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How gas prices, oil imports could be hit by Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on oil (CL=F, BZ=F) imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, potentially raising US gasoline (RB=F) prices by $0.40 to $0.70 per gallon. Yahoo Finance senior business reporter Ines Ferré explains that analysts are closely watching whether oil will be exempt from the tariffs, underlining that energy giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are already struggling with low refining profits. Independent refiner Valero (VLO) predicts a 10% drop in oil refinery throughput capacity if tariffs are enacted. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch

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Housing market's returns to normalcy, DEI impacts: Wealth

Brad Smith explores the topics most important to your wallet on Wealth. Compass realtor Melanie Atkinson discusses the housing market's return to normalcy and what it means for buyers and sellers Amid ongoing efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives under the Trump administration, REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels shares his perspective on the issue. Electronic Arts (EA) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) are among the trending tickers on Yahoo Finance's platform, while Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Deckers Outdoor (DECK), and Apple (AAPL) are several other stocks in focus this morning. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.

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Tech earnings, HPE-Juniper Networks deal, tariffs: Catalysts

On Friday morning's Catalysts, host Seana Smith delves into the latest developments on Wall Street. As earnings season unfolds, market participants are closely monitoring Big Tech's artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Maxim Group managing director Tom Forte examines Apple's (AAPL) earnings report, while Gabelli Funds portfolio manager John Belton provides his outlook on the broader landscape for Big Tech. Former United States Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer offers insights into the proposed $14 billion deal between Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Juniper Networks (JNPR) and the Department of Justice's lawsuit against it, analyzing how Trump's potential regulatory regime could influence the merger. Tariffs take center stage as President Donald Trump confirms plans to implement 25% levies on Canada and Mexico. Vontobel portfolio manager Markus Hansen, Citi vice president of US beverages and HPC lead analyst Filippo Falorni, and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Josh Schafer all weigh in on the potential economic impacts. Trending tickers covered in today's episode include Nvidia (NVDA) and Visa (V). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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December PCE, oil earnings, Walgreens dividend: Morning Brief

Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith cover the day’s top market stories, including Walgreens's (WBA)suspension of its quarterly dividend and US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) reactions to December's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. The inflation data showed an expected increase in core prices in December. Intel's (INTC) fourth quarter earnings beat expectations as the company's weak first quarter guidance is also discussed. D.A. Davidson managing director Gil Luria also sits down to talk about Apple's (AAPL) fiscal first quarter results and provide insights on iPhone sales figures. Hedgeye energy risk management energy analyst Fernando Valle joins the show to discuss earnings releases from oil companies Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and Phillips 66 (PSX). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Josh Lynch

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Financial lessons kids can learn from not getting what they want

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. This week on Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Mac sits down with Goalsetter founder and CEO Tany Van Court. Goalsetter is an award-winning FinTech platform recognized as the best financial education platform. Its mission is to teach kids and families the value of financial literacy. In this clip, Van Court discusses the issue of saying “yes” to all of your child’s financial requests, highlighting the important lessons a child can learn from a simple “no.” “If you tell your kid no to the things that they want to… you are automatically teaching your kid about finite resources… Delayed gratification. The power of their own ability to earn… Creativity and entrepreneurship saving and potentially investing, I mean, five lessons just because you told them no to something that they wanted.” Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. This post was written by John Tejada.

Tesla stock rises after company pledges return to growth after Q4 results disappoint

Tesla's fourth quarter earnings disappointed, but the company's commitment to returning to growth in 2025 saw shares rise in extended trading on Wednesday.

