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Hassett forecasts 4% growth, says AI boom and tax incentives driving US investment surge

The White House predicts 4% economic growth as companies race to build factories fueled by AI investment and bonus depreciation tax policies.

6 minutes ago - Fox Business

Surging gas prices are hurting lower income households harder, New York Fed study shows

Lower-income consumers are compensating for higher gas prices by buying less while those in higher income brackets haven't changed their behavior much at all, New York Fed research shows. Households e...

41 minutes ago - CNBC

NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder

Surging fuel costs tied to the Middle East war are putting mounting pressure on lower-income ​households while those better off financially have navigated the ‌situation more easily, a report from the...

1 hour ago - Reuters

The Dow is about to exit correction territory, showing the old-school economy's role in the AI boom

The Dow is trading above the 49,683.30 threshold it will need to hold through the close to officially exit its correction

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Iran Headlines Move Markets & Earnings Beat Expectations

Kevin Green breaks down how Iran headlines are shaping early market action, with buyers stepping in and markets recovering most of the recent lows. He discusses employment data, earnings season takeaw...

1 hour ago - Schwab Network

The job market is starting to show glimmers of good news with some solid data this week. The real test will come with the April jobs report on Friday.

Solid data this week suggest the labor market is picking up. The real test will come with the April jobs report on Friday.

1 hour ago - WSJ

The Long View: Amit Wadhwaney - 'Buying Cheap Has a Number of Attractions'

The international value investor and Moerus co-founder on the importance of conviction, survivability, risk aversion, industry structure, and opportunities for value investors in today's market.

1 hour ago - Morningstar

Iran Headlines & Shortage Stocks

Wayne Kaufman says today's market feels like the 1990s, with stocks opening higher on news of possible Iran framework. He points to massive growth trends, shortages in areas like data centers, and say...

1 hour ago - Schwab Network

If stocks are to continue rising, energy prices need to start falling, Barclays says

Markets are displaying a dangerous degree of complacency, Barclays argues. To justify and build on recent equity market ebullience, risk appetite needs a resolution in the Middle East.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Stocks are losing their edge over bonds, in an ominous sign for the market

The extra return that investors receive for the additional risk of owning stocks over bonds has been fading, and that is making some on Wall Street nervous that investors might be too complacent about...

2 hours ago - Market Watch

US tariff refund process running 'smoother' than expected, Switzerland's K+N says

The online process to reclaim U.S. tariff payments deemed illegal by the Supreme Court is running "smoother" than anticipated, a ​U.S. customs expert at freight forwarder Kuehne und ‌Nagel said.

2 hours ago - Reuters

Trump's latest tariff threat is a wake-up call for U.S. trade partners

The president's plan to raise tariffs on EU cars shows how little protection trade deals offer.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Rally on Dropping Rates

US Indices are reacting to dropping rates, but look overdone to say the least.

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

Dow jumps 448 points on Iran deal hopes, AI rally lifts stocks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, extending a strong run fueled by optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence-driven...

3 hours ago - Invezz

Futures Show Cautious Optimism Amid Iran Headlines

Futures are pointing higher as investors react to reports that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a peace agreement. Axios reported the two sides are close to a memorandum of understanding, while Presid...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

Greer on EU Complying With Trade Deal, Trump to China

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he expects the European Union to keep "its side of the trade deal" that was agreed to in July. The EU has not ratified the package yet.

3 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are surging as oil prices plunge amid optimism that the end of the Iran war could be in sight; a report this morning indicates that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a deal to end ...

3 hours ago - Investopedia

Treasury to Keep Long-Bond Sizes Steady for ‘Next Several Quarters'

The U.S. Treasury is sticking with its plan to keep the sizes of its long-term bonds steady for at least the next several quarters.

4 hours ago - Barrons

Private Employment Accelerated In April As Small Businesses Fuel Job Growth

Employment in the private sector was stronger than projected last month, according to a report from the payroll processing firm ADP, the latest data pointing to a stabilizing job market as the Federal...

4 hours ago - Forbes

Private-Sector Hiring Sped Up Last Month, ADP Says

Hiring by private-sector employers picked up in April, human-resources company ADP said, the latest hint that the labor market may have found more stability.

