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'Fast Money' traders recap the first trading day of 2026
The 'Fast Money' traders talk the first trading day of 2026.
Moves in small caps and regional banks encouraging, says Citi's Stuart Kaiser
Stuart Kaiser, Head of Equity Trading Strategy at Citi, joins 'Fast Money' to talk market headwinds and tailwinds in the new year.
Profiting From 3 Dismal Trends In 2026
Markets put another successful year in the books in 2025. The S&P 500 rose just over 16% and the NASDAQ climbed just over 20%.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Asian Tech Strength Signals Risk-On Markets
SK Hynix and Samsung pushed global markets higher, including many facets of the U.S. tech trade. Sam Vadas takes investors through the stories she sees as most important to 2026's first trading sessio...
January's first trading days predict the stock market's year — or so they say
Why the stock market's odds of rising in 2026 are the same regardless of seasonal indicators.
Energy Stocks, Utilities Take Lead on First Trading Day of 2026, While Tech Lags
The Nasdaq composite fell for a fifth-straight session. Tesla drops.
Stocks need to find their footing fast if investors hope to keep the bears away
Bullish technical indicators are breaking down. We are the midst of the “Santa Claus rally” period, which encompasses the last five trading days of one year and the first two of the next. If this seve...
Where Markets Will Go in 2026
As we head toward 2026, I am struck by how polarized the outlook has become. Depending on who you listen to, the global economy is either on the verge of a golden age powered by AI and productivity or...
S&P, Nasdaq seesaw on first trading day of 2026
CNBC's Michael Santoli breaks down what he's watching in the day's trading session ahead of the closing bell.
Higher tech valuations supported by more accommodative Fed: BakerAvenue's Ip
CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses chip stocks and other top tech plays for 2026 with King Ip of BakerAvenue Wealth Management.
"Double Espresso" Markets Continue Bull Run, AI Slowdown to Shock Wall Street
Patrick Mueller says markets are running on a "double espresso" shot, warning that a cooldown is in the cards for 2026. He still believes "tech is king," but he urges investors to diversify their port...
When Bonds Break Equities: Japan's Debt, America's Refinancing Wall And Why Gold Becomes The Only Rational Hedge
The global bond market is approaching a stress point driven by concentrated debt maturities and rising refinancing costs rather than a single macro shock. Japan sits at the center of this dynamic as e...
These were the top U.S. cities driving stock market returns in 2025
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team breaks down the top areas for the stock market in 2025.
This Is The Wrong Year To Play Defense: The AI Trade Isn't Over
Defensive stock investors are giving up on potential upside. The risk in 2026 is a slowdown in CapEx.
Why Ed Yardeni is still bullish on stocks overall in 2026
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses what to watch in the market through 2026 with Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.
The Market Risk Investors May Be Missing: Stronger Growth Ahead
Markets are positioned for a soft landing, but strategists warn pent-up demand and renewed fiscal spending could push growth—and inflation—higher than expected.
Earnings estimates at 15% for 2026, third year in a row up double digits: BD8's Doran
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses markets with Barbara Doran of BD8 Capital Partners
Why Apollo Global's chief economist expects only one rate cut in 2026
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins "The Exchange" to discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy with Torsten Slok of Apollo Global Management.
D.E. Shaw's flagship funds trump market volatility to beat S&P 500 in 2025, source says
Investment firm D.E. Shaw's two flagship funds beat the benchmark S&P 500 index in 2025, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, reflecting similar strength seen across hedge fund pe...
The stock market playbook for 2026
The Investment Committee debate the setup for stocks in 2026 and how investors should position their portfolios.
The Market Was Calm to End 2025. January Will Bring a Rude Awakening.
With stock prices near record levels, the easy ride they've enjoyed will be a lot tougher in 2026. Any slight disappointment is bound to cause prices to drop and volatility to spike.
'Queen City' Charlotte was the king of the stock market in 2025
Lithium and steel outshined A.I. in 2025, at least when it comes to CNBC's exclusive Power City Indexes.
3 Key AI Signposts In 2026
Nvidia Corporation continues to lead the AI-driven market surge, now commanding a $4.6 trillion market cap, roughly equal to the annual GDP of Germany. Equity markets remain highly sensitive to the co...
