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Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/17/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the red on Monday with the U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire later today. Little progress has been made…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Here’s Why the Canadian Dollar Is Rising Today – 08/17/2026

The country is bracing for new U.S. tariffs.

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Treasury 30-Year Yields Are Back at 2007 Highs

Global bond yields have resumed their march higher on Monday, with US rates pushing to pre-global financial crisis highs again. With oil ticking higher on fresh Middle East headlines and the Empire Ma...

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The National Debt Is Wreaking Havoc With Bonds. Where We Go From Here.

The U.S. shows no sign that its borrowing will let up anytime soon. And that, plus market volality and inflation, is a potent mixture.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Retreats ahead of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Expiration as Oil Edges Higher

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is in negative territory on Monday with the U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire later today. The two sides remain unable to reach a deal to end…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Market Midday: Stocks Mixed, US Debt Hits $40T, US-Iran War Continues • 8/17/26

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names.

3 hours ago - CNBC Television

Why Japan's U.S. Treasury Investments Remain Critical as U.S. Economy Firms

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin says rising crude oil prices are "one part of the puzzle" behind the uptick in yields, though he believes other factors are at play. Despite elevated fixed income pricin...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

Crypto wants the CLARITY Act to go through, says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss President Trump's upcoming WH meeting with crypto executives amid the CLARITY Act deadlock.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Nasdaq Index: Memory Stocks Rally as Hormuz Risk Holds US Indices Back

Micron, Sandisk and Western Digital rise as Washington backs domestic memory supply during the AI chip shortage.

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Retail Sales Show Strength The Headlines Are Missing

Consumers keep confounding the economy's doom merchants. A quick look at the actual numbers released by the Census Bureau belies the AP's headline: “US Retail Sales Slump Unexpectedly and Sharply afte...

4 hours ago - Forbes

Economists Pull the Plug on a 2026 Fed Rate Hike, Reuters Poll Shows

A Reuters poll surveying 104 economists between August 12 and 17 showed that a majority expect the Fed to hold rates next month and through year-end. 94 economists, or 90%,…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Most investors are making the same costly mistake — and it has nothing to do with picking the wrong stocks

Studies showing younger investors believe gambling is a reasonable path to wealth creation, and not all that different from investing, “concerns me deeply,” Liz Ann Sonders said.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

Prediction markets see a divided government after midterm elections. Here's how you should trade, Citi says.

The odds on Polymarket of a sweep by the Democratic Party in November have risen to 48%, and Citigroup sees a potential rally in bonds.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

Some Bonds Are Getting 'Twitchy,' Major Says

Steven Major, global macro advisor at Tradition Dubai, says some bonds may be getting "twitchy" further out on the curve. He says the US Treasury is not doing any favors for the taxpayer "by issuing l...

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

S&P 500 Stalls after Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman

The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading in the red on Monday after President Trump issued a bleak warning to Oman. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s— out of them,”…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Market Open: Stocks Mixed, US-Iran Memo Ends, Hormuz Shipping Halted • 8/17/26

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5 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow falls as AI optimism lifts tech stocks, oil prices climb

US stocks opened mostly in the red on Monday as investors weighed renewed optimism around artificial intelligence against higher oil prices and continued tensions in the Middle East. Expectations for ...

5 hours ago - Invezz

Consumer Spending Could Soon Turn ‘Sluggish,’ Warns Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs ($GS) believes consumer spending growth will be “sluggish” in the coming months as liquidity from higher-than-expected tax refunds dries out. In July, U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% month-o...

5 hours ago - TipRanks

The stock market is driving the economy in one major way

The wealth effect of higher equity prices has enabled U.S. consumers to continue spending even when changes in disposable income suggested recessions might be possible

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Dow Jones Slips with U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Set to Expire Today

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened lower Monday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and 60-day negotiation period approach their expiration later today. The two countries have been unable to reach an agreement…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Investment Firm General Atlantic Is Eyeing an IPO Again

The company manages around $130 billion and had filed to go public in 2023.

