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April Market Rally Brings May Momentum?
Kevin Green says even with some background geopolitical concerns, the market performance trend is still higher. The S&P 500 (SPX) notched its first close above 7,200 in addition to the Nasdaq-100 (NDX...
Morning Call Sheet: Tech and momentum drive markets higher
Daniel Newman, CEO of Futurum, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, and Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group say momentum, tech earnings and AI spending are driving...
Risks From Iran War Swayed Kashkari's Fed Dissent
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari wrote that heightened inflation risks from the Iran war led him to object to the Fed policy statement.
Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents
The Federal Reserve's meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump's pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest ra...
Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut
Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.
Traders bet on big tech's AI buildout in April, look past Iran worries
CNBC's Steve Sedgwick breaks down the market action in April as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq round off their best months since 2020.
Here's why software stocks are finally priced for a comeback and this veteran strategist is buying
Fundstrat's head of research Tom Lee says investors are underestimating how strong software companies will rise to the AI challenge.
The Tech Download: Chip stocks surge in ‘historic' month as investors' AI buildout concerns ease
March saw many chip stocks drop amid concerns over the AI buildout, but their fortunes have reversed in April. Nasdaq's chip index rose 35% last month as investors ploughed into the sector.
Tech Stocks Will Keep Pushing the Market Higher After the Best Month in Years
The S&P 500 booked at a 10.4% gain in April, its best month since 2020,
Dow futures surge 116 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures edged modestly higher on Friday as investors absorbed a strong earnings beat from Apple and basked in the afterglow of April's exceptional rally, which handed the S&P 500 its be...
Markets Enjoyed an Historic April. Why the S&P 500 Could Fall Short in May.
Apple polishes quarter earnings and sales beat, AI spending juices outlooks for power providers, and more news to start your day.
Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants
A global base oils shortage is starting to filter through to drivers of luxury vehicles as the Iran war drags on. Supercars engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs...
Stock Futures Higher, Oil Elevated as European and Asian Markets Shut
U.S. stock futures edged higher after most major indexes recorded their best month in six years.
Stock Market Today: Dow Holds On to Gains
Stocks waver, with Brent crude trading around $111
Aluminum Facing 'Very Large Supply Hole,' JPM Says
Greg Shearer, JPMorgan base and precious metals research head, discusses the aluminum market and the impact the conflict in the Middle East on prices. "Our outlook in the very near term is still for p...
Treasury Yields Steady as Oil Trades Well Below Thursday's Peak
Treasury yields traded steadily, with continued uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East offset by oil prices retreating from Thursday's spike.
Ex-commerce head WARNS of HARMFUL repercussions from tariffs
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo discusses President Donald Trump's trade and tariff agenda on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
Review & Preview: The Nasdaq's Partying Like it's 2020
Semiconductor stocks surged as cloud providers doubled down on infrastructure spending.
Jim Cramer says the market's biggest winners all have one thing in common
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market can be broken down into essentially two sectors: the data center stocks and everything else. He emphasized that the boom has expanded far beyond tech, fueling gains a...
Could Powell's decision to stay worsen relations between the Fed and the White House?
“I think there's a point where standing up to Trump moves into poking the bear with a sharp stick,” one analyst says.
US economy grows 2% as layoffs plunge to 55-year low, inflation lingers
Fresh data showed the economy expanded at a 2% annualized pace in the first quarter while core inflation rose 3.2% year-over-year in March.
Stocks clock their best month since 2020 as Wall Street shakes off Iran oil shock
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite just tallied their best month in six years, surprising the bears focused on oil prices.
Investors Ride Google, Caterpillar to Market's Best Month Since 2020
U.S. stock indexes rise on Thursday, with the Nasdaq composite closing at a record high.
Consumers Are Still Spending, but Cracks Are Emerging
Consumer spending remained solid in the first quarter, but slower wage growth, falling savings, and higher prices are starting to weigh on households.
Dow jumps 790 points as S&P 500 hits record on earnings boost
US stocks rallied on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging nearly 800 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching fresh all-time highs, as strong corporate earnings helped invest...
Trump Says He Is Lifting Some Scotch Tariffs
President Donald Trump said he would be removing some whiskey tariffs following a visit from King Charles III during remarks to reporters at the White House.
Tech stocks close out best month since start of Covid pandemic in 2020
The Nasdaq Composite wrapped its best month since April 2020, climbing over 15%. Strong earnings reports across big tech have helped fuel the rally.
