Treasury secretaries ‘have a history of dueling’

Treasury secretaries ‘have a history of dueling’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off recent reports of heated arguments inside President Donald Trump’s administration, saying disputes were a part of the normal push-and-pull of policymaking. “Treasury secretaries dating back to Alexander Hamilton have a history of dueling,” Bessent joked Tuesday to CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “I think with the President’s team, I turned out…

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Adobe, RH, Super Micro Computer & more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Adobe — The design software maker’s shares rose nearly 3% in extended trading after the firm reported fiscal third-quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates. Adobe also hiked revenue guidance for its digital media business. RH — The luxury furniture maker saw shares drop 6% in…

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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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