6 hours ago - WSJ

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Monday

Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open to kick off a busy week of retail earnings reports; investors will get quarterly results from Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and others this week; AI-re...

6 hours ago - Investopedia

New York Manufacturing Activity Accelerates in August

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its statewide manufacturing index of business conditions rose to 20.6, its highest reading in four years.

6 hours ago - WSJ

Steven Major Sees List of Factors in ‘Drip, Drip Higher' of Long-End Bonds

Steven Major, global macro advisor at Tradition Dubai, says, “the focus is Jackson Hole already” for the bond market as he examines the factors he sees contributing to the move higher in the long end ...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

SoFi's Liz Young on why she doesn't want the Fed to hike rates

Liz Thomas, SoFi head of investment strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, and more.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stock Futures Mixed amid Middle East Uncertainty

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Monday morning as investors monitored tensions in the Middle East. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire today, adding to…

7 hours ago - TipRanks

'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street's ‘fear gauge' hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last

The VIX, Wall Street's so-called "fear gauge," has dipped to its lowest level this year, as stock markets approach record highs. Analysts said that the VIX's slide points to growing investor complacen...

7 hours ago - CNBC

Expect markets to grind higher into the end of the year, says Hightower's Stephanie Link

Stephanie Link, Hightower chief investment strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, and more.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Record Highs and Low Volatility: Is Wall Street Too Complacent Ahead of Midterm Elections?

BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky notes that while market vibes are “immaculate,” market history isn't.

8 hours ago - Barrons

Why Goldman Sachs thinks the Fed won't be hiking interest rates in September

Goldman expects that the Fed will stand pat — barring any dramatic data.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

How Might Companies Alter Financial Reporting Due to SEC Rule? KPMG Survey Offers Clues

New KPMG data offer glimpse of the future of corporate financial reporting; the DIY M.B.A.: A look at four college dropouts—and leadership lessons they learned.

8 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq futures rise 170 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures pointed to a tech-led start on Monday as investors returned from a third straight week of S&P 500 gains with another record in sight. Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 170 points or 0.6%,...

8 hours ago - Invezz

Earnings, Fed Hopes Leave Markets in a Zen State. What Could Break It.

Retail earnings roll out this week, more tariffs are coming, Elon Musk's SpaceX holdings revealed, and more news to start your day.

9 hours ago - Barrons

Morning Bid: Retail risk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. A relatively quiet week ahead kicks off today in the shadow ​of the first drop in U.S. retail sales in nine months last Friday, teeing up second-quarter ...

9 hours ago - Reuters

Santoli: Earnings bonanza that lifted market to record may not be all that it appears to be

The S&P 500 is up more than 6% in 12 trading days to record levels. Why the booming profits just reported could turn out to be a case of companies “over-earning.

9 hours ago - CNBC

Home Improvement's Hangover Could Last

U.S. retail sales data disappointed on Friday. Today it's China's turn. Despite the country's booming exports, sales at home in the world's second-largest economy slumped even more than expected. Futu...

9 hours ago - WSJ

Middle East tension REMAINS a source of market volatility: Crossmark Global Investments CEO

Crossmark Global Investments CEO Bob Doll discusses whether investors should trim risk in a volatile stock market amid rising Treasury yields and geopolitical tension on ‘The Claman Countdown.'

9 hours ago - Fox Business

Many Companies Would Announce Earnings Quarterly, Ditch Filings Under SEC Proposal

In a survey, most firms said they would still report their financials four times a year but do fewer government filings given the option to file semiannually.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market News Today, 8/17/26 – Futures Mixed as Markets Eye Iran Ceasefire, Retail Earnings

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Monday’s session after the S&P 500 posted its third straight weekly gain and hit a record high last week. The ceasefire between the…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

Dollar Falls Sharply on Fading Prospect of Federal Reserve Raising Rates

The dollar fell to a 10-week low against a basket of currencies after U.S. data—including weak jobs and retail sales figures—prompted markets to further trim bets on U.S. rate rises.

