Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
Stock market news — Friday, 4 September 2026
257 headlines. Of the 194 with a specific market target, 86 were positive, 56 negative and 52 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: TSLA, VOW3, FED.
Mood Index57Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
86 positive52 neutral56 negative
Top stories
U.S. auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs
The probe comes after Tesla on Thursday began commercial deployment of a small number of the two-seater Cybercab in Austin, Texas.
Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure set to join S&P 500 in quarterly rebalance
Record Diesel Prices Push Brent Toward $95
Robust Results and Share Repurchase Authorization Boosted ACV Auctions (ACVA)
Analysis-Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service
Micron is doubling down on AI memory chips. That could pay off big time for investors.
Micron is reportedly increasing production capacity of a more profitable memory offering that’s in high demand due to AI.
Bond Yields Are Soaring. Why That's Bad for Homebuilder and Automaker Stocks.
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Value of top 50 mining companies surges by $357 billion after monster August rally
The biggest monthly gain on record took the ranking back above $2.5 trillion for the first time since February when gold was trading some $1,000 per ounce above today’s levels.
The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world
A $357 billion August gain, the biggest month on record, took the ranking back above $2.5 trillion for the first time since February when gold was trading close to $1,000 per ounce above today’s levels.
UBS Upgrades Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending (NCDL) to Buy from Neutral
Fintel reports that on September 1, 2026, UBS upgraded their outlook for Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending (NYSE:NCDL) from Neutral to Buy. This upgrade follows a prior action by UBS on May 18, 2026, when the firm maintained its rating of…
Starbucks anti-unionization case brought by NLRB narrowed by US appeals court
Silver’s unsung strength
In just 3.1 months into late January’s peak, silver catapulted an incredible 149.0% higher.
Exclusive-Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say
Boring Company valuation hits $20 billion in latest funding round - WSJ
Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure set to join S&P 500 in quarterly rebalance
Exclusive-OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring
Analysis-Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service
How The U.S. Fell Behind China On Nuclear Power
The United States is the largest producer of nuclear power in the world, solely responsible for about one-third of global output. As of today, the U.S. has 96 operating commercial nuclear reactors in 57 power plants across 28 states.…
Bloom Energy was just named to the S&P 500. These other stocks are joining the index as well.
Molson Coors Beverage, Builders FirstSource and Trade Desk will be getting the boot from the benchmark index.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals files for proposed IPO
Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 0.87%
Boeing wins $241 million Navy contract for aircraft repairs
Huntington Ingalls wins $336 million Navy contract for CVN 82
Mizuho Names Top Software Largecap Stock
Will We Control AI—or Will AI Control Us?
The world is undergoing a transformation driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI)—a pace of change unprecedented in human history. Consequently, many people fear massive unemployment, along with other…
Analysis-Shein seeks fast-fashion deals to spur growth
Nscale seeks about $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding, source says
Relative Strength Alert For Presidio Production
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the…
U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran as Bessent says he 'hopes for' no further bank penalties
President Donald Trump hyped the sanctions plan as "economic D-Day" against Iran, but the U.S. has so far taken few steps to implement it.
U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.51%
Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.33%
Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 0.02%
BLM Moves to Fast-Track Oil Permits in Alaska Petroleum Reserve
The Bureau of Land Management wants to cut the permitting time for some oil and gas projects in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve to as little as 60 days, according to a Friday press release. The proposed rule would replace separate…
Mike Khouw: Cybercabs are a game changer—here's how I'm trading Tesla
The strategist at YieldMaxETFs breaks down how a bullish bet on Tesla could pay off for options traders.
These companies are growing their dividends and may see upside, Morgan Stanley says
September is typically a rough patch for stocks, but adding a few dividend payers may help smooth the ride for investors.
Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian
President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.
Tesla’s stock falls as Cybercab launch lands with a thud
The company’s Cybercab rollout won’t be as broad as some investors had hoped.
Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.
Dow tumbles more than 260 points after strong jobs report reignites rate hike fears: Live updates
August's hotter-than-expected payrolls reading increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting.
Investors buoy gold price as central banks slow
Central-bank gold buying fell by more than half in July even as bullion stayed near record highs.
Musk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota’s AI ‘nudification’ ban
2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates
Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.
McKinsey faces €65 million seizure in French tax fraud probe
Micron is doubling down on AI memory chips. That could pay off big time for investors.
Micron is reportedly increasing production capacity of a more profitable memory offering that’s in high demand due to AI.
July’s breakout at OpenAI was far more complex than initially realized
Hundreds of AI agents collaborated to escape their containers, disguising their actions and even sacrificing themselves.
Investors zero in on August inflation data in the week ahead after yields spike to levels not seen in years
Next week's inflation data takes on even greater importance for investors as they try to determine where the Federal Reserve could go with interest rates.
U.S. stocks close lower on increased Fed rate hike bets, end mixed for the week
Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street
Tesla's long-awaited Cybercab update failed to dazzle investors.
Will a data center hurt your home’s value? Research says no. Sellers disagree.
In recent months, Americans have gotten more vocal about their concerns over data centers and the effects they could have on home values.
Here’s what’s worth streaming in September 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
Prices are rising again, but a slew of fan-favorite shows — including Apple’s ‘Slow Horses,’ Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ and Paramount’s ‘MobLand’ — are returning for new seasons
Why Oracle’s stock looks like a compelling buy ahead of earnings
While there are long-term debates around Oracle’s stock, analysts say the company looks poised to benefit from upbeat pricing trends and more when it reports results next week.
Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms
Trump's pledge would dramatically increase MAGA Inc.’s spending after the Trump-aligned PAC kept most of its $403 million war chest on the sidelines.
Anthropic nears selection of Morgan Stanley, Goldman for IPO - FT
There’s a new record number of 401(k) millionaires as retirement savings hold at all-time highs
Retirement savings hovered at record highs in the second quarter, pushing the number of 401(k) millionaires to a record as investors focused on their long-term goals despite persistent anxiety about the broader economy, Fidelity…
Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire.
Access to healthcare, recreation, and low taxes lure retirees, new research says
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Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.
Why is Ballard Power stock gaining today?
Gloria Steinem hosted salons in her living room for decades—how to bring people together for connection, says expert
Steinem's living room "cracked open opportunities to lend support, let ideas flow, and build trust face-to-face," says journalist and author Allison Gilbert, founder of More Connected.