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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Trump Bull Market Faces Inevitable Reckoning as Valuations Hit 155-Year High

Market valuations hit 155-year highs rivaling dot-com bubble; Shiller P/E at 40.02 suggests 33% correction likely despite Trump tax cuts and rate cuts.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Defense Contractors Commit to Quadrupling Advanced Weapons Output Under Trump

Trump announces U.S. defense contractors commit to quadrupling advanced weapons production, already underway for three months, amid global military operations.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Trump, Bondi Face Legal Challenge Over TikTok Spinoff Deal

Investors sue Trump administration over TikTok spinoff approval, claiming it violates 2024 law requiring complete ByteDance divestment and allows improper control.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Trump's New Tariffs Create Mixed Signals for Energy Sector

Trump's 15% global tariff takes effect after court rejection. Energy investors should prioritize oil, gas prices over tariff impact.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Timothy Fries

Trump Backs Coinbase in Banking Battle, Signaling Pro-Crypto White House Stance

Trump publicly backs Coinbase against banks in stablecoin policy fight, pressuring financial institutions to support CLARITY Act. $COIN surges 5.64% premarket.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Defense Stocks Rally to Records as Trump Signals Sustained Iran Campaign

Aerospace and defense stocks surge to record highs as Trump warns of a 'big wave' in Iran, signaling prolonged military operations ahead.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Warren Scrutinizes Warner Bros. Deal Process Amid Questions Over White House Involvement

Senator Warren questions whether White House involvement influenced Warner Bros. Discovery's selection of Paramount Skydance's bid over Netflix's competing proposal.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Trump's New Tariff Plan Roils Markets Amid Legal Uncertainty

Trump announces 15% global tariff after Supreme Court invalidates previous measures, triggering over 1% market decline. EU pauses trade agreement amid legal uncertainty and international tensions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rick Munarriz

Supreme Court Limits Presidential Tariff Authority, Providing Relief to Retail Sector

Supreme Court limits Trump's tariff authority, providing relief to retailers like Nike and Target facing margin pressures. Decision removes trade policy uncertainty but doesn't address broader business challenges.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Trump Pursues Alternative Tariff Strategy Following Supreme Court Ruling

Trump administration pursues alternative tariff strategies after Supreme Court ruling limits executive power, implementing duties under different legal provisions while economic growth slows and inflation persists.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matthew Benjamin

White House Pressure on Credit Card Rates Unlikely to Yield Legislation

White House urges credit card issuers to lower rates, but legislative action faces banking industry opposition and limited congressional support for rate caps.
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