Wall Street drifts higher as markets pause on Wednesday
U S stock indexes edged up with the S P 500 posting a fresh record high and the Dow rising about 71 points while the Nasdaq inched higher. Microsoft jumped 1.3 percent after unveiling a “quantum processing unit” and Analog Devices rose 9.7 percent on stronger quarterly results. Tesla gained 1.8 percent as Nikola sank 39 percent amid Chapter 11 filing. Celanese slid 21.5 percent despite solid year end results, while Toll Brothers fell 5.9 percent on softer quarterly profit and forecasting.
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Loeffler Confirmed SBA Chief In Trump Era Turnaround
The Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration by a 52 to 46 vote. Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, returns to Washington as a wealthy Trump ally and former WNBA owner, married to ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher.
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Fed holds rate as inflation risks loom, tariffs eyed
Minutes from the January meeting show Fed officials feared inflation could worsen amid Trump tariffs and immigration crackdowns, keeping the policy rate at 4.3 percent. They favored caution before any further cuts, noting high uncertainty and a mix of views on additional relief.
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Apple unveils iPhone 16e cheaper model with AI features
Apple debuts the iPhone 16e, a cheaper fourth-gen SE-like model at $600 to broaden AI driven appeal while preserving profits. It includes a faster chip, bigger battery and enhanced camera, with availability in stores February 28 and pre orders starting Friday. Kaiann Drance emphasizes expanding reach, while analysts warn of potential cannibalization of higher priced models.
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