U.S. Economy

• Palantir surges 10% after beating earnings estimates. Here's what's happening - The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.
• Oracle dips 3% after announcing $50 billion fundraising plans. Here's why - The tech giant has invested huge sums in the AI infrastructure buildout in recent times
• As American retail store anchors fade, private clubs are taking over more commercial real estate - Affluent consumers are key to retail centers as the K-shaped economy hits lower-end shoppers hard, and that's leading the private club concept to more cities.
• Is 'America First' starting to backfire as Washington's allies go it alone? - Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.
• Trump gets a boost as Panama court voids Hong Kong firm’s canal contract - The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.
• U.S. natural gas prices hit $6 for first time since 2022 amid massive winter storm - U.S. natural gas prices surged above $6 for the first time since late 2022 on Monday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country.
• Treasury yields inch lower as investors monitor escalating trade tensions - U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday, tentatively retreating from a sell-off that spurred a flight from U.S. assets on Tuesday.
• Trump's Greenland tariff threats could be upended by Supreme Court decision - The Supreme Court Trump tariff decision could decide the fate of President Trump's threat to tariff NATO nations over control of Greenland.
• Tech stocks lead Wall Street sell-off as tensions over Greenland escalate - Tech stocks led declines on Tuesday as renewed trade rhetoric tied to Greenland fueled a risk-off move across U.S. markets.
• Here are the European exporters most exposed if Trump’s Greenland tariffs kick in - U.S. President Donald Trump's has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, sounding the alarm for businesses across the region.