Donald Trump's Scores Highest Approval Rating in Weeks
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President Donald Trump has scored his highest approval rating in two weeks.
A new survey by Republican pollster Trafalgar Group, conducted May 30 to June 1, suggested 54 percent of voters approved, while 46 percent disapproved—a net approval rating of +8.
Trump's approval rating has not been higher among any pollster since InsiderAdvantage's poll conducted May 17 to 19, when 55 percent of those surveyed approved and 44 percent disapproved—a net approval rating of +11.
The new Trafalgar poll was conducted among 1,098 voters had a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.
This article will be updated.
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Honeywell raised its revenue outlook and now expects between $40.8 billion and $41.3 billion for the year, up from the $39.6 billion and $40.5 billion it had previously forecast. It also sees 2025 adjusted profit per share between $10.45 and $10.65, up from its previous forecast of $10.20 to $10.50. Read more here from Reuters. Keurig Dr. Pepper earnings beat estimates as energy drinks shine, but coffee inflation lurks Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports: Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports: Read more here. Tesla stock takes a leg down during earnings call Tesla (TSLA) stock took a firm leg down during the company's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday as the company's CFO warned of "adverse impacts" from the "big bill" President Trump recently signed into law. Notably, the bill takes aim at two key tax credits that Tesla has taken advantage of to scale its company: the electric-vehicle tax credit and the solar tax credit. "The big bill has certain adverse impacts, even for the energy business," Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja. "We're doing our best to manage through this," he added. "But we will see shifts in demand and profitability." He said tariff costs increased to around $300 million this quarter. Tesla was down as much as 3.5% after seesawing between green and red right after the release of its earnings report — which you can see more details of by continuing to scroll. Also on the call, CEO Elon Musk predicted Tesla would "have autonomous ride-hailing reach half the population of the US by the end of the year." "That's at least our goal, subject to regulatory approvals," he added. Tesla (TSLA) stock took a firm leg down during the company's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday as the company's CFO warned of "adverse impacts" from the "big bill" President Trump recently signed into law. 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Chart: Chipotle foot traffic declines for second straight quarter Chipotle (CMG) stock tanked 9% following second quarter results and as the earnings call began (listen to the live call here). As the chart below shows, foot traffic fell more than expected, accelerating the slowdown in traffic that began in the first quarter. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports that overall foot traffic fell 4.9% against the 4.4% drop that had been forecast by the Street. Chipotle cut its guidance and said it expects same-store sales to be flat for the full year. On the earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted initiatives — in marketing, the value proposition, menu innovation, and a revamped rewards program — aimed at jump-starting sales. But Boatwright acknowledged that the fast-casual chain is facing a slowdown in trends and one of the most challenging consumer backdrops in years. Chipotle (CMG) stock tanked 9% following second quarter results and as the earnings call began (listen to the live call here). As the chart below shows, foot traffic fell more than expected, accelerating the slowdown in traffic that began in the first quarter. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports that overall foot traffic fell 4.9% against the 4.4% drop that had been forecast by the Street. Chipotle cut its guidance and said it expects same-store sales to be flat for the full year. On the earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted initiatives — in marketing, the value proposition, menu innovation, and a revamped rewards program — aimed at jump-starting sales. But Boatwright acknowledged that the fast-casual chain is facing a slowdown in trends and one of the most challenging consumer backdrops in years. Southwest misses profit expectations as weak domestic demand erodes fares Southwest Airlines (LUV) missed Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit on Wednesday as a sluggish start to the peak summer travel season has translated to weak domestic travel demand and softer fares. Southwest reported operating revenue of $7.24 billion in the quarter through June, compared with $7.35 billion a year earlier. The budget carrier reported an adjusted profit per share of $0.43, compared with analysts' average expectations of $0.51, according to data compiled by LSEG. While Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) were buoyed by more affluent customers, low-cost carriers like Southwest have noted their price-sensitive customers are coming under pressure. Still, airline