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Why Is Tesla (TSLA) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after Politico reported that Elon Musk may soon step down from his position at the Department of Government Efficiency, indicating a renewed focus on his business ventures, especially Tesla.

Trump import taxes could fall heaviest on Midwest and Southeast, Richmond Fed says

New import taxes imposed or potentially in the offing from the Trump administration could raise the average effective tariff rate on goods coming into the U.S. from the current 2.2% to around 17%, while posing "widespread disruptions" focused on manufacturing industries in Midwestern and Southern states, a new analysis from the Richmond Federal Reserve has concluded. Some working estimates of the result of tariffs President Trump imposed in 2018 and 2019 were a net loss of jobs and output to the U.S. economy, the authors noted, with the current more aggressive set of tariffs risking damage also. "Ultimately, the proposed tariffs may raise input costs, disrupt supply chains and result in higher consumer prices, potentially outweighing any targeted employment gains in protected industries," Richmond Fed economists including bank vice president Sonya Waddell and senior economist Marina Azzimonti wrote.

Why nCino (NCNO) Stock Is Nosediving

Shares of bank software company nCino (NASDAQ:NCNO) fell 34.3% in the pre-market session after the company reported weak fourth quarter 2024 (fiscal 2025) results as its revenue and EPS guidance for next year fell short of Wall Street's estimates. The quarter was underwhelming, with sales roughly in line with expectations, while earnings missed by a wide margin. The results revealed a continued struggle to turn a profit and manage cash burn, while the guidance suggested a sharp slowdown in growt

Summers Says Trump Tariffs to Impose Oil-Shock Type Economic Hit

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