Exclusive: Elliott partner Jason Genrich has left hedge fund, sources say
Elliott Investment Management on Friday told clients that Jason Genrich, who led many of the firm's technology investments, has left the hedge fund, according to two people familiar with the matter.
How Trump's tariffs and fight with the Fed shaped the U.S. stock market in 2025
The year 2025 was scary good for investors.It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trump's tariffs to interest ra...
3 Big Rebound Stocks for 2026
2025 is in the history books, and the benchmark S&P 500 Index notched a 16.39% return for the year. Investors now face a stock market that's returned 80% over the past three years, mostly led by the s...
This Stock Market Index Hit a Record High—Without Much Help From AI. More Gains Are Ahead.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 topped 10,000 points for the first time Friday, building on a strong year in 2025.
Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel rises 10.2% in volatile 2025
Citadel's flagship multistrategy Wellington fund, its largest, gained 10.2% in 2025, according to a person familiar with the firm's returns. The firm's tactical trading fund, which combines equities w...
Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus explains why he remains bullish in 2026
John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer Asset Management, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss why he remains bullish for 2026, the top sectors he's watching, and more.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Investors Gauge Rate Outlook
U.S. jobs data for December and ISM data on U.S. manufacturing and services-sector activity will be the key focus in the coming week.
Ex-Treasury official says Trump's economic policies set to pay off this year
Michael Faulkender, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, says Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act and energy policies will boost the economy in 2026.
Can the AI trade still rally in 2026? Plus, what lies ahead for the Fed
Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for January 2, 2026. Our panel, which includes Dana D'Auria, Envestnet Solutions Co-CIO & Group President, Senior reporter...
Tuchman's 2026 Market Bull Case & New Traders Fueling Momentum
The Einstein of Wall Street, Peter Tuchman, joins Sam Vadas at the NYSE set to offer his perspective heading into 2026. He believes the stock market is "incredibly strong" after pushing back several v...
New Year, New Money: 19 States Raise Minimum Wages — Here's Where
With 2026 upon us, paychecks for minimum-wage employees will reflect increases in 19 states starting January 1. More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from these changes, collectively g...
Fed Chair Powell's dilemma: Should he stay or go?
“I'm focused on my remaining time as chair,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at the December press conference. “I haven't got anything new on that to tell you.
Stock multiples will rise as rates come down this year, says Jefferies' David Zervos
David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what happens for equities this year, the rate path and much more.
December Manufacturing PMI remains at 51.8
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Furniture Stocks Rise as Trump Tariff Delay Gives ‘Breathing Room' to Sector
Higher levies on imported furniture were slated to go into effect Thursday. They have now been pushed back a year.
US Stocks Mixed; Dow Falls Over 100 Points
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Friday.
Dogs Of The Dow Beat Market In 2025
Out of the ten stocks that were the Dow Dogs in 2025, only one generated a negative return - and that stock is Procter & Gamble (PG), down -12.25% in 2025. For the overall Dow Dogs portfolio, the 2025...
Realistic Expectations For 2026
The S&P 500 bull market is expected to continue through 2026, with upside of 8-10% seen as reasonable given high valuations and broadening earnings growth. Small- and mid-cap stocks, particularly the ...
Tech stocks have a lower valuation than last year, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss what investors should emphasize this year, the playbook for the Federal Reserve and much mo...
2026 May See 25% Tariffs, 2.8% Growth, 6% S&P 500 Rise: What To Buy
Last year was a mixed bag for the global economy. Tariffs soared – from 2.5% to 15% – higher than they've been in eighty years, national economies decoupled, economic growth slowed to 3.2%, and inflat...
Meet the 2026 stock market. It's the same AI-reliant market of 2025
The first trading day of 2026 kicked off Friday, with tech leading the way as it had last year. The Magnificent Seven stocks are all higher, with Nvidia and Alphabet advancing more than 1%, each.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising this morning as the market looks to start the year on a high note after posting big gains in 2025; Tesla shares are higher in premarket trading ahead of the expected release o...
Major Asset Classes: December 2025 Performance Review
Global markets endured a volatile run in 2025, but when the last trades closed on Dec. 31, all the major asset classes posted gains for the year, based on a set of ETFs. Stocks in emerging markets pos...
Powell hush on remaining term as Fed governor
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the Federal Reserve.
Good earnings and strong margins will continue this year, says Hightower's Stephanie Link
Stephanie Link, Hightower Advisors chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss broad expectations for equity markets in 2026, stocks that will perform and much more.
