Treasury Secretary Bessent says a stock market decline won’t deter the U.S. from taking strong action against China

Treasury Secretary Bessent says a stock market decline won’t deter the U.S. from taking strong action against China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted Wednesday that the U.S. won’t change its trade negotiating stance on China due to stock market volatility. President Donald Trump “likes a high stock market,” but he “believes that the high stock market is a result of good policies,” Bessent said in an exclusive interview at CNBC’s Invest in America…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC 40

Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC 40

AstraZeneca posts better-than-expected second quarter results A view of the AstraZeneca office in Mölndal, Sweden, on September 12, 2024. Nurphoto | Getty Images AstraZeneca on Tuesday posted better-than-expected second quarter earnings, driven by demand for key cancers and biopharmaceutical products, and reiterated its commitment to expanding the business in the U.S. The Anglo-Swedish pharma firm…

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Disney can see big earnings growth ahead that will power the stock higher, says Morgan Stanley

Disney can see big earnings growth ahead that will power the stock higher, says Morgan Stanley

Walt Disney could see strong earnings growth if current macroeconomic trends continue, according to Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $140 per share from $120 and kept its overweight rating. The firm’s forecast calls for about 20% upside from Friday’s close. “If the macro backdrop remains healthy, we see Disney generating healthy…

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Amazon learns a tough lesson in a market bailing on tech. Why we must be patient

Amazon learns a tough lesson in a market bailing on tech. Why we must be patient

Amazon shares plummeted Thursday evening after the tech giant revealed a $200 billion capital expenditures plan for this year. Additionally, management’s current quarter profit forecast miss overshadowed what was otherwise a generally good final quarter of 2025. Revenue increased 14% year over year to $213.39 billion, beating expectations for $211.33 billion, according to estimates compiled…

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