On August 2, billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment empire, Berkshire Hathaway, released its Q2 2025 financial results, revealing a slight decline in operating earnings, continued net stock sales, and a significant loss from its Kraft Heinz stake. Amid rising concerns about U.S. trade and tariff policies, the report triggered renewed investor caution regarding the conglomerate’s long-term outlook.

The U.S. labor market sent fresh warning signals in July, with weaker-than-expected job creation and a slight uptick in unemployment—just as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on the Federal Reserve over interest rates.

On July 29, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest World Economic Outlook update, significantly raising growth forecasts for emerging and developing economies. The revision reflects stronger-than-expected performance from China and progress in global trade negotiations.

In a bold strategic move, Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion agreement with Samsung Electronics to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips for its future electric vehicles (EVs), marking one of the largest chip deals in recent years.

In a world dominated by technology, Walmart—a long-established retail empire—has not only maintained its relevance but also emerged as a leader with the highest revenue in the world and a valuation that surpasses tech powerhouses like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. What makes a traditional retailer command such a high level of market confidence?

On July 28, senior officials from the United States and China will meet in Stockholm in a renewed effort to ease long-standing economic tensions. With a looming deadline and escalating tariff threats, the talks could be a pivotal step toward stabilizing the world's most consequential trade relationship.

A high-profile $22.8 billion deal by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to divest its global port assets is facing growing uncertainty as political tensions escalate and the exclusivity period for negotiations nears its deadline.

The U.S. stock market wrapped up a strong trading week with major indices reaching new heights, led by the S&P 500’s five-session streak of record closes. Investor confidence was bolstered by upbeat corporate earnings and positive developments in global trade negotiations.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially joined the exclusive “$1 Trillion Club”, marking a historic milestone for the global semiconductor industry. This surge in valuation is driven by strong investor confidence in the company’s strategic role in the accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

The European Commission (EC) has officially imposed anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled steel products imported from Vietnam, Japan, and Egypt, concluding a nearly year-long investigation. For Vietnam, the dumping margin is set between 0% and 12.1%, matching the preliminary findings published in April 2025.

Berkshire Hathaway shares have come under sustained pressure since legendary investor Warren Buffett announced his plan to step down. The Omaha-based conglomerate is now trailing the broader market, with its Class B shares declining in six out of the past seven weeks.

U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a turbulent trading session sparked by reports that President Donald Trump was considering removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The initial market sell-off was reversed after Trump denied the speculation, helping major indexes recover into positive territory.