4 hours ago - WSJ

Private sector added 109,000 jobs in April, above expectations, ADP says

The figure reported on Wednesday is above economists' estimates of an increase of 99,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised lower to a gain of 62,000 jobs.

4 hours ago - Fox Business

Peace hopes, Disney earnings, dismantling Spirit Airlines and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

4 hours ago - CNBC

ADP says businesses create the most new jobs in 15 months. Labor market might be thawing.

ADP said U.S. businesses create 109,000 new jobs in April — the biggest increase in 15 months — in a sign a partly frozen labor market might be thawing out after months of unusually tepid hiring.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says

Private companies added 109,000 jobs for the month, a step up from the 61,000 created in March and better than the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 84,000, ADP reported Wednesday. Education and health...

4 hours ago - CNBC

The ‘sugar high' is over. Why the first sell signal for stocks since 2021 is now flashing, says this Wall Street bank.

Wells Fargo strategists say some factors that have been driving the market higher are played out.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Morning Bid: End in sight?

Oil prices slumped and global stocks surged after reports that the U.S. and Iran were nearing a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf. ​That news came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trum...

6 hours ago - Reuters

Energy exec: Will take 6 months for Strait of Hormuz to return to normal

Torgrim Reitan, CFO of Norwegian energy giant Equinor, joins Europe Early Edition to discuss Q1 earnings, with profit rising more-than-expected amid tailwinds from higher output and oil prices.

6 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Surging Chip Stocks and Iran Peace Talks Put Wall Street on Pace for Further Records

U.S. stocks are outpacing their global rivals, with tech leading the charge. But worries about the war in Iran still linger.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Will the Iran Crisis Cause a Global Recession?

The AI boom is a global affair: Shares of South Korean memory-chip maker Samsung have now more than doubled this year, gaining it admission into the small club of companies valued at more than a trill...

6 hours ago - WSJ

Curbing release of Fed meeting transcripts may improve debate, Warsh says in book

The release of transcripts of Federal Reserve rate-setting meetings, a cornerstone of its transparency for more than 30 years, undermines the debate needed to set good monetary policy, incoming U.S. c...

6 hours ago - Reuters

Global stocks and bonds rally on US-Iran deal hopes

Stocks and bonds rallied on Wednesday while the US dollar weakened after a report suggested the United States and Iran were moving closer to an agreement aimed at ending the war, triggering a sharp de...

7 hours ago - Invezz

Dow futures surge 260 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures climbed on Wednesday morning as a standout earnings beat from Advanced Micro Devices drove a 15% surge in after-hours trading, adding further momentum to a market that closed at...

7 hours ago - Invezz

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls To Lowest Level Since First Quarter Of 2020

The 2026 U.S. merchandise trade deficit fell to its lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, as exports increased 15.37% and imports fell 13.89%, according to my analysis of Census Bureau data re...

7 hours ago - Forbes

Stocks and bonds rally after Axios reports US Iran closing in on deal

Stocks and bonds jumped and the U.S. dollar dipped on Wednesday, after a report from ​Axios stated the U.S. and Iran are closing ‌in on one-page memo to end the war, which sent the oil price tumbling.

7 hours ago - Reuters

Crude sinks, stocks jump on report U.S. & Iran near deal to end war

Crude prices sink after Axios reports that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end the war.

7 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Stock Market Today: Investors Optimistic Amid Mideast Diplomacy Push

Global stocks rise, oil slips further after U.S. pauses effort to guide ships through Hormuz

9 hours ago - WSJ

Private credit's $2 trillion boom raises global stability fears, watchdog warns

A global finance watchdog is calling for better scrutiny of the near $2 trillion private credit industry A new Financial Stability Board report has flagged the potential risks to banks, insurers and a...

10 hours ago - CNBC

The Market Is Roaring. It's Time to Bet Against It.

After earnings season ends, there won‘t be much to entertain investors. Many of them perceive markets as a perpetual movie and themselves as cosplay characters.

10 hours ago - Barrons

U.S. Treasury Yields Seen Vulnerable to Break Out From Range Trading

The 10-year Treasury yield traded in a range vulnerable to breakouts in either direction, as elevated crude prices suggested growth and employment concerns were beginning to offset inflation fears, No...