US economic growth bounces back, as AI buildout and consumer spending fuel first quarter
First quarter GDP grew at 2%, slightly below the expected 2.3%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.
Trump Says He Doesn't Care If Powell Stays on Fed Board
"I don't care. If he stays on he stays on,” President Donald Trump says when asked about his thoughts on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's decision to stay on the Fed Board of Governors after his ...
Getting conservative now while market digests recent gains, says CIBC's Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey, CIBC, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Harvey's thoughts on equity markets, the earnings story and much more.
Powell says he's staying on the Fed's board, impacting Trump and successor Kevin Warsh
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time, to be determined,” saying the “unprecedented” legal a...
SHOCK DECISION: Powell REFUSES quiet exit from Fed
‘The Big Money Show' panel sounds off on Jerome Powell's decision to stay at the Federal Reserve, as tensions rise with President Donald Trump and incoming Chair Kevin Warsh over interest rate policy.
Thiel Capital's Jack Selby says markets have 'under-appreciated' Middle East's AI impact
Thiel Capital Managing Director Jack Selby sat down with CNBC's Robert Frank to discuss the Middle East's capex spending on AI and AI infrastructure.
Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid
When the Federal Open Market Committee gathers again in mid-June, it will mark the first time a sitting and former chair conduct central bank business together in nearly 80 years. The meeting with the...
Peter Schiff: U.S. Stocks Are a ‘Ticking Time Bomb' — What to Buy Before The Crash
Peter Schiff, Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific, warns the U.S. market is a ticking time bomb and breaks down where he believes investors should invest instead.
Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would be removing tariffs and restrictions related to Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whiskey and bourbon.
Markets are underpricing the risk of Middle East pullback in AI, says tech investor Jack Selby
Middle East investors account for roughly a quarter of global investments committed to AI over the next five years, said Jack Selby, managing director of Peter Thiel's family office, Thiel Capital. If...
Hassett: I'm disappointed in Powell's decision to stay as Fed governor
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says that he is disappointed in Jerome Powell's decision to stay on as a governor after his term as Fed chair ends.
Why the U.S. Economy Isn't Sliding Into 1970s-Style Stagflation
America's fixation on inflation is limiting economic growth.
Ackman blames retail traders for fund's weak Wall Street debut
Billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday blamed retail investors for the roughly 18% drop in his newly listed closed-end fund's stock price a day earlier, adding that he expects shares to rebound.
U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a rule barring senators from trading on prediction markets effective immediately. The move came amid rising concern about insider trading on prediction market platfo...
COMPLETELY FALSE': Hassett REBUFFS claim that Fed independence is being attacked
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the Fed's independence, Jerome Powell's future at the central bank and the state of the economy.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high as gas prices spiked on Iran war
In the 12 months through March, PCE inflation shot up 3.5%, the biggest rise since May 2023 and above the Fed's 2% target.
US economy grew 2% despite Iran war — but Americans' spending slowed
The US economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall's 43-day federal government shutdown. But the outlook is cloud...
US consumer finance watchdog finalizes new rule on small lending data
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday finalized regulations to replace a Biden-era requirement for banks to collect demographic data on small business borrowers, according to a F...
The Big Picture: Inflation vs AI Spend, Bitcoin Needs to Test $80K
From macro to crypto, Thursday's Big Picture panel from @CharlesSchwab features a broad swath of market takeaways. Joe Mazzola breaks down the latest inflation data, AI capex spending from Mag 7 names...
1st Quarter 2026 Review
The major large-cap US indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow) were lower in the first quarter of 2026 along with growth indices which were also lower across the market cap spectrum. Economic data continue...
Big central banks say rate hikes are getting closer
Major central banks left interest rates unchanged this week but warned that they could raise them soon to prevent a jump in energy prices, caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, spilling over into ...
Big Tech's $700 billion spending on AI this year is called the ‘greatest capital misallocation in history'
Investors were already uneasy last quarter when Alphabet, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms and Microsoft announced plans to spend a cumulative $650 billion on artificial intelligence in 2026. So when three ...
U.S. Leading Indicators Forecasts Further Slowdown
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index declined by 0.6% in March, reversing a February increase.
Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says
The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even as growth and inflation risks intensify, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.