executives and analysts have signaled that travel demand has remained broadly steady. Read more from Reuters. Southwest Airlines (LUV) missed Wall Street estimates for second quarter profit on Wednesday as a sluggish start to the peak summer travel season has translated to weak domestic travel demand and softer fares. Southwest reported operating revenue of $7.24 billion in the quarter through June, compared with $7.35 billion a year earlier. The budget carrier reported an adjusted profit per share of $0.43, compared with analysts' average expectations of $0.51, according to data compiled by LSEG. While Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) were buoyed by more affluent customers, low-cost carriers like Southwest have noted their price-sensitive customers are coming under pressure. Still, airline executives and analysts have signaled that travel demand has remained broadly steady. Read more from Reuters. Wall Street looks to Google's earnings call for details on higher-than-expected capex number Alphabet (GOOG) earnings indicated solid growth across the business, but it was the capital expenditures number that was "a bit concerning," according to Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza. Google said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion; it previously projected $75 billion. On the earnings call, investors will be looking for answers on where that spending is going. Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at ROTH MKM, also weighed in on the initial Street reaction to Google's earnings. "Fundamentally, I think we're seeing acceleration in revenues in a very large company," Kulkarni said. "Google Search is accelerating. YouTube growth has accelerated. Google Cloud has accelerated, and even subscriptions have accelerated." "Having said that," Kulkarni added, "I think the stock reaction here is a knee-jerk reaction about where are you going to spend those extra $10 billion and what is the ROI that you're seeing from the existing spend? That's a sentiment that probably drives a lot of other megacaps, in my opinion." Google's earnings call is live now. You can listen in here. Alphabet (GOOG) earnings indicated solid growth across the business, but it was the capital expenditures number that was "a bit concerning," according to Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza. Google said capital expenditures will climb to $85 billion; it previously projected $75 billion. On the earnings call, investors will be looking for answers on where that spending is going. Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at ROTH MKM, also weighed in on the initial Street reaction to Google's earnings. "Fundamentally, I think we're seeing acceleration in revenues in a very large company," Kulkarni said. "Google Search is accelerating. YouTube growth has accelerated. Google Cloud has accelerated, and even subscriptions have accelerated." "Having said that," Kulkarni added, "I think the stock reaction here is a knee-jerk reaction about where are you going to spend those extra $10 billion and what is the ROI that you're seeing from the existing spend? That's a sentiment that probably drives a lot of other megacaps, in my opinion." Google's earnings call is live now. You can listen in here. Mattel stock falls after the toymaker posts steeper sales decline than expected Mattel (MAT) posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second quarter revenue on Wednesday as cautious inventory planning by retailers amid global trade uncertainties weighed on demand, per Reuters. Barbie sales in North America were weak during the quarter, with worldwide gross billings for dolls declining 19%. The infant, toddler, and preschool category, which includes Fisher-Price, Baby Gear, and Power Wheels brands logged a 25% drop. The toymaker, which also sells popular brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and Uno, did reinstate its 2025 sales and profit forecast after pulling it last quarter in the midst of shifting tariff policies. The company now expects 2025 net sales to rise 1% to 3%, compared to its February target of a 2% to 3% increase. It forecast adjusted per-share profit between $1.54 and $1.66, below its prior estimate range of $1.66 to $1.72 apiece. Earlier in the day, rival Hasbro (HAS) raised its annual revenue outlook, betting on the strength of its digital games and cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact of mounting economic and tariff uncertainty. Shares of the company fell 4% in trading after the bell. Mattel (MAT) posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second quarter revenue on Wednesday as cautious inventory planning by retailers amid global trade uncertainties weighed on demand, per Reuters. Barbie sales in North America were weak during the quarter, with worldwide gross billings for dolls declining 19%. The infant, toddler, and preschool category, which includes Fisher-Price, Baby Gear, and Power Wheels brands logged a 25% drop. The toymaker, which also sells popular brands such as Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and Uno, did reinstate its 2025 sales and profit forecast after pulling it last quarter in the midst of shifting tariff policies. The company now expects 2025 net sales to rise 1% to 3%, compared