater good [5]. Defensive Use of AI - Google is actively using AI defensively to combat criminal activities, with tools like SynthID designed to identify AI-generated content [7][8]. - Pichai mentioned a recent court ruling in favor of Google against a phishing operation that affected over a million individuals globally [7]. Future of AI and Technology - Pichai discussed innovative projects like "Suncatcher," aimed at building solar-powered AI data centers in space, predicting that such initiatives will become standard in the next decade [8]. - He compared current concerns about AI to past criticisms of Google, expressing confidence that society will adapt and that creativity will flourish in the future [11].