Chicago grains pare gains, mirroring crude oil
Chicago grain futures reversed course on Thursday, tracking a retreat in crude oil prices that earlier hit a four-year high.
Hassett on Powell Staying at Fed, Inflation and Oil Spike
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says productivity gains should help keep core prices under control and it would be a mistake for the Federal Reserve and ECB to hike rates during what ...
U.S. jobless claims sink to a 57-year low. Jobs aren't easy to find — or lose.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in late April sank to a 57-year low, underscoring the remarkably low level of layoffs in the U.S. economy amid heavy turbulence.
Inflation Data Deep-Dive, Understanding Fed's Plan with Powell Sticking Around
Reporting from the Cboe, Kevin Hincks dives into a busy slate of economic data including the latest PCE and GDP prints. "None of it really scared the market too much," he adds.
Dow rises 314 points as earnings offset oil, inflation worries
US stocks opened higher on Thursday as investors balanced strong corporate earnings against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent inflation concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial ...
Powell STUNS Washington, DEFIES exit by staying on Fed
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination, credit President Donald Trump for economic gains, outline GOP midterm strategy, and weigh in on crypto, bor...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising as investors digest a barrage of earnings reports from tech giants and other major companies; quarterly results from Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft all came in above Wal...
Atlas Merchant Capital CEO: There are growing risks around inflation and U.S. debt
Robert Diamond, Atlas Merchant Capital Founding Partner and CEO, says rate cuts are unlikely, warns on inflation and debt risks, and highlights growth in 24 7 trading and commodities markets.
‘Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: I don't have a problem with the market right now
Steve Eisman, ‘The Real Eisman Playbook' podcast host and former Neuberger senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, latest market trends, state of private cred...
Elevated Energy and Inflation: What's Next for the Fed
Kenny Polcari joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE to provide his market analysis as investors gauge positioning amidst elevated crude oil prices. He says the inflation data will also be elevated, as it ...
US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war
First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fears
U.S. economy rebounded in first quarter, driven by sizzling-hot business investment
The U.S. economy rebounded to a solid 2% annual growth rate in the first quarter after a tepid 0.5% growth rate in the prior quarter, as the artificial-intelligence spending boom appears to be gatheri...
Iran War Lifts Fed's Targeted Inflation Metric
Higher energy prices ratcheted up the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation in March, illustrating why plans for further rate cuts have grown divisive at the central bank.
Mag 7 Earnings Boost Futures
A day after 4 Mag 7 companies reported their quarterly numbers, futures are moving higher despite threats of escalation in Iran and higher oil prices. Kevin Green examines the reports of Alphabet (GOO...
Former NEC Director Gary Cohn: Rising oil prices will have an impact on U.S. consumption power
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former Trump NEC director, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of AI capex spending, state of the economy, impact of Iran war on oil prices, news of White House op...
The U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product, crossing a once-unthinkable threshold
Federal debt exceeding the size of the economy is a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S.
Key Inflation Meter Jumped Again During Iran War—As Consumer Prices Remain High
The Federal Reserve's favored inflation reading rose once again in March, according to federal data published Thursday, providing the latest insight into how the war in Iran disrupted consumer prices ...
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
U.S. jobless claims fell more than expected last week as layoffs remained contained despite cooling job growth.
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in March
The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department which showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in March due in part to the Iran war's impact.
Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March, as expected; GDP grew 2% in first quarter
Consumers faced escalating prices in March as the Iran war sent oil soaring and created a new level of challenges for the Federal Reserve. The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which...
Inflation rate leaps to nearly 3-year high due to Iran war. Now the Fed's hands are tied.
A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March in almost three years, marking another major hurdle for a resilient but harried U.S. e...
U.S. Economy Grew at 2% Rate in First Quarter
The Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product rose at a seasonally and inflation adjusted 2% annual rate in the first quarter.
Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Rise as Rates Dip
Rates drop, US indices rally again on Thursday, as this correlation continues to be a major driver of where we go. That being said, this is a market that is still moving on the latest headline.
Why the 60/40 portfolio is crushing it — despite market chaos and inflation fears
This is noteworthy because this balanced portfolio has come in for considerable criticism over the past couple of years. It suffered one of its worst years on record in 2022, for example, leading many...
Activist Hedge Fund Makes Nearly $3 Billion Offer to Buy Meineke Owner
ADW Capital says private-equity firm Roark Capital is mismanaging Driven and offers a roughly 40% premium to buy the company.