11 hours ago - WSJ

Asian Stocks Advance Amid Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

Equity markets across Asia were higher, with South Korea's Kospi hitting a record high following overnight gains on Wall Street and hopes of easing Middle East tensions.

11 hours ago - WSJ

AI crowding in U.S. markets leaves investors exposed if demand slows: Moneta

Moneta's Aoifinn Devitt warns that AI demand remains heavily concentrated among early adopters, raising concerns over how durable the current investment cycle may prove. Still, she sees momentum sprea...

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

ECONOMIC ACCELERATION: Financial journalist breaks down jobs data, AI boom

Fox News contributor Liz Peek and financial journalist John Carney discuss the resilient U.S. economy, citing strong ISM data, elevated job openings and solid corporate profits on ‘Kudlow.'

16 hours ago - Fox Business

Review & Preview: Earnings in Focus

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at record levels, as oil stabilized and earnings delivered.

17 hours ago - Barrons

The AI Loan Covenants That Will Trip In 2027

In May 2024, Blackstone led a $7.5 billion private debt facility to CoreWeave, the AI cloud company, secured against Nvidia chips and customer contracts. It was at the time among the largest private c...

18 hours ago - Forbes

SEC releases proposal to usher Wall Street into optional semiannual reporting

The SEC proposed allowing publicly traded companies to switch from quarterly to semiannual reporting using a new Form 10-S, offering more regulatory flexibility.

18 hours ago - Fox Business

Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Oil Prices & U.S. Data

Marley Kayden discusses Coinbase (COIN) job cuts and crude oil prices as the U.S.-Iran fragile ceasefire still remains intact. Sam Vadas highlights that U.S. economic data did not show any impact from...

18 hours ago - Schwab Network

As a Matter of Factor, Momentum & Growth Dominated April

Momentum and growth had something to say about the shift to value/quality investing in April. The two factors dominated last month, accounting for a total return of 19.3% in the S&P 500 Momentum index...

19 hours ago - ETF Trends

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs as oil prices drop

Lori Calvasina, RBC, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

Pimco CEO Roman on Data Center Financing and Debt Deals

"There's a lot of attractive opportunity to invest," Pimco CEO Emmanuel Roman says while discussing data center financing and the company's debt deal pipeline at the Milken Institute Global Conference...

19 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Treasury Yields Look Attractive. Why It Still Isn't Time to Buy.

A troubling fiscal picture for the U.S. government should give bargain-hunters pause.

19 hours ago - Barrons

Chip Makers Push Nasdaq, S&P 500 to Fresh Highs

Intel soared 13%, while oil slipped on hopes for easing Mideast tensions.

20 hours ago - WSJ

BlackRock's Rieder Sees 10-Year Yield Dropping to 4%

Rick Rieder, BlackRock global fixed income chief investment officer, talks about how the Federal Reserve could operate under Kevin Warsh, managing geopolitical risk and the future of the yield curve. ...

20 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow jumps 356 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records

US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with all three major indexes advancing as easing oil prices and a strong earnings backdrop lifted investor sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Mi...

20 hours ago - Invezz

Goldman's Minnis on How AI Is Impacting Private, Public Markets

Christina Minnis, Goldman Sachs global head of the Alternatives Origination Group, discusses the transformative impact of AI on both private and public markets during an interview at the Milken Instit...

20 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Economy Remains on Solid Footing as Powell Era Ends

Market narratives remain split between two forces: tail risk to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and constructive US economic data supported by AI infrastructure capex. The Dallas Fed Weekly Eco...

21 hours ago - ETF Trends

Citadel's Ken Griffin: If Strait of Hormuz remains closed, it could push world into a recession

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin told CNBC's Sara Eisen on Tuesday that the world will enter a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for six months or more.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

TCW Group CEO: It's easy to lend money, it's hard to get it back

"We are at a moment where manager selection is going to matter a lot, the beta trade is over, it actually is very easy to lend money, the harder harder part is getting it back," says TCW Group CEO Kat...

21 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Strong earnings lift stocks: How should you trade it

The Investment Committee debate how to navigate the market as strong earnings push stocks higher.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

The last time semiconductor stocks rose this far this quickly, the dot-com bubble burst

The rolling 25-day performance for one index of semiconductor stocks has reached its highest level since March 9, 2000 —the day before the dot-com bubble peaked.

