Markets

Why ‘Sell America’ is trending on Wall Street

Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt.

Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow

The health care giant's shares are down more than 50% in the last month. That's hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.

UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year

The health care conglomerate is facing mounting financial problems – and ongoing consumer anger over high costs and denied claims.

Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting known as "Woodstock for Capitalists."

Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets

Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy changes.

Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump’s tariffs send global shockwaves

Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.

Why gold prices are surging to record highs

Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever.

Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but ‘very discouraged’ in private

Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs.

Stocks sink again, as Trump doubles down on tariffs

Trump has long boasted about the market's performance under him. But now he seems to have other priorities.

U.S. stock market plunge as Trump’s tariffs spark fears about a trade war

U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.