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Donald Trump Threatens To Veto Any GOP Bill That Touches Medicaid Or Social Security, 'If It Cuts It, I Would Not Approve'
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 8:22am | 529President Donald Trump drew a bright red line for Capitol Hill, stating he will "veto" any bill that trims Social Security or federal health programs. What Happened: In an interview with TIME Magazine, Trump said, "If it cuts it, I would not approve," he said, adding the only changes he'll...
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Trump's Proposed Millionaires Tax Draws Fierce GOP Pushback: 'Doing So Would Be Political Death,' Experts Caution
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 8:55am | 550President Donald Trump‘s support for a tax increase on millionaires, a move that has sparked controversy and political debate among Republicans and conservatives. What Happened: In a discussion with Time magazine on Tuesday, Trump revealed his inclination towards increasing...
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Trump Reportedly Considers Raising Taxes On Ultra-Wealthy, Striking Rare Common Ground With Ideological Rivals Bill Gates, Bernie Sanders
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 4:08am | 619The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a tax increase for the wealthiest Americans. The move is seen as a strategic approach to fund other policy priorities. What Happened: White House officials are in talks about the potential of raising the income tax rate for the highest earners,...
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After Trump's Tax Reforms – How Your Taxes Have Changed
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 9:32am | 1162The US tax system has undergone dramatic changes since Trump’s tax reforms took effect. Notable among these changes are the effects they will have on corporations, individuals, and US expatriates. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, otherwise known as TCJA made sweeping changes to US tax laws, and it...
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Cramer: Heavy Consumer Impact From Tariffs 'Highly Unlikely'
Friday, September 21, 2018 - 5:49pm | 371What impact will ongoing tariffs on Chinese made goods have on consumers? A rough estimate suggests that if every penny of tariffs is passed on to consumers next year, the average family would pay $1,000 more per year — a figure which is "not ideal" but "highly unlikely,...
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3 Reasons Why RBC Craves Texas Roadhouse's Stock
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 10:53am | 345Texas steakhouse-themed restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ: TXRH) disappointed many investors in its second-quarter earnings report, but the case for being buyers of the stock can be made by looking beyond the top-and-bottom-line miss, according to RBC. The Analyst RBC Capital Markets...
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Gary Cohn's Biggest White House Regret
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 5:14pm | 572Gary Cohn's tenure as director of President Donald Trump's National Economic Council came to an abrupt end in March. Speaking to CNBC's Bob Pisani Tuesday, Cohn reflected on his biggest "regret" and opined on trade wars. What Happened Cohn's biggest...
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First Data A New 'Fresh Pick' At Baird As Various Financial Metrics Continue To Improve
Monday, March 19, 2018 - 3:37pm | 327First Data Corp (NYSE: FDC)'s stock is up just 3 percent over the past year, but multiple improving financial metrics supports the bullish case for owning the stock. The Analyst Baird Equity Research's David Koning maintains an Outperform rating on First Data with an unchanged $22...
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Scaramucci Discusses Trump, Tariffs, And Cohn's Departure
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 4:48pm | 443U.S. stocks were sharply lower Wednesday with many attributing the sell-off to the resignation of President Donald Trump's chief economic adviser, Gary Cohn. What Happened Cohn provided the White House with an "enormous amount of value" in implementing Trump's tax reform, former...
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5 Reasons Why BMO Upgraded Winnebago
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 1:01pm | 441The recreational vehicle market is in its ninth consecutive year of expansion, which bodes well for Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) — as it's capable of superior growth compared to its rivals, according to BMO. The Analyst BMO Capital Markets' Gerrick Johnson upgraded...
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Why Credit Suisse Favors Target Over Walmart
Monday, February 26, 2018 - 3:14pm | 665Investors that want some exposure to mega-cap department stores have a few options at their disposal, most notably Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT). The choice betweent the two is clear, according to Credit Suisse: Target. The Analyst Credit Suisse's Seth Sigman...
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Tax Breaks Rise From The Dead
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 11:45am | 898Would You Like Some Extenders With That Budget? Well, that didn't take very long. President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) into law on December 22, delivering on his promise to radically change the tax code. We didn't make it two full months before Congress and the...
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Why Companies Like Apple Took On Debt Ahead Of Tax Cut On Overseas Profits
Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 6:19pm | 1026The Trump administration's tax reform law has proved a windfall for companies, as it reduced the corporate tax rate and provided incentive for repatriating cash held overseas. The corporate tax rate is now lowered from 35 percent to 21 percent, and bigger companies can now repatriate overseas...
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This Energy ETF Should Get A Tax Reform Boost
Friday, February 9, 2018 - 3:51pm | 541The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is expected to benefit multiple sectors. Energy, the seventh-largest sector weight in the S&P 500, paid one of the highest effective tax rates in corporate America prior to the tax reform passage, but the sector's tax rate is poised to dramatically decline...
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Raymond James On T-Mobile's Q4: Focus On The Carrier's 'Game Plan'
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 1:21pm | 381T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported fourth-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, but the company's 2018 outlook may have disappointed some investors. The Analyst Raymond James' Ric Prentiss maintains an Outperform rating on T-Mobile's stock...