Key Takeaways U.S. equities fell at midday on weak economic reports and worries about new tariffs from the Trump administration.Kroger's CEO stepped down following an internal investigation of his personal conduct.

Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom are running manufacturing tests with Intel , two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, demonstrating early confidence in the struggling company's advanced production techniques.

Intel’s (INTC) faltering chip manufacturing business could get a boost from its rivals. Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) are testing chip manufacturing with the chip pioneer on its most advanced 18A process for cutting-edge chips,