Trump’s win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk
Economy

Trump’s win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Current borrowers should remain entitled to relief While the program remains in effect, borrowers are entitled to the relief, said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit. “Don’t panic,” Mayotte said. “PSLF is written into federal law, by a Republican president, and it would […]

This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs
Economy

This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs

On the road to electrifying vehicles, cars and small trucks are getting there. Big rigs, however, pose bigger hurdles. The trouble with electrifying tractor-trailer trucks is that the tractor component needs more power than the current charging infrastructure can handle and the necessary charging time is long. Major truck manufacturers such as VolvoFreightliner and Tesla […]

Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick
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Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick

John Paulson visits “Mornings With Maria” at Fox Business Network Studios on October 23, 2024 in New York City. John Lamparski | Getty Images The investor John Paulson removed himself Tuesday from consideration as a potential nominee for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. Paulson said, “My complex financial obligations would prevent me from holding […]

Private prison stocks jump on Trump appointment of immigration hard-liner Tom Homan
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Private prison stocks jump on Trump appointment of immigration hard-liner Tom Homan

A guard escorts an immigrant detainee from his ‘segregation cell’ back into the general population at the Adelanto Detention Facility, managed by GEO Group. Getty Images Private prison stocks rose Monday after President-elect Donald Trump selected immigration hardliner Tom Homan as his “border czar.” The Geo Group and CoreCivic jumped more than 4% and more […]

Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says
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Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says

The stock market could enjoy a bigger boost from President-elect Donald Trump than any previous administration thanks to his pro-business policies, according to Jeremy Siegel, finance professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “President-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president we have had in our history,” Siegel said Monday on CNBC’s “Squawk […]

Tesla shares pop 8% as postelection rally continues
Economy

Tesla shares pop 8% as postelection rally continues

Elon Musk embraces Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Oct. 5, 2024. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Tesla shares closed up nearly 9% on Monday, continuing to ride a postelection rally as President-elect Donald Trump, closely allied with CEO Elon Musk, begins to set up his presidential cabinet. Analysts at Wedbush […]

Here’s what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say
Economy

Here’s what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say

Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump wants to address housing affordability in the U.S. by fomenting the construction of new homes. “We’re going to open up tracks of federal land for housing construction,” Trump said during an Aug. 15 news conference. “We desperately need housing for people who can’t […]