Johnson & Johnson
US Stock Markets Fall as China Trade Tensions Escalate: Impact on Tech Sector and Global Trade Relations
Oct 15, 2025 03:04 am CST
Wall Street experienced volatility as US stocks declined Tuesday morning due to renewed trade tensions with China. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% and Nasdaq dropped 0.9%, with technology stocks particularly impacted after China banned dealings with certain shipbuilding companies. This development, alongside new port fees between the nations, heightens concerns about the economic impact of ongoing trade disputes between the world's largest economies.
Record $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit
Oct 08, 2025 02:32 pm CST
California jury awards $966 million to family of deceased woman who used Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder for 80 years before developing mesothelioma. The landmark verdict represents the largest award for an individual user in the 15-year litigation history surrounding J&J's iconic powder products, which the company continues to maintain do not cause cancer despite facing over 70,000 additional claims.