In the days before President Donald Trump suddenly paused most of the punishing tariffs on foreign countries he had revealed in early April, more than a dozen congressional lawmakers were tied to thousands of dollars’ worth of stock transactions,

Lawmakers were active stock traders in the days following Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcement. A study of trades shows House lawmakers (or their families) made 1,865 trades in April. This comes amid calls for reform that would prevent lawmakers from trading individual stocks.

Oklo, a nuclear tech startup, saw its stock surge 29% on Wednesday. Shares closed at a record high of $68.03 a share, bringing the stock's year-to-date move to 220%. Why: The tech firm said it was issued a notice from the Defense Logistics Agency Energy to provide green power to the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter sees more gains ahead for Tesla stock if the robotaxi launch goes smoothly.

Trump’s tariffs and the latest trade deal with China continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

The United States Senate advanced a landmark Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency legislation on Wednesday, before a final passage next week. The bill, led by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, aims to create a regulatory framework for the stablecoin digital tokens whose prices are tied to the U.

TRUMP CHINA TARIFF TRUCE IGNITES STOCK MARKETS – WILL IT ALSO PUMP UP PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS? The companies said they have completed the U.S. Department of Justice's review process and "all necessary regulatory approvals for the partnership have now ...

Former IMF official Desmond Lachman highlights risks from Trump tariffs and tax cuts, warning of potential inflation, higher bond yields, and recession.