Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April, the fourth consecutive month of declines, as an intensifying trade war fueled anxiety over American jobs and rising inflation.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell for the fourth consecutive month in April as worries about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have raised inflation expectations to their highest ...

Earnings were $14.6 billion, or $5.07 a share, for the three months ended March 31. That compares with $13.4 billion a year earlier.