JetBlue hikes baggage fees to offset higher fuel costs sparked by Iran war

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JetBlue is hiking its baggage fees to counter higher fuel costs sparked by the Iran war – potentially a taste of things to come from major US airlines as the cost of oil soars above $100 a barrel. Airlines have been charging hundreds more for tickets as the conflict disrupts global energy supplies, since fuel […]


China suppliers warn of higher U.S. prices due to Hormuz closure

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Pickleball paddle producer Devi Wei has a message for U.S. shoppers. “Americans will have to pay more,” the Chinese businessman told CNBC at a Beijing trade show last week at the China International Exhibition Center. Because of the recent swings in oil prices resulting from the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, […]


The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher

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A realtor gives neighbors a tour during an open house at a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and while this year’s market dynamics have shifted strongly in favor of buyers, broader forces in the […]


WBD says Paramount made higher bid, board will weigh offer against Netflix deal

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An aerial view of the Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios on Feb. 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it had received a higher takeover offer from Paramount Skydance and will review the new bid under the terms of its existing […]


After Supreme Court ruling, industries still face higher rates

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The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs are unconstitutional, delivering a win for many consumer companies facing higher import costs. But the ruling doesn’t cover all sectors. The Supreme Court […]


Furniture retailer stocks rise after Trump issues one-year pause on higher tariffs

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Shares in home furnishing retailers jumped Friday after President Trump announced a one-year pause on higher tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.  Luxury furniture retailer RH rose 9.5% and online retailer Wayfair jumped 6.3%.  Stock for Williams-Sonoma, which sells kitchenware and home decor, increased 5.3%. President Trump unveiling his tariffs based on the […]


EU officials say they’ll have to pay higher Trump tariffs than the UK: report

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European Union negotiators are nearing a trade deal with President Donald Trump that would slap the 27-member block with higher tariffs than those imposed on the United Kingdom, according to multiple EU diplomats and officials. Brussels is prepared to sign a temporary “framework” agreement that would set the US president’s “reciprocal” tariffs at 10% — […]


Applied Digital shares rip 40% higher on CoreWeave AI lease agreement

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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Shares of Applied Digital rose more than 40% after the company said it signed two long-term lease agreements with CoreWeave for artificial intelligence data centers. Nvidia-backed CoreWeave climbed more than 7% following the announcement. Financial terms of the two agreements were not provided, but Applied Digital said […]


BYD beats Tesla in European EV sales despite higher tariffs: Report

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Though the difference between the two brands’ monthly sales totals is relatively small, the implications of BYD beating out Tesla “are enormous,” says Felipe Munoz, global automotive analyst at JATO Dynamics. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Despite incurring a higher tariff rate than Tesla, Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD sold more pure battery […]


What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs

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President Trump’s latest tariffs are about to become an unavoidable and expensive reality for American businesses and for people who rely on foreign goods. Shoppers buying clothes from retailers in China may soon pay more than twice as much, now that a special exemption for lower-value imports is disappearing. And companies involved in international trade […]