President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view. Source: apnews.com

In a combative State of the Union speech — the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes — President Donald Trump defended his administration’s economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections. Source: pbs.org

Job growth has proven sluggish during Trump’s first year in office. Source: barrons.com

“It’s the economy, stupid.” Source: thehill.com

Lawmakers are advancing policies that would weaken or dismantle the shareholder rights, threatening investors’ ability to engage companies on risks and long‑term value. Source: forbes.com

Trump on the lower cost of gas, mortgage rates, prescription drug prices and the rising stock market: “Millions and millions of Americans are all gaining.” Source: fortune.com