Trump criticizes Hawley for supporting a bill to prohibit stock trading by Congress and the presidency.
Congressional Stock Trading Bill Introduced It seems that quite a few members of Congress have amassed significant wealth thanks to well-timed investments. Recently, Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill aimed at banning stock trading for Congress members. The legislation, often referred to in relation to high-profile figures like Nancy Pelosi, seeks to prevent […]
Hawley discussed things positively with Trump after the stock trading ban issue.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) mentioned having a “good chat” with President Trump on Wednesday after the president expressed some opposition to him concerning a stock trading ban bill he supported. Hawley, the bill’s sponsor, was the only Republican to side with Democrats during a committee vote. In an interview on Fox News, he addressed Trump’s […]
Putting Social Security money into the stock market is extremely dangerous.
Picture this: a few years down the line, your income takes a hit, and you can only sock away 80% of your mortgage payments. So, after some thought, you approach your banker to ask for extra funds to throw into the stock market. What do you think the banker would say? Two U.S. Senators—Bill Cassidy […]
S&P 500 Today: Generac Stock Rises; IDEX Shares Fall
Key takeout The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, while the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, raising concerns about potential tariff impacts. Generac Holdings experienced strong quarterly results, driven by improved margins, pushing stock prices for backup generator manufacturers significantly higher. IDEX stocks dropped after industrial manufacturers reported disappointing outlooks for the […]
Microsoft Announces Impressive Q2 Results, Stock Rises
Microsoft Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings Microsoft has disclosed impressive earnings for the second quarter, showcasing a revenue growth of 18.1% from the previous year, reaching $764.4 billion. Their GAAP earnings stood at $3.65 per share, which was 8% higher than what analysts had forecasted. But the real question is—should you consider investing in Microsoft […]
Meta Stock Rises as Earnings Exceed Expectations
Meta Reports Strong Q2 Earnings Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced its second-quarter earnings, which surpassed analysts’ predictions. This positive news led to a surge in stock prices during after-hours trading on Wednesday. In that trading, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp saw its shares rise by over 11%, marking a significant recovery from […]
Ford’s stock falls as the company faces an $800 million loss from tariffs and reduces its profit expectations.
On Wednesday, Ford Motor announced that U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, along with materials like steel and aluminum, might be pricier than anticipated for this year. This news contributed to a drop of about 3% in the company’s stock during after-hours trading. In their second quarter report, Ford noted an $800 million hit from tariffs. […]
Trump Criticizes GOP Senator for Stopping Investigation into Pelosi’s Stock Deals
President Donald Trump expressed his disagreement with Republican Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri on Wednesday, criticizing Hawley’s decision to collaborate with Democrats and request a government report regarding stock trading by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi. Earlier in the day, Hawley voted against a proposal from Senator Rick Scott of Florida, […]
Qualcomm stock falls as outlook lets down investors
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) saw a decline in its stock during after-hours trading on Wednesday. This dip came despite a fourth-quarter guidance that raised concerns about demand in end markets. The shares dropped by 4.1%, even though chipmakers reported better-than-expected revenues, which left some investors feeling disappointed. For the quarter ending June 29, Qualcomm posted non-GAAP […]
Senate committee moves forward with legislation to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers
Senate Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Lawmakers Moves Forward A Senate committee has pushed forward a bill designed to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers, as well as the president and vice president. The proposal faced resistance from nearly all Republicans, except for Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who introduced the legislation. During a Homeland Security […]