watch now VIDEO 3:32 03:32 Trump: Fed Chair Powell is 'grossly incompetent' and should lower rates immediately Halftime Report President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled his continued support for a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — a stance that could further delay the confirmation of his would-be successor, Kevin Warsh . "He's under investigation because he's building a building for hundreds of billions of dollars more than it's supposed to cost," Trump said of Powell in the Oval Office. He was referring to ongoing renovations of the Fed's headquarters in Washington, the purported focus of the federal probe of the central bank chairman. Powell has accused the government of launching the investigation in retaliation for his refusal to lower interest rates as much or as quickly as Trump has demanded. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

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The dollar index (DXY00) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in the dollar accelerated today after the US Jan new home sales fell more than expected to a 3.25-year low. Losses in the dollar are limited as today's stock market weakness has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today's US economic news on weekly jobless claims and the Mar Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey were hawkish for Fed policy. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday, when Fed Chair Powell said there will be no Fed rate cut unless there is progress on inflation. Join 200K+ Subscribers: US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -8,000 to a 9-week low of 205,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000. The Mar US Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly rose +1.8 to a 6-month high of 18.1, stronger than expectations of a decline to 8.0. US Jan new home sales fell -17.6% m/m to a 3.25-year low of 587,000, weaker than expectations of 722,000. Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 6% for a +25 bp rate hike at the April 28-29 FOMC meeting. The dollar continues to be undercut by a poor outlook for interest rate differentials, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by at least -25 bp in 2026, while the BOJ and ECB are expected to raise rates by at least +25 bp in 2026. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) today is up by +0.47%. The euro is moving higher today amid a weaker dollar. Also, soaring European bond yields have strengthened the euro's interest rate differentials after the 10-year German Bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high today at 3.011%. The euro fell back from its best level after the ECB cut its 2026 Eurozone GDP forecast and raised its Eurozone 2026 inflation forecast. Also, today's surge ...

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Earnings Call Insights: Solo Brands, Inc. (SBDS) Q4 2025 Management View John Larson, President and CEO, stated, "Since stepping into the CEO role in 2025... we have focused on executing a product-led turnaround while building a structurally leaner, profit-driven business." Larson highlighted a comprehensive refinancing, the reinstatement of the New York Stock Exchange listing, and a new ticker symbol as key 2025 milestones. He detailed the consolidation of operations, a more disciplined approach to marketing and pricing at Solo Stove, and a 30%+ reduction in run-rate SG&A, with further actions planned in 2026. Larson also reported that Chubbies achieved over 9% year-over-year growth and emphasized the introduction of five new products and positive operating cash flow for three consecutive quarters. "We generated roughly $19 million of adjusted EBITDA for the year and delivered a 52% increase in fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA, underscoring the operating leverage in our model as these changes take hold," Larson said. The CEO also announced the launch of Cheekies, a women’s swim brand, as part of their product innovation efforts. Laura Coffey, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "In December, we simplified our organizational structure by eliminating the Up-C structure... We believe this streamlined structure is more attractive to investors and enhances good corporate governance." Coffey emphasized, "Consolidated sales were $94 million, down 34.5% versus the prior year quarter... Adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was 61%, flat versus a year ago and up by 40 basis points from quarter 3." She also pointed out a 38.8% year-over-year reduction in SG&A expenses in Q4 and noted, "Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was positive $9.6 million or 10.2% of sales. This represented a significant 52% year-over-year improvement and a reversal of the negative EBITDA reported in the third quarter." Outlook John Larson indicated a continued focus on profitability at the channel, ma...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares slipped about 2% Thursday morning even as Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX will continue sourcing Nvidia chips for their AI and data center operations, according to a Thursday press release. The remarks came as Musk outlined plans for Tesla's Terafab, a large semiconductor manufacturing facility, while emphasizing that in-house chip production will not fully replace Nvidia's processors in the near term. Musk highlighted that both Tesla and SpaceX's AI divisions expect to continue ordering Nvidia chips at scale. Analysts have largely responded positively to Nvidia's developer conference (GTC) announcements. CEO Jensen Huang projected $1 trillion in cumulative revenue from the company's Blackwell and Vera Rubin AI processors through 2027. Wall Street sees additional upside as the forecast excludes other AI-related hardware, including chips from start-ups. Truist Securities lifted its price target to $287 from $283, maintaining a Buy rating. Other chip makers showed limited premarket movement, with Broadcom down about 1% and Advanced Micro Devices sliding 1%. Observers said Nvidia could gain momentum from upcoming AI company listings, including SpaceX's planned initial public offering.

