President Donald Trump's cabinet is often referred to as "The Avengers," with each member being accomplished in their field of expertise. Trump’s cabinet has an overwhelming number of successful businessmen and businesswomen who were leaders in the business world prior to entering the government.
Trump’s executive orders included overhauls to U.S. trade policy and declaring a national emergency at the southern border.
The U.S. stock market is closed today, January 20, 2025, in observance of MLK Day—coinciding with Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
Ackman recently took activist investing to an even higher level. He wants -- and expects -- President-elect Donald Trump to make two stocks in his Pershing Square Capital Management portfolio big winners. Both stocks have already delivered gains of more than 6x in the last 12 months.
Oil prices have remained relatively rangebound following Trump's first week in office despite a significant amount of media noise and political news.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 334.70 points, or 0.78%, to 43,487.83, the S&P 500 gained 59.32 points, or 1.00%, to 5,996.66 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 291.91 points, or 1.51%, to 19,630.20.
Stocks have had a tepid reaction to presidential inaugurations, although this time could be different given Trump's potential to be unpredictable and ability to shake up markets with his commentary.
ET, Dow E-minis were down 98 points, or 0.22%, S&P 500 E-minis were down 4.5 points, or 0.07%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were down 5.75 points, or 0.03%.
Donald Trump and JD Vance take office today on Inauguration Day. Is the stock market open or closed? See the holiday schedule.
Many businesses are closing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincides with Donald Trump's inauguration. What you should know is as follows.
Shares of Flowco Holdings opened nearly 21% above the initial public offering price in their market debut on Thursday, giving the oilfield services provider a market value of about $2.55 billion.
The market for US initial public offerings is opening up following the election, according to New York Stock Exchange President Lynn Martin. She says the activity is real and deals are getting on the road.