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Tesla earnings miss is 'more or less as we expected'

Tesla (TSLA) stock is in focus after the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer's fourth quarter results missed on the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.73, compared to the $0.75 Wall Street was looking for, while revenue sat at $25.71 billion, less than the $27.21 billion expected. OTH MKM senior research analyst Craig Irwin joins Market Domination Overtime with Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton to share his instant reaction to the results. "This is all about adjusted gross margins," Irwin says, adding, "Recall last quarter we said that, 'Hey, you know, there was a big drop in battery prices during the September quarter that boosted the margins by a couple hundred basis points.' The CFO was very clear on the last call. It was not going to repeat. So this is more or less as we expected." The analyst, who has a Buy rating on Tesla stock with a $380 price target, highlights, "This should be the last quarter of a negative delta like this. They're looking at share gains. They're looking at significant progress in their most exciting businesses, and they got a nice refresher on the why right here. So, we would actually look at this as a buying opportunity." Amid concerns about the impact of US President Donald Trump's policies making it harder for EV makers, Irwin says the EV credits that Tesla benefits from are largely "state-driven," adding that there are global credits in other regions. Tesla stock has surged since Trump's reelection, given Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proximity to the president. Irwin credits the stock's recent climb to "intense enthusiasm for the cyber taxi/robotaxi business and similar enthusiasm for both Optimus [Tesla's humanoid robot] and AI," rather than Musk's role in government. Watch the video above to hear more about the analyst's thoughts on Tesla following its earnings release. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.

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Big Tech's AI capex will be just as important as earnings results

Equity markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are focused in on the Big Tech earnings due out later today and the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision this afternoon. Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), and IBM (IBM) will release their fourth quarter results after the market close. Stuart Kaiser, head of US equity trading strategy at Citi, sits down in-studio on Catalysts to emphasize that the earnings results still matter, but explains the CEO commentary to come in earnings calls will be just as crucial "Most of the hyperscalers kind of already recently updated their guidance on CapEx spend. So, a lot of this may be actually what gets said in the press conference, and what is the CEO's kind of body language," Kaiser says. "How committed are they to that CapEx spend? How vital do they think that spending [is], and particularly, the really, really high-end Nvidia (NVDA) chips are to their development?" While generally positive on large-cap growth, Kaiser remains cautious due to the lack of clarity and information on DeepSeek's new AI model and its efficiency. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Josh Lynch

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol talks efficiency gameplan, layoffs

Coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX) beat top and bottom line estimates for its fourth quarter — posting adjusted earnings of $0.69 per share and revenue of $9.4 billion — while seeing narrower-than-expected declines in same-store sales. The first full quarter with new CEO Brian Niccol at the helm, BTIG managing director and restaurant analyst Peter Saleh described this as the "very early innings of this turnaround story" for Starbucks. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol sits down with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi and senior reporter Brooke DiPalma for a conversation about the company's restructuring plans, which includes layoffs and scaling back its menu by 30%. "We're working through that. And... you never love the idea of having to restructure because it impacts... people. And that's at the heart of our business," Niccol tells Yahoo Finance. "But in the end, what we know we have to do is we have to have a support center that is structured such that we can have accountability, clarity of work so that we can support our stores and our partners in the green apron in the stores effectively and efficiently." Starbucks has since backed down from a $4 billion cost savings goal for 2028, as Niccol seeks to find more organic routes of efficiency while ""build[ing] stores smartly" in under-penetrated markets or regions within the US. Niccol goes on to answer questions about Starbucks' mobile ordering app and how the brand seeks to foster a sense of safety and security at its locations. "Look, that's a number one priority of ours. And if we do need to have additional security, we'll do it. You know, full stop," Niccol explains. "[Our partners] need to know that they're safe, and they need to know that we're going to be right there with them... And when we get the feedback, my commitment is we take action so that we support the partner to have a safe environment so they can do their job with excellence and give our customers a great experience." Read up on Brooke DiPalma's coverage of how Niccol is bringing new energy to the C-suite at Starbucks. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

DJT stock pops after Trump Media announces expansion into financial services

Trump Media & Technology Group will expand into financial services.

The biggest Fed change investors will see coming: Morning Brief

The January Fed meeting might be considered rather pro format, given no one expects a policy change. But there are some interesting and important questions under the surface that investors may get at least some answers to.