Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed governor nominee, pledges central bank independence

Stephen Miran, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, sits on the day he testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025.  Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the open…

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Pepsi shares jump as activist Elliott takes $4 billion stake, sees ‘historic’ value opportunity

Pepsi soft drinks are displayed at a convenience store in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images PepsiCo shares popped Tuesday after Elliott Investment Management took a significant stake as the activist investor sees a “rare” and “historic” opportunity for a turnaround in the iconic soft drink giant. Shares of PepsiCo climbed as much…

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Trump firing Cook could damage Fed independence: Rebecca Patterson

Trump firing Cook could damage Fed independence: Rebecca Patterson

President Trump’s efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could jeopardize the central bank’s independence, according to longtime investor Rebecca Patterson. “We shouldn’t ignore this at all. This is a big deal what’s going on,” the former Bridgewater Associates chief investment strategist told CNBC’s “Fast Money” this week. Patterson, now a senior fellow at…

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How BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are bringing Wall Street’s hottest asset class to 401(k)s

Wall Street’s largest firms are championing a new cause. They are bringing alternative assets — once reserved for the ultra-wealthy — to the portfolios of individual investors. Chief among the proponents are BlackRock and Goldman Sachs. But, as is usually the case in investing, the potential of greater returns comes at a risk. “The alternative…

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