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Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs newsthirst.

Companies in March accelerated their orders for big-ticket long-lasting goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs on U.S. imports, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. So-called durable goods orders soared a seasonally adjusted 9.2% on the month, up from a 0.9% gain in February and well ahead of the Dow Jones forecast for a 1.6%…

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Trump aims to fight China’s dominance in critical minerals newsthirst.

U.S. Department Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum looks on during CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 12, 2025.  Kaylee Greenlee | Reuters OKLAHOMA CITY — The Trump administration is considering investing in companies that mine and process critical minerals in an effort to end U.S. dependence on imports from countries including China, Interior Secretary…

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ServiceNow shares pop 15% on strong earnings, upbeat guidance newsthirst.

Bill McDermott, chairman and CEO of ServiceNow, speaks during an interview on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 26, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters ServiceNow shares surged more than 15% on stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and an upbeat forecast despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment. The enterprise technology company posted adjusted earnings of…

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