Finance

Economics

Dollar Takes a Bruising From Trump’s Jabs at Fed Chair

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The US dollar hit a three year low against a basket of currencies Monday, highlighting investor concerns about US assets.

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Finance

Can the Magnificent Seven Ride Again?

After serving as the driving force for a blistering market rise, the so-called Magnificent Seven have taken an epic stumble in 2025.

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Hedge Funds

Bill Ackman’s Huge Bet on Hertz May Win a Jackpot if Trade War Drags On

Hertz’s recent track record leaves much to be desired: the rental-car company lost nearly $2.9 billion last year.

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Finance

PwC Scales Back African Presence

Rest assured, Africa is far from the only region where corruption cases have made the auditing business risky.

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Finance

Activist Investor Elliott Picks a Fight for Change at HPE

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Elliott Management is looking to turn HPE around after its stock has lost more than a fourth of its value this year.

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M&A

Expected M&A Wave Waits for Trump Trade Deals

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Tariff-induced uncertainty and related market jitters stalled what was expected to be a rebound year for mergers and acquisitions.

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Finance

Trade War Selloff Sends Investors Seeking Shelter Close to Home

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The S&P 500 notched its biggest single-day decline in market value terms since the onset of the pandemic on Thursday.

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