Buffett hands over the reins, the stock market's losing streak, airline class wars and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Tech Stocks to Climb 20%-25% in 2026, Says Dan Ives
“It's a prove it year” for AI and tech, says Dan Ives, global head of tech research and senior equity analyst at Wedbush Securities, as he runs down the topics and companies he is focused on in 2026. ...
US economy enters 2026 strong on paper, fragile beneath the surface
The US economy ended 2025 looking healthier than most forecasts predicted. Growth picked up late in the year, inflation cooled from its peak and financial markets delivered another strong year with th...
Will he stay or will he go? Powell is not saying whether he'll stay on Fed board when chair term ends
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will have two years left on his term as governor when his chairmanship ends in May. Powell has so far repeatedly refused to say whether he will remain with the Fed in a decisio...
Goldman: The U.S. economy will prove to be stronger than expected in 2026
Cetera CIO Gene Goldman the major themes for the markets in 2026, and why the weakness from the end of last year will likely persist.
U.S. Treasurys Little Changed as Near-Term Fed Rate Cut Looks Unlikely
U.S. Treasurys were little changed as near-term Fed rate cut looks unlikely.
China's AI Frenzy Kickstarts 2026. What It Means for U.S. Tech Stocks.
Baidu's chip unit files for Hong Kong IPO, Trump delays tariffs on furniture, Google shakes up home listings sector, and more news to start your day.
These overlooked indicators say tech stocks may not lead the market in 2026
Tech sector is over-owned and vulnerable to being hit with ‘loser' tag, says Wall Street veteran
S&P, Nasdaq start 2026 on firm footing as tech rebounds after recent losses
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq made a strong start to the first trading day of 2026, with technology stocks leading the rally, as risk sentiment improved after multiple dour sessions in the final days of a ro...
5 Stocks In The Spotlight From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Last Year
U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points during the session. The S&P 500 also declined for the fourth straight session, but recorded gains for 2025...
Global Stocks' Great Year Was About More Than the Dollar
Foreign shares have advantages aside from not being in the U.S.
Global Markets Rise in Buoyant Start to Trading
U.S. stock futures rose on the first full day of trading for the year, with international markets also gaining and some major indexes logging fresh record highs.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise as New Year Kicks Off
Gold prices gain; Hong Kong stocks rally
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Trading Kicks off in Europe
Treasury yields rose at the start of European trading hours, with yields on 10-year and two-year making gains.
The Stock Market Won't Be Worth Celebrating in 2026
For three years, Big Tech has been able to cover up the market's flaws. Cracks started appearing in 2025—and they're only looking worse.
Best Income Ideas for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Energy Pipelines, and Other Top Picks
Barron's consistently favored equities over bonds for income in the past decade, and we're sticking with that bias in the new year.
U.S. Markets Edition - 02-Jan-26
CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...
Five Wall Street Investors Explain How They're Approaching the Coming Year
Here's how they are looking at artificial intelligence, interest rates and economic pressures.
Asian Currencies Mixed; Fed Rate-Cut Expectations May Support
Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar in the morning session, but may be supported by Fed rate-cut expectations.
Rate Policy, Credit Conditions, And Small-Cap Fundamentals
Late-2025 pricing in Treasury and Fed funds futures suggests policy may turn more accommodative in early 2026, with markets expecting additional rate cuts beyond what Fed officials have publicly proje...
Why Warren Buffett Says Stocks Aren't What He's Really Buying
Legendary investor Warren Buffett stepped down as the CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK)(NYSE: BRK) on Wednesday after decades leading the company. Fascinated with stocks at a youn...
US dollar post worst year since 2017 as Fed turmoil, tariffs bite hammered currency
Federal Reserve turmoil, trade shocks and a slowing economy hammered the greenback in 2025.
ETF Share Class Approval For Mutual Fund Complexes - A True Game-Changer
In November 2025, the SEC granted formal approval to Dimensional Fund Advisors LP to offer both ETF and mutual fund share classes within the same fund structure. This move is expected to lead to a wav...
The Fed's Biggest Problem Is The Market's Greatest Advantage
Passive investors in low-cost S&P 500 ETFs outperformed active managers in 2025, as only about a quarter of large-cap funds beat the market. Market returns were highly concentrated in Big Tech, drivin...