22 hours ago - Market Watch

Higher energy prices from Iran war will drive world into recession, says Citadel CEO Ken Griffin

Ken Griffin, Citadel CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the risks around the Iran war, if the market action makes sense and much more.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

HSBC Flags Risks to Stocks. U.S. Markets Aren't Listening.

HSBC says a worst-case scenario tied to the Iran conflict could hammer global stocks and boost oil prices, but U.S. markets continue to push toward record highs.

22 hours ago - Barrons

Trump's SEC Proposes Major Change To Earnings Report Schedule—Could End Quarterly Requirement

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed changing its rules to allow public companies to report their earnings only twice per year, which would end the agency's decades-long requirem...

22 hours ago - Forbes

SEC Proposes to Eliminate Quarterly-Reporting Requirement for Public Companies

The SEC proposed amendments that would give public companies the option to file reports semiannually, rather than on a quarterly basis.

23 hours ago - WSJ

SEC is close to ending mandatory quarterly earnings reports that Trump called for

The Securities and Exchange Commission formally proposed a rule change that would allow companies to file semiannual reports on a new form 10-S in place of the traditional quarterly10-Qs. The move bri...

23 hours ago - CNBC

SEC Proposes Letting Companies Ditch Quarterly Reporting

The proposal, backed by President Donald Trump, aims to save money and promote long-term corporate focus.

23 hours ago - Barrons

This Quantum Newcomer Just Posted Earnings. Meet Horizon, the Industry's First Public Software Play.

Horizon Quantum aims to take a different approach to quantum development. Its CEO explains how.

23 hours ago - Barrons

2 forces are driving US economic growth, and the Iran war threatens to derail both, BofA says

AI and consumer spending have been propping up the US economy in 2025 and 2026. The war in Iran threatens both to disrupt both of those things, Bank of America warns.

1 day ago - Business Insider

Jerome Powell making a 'significant mistake' by staying on at the Fed, Sen. Tim Scott says

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., chair of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, on Tuesday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's decision to stay on the central bank's board.

1 day ago - CNBC

Mnuchin Talks Semiannual Reporting, AI and Fed Rates

Steven Mnuchin, founder of Liberty Strategic Capital and former US Treasury Secretary, says he supports the proposal released by the Securities and Exchange Commission that will allow US companies to ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Discovery's Robert Citrone on markets: Iran will be 'much more difficult than people think'

Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the latest trends in markets, which sectors to find opportunities in, his outlook on international markets, and mo...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Legendary economist known for 1969-70 recession prediction warns downturn may hit in 2026

Legendary Merrill Lynch forecaster Gary Shilling warns of a 2026 economic collapse driven by frozen housing, plummeting capital expenditures and weak consumers.

1 day ago - Fox Business

AI Trade Momentum, Chip Stocks, and Market Risks

Nate Peterson breaks down bullish momentum in AI stocks, highlighting Micron (MU) and SanDisk's (SNDK) continued strength in the chip sector. He also examines market risks, including the limited consu...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes - saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut

In Jerome Powell's final FOMC meeting as chair, Federal Reserve officials who voted against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate m...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Higher Costs Are Raising AI's Profit Bar

Plus, AI's drug-discovery challenge, the capital-spending craze and Meta's borrowing.

1 day ago - WSJ

Goldman's Snider Sees 'Yellow Flags' in Equities

Ben Snider, chief US equities strategist at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., says only a small number of stocks are driving the market to new highs. “If you look at the S&P 500, we're at an all-time high, bu...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

What's Moving The Market: Jobs, Housing & AI

Kevin Green breaks down mixed economic signals, noting job data distortions post COVID and a shifting but resilient housing market. He highlight's Micron's (MU) momentum and calls Nvidia (NVDA) the ke...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Will Bending the Rules Break the Market?

Busting trust is a bad idea, plus the risks of high income from stocks, and more

1 day ago - WSJ

Job openings were low before Iran war. Now businesses have another reason not to hire.

The number of job openings in the U.S. and the speed at which businesses hire to fill them are still depressed — a depressing thought for anyone looking for work.

