The Wall Street Journal

Fed Meeting Today: FOMC to Make Interest-Rate Decision; Jerome Powell to Speak—Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal

Elon Musk has shared a survey that was clearly negative about Tesla last week, but it was made to look positive for Tesla after bots rigged the results.
Teslas sales dropped by 41% in Germany last y… [+2206 chars]

Elon Musk has shared a survey that was clearly negative about Tesla last week, but it was made to look...

Electrek

Elon Musk promotes negative Tesla survey turned positive by bots - Electrek.co

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As protests peaceful and violent against Tesla (TSLA+3.90%
) CEO Elon Musk show no signs of slowing down, the White House is stepping in. 
If youre going to touch a Tesla, go to a de… [+4218 chars]

As protests against Tesla continue, the Trump administration is stepping in

Quartz India

Trump is trying to save Tesla from the anti-Elon Musk crowd - Quartz

Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights, complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition.
<ul><li></li>Everything in Print<li></li>Weekday Print Edition<li></li>FT … [+202 chars]

EU continues Big Tech crackdown under landmark Digital Markets Act

Financial Times

Brussels takes action against Google and Apple despite Trump threat - Financial Times

Elon Musk, who is leading Donald Trump’s unprecedented purge of the federal workforce, claimed it doesn’t make sense that people dislike him because he’s only ever “done productive things” and has “n… [+4689 chars]

Elon Musk claimed in a Fox News interview that he has “never done anything harmful,” amid backlash to Tesla and DOGE’s cuts to federal spending.

Rolling Stone

Elon Says He’s ‘Never Done Anything Harmful.’ Americans Disagree - Rolling Stone

XRP surged after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is no longer pursuing its appeal in the case against the payments company.
The price of XRP was last hi… [+2046 chars]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday that the SEC is no longer pursuing its appeal in the case against the payments company.

CNBC

XRP surges after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says SEC is dropping its lawsuit against the company - CNBC

Following on the heels of the Nasdaq Composite, the S&amp;P 500 entered a correction last week, meaning the broad-market index fell at least 10% from its recent peak.
That sell-off has come amid con… [+5774 chars]

Following on the heels of the Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 entered a correction last week, meaning the broad-market index fell at least 10% from its recent ...

Motley Fool

The S&P 500 Entered a Correction Last Week. 2 Winning Stocks to Buy While They're Still on Sale - Yahoo Finance

Chinese carmaker’s second shock announcement of the year could put others out of business, say analysts

BYD’s 5-minute charge: is time running out for electric-vehicle rivals? - Financial Times

Barron's

Intel Stock Slips. Why Its 5-Day Winning Streak Is at Risk. - Barron's

Nvidia GTC wowed technologists with advancements in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing on Tuesday. But investors were another story. They mostly sold Nvidia (NVDA) stock on the news.
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Nvidia GTC wowed technologists with advancements in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing on Tuesday. But Nvidia stock fell.

Investor's Business Daily

Nvidia Stock Up As Tech Giant Widens Competitive Moat With AI Advances - Investor's Business Daily

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Nvidia shares bumped higher in early Wednesday trading following the main event of the tech giant's developers' conference yesterday, as analysts dug into the keynote address… [+5508 chars]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's GTC address included a shocking outlook for AI computing demand.

TheStreet

Analysts revisit Nvidia stock price targets after surprise demand forecast - TheStreet

WASHINGTON, D.C. In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures which will require millions of recipients and applicants to… [+3762 chars]

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.

KOMO News

Social Security to tighten ID checks, require in-person visits - KOMO News

Nvidia, Tesla, Autodesk, General Mills, Signet, HealthEquity, and More Market Movers - Barron's

For years, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke enjoyed a reputation for growing the $125 billion e-commerce company without working the grueling hours expected of startup founders.
"My job is incredible, but it'… [+11460 chars]

The tables have turned for tech employees as performance pressure and proclamations of "efficiency" and "intensity" replace perks and pampering.

Business Insider

Tech employees are getting the message: Playtime's over - Business Insider

Optum Rx  which includes the pharmacy benefit manager of health care conglomerate UnitedHealth Group  is dropping annual reauthorization requirements for 80 drugs, which will eliminate more than 10% … [+2134 chars]

The practice frustrates patients and doctors, and has been in the political spotlight.

Axios

Optum to drop prior authorization requirement for dozens of drugs - Axios

For many investors, Tesla's fortunes are inextricably tied to its CEO, Elon Musk.
But Tsai Capital's Christopher Tsai says the EV giant could endure even if Musk were no longer at its helm.
"Elon i… [+4517 chars]

Tesla shares made up about a fifth of Christopher Tsai's $137 million portfolio as of mid-February.

An investor with millions in Tesla says Elon Musk is key to the company's success but it could go on without him - Business Insider

A few days after Donald Trump won the US presidential election, Amber Walliser stocked up, spending $2,000 (£1,538) on appliances she believed would get more expensive as the White House started to p… [+4666 chars]

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.