Big Tech's AI build-out needs these 3 companies to keep the lights on — and they're cashing in
The headlines focus on apps, but the big money is flowing to agentic AI's boring industrial backbone.
Fed Chair Powell hopes to clear his name ‘once and for all' by staying on, says Roger Ferguson
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Fed Chair Powell's decision to stay on the Board of Governors for an indefinite period while a probe into the renovati...
Forget buy the dip. Now retail investors are ‘trading the mania' in chip stocks, and it's about to get messy.
Goldman Sachs' traders say investors have been chasing the hot semiconductor sector, but with some high-stakes bets that may be hard to get out of should things go wrong.
Here's why surging oil prices may not derail the consumer trade
Here's why surging oil prices may not derail the consumer trade
The AI Rally Is on a Collision Course With a Divided Fed
Alphabet jumps on 'unprecedented' AI demand, Meta raises spending expectation, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Oil fear shrouds tech splurge
What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Try as they might, it's impossible for markets to ignore the renewed surge in oil prices on the Iran war stasis. Global crude prices surged to their hig...
The key takeaways from a massive day of tech earnings
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It's a Blowout Earnings Season. Here's Why That Might Be a Bad Sign.
Plus, Meta does a faceplant
China approved large exports of rare earth vital for US aerospace in March
China exported large quantities of a speciality rare earth used in aerospace and chipmaking to the U.S. in March, customs data showed, in a sign that tight controls which have caused shortages and r...
Dow futures plunge 110 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures were mixed on Thursday as a near-7% surge in Brent crude oil reignited inflation concerns and blunted optimism from a broadly strong set of Big Tech earnings. Investors now face...
Chinese software maker gets rare approval for Nasdaq listing in boon for 'red-chip' firms
A rare regulatory nod for a Chinese company to seek a Nasdaq listing has been deemed extra special as the software maker is not incorporated on the mainland, evidence that such firms can still avail...
Powell is making a stand, but cannot defend the Fed from the White House alone: Claudia Sahm
Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors and former economist at the Federal Reserve discusses the divided opinions within the central bank as signaled by the dissent towards the interest...
Barring a U.S. recession, tech should outperform the S&P 500 again: Paul Meeks
Paul Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets, discusses the megacap tech earnings and says that Meta might be a contrarian buying opportunity despite near-term concerns due to th...
Energy shock is a much bigger economic challenge for Asia than tariffs: HSBC
Frederic Neumann, Chief Asia Economist at HSBC, says that the energy shock will have an outsized impact on Asia compared to the tariffs due to high dependency on oil and gas from the Gulf region. He a...
If these were normal times, Jerome Powell would have just finished his last Fed meeting and would next month relinquish his chairmanship and his separate seat as governor. These are not normal times.
His presence raises the stakes should Trump renew his attacks on the central bank's independence.
The Clock Is Ticking for Big Tech to Make AI Pay
Depreciation charges are eating into earnings at Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Amazon.
Why Morgan Stanley shifted its call on Federal Reserve rate cuts after the FOMC meeting
Core inflation is too sticky for the Fed to ease and it's likely to remain that way until events in the Middle East stabilize, says Morgan Stanley.
Stock Market Today: Oil Rises on Iran Concerns, Stock Futures Slip
Crude climbs on report that Trump will be briefed on new military options for Iran
Oil Rockets, Tech Futures Edge Higher in Volatile Global Trade
Oil hit its wartime high—and its highest level since 2022—on the prospect of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and a months-long blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance
The Middle East war has not slowed Asia's local currency bond markets, with Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance hitting record highs so far in 2026 as investors and companies look to accelerate ...
Rate-cut hopes ebb as global brokerages brace for longer Fed restraint
Global brokerages have gradually stepped back from earlier expectations of two U.S. interest rate cuts in 2026, with forecasts now split between some easing and none due to lingering inflation risks...
‘NEW SEASON' of AI investments, chief market strategist says
J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief market strategist Gabriela Santos discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to leave rates unchanged and the artificial intelligence boom's impact on markets on ‘Maki...
This Market Pro Likes Healthcare Stocks, Dislikes Software. How He Picks Winners.
Adam Parker's Trivariate Research analyzes stocks from a macro, fundamental, and quantitative perspective.
Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz prolongs the world's biggest-ever disruption to energy ...