WallSt Focus

The Trump administration’s trade agenda hit a wall this week when a federal court blocked a broad set of tariffs central to the White House’s “America First” economic policy.

U.S. stocks traded cautiously as of midday Thursday, as a strong earnings report from Nvidia pushed tech stocks higher while broader market sentiment remained muted amid ongoing trade policy concerns.

According to recent reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, Salesforce is once again considering acquiring data-management software firm Informatica, with a deal potentially materializing as early as next week.

GameStop (NYSE: GME) is no stranger to risky bets, but its latest gamble might be its boldest yet. The struggling video game retailer revealed it has purchased approximately 4,710 bitcoins, worth over $500 million, adding the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet as a treasury asset.

Stocks slid on Wednesday while investors awaited Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report, which could be pivotal in determining whether the AI-fueled rally can maintain its momentum.

Berkshire Hathaway—once a stabilizing presence with a 27.5% stake—has stepped away from Kraft Heinz's board representation and the company is evaluating potential “strategic transactions” aimed at unlocking shareholder value.

With the launch of its ad-tech platform, deeper integration of AI tools, global content commitments, and a growing portfolio of live events—including exclusive NFL games—Netflix is expanding its footprint beyond streaming.