to its February target of a 2% to 3% increase. It forecast adjusted per-share profit between $1.54 and $1.66, below its prior estimate range of $1.66 to $1.72 apiece. Earlier in the day, rival Hasbro (HAS) raised its annual revenue outlook, betting on the strength of its digital games and cost-cutting efforts to weather the impact of mounting economic and tariff uncertainty. Shares of the company fell 4% in trading after the bell. Chipotle plunges after company reports second-straight sales decline, cuts guidance Chipotle (CMG) on Wednesday reported another quarter of negative sales growth as the company navigates an uncertain consumer environment and new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop for the chain in years. The company reported a same-store sales decline of 4% in the second quarter, more than the 2.9% decline Wall Street expected. Traffic fell more than expected, down 4.9%, compared to the 4.4% drop lower the Street predicted. That's an acceleration from the 2.3% drop seen in the first quarter, which marked Chipotle's first quarterly foot traffic decline since 2022. Chipotle also cut its guidance again, saying it now expects flat full year same-store sales growth, compared to an increase in the low-single-digit range. Ahead of Wednesday's report, analysts expected same-store sales to grow 0.8% for the fiscal year. Read more here. Chipotle (CMG) on Wednesday reported another quarter of negative sales growth as the company navigates an uncertain consumer environment and new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop for the chain in years. The company reported a same-store sales decline of 4% in the second quarter, more than the 2.9% decline Wall Street expected. Traffic fell more than expected, down 4.9%, compared to the 4.4% drop lower the Street predicted. That's an acceleration from the 2.3% drop seen in the first quarter, which marked Chipotle's first quarterly foot traffic decline since 2022. Chipotle also cut its guidance again, saying it now expects flat full year same-store sales growth, compared to an increase in the low-single-digit range. Ahead of Wednesday's report, analysts expected same-store sales to grow 0.8% for the fiscal year. Read more here. IBM results beat estimates on AI mainframe refresh, consulting revival Reuters reports: Read more here. Reuters reports: Read more here. T-Mobile dials up a big earnings beat, stock jumps T-Mobile (TMUS) dialed up a big second quarter against the backdrop of heightened competition for new customers with rivals Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T). The telecom giant easily beat analyst estimates on Wednesday after market close. It gained the most net new customers in the second quarter compared to its competitors. This comes as it leaned into its value messaging by releasing a five-year price lock on phone plans in April. The company lifted its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance. Read more here. T-Mobile (TMUS) dialed up a big second quarter against the backdrop of heightened competition for new customers with rivals Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T). The telecom giant easily beat analyst estimates on Wednesday after market close. It gained the most net new customers in the second quarter compared to its competitors. This comes as it leaned into its value messaging by releasing a five-year price lock on phone plans in April. The company lifted its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance. Read more here. ServiceNow jumps after big earnings beat ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged after its results beat expectations. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi has the full report, including comments from its CEO: Read more here. ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged after its results beat expectations. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi has the full report, including comments from its CEO: Read more here. Tesla misses on Q2 earnings, but says 'more affordable' model planned for 2025 production Tesla (TSLA) stock initially spiked 1% after reporting second quarter results but fluctuated as investors digested the earnings miss. Here's a look at the top takeaways investors were watching in Tesla's results: The core auto business: Tesla reported second quarter revenue of $22.50 billion vs. $22.64 billion (per Bloomberg consensus), a 9% drop compared with the $25.05 billion reported a year ago. Tesla posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.40 vs $0.42, with operating income coming in at $923 million vs. $1.23 billion expected. The cheap EV: Tesla said its "more affordable" model was still slated for 2025 production. "We continue to expand our vehicle offering, including first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025," the company said in a statement. A year ago, Tesla said in its Q2 earnings report that production remains on track for new vehicles, likely including a cheaper EV, in the first half of next year. There has been no indication or even renderings of a new vehicle, let alone production of a vehicle priced around $30,000. Tesla's cheapest EV is the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 sedan, which starts at around $43,000 without