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A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that IAMGold Corp (Symbol: IAG) is the #38 broker analyst pick, on average, out of the 50 stocks making up the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index , according to Metals Channel . The Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index is comprised of the top fifty global leaders from the metals and mining sector. The companies listed in the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index are not fixed, but instead variable — updating on a continuous basis to reflect the changing market environment with respect to commodity prices, government policy and market volatility. In forming this rank, the analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses were tallied, and averaged; then, the underlying components of the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index were ranked according to those averages. Investors often interpret analyst opinions from different angles — when companies have a low rank among analysts, it isn't necessarily the case that investors should conclude that the stock will perform poorly. It can, of course, but a bullish investor could also take the contrarian angle and read into the data that there is lots of room for upside because the stock is so out of favor. IAG operates in the Precious Metals sector, among companies like Newmont Corp (NEM) which is down about 7.6% today, and Barrick Mining Corp (B) trading lower by about 5.8%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of IAG, versus NEM and B. IAG is currently trading down about 7.1% midday Thursday. Analyst Favorites of the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

漁護署研10.1前推郊野露營預約制 鹹田、浪茄納試點 不排除收費 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】漁護署交代工作計劃，正研究國慶前推出郊野和露營地點預約制，考慮將鹹田灣、浪茄灣等熱門營地納入試點，又計劃在羅湖一幅地安置受北都發展影響的豬場。 本港多個郊野公園和營地在長假期都成旅遊熱點，漁護署正研究在十一國慶前以試點形式推出郊野和露營地點預約制。署長黎堅明透露會考慮浪茄灣、鹹田灣和西灣等位於西貢東郊野公園的熱門營地納入試點，至於試點數目、預約方式和名額，以及是否需要付費，就仍在研究。 近月有流浪牛和野豬在市區出現，最後遭漁護署人道處理，黎堅明稱行動時要優先考慮市民安全，如動物走到民居對市民構成威脅就須處理，強調不會主動清除。 隨著北都發展，預計會有豬場被收地，漁護署已經在北區覓得3幅豬場用地，其中一幅位於羅湖監獄旁邊，計劃興建6層高的現代化豬場，預計今年內交地給中標豬農。 為推廣本地漁農產品，署方年中會推出本地漁農產品認證制度，讓消費者辨認，生產過程安全和低碳的本地產品目前有約400個漁民和農民有意參與。

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) received a new Street-high price target from Barclays following its latest quarterly results, reflecting continued confidence in the company's outlook. The memory chipmaker delivered a solid fiscal second-quarter performance, supported by steady demand for DRAM and NAND products, which are key components used in data storage and computing systems. Analysts noted that supply remains constrained, meeting only about 50% to 67% of demand, a dynamic that may help sustain pricing. Barclays reiterated an overweight rating and raised its price target from $450 to $675, citing improved revenue visibility as Micron shifts toward longer-term customer agreements. The company recently introduced a five-year Strategic Customer Agreement, which could provide more predictable sales compared with prior short-term contracts. Micron also reported record free cash flow of $6.9 billion for the quarter, up from $3.9 billion in the previous period. It expects further growth next quarter despite increased capital spending, including plans to expand manufacturing capacity. Demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure remains a key driver, while the company anticipates weaker trends in personal computers and smartphones in the near term.

Saying that the Bank is in "wait and see" mode, is an understatement. Raising or cutting interest rates will not fix Qatar's gas facilities, or unblock the Strait of Hormuz. So, like the rest of us, it is waiting to see what on earth will happen in the six weeks before its next meeting at the end of April.

