WSJ Your Money Briefing What’s News in Markets: Intel Rallies, Amazon Delivers, Tapestry Plummets
Aug 16, 2025
Intel's share price soars following strategic U.S. investments. Amazon's launch of same-day grocery delivery boosts its stock performance. Meanwhile, Tapestry faces turmoil with a hefty $160 million tariff impacting sales. This week showcases the dramatic shifts in major companies and the market’s reaction to these pivotal developments.
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Mixed Economic Signals This Week
- Recent economic data showed mixed signals: a big monthly rise in producer prices and steady year-over-year consumer inflation of 2.7%.
- Retail sales rose modestly while consumer sentiment fell and inflation expectations ticked up in the University of Michigan survey.
Berkshire Move Lifted The Dow Intraday
- The Dow briefly set an intraday record after Berkshire Hathaway bought a stake in UnitedHealth, but pulled back by mid-morning.
- The Dow closed the week up slightly while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined.
Government Stake Talk Spurs Intel Bounce
- Talks surfaced that the U.S. might take a stake in Intel, boosting investor optimism about a turnaround.
- Intel shares rose about 20% for the week on the potential government involvement despite the talks being early stage.