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Bessent Says Tariffs Will ‘Boomerang’ To ‘Liberation Day’ Levels If Countries Fail To Negotiate Deals

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariff letters will be sent to about 100 countries over the next several days, as tariff pause comes to an end.

Stock Pickers Shine, Sniffing Out Value During Market Tumult

Value investing has been out of favor in US stocks, last quarter wasn't different, beaten-down shares badly trailed broader market’s furious rally.

Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Settled SEC Charges That He Defrauded Clients

A former Merrill Lynch advisor has settled SEC charges that he defrauded clients out of nearly $3 million through a non-existent private-equity fund.

Bessent Says Fed ‘A Little Off,’ Flags Signal From Two-Year Rate

Treas. Sec. Bessent questioned Fed policymakers’ judgment on interest rates, reiterating two-year Treasury yields are signal benchmark rate too high.

Analysis: Six Questions Facing US Stock Investors as 2025's Second Half kicks Off

U.S. stock market completed a roller-coaster first half of the year at record-high levels but a host of factors could knock equities off their perch.