Maria Aspan
Stories
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How the war in Iran is reshaping investor perceptions of Trump policies
Investors thought they had President Trump figured out as someone who would always back down from his most extreme policies. The war with Iran is challenging that.
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Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
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War with Iran continues, raising big concerns across the economy and markets
Financial markets were not reassured by President Trump's address to the nation. Stocks tumbled while energy prices climbed. The shooting war adds to the economic fallout from Trump's trade war.
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It's called 'private credit' — and it could lead to big trouble on Wall Street
The risky lending business has been booming, but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond.
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Pentagon tightens controls over Stars and Stripes after calling it 'woke'
The new rules for the independent military newspaper are the Defense Department's latest effort to put extraordinary restrictions on journalists covering the agency.
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Nvidia earnings, AI fan-fic, and the week in markets
Wall Street's AI worries are getting stranger. Chip company Nvidia reported record-breaking earnings on Wednesday, but tech investors are still panicking.
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Wall Street's latest wild week
The Nasdaq had its worst days since April's tariff turmoil, as investor worries mounted about an AI bubble -- but there were some non-tech bright spots.
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Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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AI, health insurance stocks drove a bumpy week for markets
Tariffs, gold and the AI bubble are just some of the reasons January was a bumpy ride for markets.
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B
The president is seeking at least $5 billion in damages from the country's largest bank, alleging that it closed his accounts for political reasons.
