Shares of Dollar General jumped nearly 16% on Tuesday after the discounter raised its outlook, saying it drew more middle- and higher-income shoppers amid fears that higher tariffs would hurt consumer spending.
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Citigroup lifts banking curbs on gun makers and sellers
Citigroup on Tuesday ended a seven-year-old policy restricting how it provides banking services to firearm manufacturers, sellers and resellers.
Musk slams Trump agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination’ days after W.H. send-off
Elon Musk issued a blistering criticism of the massive Republican bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday, posting on X that it is a “disgusting abomination.”
Trump’s ambitious push for trade deals is hitting some snags
President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to broker dozens of trade deals with some of the United States’ closest trading partners has begun to show cracks as the clock on his 90-day pause for most country-specific tariffs winds down to just over one month.
Get Free Summer Treats and Activities With These June Deals
NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to shares how to get free bowling, fishing, doughnuts, smoothies and more in to kick off the summer in June.
White House Says Tariffs Are Here to Stay Amid Legal Battles
With the future of President Donald Trump’s major tariffs in question after back and forth legal battles in the courts, the White House says tariffs will continue no matter what. Meanwhile, Trump announces new plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
How to Protect Your Money: Credit Cards, Payment Apps, More
NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share tips people can use to keep their money safe when using credit cards, payment apps, bank accounts and more.
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes
The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that it has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the aircraft maker to avoid prosecution over two crashes of its 737 Max planes that killed 346 people.
Trump threatens to expand smartphone tariffs beyond Apple
President Donald Trump announced that all companies that produce smartphones abroad need to move manufacturing to the United States or face a hefty tariff. The announcement widens the scope of the potential tariff on tech companies, which aims to move production out of countries like China and India.
Trump signs executive orders on nuclear energy production and regulations
President Trump signed several executive orders on easing regulations for nuclear power and increasing production. NBC News’ Shannon Pettypiece reports from the White House on the effect these orders could have on the inductry and the regulations the administration has targeted.