1 day ago - Market Watch

U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in April

The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 53.6, suggesting continued expansion, though price pressures from the war in Iran weighed on growth.

1 day ago - WSJ

March Labor Market Was Stable, if Sluggish

Hiring picked up in March, but the rate of job openings ticked down to 4.1%, emphasizing a continued stretch of relatively low dynamism in the market.

1 day ago - WSJ

ISM Services Prices Paid Unchanged as US Job Openings Fall Slightly

US job openings were little changed in March, with available positions falling slightly to 6.87 million from a revised 6.92 million in February. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. New Home Sales Rose in March

Sales of new single-family homes rose to 682,000 in March, from 635,000 in February. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected 660,000 sales in March.

1 day ago - WSJ

US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply

U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the ​labor market was regaining its footing after ‌struggling last year.

1 day ago - Reuters

This big part of the economy was stung by Iran war, but not enough to cause a lot of pain

The largest part of the economy took a hit in April from the fallout from the Iran war, a survey showed, but businesses still grew at a fairly robust pace even as they grew more cautious.

1 day ago - Market Watch

US Trade Deficit Widens in March to $60.3 Billion

The value of imports rose by 2.3% while exports increased 2% in March from the prior month. The trade gap now stands at $60.3 billion.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule

Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era rule intended to help investors gauge ​companies' climate-related spending and risks, according to a notice on ‌the U.S....

1 day ago - Reuters

Dow jumps 190 pts as oil prices fall, despite Middle East tensions

Wall Street's main indexes recovered on Tuesday, as easing oil prices provided relief to equity markets despite renewed tensions in the Middle East that continue to cloud the global outlook. Dow Jones...

1 day ago - Invezz

Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns

Global central banks are grappling with the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East. Investors now anticipate rate-setters to increase borrowing costs in a bid to combat runaway inflation...

1 day ago - CNBC

U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

U.S. imports rose faster than exports in March, pushing up the U.S. trade deficit, according to data published by the Commerce Department.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president's highest levies in February.

1 day ago - NYTimes

Markets Waver as Iran Tensions Drive Uncertainty

Stocks pulled back from all-time highs Monday but are rebounding in Tuesday's premarket session as investors weigh escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Kevin Green breaks down what a potenti...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are higher this morning as the market rebounds from losses yesterday caused by uncertainty over developments in the Middle East; shares of Palantir are slipping despite a strong earnings...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Credit risk at record low despite war, bank CEO says

Banco Sabadell CEO César González-Bueno spoke to CNBC's Ritika Gupta about credit risk, war uncertainty and interest rates

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Iran tensions, Palantir earnings, Musk's SEC settlement and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

1 day ago - CNBC

Here are 13 reasons why large caps will now beat small caps, according to UBS

Positioning, earnings, momentum and historical evidence suggests large caps are set up to outperform small-cap stocks in the near term, says a team of strategists.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Central banks 'on verge of policy mistake territory': Strategist

Despite the Iran conflict-related energy shock, it would be wrong for central bankers to hike rates in a bid to stave off inflation, says Julian Howard, chief multi-asset investment strategist at GAM ...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Your ETF Has Superpowers—Here's Its Kryptonite

Stocks started the week on the back foot amid rising tensions in the largely closed Strait of Hormuz, but futures are pointing to small gains at the open today. Iran warned the U.S. about “being dragg...

1 day ago - WSJ

‘Exuberance' for Tech Drives Stock Market Gains Even as Iran War Concerns Intensify

U.S. stocks looked poised for gains Tuesday as investors looked past the latest round of headlines tied to the war with Iran, a worrying rise in oil prices, and Treasury yields that suggested mounting...

1 day ago - Barrons

Dow futures soar 126 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US equity futures edged higher on Tuesday morning as oil prices retreated from the prior session's sharp gains, offering some relief to markets rattled by the latest flare-up in the Persian Gulf. Iran...

1 day ago - Invezz

Tech Stocks Eclipse Iran, Oil as the Market's Mover. Why That Will Continue.

U.S. stocks aren't behaving as if the cease-fire with Iran is slipping quietly away amid small-boat attacks, cruise missiles, and drone strikes. Markets looks set to deliver a fresh record high for te...

1 day ago - Barrons