Tag: Joseph Lawler

Any nation that could elect such a man, Euro-sophists assured one another, was plainly made up of rednecks, racists and retards. (AP Photo)

Tax reform positioned to be 100-day priority for Trump

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 11:01 pm

The first day of the 'Trump trade,' above, saw stocks rise amid speculation that having Republicans in control of all three branches of government would yield outsize economic growth. That bet has paid off for most of Donald Trump's presidency, though market-rattling moves from the White House this month have shaken confidence.

Dow Jones soars to record high following Trump victory

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 7:22 pm

The automaker said it would "align production output with demand for cars" by cutting shifts at factories in Lansing, Mich., and Lordstown, Ohio, while spending $900 million at three plants for other products. (AP Photo)

General Motors announces 2,000 layoffs in Ohio and Michigan

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 5:45 pm

Thomas Donohue also called for the country to "turn the page" after a "bitter, personality-driven campaign." (AP Photo)

Chamber says it stands ready to help Trump

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 4:36 pm

The prospect of a Trump presidency jolted markets around the world Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Markets mostly recover after early Trump panic

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 3:54 pm

Voters in four states were presented with cigarette tax measures, including two separate ballot questions in Missouri that were both disfavored by anti-smoking groups. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Tobacco tax winning in California, but in trouble elsewhere

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 3:06 pm

Sen. Warren raised concerns that Icahn is taking positions in companies while he advises Trump. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File)

Carl Icahn rules out Treasury post

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 1:17 pm

Scott Garrett, the New Jersey Republican who chairs a powerful subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee, narrowly lost his race for re-election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

GOP chairman of powerful banking subcommittee loses

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 5:47 am

The Nikkei 225 and Shanghai Composite Index turned negative as trading extended into late morning across eastern Asia. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Markets headed for historic dive as Trump closes in on surprise win

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 2:54 am

Additionally, it said the IRS needs to help taxpayers calculate and pay their tax obligations for bitcoin. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

IRS has no strategy for bitcoin, inspector general warns

Joseph Lawler · November 8, 2016 5:57 pm

Sens. Pat Toomey and Rob Portman and Rep. Bob Dold are up for re-election. (AP Photos)

The top races to watch for tax policy

Joseph Lawler · November 8, 2016 5:01 am

Although the presidential race matters the most for Wall Street, bankers, financiers and critics of the industry will be watching several other key elections Tuesday that could have significance for finance and banking. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The top races for Wall Street

Joseph Lawler · November 8, 2016 5:01 am