10 hours ago - WSJ

AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the U.S. is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and ​monetary policy buffers to blunt the potential economic hit, a ...

10 hours ago - Reuters

U.S. Futures Mostly Higher as Iran Ceasefire Set to Expire

Stock futures were mostly higher as investors looked ahead to Fed minutes on Wednesday, and clues on U.S. consumer sentiment from Walmart and Home Depot earnings due this week.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Treasury yields edge lower as investors look ahead to latest FOMC minutes

Treasury yields fell as traders awaited the latest FOMC minutes due later this week.

11 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Set to Gain, Oil Holds Steady

This week brings earnings from Target, Walmart and others

11 hours ago - WSJ

Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low on Saturday, per Kpler data. Only five vessels passed through the Strait on Saturday, compared with 31 the previous weekend.

12 hours ago - CNBC

It's Not Looking Great for The Dollar: 3-Minutes MLIV

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

12 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Futures Mixed after S&P 500 Hits Record High

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Monday’s session after the S&P 500 posted its third straight weekly gain and hit a record high last week. Investors are also looking…

14 hours ago - TipRanks

Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades

The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has shifted the focus of the AI investment story from whether Big Tech's spending spree will pay off to ​the kind of companies that...

14 hours ago - Reuters

Earnings Are Crushing It. Stocks are Riding High.

Even bullish outlooks only suggest modest gains between now and the end of the year.

14 hours ago - Barrons

Asian Currencies Strengthen Amid Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

Asian currencies strengthened slightly against the dollar amid reduced Fed rate-hike expectations that could bolster risk appetite.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems

Massive spending commitments for data-center leases and chips aren't shown on companies' balance sheets.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Nikkei Rises 0.5%; Weaker 2Q GDP Growth Could Prompt a BOJ Hold

The Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.5% in early trade, aided by preliminary estimates showing weaker-than-expected 2Q GDP growth.

18 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed's next move

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates.

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Futures to Begin Trading Ahead of Retail Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week down 0.6% on Friday, snapping a two-week winning streak.

23 hours ago - Barrons

Volatility Trends in NDX Options & Relationship to SPX

Always keep an eye on options even if you don't use them, says Kevin Davitt of @nasdaq. He turns to index data tied to straddles and volatility to help explain why bullish activity in options is vastl...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed's Internal Rate Debate Faces New Scrutiny

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting will offer a closer look at the debate that produced three dissents in favor of a quarter-point rate increase, an unusually visible split as policymaker...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Week That Was, The Week Ahead: Macro and Markets, August 16

U.S. stocks ended another positive week near record highs, although Friday’s weak retail sales report took some of the shine off the rally. The S&P 500 (SPX) gained 0.4% for…

1 day ago - TipRanks

German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show

German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump ​administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.

1 day ago - Reuters

Stock-Picking Funds Are Performing as Poorly as Ever

Just 13% of U.S. large-cap funds have outperformed indexes over the past decade, new data show.

1 day ago - WSJ

Big Manufacturers Find New Demand in Equipping AI Data Centers

Companies such as Caterpillar and Cummins are pivoting to feed a booming market for once-prosaic power equipment.

2 days ago - WSJ

AI inflation is putting even more pressure on the Fed. Could higher interest rates be next?

One thing the Federal Reserve could always count on to keep inflation low was falling prices for computers, cell phones and other high-tech stuff — but not anymore.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Inflation Is Cooling. But is 2% Out of Reach?

BlackRock's Rick Rieder says the latest CPI report gave markets reason to celebrate, but inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. He argues the economy is now “in the ballpark” and that raising ov...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

These two developments can stop US stocks relentless surge in 2026

US stocks have been charging higher with remarkably little resistance in 2026, repeatedly shrugging off inflation worries, geopolitical risks and elevated borrowing costs. The benchmark S&P 500 index ...

