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Quartz • May 02, 2025

Americans are getting their first glimpse of life with tariffs

The recent removal of a long-standing tariff exemption on imported items under $800 is leading to increased costs for many products, impacting consumer spending and overall market...

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Quartz • May 02, 2025

Goldman Sachs quietly erased the word 'Black' from its biggest diversity program

Goldman Sachs appears to be downplaying previous emphases on racial diversity in its major investment initiative, which may influence perceptions of its ongoing financial commitmen...

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Quartz • May 02, 2025

China might be ready to make a deal with Trump

The potential initiation of trade negotiations between China and the U.S. could influence global markets by affecting tariffs, investor confidence, and economic relations between t...

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Quartz • May 02, 2025

Reddit is one of tech's most surprising winners

Reddit's first-quarter results demonstrate notable financial growth and increased user engagement, highlighting its emerging role as a competitive player in the rapidly evolving di...

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Quartz • May 02, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got his first raise in a decade

The recent salary increase for Nvidia’s CEO reflects a notable change in compensation strategy after ten years, potentially impacting the company’s executive financial planning and...

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Quartz • May 02, 2025

April jobs report shows solid but slowed growth

The latest employment data revealed moderate expansion in the labor market, indicating steady job creation while highlighting ongoing challenges within the broader economic recover...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

Amazon beats on earnings as ad sales surge. But Microsoft's cloud growth may steal the show

Amazon exceeded profit forecasts driven by increased advertising revenue, although Microsoft’s expanding cloud services growth could attract greater investor attention moving forwa...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

Apple earnings beat expectation as Americans rush to buy iPhones before tariffs

Apple's latest financial report reveals stronger-than-anticipated revenue, driven by increased consumer demand for iPhones ahead of forthcoming tariff implementations.

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

The Nasdaq soars as Big Tech earnings have stocks shrugging off recession alarms

Strong earnings reports from major technology companies contributed to notable gains in the Nasdaq, helping broader markets rally despite ongoing concerns about an economic downtur...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway earnings are coming. Here's what to watch

Investors are anticipating Berkshire Hathaway’s upcoming quarterly results, focusing on insights from Warren Buffett regarding current economic challenges and potential market deve...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

5 cars that are safest from tariffs — and 5 getting hit hardest

The recent adjustment to vehicle tariffs is expected to reduce the overall impact on car prices, yet consumers may still experience higher costs due to ongoing trade-related expens...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

McDonald's has a warning about the economy

McDonald’s experienced a noticeable drop in stock value due to weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, reflecting the impact of widespread economic challenges on consumer spending...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

A top business group asks Trump for tariff changes to 'stave off a recession'

A major industry organization has urged the government to modify trade policies, emphasizing that ongoing tariff disputes may negatively impact economic growth and potentially lead...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

Microsoft stock surges 9% as Azure earnings smash expectations and the AI boom rolls on

Microsoft’s strong fiscal third-quarter results, driven by robust cloud services and AI growth, led to a notable increase in its stock value, reflecting investor confidence in its...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

GM CEO Mary Barra says tariffs could cost it $5 billion this year

General Motors may experience substantial financial impact this year, as trade policies are expected to increase operational costs by several billion dollars, potentially affecting...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

Tesla denies that it looked to replace Elon Musk as CEO

Tesla’s statement refutes claims that its leadership considered appointing a different individual to oversee the company’s financial and operational management, which could impact...

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Quartz • May 01, 2025

America's travel industry is in sharp decline

The recent downturn in the travel sector has impacted a key component of the U.S. economy, which traditionally contributed significantly to GDP and consistently generated a trade s...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Microsoft smashes Wall Street's earnings expectations — and the stock soars

Microsoft’s strong fiscal third-quarter results, highlighted by substantial revenue and net income growth driven by increasing cloud and AI demand, had a notable positive impact on...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Meta stock pops on stronger-than-expected revenue growth

Meta’s shares rose following a robust first-quarter performance that exceeded revenue forecasts, highlighting ongoing progress in its artificial intelligence projects and core adve...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

The Dow rises 140 points as inflation cools and consumer spending jumps

U.S. equities showed modest gains amid easing inflation and increased consumer activity, reflecting a potentially stable economic outlook that may influence investment decisions an...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

6 of the best stocks from Trump's first 100 days — and 3 of the worst

During the initial months of the Trump administration, the stock market experienced notable volatility, with several S&P 500 companies performing exceptionally well while others fa...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Amazon, Ford, Temu, and 7 other companies raising prices because of tariffs

Several major companies are increasing their product costs as a result of recent trade policies, impacting consumer spending and potentially influencing the broader economic landsc...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

4 new signs that Trump's tariffs are starting to bite

Recent economic data suggest increasing challenges for international trade, as the impact of imposed tariffs by the U.S. administration begins to affect market conditions and busin...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Microsoft faces a high bar as it reports earnings today

Microsoft’s upcoming quarterly earnings report is highly anticipated by investors and analysts, as it will provide important insights into the company’s financial performance and i...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Meta earnings are coming today. Here's what to watch

Investors are anticipating Meta’s upcoming quarterly results to assess the company’s ability to sustain revenue growth, leverage artificial intelligence developments, and manage ex...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Trump's response as the stock market sinks and the economy shrinks: Blame Biden

The recent economic downturn, marked by declining stock prices and slowed growth, has led to political debate about responsibility amid concerns of a potential recession and ongoin...

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Quartz • Apr 30, 2025

Weight loss drugs can help employers cut health care costs, study says

Employers may experience reduced healthcare expenses over time by investing in costly GLP-1 medications, as a comprehensive study of insurance claims indicates savings become appar...

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