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Solar stocks rebounded on Friday but were still on track to close out the week with steep losses as Wall Street assesses last-minute changes slipped into the tax-and-spending bill approved by the House this week, which threaten to disrupt the industry. SolarEdge (SEDG), Sunrun (RUN), Complete Solaria (SPWR), and Enphase Energy (ENPH) were among the biggest decliners this week, all down double-digit percentages. Most of the damage to the sector came on Thursday after the “big, beautiful bill” passed by one vote called for ending key investment and production tax...

US stock futures turned sharply lower after President Trump threatened new tariffs on the European Union and Apple (AAPL). In addition to warning Apple of a 25% tariff (see post below), Trump proposed applying a 50% tariff on all EU goods starting June 1 after trade talks stalled. "The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere! Therefore, I am recommending...

New Delhi: An American proposal to tax money sent abroad by non-US citizens is raising concerns in India. If passed, this 5% tax on remittances could significantly impact Indian households and the country’s currency, potentially causing India to lose between $12 billion and $18 billion annually in foreign currency inflows, according to a report released by trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) on Sunday.The tax is part of a bigger legislation, dubbed “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” introduced in the US House of Representatives on 12 May. It...

ADVERTISEMENTBillionaire investor Warren Buffet said on Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise as the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.Buffett, one of the world's richest people and most accomplished investors, took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 when it was a textiles manufacturer. He turned the company into a conglomerate by finding other businesses and stocks to buy that were selling for less than they were worth.His...

US stock futures rose on Friday as a possible thawing in US-China trade tensions boosted spirits after earnings from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) shed light on the likely cost of tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) moved up roughly 0.5%, coming off an eighth straight day of gains for the blue-chip index. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) added 0.4%, while contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) moved up 0.2%. Beijing is evaluating US officials' recent overtures on trade talks to assess how serious the Trump administration is about...

US stock futures climbed after a day of Wall Street digesting earnings reports from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) that came with warnings of economic headwinds ahead. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) and the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) climbed 0.7%. Futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NQ=F) ascended 0.5%. Apple earnings beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, but shares fell as the tech giant reported disappointing sales in China and warned of a $900 million hit from President Trump's tariffs. Read more: The latest on...

US stock futures dipped as Wall Street digested earnings reports from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) that came with warnings of economic headwinds ahead. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) slipped 0.1%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) slumped 0.2%. Futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NQ=F) fell 0.4%. CBOT - Delayed Quote • USD As of 7:36:31 PM EDT. Market Open. YM=F ES=F NQ=F Apple earnings beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, but shares fell as the tech giant reported disappointing sales in...

US Stock Market Crash Highlights: The S&P 500 eked out a modest gain on Wednesday (April 30), rising 0.15% to close at 5,569.06, as investors grappled with fresh recession concerns following data showing a contraction in US economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 141.74 points, or 0.35%, ending at 40,669.36.US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 eked out a modest gain on Wednesday (April 30), rising 0.15% to close at 5,569.06, as investors grappled with fresh recession concerns following data showing a contraction in US economic growth. The...

US Stock Market Live: The US stock futures continue to remain in cautious mode after a slew of companies suspended or tweaked their full year guidance in light of President Donald Trump's tariff-related uncertainties. Yet, it did not stop Wall Street from reporting another day of gains, continuing their recovery from their respective 52-week low levels. Watch this space for all the live updates.US Stock Market Live: The US stock futures continue to remain in cautious mode after a slew of companies suspended or tweaked their full year guidance in...

Housing stocks have struggled this year as mortgage rates ride a roller coaster amid Trump’s sweeping tariff plans. However, according to Wedbush, that turbulence could offer a buying opportunity. “We would use the sell-off as a buying opportunity for builders that generate 50% or more of annual sales from move-up and active adult buyers since those buyers tend to be less rate-sensitive than entry-level buyers,” Jay McCanless, senior vice president of equity research, wrote in a note to clients. The latest policy moves from the administration have brought uncertainty to...