2 days ago - Invezz

This old-school way of investing money is better than ever — even in the age of AI and mega-IPOs

The “golden ratio” for portfolio construction — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — works again, but after a few tweaks,

2 days ago - Market Watch

The ‘Hindenburg Omen' keeps flashing. Should investors worry about a stock-market crash?

Among the more popular indicators monitored by Wall Street's technical strategists, the “Hindenburg Omen” definitely has the coolest name — and is among the more controversial.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Weak retail report shouldn't be a concern yet, expert argues

SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses why retail numbers unexpectedly tumbled on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' #fox #foxbusiness #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news...

2 days ago - Fox Business

Review & Preview: Headline Fatigue

Zen. The S&P 500 pulled back a touch from its record high today, but the index still wrapped a third-straight week of gains.

2 days ago - Barrons

Institutional investors reveal cautious approach to tech favorites in US quarterly 13F filings

Institutional investors pulled back slightly from key stock market segments such as semiconductors, AI infrastructure and megacap technology companies during the second quarter, with few big bets in e...

2 days ago - Reuters

Volatile Week for Equity Markets | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Consumers are not what will hold market rally back, says PNC's Yung-Yu Ma

Yung-Yu Ma, PNC Asset Management chief investment strategist, Max Kettner, HSBC chief multi-asset strategist, and Ed Clissold, Ned Davis Research, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk the week's market action...

2 days ago - CNBC Television

Market Close: Stocks Lower, Small Caps Rise, OpenAI Talent Exodus • 8/14/26

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names. Visit CNBC.com For More.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

New York Fed finds credit card and auto loan delinquencies remain elevated

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports 4.7% of outstanding consumer debt is delinquent, with credit cards and auto loans at elevated levels.

2 days ago - Fox Business

U.S. Stocks Down After Retail Sales Data

U.S. stocks fell after weak retail sales data tempered enthusiasm about the artificial-intelligence boom that has driven major indexes to record highs.

2 days ago - WSJ

Consumer Warning Lights

There were fresh signs of consumer weakness on Friday. U.S. retail sales fell by 0.6% in July, falling short of the 0.1% increase that economists had expected. Analysts said the decline could partly b...

2 days ago - WSJ

Dow closes lower as Applied Materials leads semiconductor selloff

US stocks ended lower on Friday as investors locked in profits following a record-setting rally, while weaker-than-expected retail sales data and renewed pressure on semiconductor shares weighed on se...

2 days ago - Invezz

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Consumer Sentiment Slips and Retail Sales Slide

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) finished Friday in the red following two negative economic data points. News That Moved the Stock Market Today…

2 days ago - TipRanks

Chasing Stocks As Damaging As Selling At Bottom: Wilson

Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist & chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss how long-term investors should approach their po...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/14/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Friday following a decline in consumer sentiment and weaker-than-expected retail sales. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Se...

2 days ago - TipRanks

Consumer Slows, Inflation Impacts Midterm Voters: Money Roundtable

Bloomberg's Lily Meier, Isabelle Lee, and Joe Mathieu joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss voter turnout in the midterm elections amid the affordability crisis, US retail ...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed’s Goolsbee Calls for Patience as Inflation Cools

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said Friday that recent indications of cooling inflation are encouraging. However, he would like to see additional evidence in the coming mont...

3 days ago - TipRanks

Readers Weigh In on the Risks of Investing in Funds Promising Pre-IPO Shares

A WSJ article last week featured an investor still trying to figure out what happened to his SpaceX fund investment. Many readers said they were in similar situations.

3 days ago - WSJ

More Trump Tariffs Are Coming—and They Could Look Different

The Trump administration's new drone tariffs show how its trade strategy is shifting toward targeted duties, stricter rules of origin, and tougher enforcement.

3 days ago - Barrons

Think interest rates are high now? These charts offers a different perspective.