incentives. Robotaxi rollout Tesla said its purpose-built robotaxi was still scheduled for volume release production starting in 2026. Tesla has expanded its robotaxi testing in Austin, Texas, with a bigger operating area and likely more vehicles coming. Read more here. Tesla (TSLA) stock initially spiked 1% after reporting second quarter results but fluctuated as investors digested the earnings miss. Here's a look at the top takeaways investors were watching in Tesla's results: The core auto business: Tesla reported second quarter revenue of $22.50 billion vs. $22.64 billion (per Bloomberg consensus), a 9% drop compared with the $25.05 billion reported a year ago. Tesla posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.40 vs $0.42, with operating income coming in at $923 million vs. $1.23 billion expected. The cheap EV: Tesla said its "more affordable" model was still slated for 2025 production. "We continue to expand our vehicle offering, including first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025," the company said in a statement. A year ago, Tesla said in its Q2 earnings report that production remains on track for new vehicles, likely including a cheaper EV, in the first half of next year. There has been no indication or even renderings of a new vehicle, let alone production of a vehicle priced around $30,000. Tesla's cheapest EV is the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 sedan, which starts at around $43,000 without incentives. Robotaxi rollout Tesla said its purpose-built robotaxi was still scheduled for volume release production starting in 2026. Tesla has expanded its robotaxi testing in Austin, Texas, with a bigger operating area and likely more vehicles coming. Read more here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order prohibiting 'third-party, pay-for-play' payments to college athletes, a move the White House says is intended to curb the booster-funded bidding wars that have upended the landscape of college sports in recent years. The order asserts that recent court rulings and a patchwork of conflicting state laws have dismantled long-standing NCAA rules, creating what it describes as a 'chaotic environment' that threatens the financial stability and competitive balance of collegiate athletics. Related: Why female athletes are challenging the NCAA's $2.8bn settlement It marks the most aggressive federal intervention yet in response to the rapid commercialization of college sports, particularly in football and men's basketball, where top programs now spend tens of millions of dollars to attract and retain athletes through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. Under the new directive, schools would be expected to eliminate any third-party NIL payments used as recruiting inducements, while still allowing fair-market compensation for legitimate services such as brand endorsements. The order also seeks to protect women's and non-revenue sports, directing athletic departments to preserve – and in some cases expand – scholarship opportunities and roster spots in programs that don't generate significant revenue. Starting with the 2025–26 academic year, schools with more than $125m in athletic revenue are urged to increase their investment in non-revenue sports, while schools with $50m or more are required to maintain existing levels. The president's order points to growing disparities fueled by state-level legislation, including the more than 30 states that have passed NIL laws, and warns that the resulting imbalance has created an 'oligarchy' of wealthier programs that can simply outbid rivals for the best players. It also cites rising concerns that runaway NIL spending is draining resources from Olympic and educational sports that form the foundation of America's athletic system. 'Absent guardrails to stop the madness,' the order reads, 'many college sports will soon cease to exist.' In addition to targeting NIL abuses, the executive order: Calls on the Department of Education, the FTC, and the Department of Justice to develop enforcement and regulatory plans within 30 days Directs the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board to clarify the employment status of student-athletes in ways that prioritize educational benefits Instructs federal agencies to use Title IX enforcement, funding decisions, and litigation strategy to protect the long-term viability of college athletics Encourages collaboration with Congress and state governments to advance a national framework The order highlights the outsized role that college athletics play in US Olympic success, noting that 75% of athletes on the 2024 Olympic team were current or former collegiate athletes, and argues that preserving a broad base of non-revenue sports is essential to maintaining America's international dominance. While the order outlines sweeping federal priorities, it remains unclear how many of its provisions will be implemented in practice, particularly in the absence of new legislation. Still, the White House insists the move is necessary to restore fairness and stability to a system that it describes as 'drifting toward professionalization'. 'College sports are not, and should not be, professional sports,' the order declares. 'A national solution is urgently needed before it's too late.'