尽管美国总统唐纳德·特朗普呼吁克制，伊朗仍继续对中东地区的能源资产发动袭击，对关键油气基础设施的打击推动价格再度大幅上涨。 据半官方的伊朗学生通讯社（ISNA）周四援引一名军方发言人称，伊朗对以色列袭击南帕尔斯气田的回应“正在进行，尚未结束”。针对能源设施的袭击使局势进一步升级，目前尚无停火在即的迹象。 沙特阿拉伯表示，一架无人机击中了其位于红海的Samref炼油厂。在霍尔木兹海峡基本瘫痪的情况下，该通道对这一全球最大石油出口国尤为关键。 卡塔尔的拉斯拉凡工业城—全球最大的液化天然气出口设施所在地—在伊朗导弹袭击引发火灾后遭受“严重破坏”。阿联酋因导弹碎片坠落关闭了一处重要天然气设施。 报道援引卡塔尔能源公司首席执行官Saad al-Kaabi报道称，伊朗对卡塔尔的袭击已破坏了该公司液化天然气出口产能17%的生产设施，修复这些设施将需要3至5年时间。 最新一轮攻击提高了其他国家加入美国和以色列的可能性。沙特外交大臣Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud警告称，沙特的克制并非“没有限度”，并保留在必要时采取军事行动的权利。 “可能是一天、两天，或者一周，”他在利雅得对记者表示，称沙特与伊朗的关系已“完全破裂”。 特朗普周三晚些时候在社交媒体上表示，美国以及共享南帕尔斯气田的卡塔尔均未参与以色列对该气田的行动，华府“对这次特定袭击不知情”。 这与一名知情人士的说法相矛盾，该人士此前表示，美国知晓此次打击，但未参与其中。 “以色列将不再发动袭击，”特朗普在Truth Social上发文称，呼吁伊朗保持克制。 他还表示，如果伊朗继续袭击卡塔尔的资产，美国将“以伊朗前所未见的力度和规模，大规模摧毁整个南帕尔斯气田”。 布伦特原油周四上涨逾10%，一度触及每桶119美元，自战争开始以来上涨逾67%。欧洲天然气价格一度上涨35%，较战前水平增长逾一倍。 责任编辑：王许宁

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長和指，未就屈臣氏雙重上市，作出任何決定。 長和聯席董事總經理黎啟明稱︰「到目前為止，到這刻為止，我可以與大家說，集團未就將這個項目，或任何交易做決定，如果有消息，我們一定會適時公布，大家都記得我們之前亦說過，我們集團每一個業務都會定期評估，提升股東長期利益，或者長期價值的機會，現在這項工作正在持續進行中。」

在与日本首相高市早苗会面中，当被问及为何开战前没有与盟友协调时，美国总统特朗普表示：“我们没告诉任何人。谁比日本更懂得突袭？日本当初偷袭珍珠港前为什么不告诉我们？目的就是保持出其不意。”（新浪财经）

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美国汽车安全监管机构对 特斯拉 部分自动驾驶系统的调查已升级，理由是该技术在低能见度驾驶环境下的处理能力可能存在缺陷。该系统以“完全自动驾驶”（FSD）之名进行推广。 美国国家公路交通安全管理局（NHTSA）在其官网发布的备忘录中表示，对相关事故的审查引发担忧，即当车辆摄像头可视性下降时，该系统未能有效识别并向驾驶员发出适当警示。该机构本周已将这项始于2024年的调查升级为其所称的“工程分析”。 此举可能为NHTSA最终寻求召回提供依据，也加大了对这项技术的审查力度，该技术是支撑特斯拉自动驾驶及自动驾驶出租车业务的关键。首席执行官埃隆·马斯克曾表示，公司开发自动驾驶技术的能力最终将决定公司是价值巨大，还是“几乎一文不值”。 特斯拉股价周四一度下跌3.3%。截至周三收盘，该股今年以来已累计下跌13%。 NHTSA披露调查情况的新备忘录确认9起涉及该自动化系统的事故，高于2024年调查启动时的4起。在该机构审查的事故中，“FSD系统未能识别会影响其可视性的常见路况，且/或未能在摄像头性能下降时及时发出警报，直至事故发生前一刻。” NHTSA表示，特斯拉在试图识别更多类似事故时提及公司“数据和标注方面的局限性”，该机构称，这可能导致某些时期事故数量被低报。 此次调查还对特斯拉一项更新的有效性提出疑问，该更新旨在检测并应对低能见度条件，马斯克曾在去年的季度财报电话会议上提及该更新。NHTSA表示，其缺陷调查办公室尚不清楚该系统更新的具体部署时间和适用车型。 NHTSA目前正在对涉及特斯拉车辆的多项安全问题展开调查，包括车门把手故障，以及在使用完全自动驾驶系统时闯红灯的情况。 责任编辑：王许宁