Also in Weekend Reads: 10 remarkable housing markets, stock picks, and health-insurance battles.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Stock Market Week Ahead: Prepare for Major Retailer Earnings and Fed Minutes

The trading week ended August 7 provided another action-packed stretch for investors. Earnings season rolled on, with Cisco ($CSCO), Nebius ($NBIS), and CoreWeave ($CRWV) reporting their numbers. In a...

3 days ago - TipRanks

The Joy of Markets: Wall Street Bathes in the Light, but Darkness Is Creeping In

Stocks are flying off the shelves, but bonds are warning of massive economic and inflation risks.

3 days ago - Barrons

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Wavers on Weak Retail Sales as Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Friday following weaker-than-expected retail sales and declining consumer sentiment. Retail sales declined 0.6% in July, reversing June’s 0.2% increase and fal...

3 days ago - TipRanks

Market Midday: Stocks Fall, Consumer Sentiment & Retail Sales Disappoint • 8/14/25

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names. Visit CNBC.com For More.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Still trying to time the stock market? This chart shows why it's tougher than you think.

The “fear of missing out” and “fear of topping out” may drive you to make mistakes.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Investors Confident in Economy as Hedging Activity Slides

@CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola addresses the slight downturn in July retail sales and what the weakness means for the economy. With hedging at significant lows, Joe says investors are confident in the c...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes, China Data in Focus

Minutes to the recent Federal Reserve meeting, where U.S. interest rates were left on hold, will be closely monitored for any clues on whether rates could rise next month.

3 days ago - WSJ

Flock Cameras CEO Says They Want to Balance Safety and Privacy

Garrett Langley, Flock Safety CEO and founder, talks about rolling out new guardrails to enhance privacy protections and reduce instances of abuse. Some police officers have been accused of misusing t...

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Risk Management Is Real Diversification

For decades, the investment industry has promoted diversification as the answer to risk. Own stocks. Own bonds. Add a few additional asset classes. Rebalance periodically. The assumption was simple: d...

3 days ago - ETF Trends

Retail sales unexpectedly drop for first time in 9 months — making it difficult for Fed to hike rates

The unexpected decline in retail sales was also payback after Amazon pulled forward its Prime Day event to June from July and a retreat in gasoline prices.

3 days ago - New York Post

Economic Optimism Falls For First Time In 3 Months—As Republican Sentiment Nears 2-Year Low

Views on the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in August, ending two months of improvement after the war in Iran lowered economic optimism to a record low, according to a widely tracked University of Mic...

3 days ago - Forbes

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/14/26?

After climbing to a new all-time high yesterday, the S&P 500 (SPX) is taking a breather and is trading lower on Friday. The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) is in the red…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Consumer Sentiment Has Dropped in August, per Michigan Survey

Consumers' economic mood is weaker this month versus July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan's monthly survey.

3 days ago - WSJ

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Tumbles as Republican Confidence Sours

The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment snapped a two-month growth streak in August, falling to a preliminary reading of 51.0 from 55.2 in July. That was well below the consensus…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Market Open: Stocks Mixed, S&P Eyes 3rd Winning Week, Retail Sales Disappoint • 8/14/26

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

AI Building Boom Needs $2 Trillion In Debt—And Wall Street May Not Cover Half, Analyst Says

$220 billion. That's the highest capital spending projection among “Magnificent Seven” companies, with Amazon taking the top spot ahead of Alphabet ($205 billion) and Microsoft ($175 billion).

3 days ago - Forbes

Sales at U.S. retailers slid in July, the latest in a string of weaker reports prompting a rethink about an economy that had looked to be only accelerating this spring

Economists had expected a small increase in retail sales, but July brought surprisingly sour news.

3 days ago - WSJ

Get Ready for This Social Media Giant to Join the S&P 500

On Thursday evening, S&P Global ($SPGI) announced that Reddit ($RDDT) will join the S&P 500 (SPX), effective August 18. Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities ($AVB). The replacement came after Equ...

