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Trump Caught Buying Tech Stocks and Then Pumping Their Value by Publicly Praising Them

Trump Caught Buying Tech Stocks and Then Pumping Their Value by Publicly Praising Them

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech If you’re surprised by any of the Trump family’s grifting since Donald’s return to office, you just haven’t been paying attention. Still, it’s important not to let the incredibly open level of corruption to fall into the background if we want any chance of understanding how we got here. The latest revelation, first reported by Popular Information, follows the familiar pattern of Trump family ruses. In a new tranche of public disclosures released last Friday, Donald Trump admitted to executing thousands of stock trades in 2026 so far. Many of the stocks he purchased, PopInfo found, had their values directly inflated by Trump’s policies or his behavior as sitting US president — sometimes to a comically blatant degree. On March 11, for example, the president took a tour of Ohio-based medical tech company Thermo Fisher. “It’s a great honor being here,” Trump said in front of eager cameras, alongside Fisher’s CEO Marc Casper. “It’s a great company. You …

Stocks skid in Asia, bonds buckle as oil climbs

Stocks skid in Asia, bonds buckle as oil climbs

Published by Sam Flores

SYDNEY, May 18 : Asian share markets were on the skids on Monday as fresh drone attacks in the Gulf shoved oil prices and bond yields higher, while the AI boom is set to be tested by earnings from Nvidia this week. A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” to reach a deal. Meanwhile, the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to all but a trickle of shipping as Tehran tries to formalise its control of the waterway that during normal times carries 20 per cent of the world’s oil trade. “The closure is draining global oil inventories fast,” warned analysts at Capital Economics. “Inventories could reach critical levels by end-June, setting the stage for Brent at $130-140pb, if not higher.” “If the strait is closed through year-end and oil stays around $150pb into 2027, that would push inflation to near 10 per cent in the UK and …

Trump was big on tech stocks in early 2026, filings show

Trump was big on tech stocks in early 2026, filings show

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump speaks during a law enforcement leaders dinner celebrating the start of National Police Week in the Rose Garden at The White House in Washington, May 11, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump reported thousands of financial transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — including large purchases and sales of tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta — in the first three months of 2026, new disclosure forms reveal. Trump’s filings with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics show more than 3,700 transactions, with the total amount for each listed as a range rather than an exact figure. The transactions, which became public on Thursday, are valued at between $220 million and $750 million cumulatively, according to Reuters. Trump’s biggest purchases and sales skewed toward the tech sector, the filings showed. Among three dozen transactions valued between $1 million and $5 million in the first quarter of 2026, Trump bought securities of ServiceNow, Nvidia, Adobe, Microsoft, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola, Amazon, Texas Instruments and Dell, the filings show. …

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting

Published by Sam Flores

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday (May 13) as investors worried about possible US interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. Brent crude futures closed down US$2.14, or 2 per cent, to US$105.63 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures fell US$1.16, or 1.14 per cent, to US$101.02.  Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the US central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate, a sign that the war has begun to weigh on the US economy. Higher oil prices have pushed up fuel costs and economists expect to see effects in the months ahead. US producer prices in April posted their biggest increase in four years, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of accelerating inflation during the war with Iran. In April, US consumer prices rose sharply for a second straight month, producing the largest annual increase in inflation in nearly three years.  Higher interest rates …

The REI spring sale is here—these 20 sale items are 50% off or more, but only while stocks last!

The REI spring sale is here—these 20 sale items are 50% off or more, but only while stocks last!

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re in need of a fresh set of outerwear or hike-friendly clothing, but have been put off by some of the high price tags, I have some great news for you: the REI Spring Sale is underway. Of course, you want sturdy, well-made clothes on the trail, but the cost can be prohibitive if you’re on a budget. Admittedly, trail wear is an investment and not the sort of thing you expect to buy every year, but the cost can still be eye-watering. Jackets and outerwear, in particular, can set you back hundreds of dollars. Thankfully, sales are a great time to get these high-quality items for a fraction of the price. I’ve scoured the sale section and pulled together the best deals with the highest stock levels. Get at least 50% off brands like Patagonia, Sweaty Betty and Mountain Hardwear before these deals are gone! Women’s Men’s Source link

AI stocks are cooling — this ChatGPT trading tool keeps delivering

AI stocks are cooling — this ChatGPT trading tool keeps delivering

Published by skeptic

TL;DR: A ChatGPT-powered investing platform that helps you find and manage stocks with clearer signals—lifetime access for a one-time $54.97. Credit: Sterling Stock Picker The AI trade has seemingly had its moment — big runs, big headlines, big expectations. The AI fun is not over by any means. But now that things are settling, the real question is what comes next? Instead of chasing whatever’s trending, Sterling Stock Picker leans into a more grounded approach: using a ChatGPT-powered assistant (Finley) to help you understand what’s actually happening inside a stock. You can ask questions about companies, sectors, or your own portfolio and get explanations that are tied to real data — not just surface-level summaries. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. It also handles the heavy lifting …

Why Stocks Keep Going Up

Why Stocks Keep Going Up

Published by José Betancourt

The military stalemate between the United States and Iran is crippling the flow of oil around the world. Gas prices are soaring. Inflation is back above 3 percent. Consumer confidence is tanking, and most Americans are pessimistic about the economy. Yet the S&P 500 has risen 29 percent over the past 12 months, and hit an all-time high last week. After a sell-off at the start of the war, stocks are up 13 percent in 30 days. Despite oil blockades and a threat to a whole civilization, investors have shrugged and kept buying. The stock market looks completely out of touch with reality. But there is a logic at work: Stocks keep going up because corporate profits have continued to soar. If investors have learned to ignore President Trump’s chaos, it’s not because they’re oblivious to reality, but because this chaos has hardly dented corporate profits. Yes, there’s a disconnect between the stock market’s buoyancy and how ordinary Americans feel about the economy. But the stock market isn’t about the price of milk; it’s about …

Berkshire Cash Hits A Record 7 Billion After Selling Most Stocks In 2 Years

Berkshire Cash Hits A Record $397 Billion After Selling Most Stocks In 2 Years

Published by Jenni Sidey

The head of Berkshire may be new, but nothing has changed in the business model. In Berkshire’s first quarter Greg under Abel, who succeeded Buffett in January as Berkshire’s chief executive, the company on Saturday reported a higher first-quarter operating profit even as economic uncertainty weighed on several of its consumer-oriented ​businesses. The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate built by Warren Buffett and now led by Greg Abel also reported a record cash level, reflecting continuing difficulty finding ‌investments that meet its value-oriented principles.The conglomerate also continued its trend of divesting its stock portfolio with the largest sales od equity securities in Q1 since mid-2024; it also unveiled the first, modest stock buyback since Q2 of 2024. Profit from Berkshire’s numerous businesses rose 18% to $11.35 billion, or about $7,891 per Class A share, from $9.64 billion a year earlier. Net income, including from common stock investments, more than doubled to $10.1 billion, or $7,027 per Class A share, from $4.6 billion thanks to a boost from an improvement in underwriting results in its vast insurance businesses (Berkshire has traditionally …