卡塔尔能源公司（QatarEnergy）首席执行官对路透社表示，伊朗最近的袭击破坏了生产设施，影响到该国液化天然气出口产能的约17%。 据报道，首席执行官Saad al-Kaabi称修复工作需要三到五年。 战事的升级导致天然气价格猛涨，欧洲天然气期货合约周四早盘一度飙升35%，价格超过战前水平两倍。暴涨还凸显了现已进入第三周的中东冲突带来的长期通胀风险。 卡塔尔能源公司称，一枚伊朗导弹对全球最大的液化天然气工厂所在的Ras Laffan气田造成了严重破坏。事件标志着敌对行动的又一次升级。此前几天，中东已发生一系列针对石油和天然气基础设施的袭击。 涉事液化天然气工厂此前曾因无人机袭击停产。但最新袭击造成的破坏更为严重，长时间的停产将导致买家、尤其是亚洲客户不得不争相填补百千万吨的燃料空白。 责任编辑：王许宁

上周美国首次申请失业救济人数降至1月以来的最低水平，进一步表明裁员规模有限。 根据美国劳工部周四公布的数据，截至3月14日当周，首次申请失业救济人数减少8000人，降至20.5万人。机构对经济学家进行调查得到的预测中值为21.5万人。 截至3月7日当周的持续申领失业救济人数上升至186万人。 申领失业救济人数进一步证明，就业市场的特点是裁员有限，而就业机会平平。今年前两个月，非农就业人数平均仅增加1.7万人。 美联储周三在结束为期两天的会议后宣布维持利率不变，主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔指出，自去年夏天以来，失业率变化不大，但就业增长乏力令人担忧。 不过，鲍威尔表示，决策者需要看到通胀下降方面取得进展，才会恢复降息。 首次申请失业救济人数的四周移动均值上周降至210，750人，也是1月以来的最低水平。 未经季节性因素调整的基础上，上周首次申请失业救济人数有所下降。加利福尼亚州、 密苏里州和纽约州的降幅最大。 本周这份报告反映了对季节性调整因素作出的年度修订，追溯至2021年。 责任编辑：王许宁

Win McNamee/Getty Images News Investors are doubtful about the Trump administration's efforts to sell more stock in Fannie Mae ( FNMA ) and Freddie Mac ( FMCC ) to the public, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The U.S. president was looking to offload about 5% of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a public offering in September last year. But few concrete details have emerged since, and attention has seemingly shifted to other priorities, Bloomberg noted. Both stocks have lost ~70% in the past six months, hitting their 52-week low today. FNMA was down 7.99% to $4.26 during Thursday late morning, while FMCC was -8.37% to $3.72. More on Federal National Mortgage Association, Freddie Mac Tracking Bill Ackman's Pershing Square 13F Portfolio - Q4 2025 Update Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FMCC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript FMCC outlines shift to fully guaranteed multifamily securitizations while forecasting modest house price growth Freddie Mac Q4 earnings slip as net worth tops $70B

The Chinese founder of the massive router maker facing national security probes by the Trump administration has applied for an expedited visa under the Trump Gold Card program, according to people familiar with the matter. California-based TP-Link Systems Inc. told the federal agencies scrutinizing its operations that founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Chao had applied for permanent residency under the program, the people said. Successful Gold Card applicants must give a $1 million “unrestricted gift” to the Commerce Department in exchange for a visa. TP-Link said in a statement that Chao and his wife are pursuing US citizenship but declined to comment on any Trump Gold Card application. The Commerce Department didn’t respond to requests for comment. A company spokesman said TP-Link welcomes the opportunity to engage with the US government to demonstrate that its security practices are in line with industry standards and said that it’s committed to addressing any national security issues. As well as overseeing Gold Card applications, the Commerce Department is investigating TP-Link over concerns that its connections to China may pose an unacceptable threat to national security, people familiar with the matter said previously. The department has for months been weighing whether to issue its “initial determination” that TP-Link indeed poses such a threat, Bloomberg has reported. Issuing the assessment would put TP-Link one step closer to potentially having its US operations restricted or banned. Read More: Wi-Fi Giant’s US Future Hinges On Its Claimed Split From China Chao and his brother co-founded TP-Link in China three decades ago. In 2024, they split the company into a US-headquartered business run by Chao and a China-headquartered entity run by his brother. Chao, who bought a house in Irvine, California in 2018, said in an interview last year that he had applied for a green card in January 2025. Before its corporate restructuring hived off its China sale...

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