3 days ago - TipRanks

US Retail Sales Drop More Than Expected in July

US retail sales fell in July by the most in more than a year as consumers pulled back on purchases at online stores and auto dealers. Sales dropped by 0.6%, the forecast was for a 0.1% gain.

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones Slips on Major Retail Sales Miss

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Friday in the red following a weaker-than-expected retail sales print. Retail sales fell 0.6% month-over-month in July, down from 0.2% in June and badly missing…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Odds of a Fed Rate Hike May Rise, Emanuel Says

Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI chief equity & quantitative strategist, says the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike may keep rising ahead of the next decision that comes in September. Emanuel s...

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday

Stock futures are steady Friday after the S&P 500 closed at a record high yesterday; semiconductor stocks are on the cusp of entering a bull market; Reddit stock is popping on news of its inclusion in...

3 days ago - Investopedia

Retail Sales Fell Last Month

Retailers' sales fell by 0.6% last month to $763.6 billion, versus the 0.2% growth recorded in June.

3 days ago - WSJ

Why Soaring Profit Margins Might Not Be So Sweet

Some companies deserve the praise and attention that investors are giving them. Ones whose growing margins come from cutting their labor force don't, Amir Goren writes.

3 days ago - Barrons

Retail sales slump in July. Cheaper gas and Amazon-Prime hangover are the chief culprits.

Sales at U.S. retailers fell in July for the first time in 14 months, but not because the economy sputtered. Americans spent less at gas stations because of cheaper fuel and they bought less online af...

3 days ago - Market Watch

US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001

3 days ago - The Guardian

U.S. national debt about to reach bleak $40 trillion milestone — and it's likely hit $50 trillion soon

Bank of America's chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett, expects that debt milestone will be reached by 2029. That's creating some preferences for stocks over bonds.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Wall Street's Fear Gauge Goes Silent. It's Worth Listening To.

Market volatility readings are in deep retreat. That could be a concern.

3 days ago - Barrons

Investors should diversify equity exposure beyond AI trade, says Schroders' Adam Farstrup

Adam Farstrup, Schroders head of multi-asset for the Americas, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the AI boom, how to diversify from the AI trade, and more.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

A Big Inflation Risk Still Looms for Stock Markets

Applied Materials forecast fails to dazzle, White House to crack down on tariff evasion, the shipping world is in chaos, and more news to start your day.

3 days ago - Barrons

Rates are at multiyear highs, yet stocks hit fresh records. Here's how long the defiance may last.

The relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again, says LPL Financial

3 days ago - Market Watch

The financial week in five charts: Bank boom, aluminium squeeze and smart freight

Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest (ROI) distills the financial week into five key charts, spotlighting the major trends, surprises and overlooked moves that defined the past ​five days.

3 days ago - Reuters

Companies Have Rarely Had Such Great Expectations

A rate rise next month looks increasingly unlikely, and that's boosting stocks. Data this week on consumer and producer prices have shifted bets in the Fed Funds futures market, which now suggest a ne...

3 days ago - WSJ

A new report led by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro estimates illegal transshipment has cost the U.S. around $19 billion to $26 billion in annual tariff revenue

A new report estimates illegal transshipment has cost the U.S. an estimated $19 billion to $26 billion in annual tariff revenue.

3 days ago - WSJ

We've entered the AI monetization phase, says Dan Ives

Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives, tells CNBC that the latest tech earnings show artificial intelligence is entering its monetization phase, as hyperscalers and frontier...

3 days ago - CNBC International TV

The $121 Billion in One-Time Gains Boosting Big Tech's Profits

Gains on investments in companies like Anthropic are inflating earnings at some of the biggest technology companies.

3 days ago - WSJ

Treasury yields rise as U.S. threatens Iran with more economic sanctions

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose 2 basis points to 4.661%.

3 days ago - CNBC