Volkswagen cut its financial outlook for the year, with the escalating cost of Trump’s tariffs weighing on earnings at the Audi and Porsche brands https://t.co/WU72zxttyp ...

Trade & Tariff Impact - Corporate America is currently bearing the burden of Trump's tariffs [1] Economic Outlook - The report questions the sustainability of the current situation [1]

If you remember, not so long ago, we rebuilt the old post office into the Trump Hotel and we sold it to Waldorf Histori and it was a great success and we had great luck with the building. We did a good job. We built it quickly and relatively inexpensively for about $200 million and that was a big hotel, big big project.But, uh, we looked around and Tim Scott's here someplace. Tim, come on up. I just uh you saw what we saw and the big thing is to get it done. They have to get it done. They have to get it fin ...

Market Trends & Company Performance - Alphabet's Q2 earnings show strong demand for AI products, with 2025 capital expenditures forecasted at $85 billion, $10 billion more than previously expected [2][6][25] - Tesla faces a tough road ahead, with shares sinking after reporting one of its worst quarters in a decade, impacted by the expiration of EV incentives in the US [3][11] - Chipotle's revenue fell short in Q2, leading to a cut in annual same-store sales forecast for the second time this year, with shares down nearly 13% [31][32] - United Health is cooperating with a Justice Department investigation into its Medicare practices, with shares down about 3% [39][40] - American Airlines and Southwest Airlines shares are lower in pre-market trading after Q2 earnings reports disappointed investors, with Southwest missing estimates and American scaling back its 2025 forecast [41] - Dow is slashing its dividend amid a broader industry downturn, issuing a weaker-than-expected Q3 revenue outlook [42] Tariffs & Trade - President Trump indicates reciprocal tariffs will not go below 15% and could go as high as 50% for some countries, ahead of the August 1st deadline [4][43] - Despite initial market reactions to tariff announcements, the market seems less worried now, but uncertainties remain [46][47] Investment Opportunities & Strategies - Pivotal Research raised its price target for Alphabet to $245 a share, noting that risks from AI competition and regulatory hurdles are already priced in [23] - Gradient Investments highlights Amazon as a compelling pick, citing its leadership in cloud computing and retail, efficient supply chains, and diversified revenue streams [50][51][52] - Gradient Investments also recommends Quantis Services as a play on infrastructure buildout, benefiting from both general infrastructure needs and the energy demands of AI [57][58]

China and Europe face a common threat from President Trump’s tariffs. That isn’t enough to bring the two economies closer. https://t.co/Z8kP2T5DvL ...

The European Central Bank paused its most aggressive easing campaign since the global financial crisis as it awaits clarity on President Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/BDQxc65n9o ...

Geopolitical Impact - Donald Trump's tariffs are reshaping China's perspective on European investment [1] - Some EU leaders are receptive to Beijing's capital and influence [1] Investment Strategy - China is re-evaluating its investment strategies in Europe due to trade tensions [1]

We're getting some news out of that AI event down in Washington. Aean Jabres joins us once again with that. Aean, Scott, that's right.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant just wrapped up his remarks here with the All-In uh podcast. Folks, a couple of points here that I want to bring to you and apologies from for reading from my notes here, but because I want to get this right. He was talking about US treasuries and he said that the expectation is that the Chinese government will slowly divest over time but he s ...

Federal prosecutors are laying the groundwork to criminally charge companies and individuals that try to evade US tariffs as Donald Trump readies a fresh round of levies next week https://t.co/BlQEXGXgPi ...

The yen spiked as much as 0.3% against the dollar and then quickly erased gains after the announcement by Trump of 15% tariffs on Japanese imports https://t.co/cGNo1k2iXo ...