Market Outlook 2026: What investors need to know to make money next year
The bull market ran through 2025, but will it persist in 2026? We speak with experts and Wall Street insiders about the outlooks for equities, Big Tech, AI, crypto, gold, silver, and more.
These Are the Assets That Won in 2025
Silver and gold sparkled, global stock markets surged, and bonds behaved. Here's to a very good year.
Here's What Will Surely Happen in 2026. Unless It Doesn't.
From the next Fed chair to the AI trade, here's what investors should expect this year.
U.S. Markets Edition - 01-Jan-26
CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...
CIO points to Putin as biggest risk to the markets in 2026
Tigress Financial Partners CIO and Director of Research Ivan Feinseth breaks down his market outlook, the greatest risk for 2026 and investment opportunities on 'Making Money.' #stockmarket #marketout...
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: Year-End Pullback Hits US Stocks Today Despite Strong Year
S&P500 and Nasdaq slip in thin year-end trading as tech stocks weaken, but strong annual gains and AI momentum underscore resilience across major US indices.
'Fast Money' traders reflect on what worked for markets in 2026
The 'Fast Money' traders reflect on what worked for markets in 2026.
Top stocks and themes for 2026, plus how the market ended 2025
Yahoo Finance Markets & Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the latest market moves for December 31, 2025. BD8 Capital Partners CEO and chief investment officer Barbara Doran discusses her top stock ...
U.S. Stocks Fall for a Fourth Straight Session, Limping to End of Another Banner Year
All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, though the index is still within striking distance of a record high.
Renaissance's Neil Dutta on what's ahead for the Fed in 2026
Neil Dutta, Renaissance, joins CNBC's Steve Liesman and 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve in the New Year.
Final Takeaways from 2025
Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey discuss the final takeaways from 2025. Sam highlights that the word of the year was resilience and Alex goes over the importance of stories and narratives.
The same themes are driving the markets heading into 2026, expert says
The Kobeissi Letter editor-in-chief Adam Kobeissi predicts what investors can look forward to in 2026 on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmon...
Talk of the Tape: Is 2026 market optimism too high?
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Ventures, Brian Vendig, MJP Wealth Advisors, and Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill Global, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss if investors are being too optimistic about the market in th...
We don't see a recession in 2026, says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick
Carson Group's Ryan Detrick joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action and what is ahead in the new year.
Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval
US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs
A Calm Finish To A Wild Year: Markets End 2025 Without A Santa Rally
US large caps, represented by SPY, returned 18% in 2025, trailing international equities but outperforming small and mid-caps. Gold posted its best year since 1979, while oil, Bitcoin, and the US doll...
Charles Payne: It's been another good year for the stock market
FOX Business host Charles Payne reflects on the 2025 economy as the year comes to an end on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #charlespa...
The U.S. economy is facing no shortage of worries as it heads into 2026
The Federal Reserve's and Wall Street economists' forecasts for 2026 are generally quite rosy, with growth accelerating, unemployment stabilizing and inflation falling in the new year.
Wall Street slides on the final day of 2025 to close out a record year
U.S. stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
As long as market fundamentals stay in tact 2026 should be good year, says Citi's Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Citi, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk his outlook for 2026.
Inside Edge Capital's Todd Gordon talks factors driving global markets
Todd Gordon, Inside Edge Capital, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk the state of global markets.
Opinion | U.S. Economy Still Beating Expectations
What would we do without forecasting experts?
5 Lessons I Learned From 2025
2025 defied bearish forecasts, with markets recovering rapidly from panic-driven declines and rewarding investors who maintained conviction in fundamentals. Panic selling proved costly; maintaining fo...
Productivity growth will 'legitimize AI enhancement' if it picks up, says Harris Financial's Cox
Jamie Cox, Harris Financial Group managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the AI bubble, what to expect from tech company growth and what sectors he's investing in for 2026.
These 5 charts define the wild year in global financial markets in 2025
President Trump's return to the Oval Office shook up global markets. His aggressive tariff agenda quickly became one of the most consequential stories of the year.
Fed buying, record repo facility use steady year-end US funding markets
U.S. short-term funding markets saw some of the usual year-end tension this week, but the Federal Reserve's renewed buying of short-term government debt and heavy use of its Standing Repo Facility hel...
Wall Street is starting 2026 with echoes of 2000's dot-com woes
So-called small-cap value stocks have almost never been.