Myles Udland Head of News Myles is Yahoo Finance's Head of News. Most Recent Labor market pessimism hits highest since 2009 as Americans sour on economic outlook American consumers continue to downgrade their expectations for the US economy as worries about the labor market and inflation are both on the rise. Nvidia, AMD, Meta lead tech stock rally as tariff news, AI breakthroughs boost sector Tech stocks led the market rally Monday as positive news on tariffs continued to support a rebound after the S&P 500 entered correction earlier this month. Nvidia, Tesla slammed as 'Magnificent 7' names lead market lower in Monday washout The "Magnificent Seven" stocks were at the center of a sell-off in markets on Monday as investors continue to take risk off the table. How Wall Street pros are looking at fears over a US economy slowdown The stock market just capped off a rough month of February, leaving some on Wall Street expecting investors to grow more defensive in the weeks and months ahead. Jobs report, crucial retail earnings kick off March trading for investors: What to know this week The February jobs report, earnings from Target and Costco, and a new round of tariffs set to take effect will highlight the week ahead for investors. Why stock market worries about tariff uncertainty might be a 'red herring': Morning Brief Tariffs and governmental uncertainty have been at the forefront of investors' minds. But while they may be factors, they may also be covering up for something a little more basic — and just as powerful. Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway 'did better than I expected' last year in latest letter to shareholders Warren Buffett's latest letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders offered reflections on mistakes at the company, its growing cash pile, and outlined a slightly revamped annual meeting set for May. Meta Platforms stock just closed higher for the 20th straight day Meta stock hasn't had a down day since Donald Trump was inaugurated as president. Nvidia shakes up stock portfolio, cratering Serve Robotics and sending WeRide soaring Nvidia made some big moves in its stock portfolio in the fourth quarter, sending shares of the companies it bought and sold on a wild ride to end the week. The most important number for the stock market right now: Morning Brief Non-tech investors interested in AI and its effect on the stock market need only look for one clear warning sign: any cuts in AI spending by the hyperscalers. Trump says no survivors after American Airlines plane collides with helicopter during approach to DC airport An American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter in midair as it approached DCA on Wednesday, the FAA said. 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. Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research is closing up shop One of the stock market's most prominent short sellers is shutting down and planning to reveal its methods after the firm disbands. Pat Gelsinger and Carlos Tavares had the same big problem: Morning Brief So far, 2024 is pacing to have a record number of CEOs out of a job. This week, two big ones — from Intel and Stellantis — illustrated a key point: It's hard to keep your job when your stock is down big. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs to cap winning month for US stocks Stocks finished off a winning month of November at record highs to cap a holiday-shortened trading session. Microsoft FTC probe 'not a complete shocker,' analyst says Microsoft stock was lagging behind its tech peers on Friday as investors reacted to news the company is facing a broad inquiry from the FTC. Jay Powell and future Fed chairs should be rooting for an EV future: Morning Brief Americans base their outlook for inflation on gas more than anything else. An EV-powered future might make this less of a problem for the Fed. Fed's Powell says 'time has come' for interest rate cuts Fed Chair Jerome Powell offered a blunt outline on Friday of the path forward for Fed policy and the need to begin cutting interest rates. Labor market revisions hit those watching labor revisions hardest: Morning Brief Data from the US government published Wednesday offered new insight into why those in the tech world are so downbeat about the job market right now. Microsoft's dominant 21st century offers a key lesson for stock market investors: Morning Brief Over the last 25 years, change among the world's largest companies has been dramatic. But Microsoft is the only company to have been been ranked inside the top 10 consistently since the turn of the century.