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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent and new AI models with US senators

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday said he is meeting with U.S. senators ​to talk about his company's upcoming models, more ‌than a week after his company disclosed that one of its AI systems had gone...

12 minutes ago - Reuters

Why Moonshot's Kimi K3 Matters Beyond China

Moonshot's Kimi K3 has reignited debate over China's role in the AI race, but Beringea Chief Investment Officer Karen McCormick says the bigger story is the growing availability of cheaper, open-weigh...

14 minutes ago - Bloomberg Technology

AI Workers Call for US to Pace Tech's Growth

More than 1,100 workers from top AI firms have signed a petition calling on the US government to help "deliberately pace" AI development. The letter's signatories include the CEO of Anthropic and the ...

15 minutes ago - Bloomberg Technology

BREAKING: Fed leaves rates unchanged

FOX Business correspondent Edward Lawrence has the latest on the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking...

26 minutes ago - Fox Business

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Three Dissenters Wanted a Hike

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates unchanged in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, with some officials dissenting in favor of raising rates by a quarter percentage point. The vote was 9-3.

35 minutes ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed Votes 9-3 to Hold Interest Rates in July, Dissenters Want to Raise Rates

The Fed has voted to hold interest rates for July, a decision widely expected by Wall Street. What was unexpected was that three FOMC members voted to raise interest rates.

40 minutes ago - Schwab Network

Fed policymakers leave rates unchanged amid elevated uncertainty

Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their July meeting as stubborn inflation remains well above the central bank's 2% target.

40 minutes ago - Fox Business

Here's what changed in the second Fed statement under Warsh

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in June.

48 minutes ago - CNBC

Reprogramming the Fed's Reaction Function

The month following Fed Chair Warsh's first meeting has seen no shortage of drama, as U.S./Iran hostilities resumed (then paused again), inflation surprised to the downside, and the market ascribed an...

54 minutes ago - ETF Trends

Fed holds interest rates steady as dissent mounts over whether to hike rates soon

Warsh, who took over as chairman from Jerome Powell in May, has repeatedly called for a “good family fight” at the Fed – and it looks like he got his wish.

54 minutes ago - New York Post

Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hike

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest interest rate decision.

55 minutes ago - CNBC

The Fed held interest rates steady on a 9-3 vote. Three voters wanted a rate increase, underscoring the pressure to act against inflation

The split shows pressure building inside the central bank to act on inflation two months after Chairman Kevin Warsh took over.

55 minutes ago - WSJ

Fed Holds Rates Between 3.50% and 3.75% with Three Officials Favoring a Hike

The Fed voted 9-3 on Wednesday to leave the federal funds rate unchanged between 3.50% and 3.75%. The three dissenting officials, Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis, and Lorie Log...

56 minutes ago - TipRanks

No reason U.S. debt should be downgraded, says NEC's Kevin Hassett

Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council director, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve and the economy.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

Individual investors are dumping stocks at the fastest pace since the COVID crash

Individual investors just recorded “their largest net selling of single stocks since the COVID crash,” according to Vanda Research.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Market Midday: Stocks Slide, Dow Falls 850, Nasdaq in Correction • 7/29/26

The CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger features market numbers & news with CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business names. Updated throughout the business day.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Tumbles on Iran Surprise Attack ahead of Fed Rate Decision

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Wednesday after Iranian forces struck a U.S. base in Jordan, ending a five-day halt in hostilities. Tehran attributed the strike to what…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

Investors Are Bracing for Uncertain Fed Announcement

The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but investors are preparing for a possible surprise.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

What the Fed's rate decision means for your finances.

The central bank's stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from credit cards to home loans and more.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

What to watch at the meeting.

Kevin M. Warsh, presiding over his second meeting as chairman of the central bank, faces pressure to raise interest rates as inflation remains elevated.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

Fed's "Unusual Situation" on Interest Rates & Factors Creating Lasting Volatility

@CharlesSchwab's Mike Townsend talks about the "unusual situation" surrounding the Fed and whether it will hike or hold interest rates. He's in the camp that the FOMC will hold, though without forward...

2 hours ago - Schwab Network

Nasdaq Index: Oil Shock and FOMC Risk Deepen Chip Stock Selloff

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide as oil spikes on Iran escalation ahead of the FOMC, while chip losses and AI earnings add pressure.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

A sixfold profit surge that disappoints? That's where AI expectations now sit

SK Hynix shares closed nearly 10% lower as doubts grow over whether the sector's blockbuster spending spree can justify its lofty valuations. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal has the story behind the numbers.

3 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Trump Promises Iran a ‘Beating’ after Surprise Attack

President Trump has vowed to retaliate against Iran after Tehran launched a surprise attack against a U.S. base located in Jordan. The attack ended a five-day pause in hostilities between…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow slumps 700 points, oil jumps over 6% after Trump vows to give Iran ‘beating' following surprise attacks

Stocks slumped Wednesday morning and oil prices jumped over 6% after President Trump vowed to “beat the f--king s--t out of” Iran – fueling fears of a lasting conflict that could reheat inflation and ...

4 hours ago - New York Post

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/29/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Wednesday after an Iranian surprise attack on a U.S. base led to a 6% spike in…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Market Open: Stocks Fall, Oil Surges as Trump Threatens Iran • 7/29/26

The CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger features market numbers & news with CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business names. Updated throughout the business day.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Economy is poised to show strong second-quarter growth — but only after a look under the hood

The U.S. economy churned out another robust rate of growth in the second quarter even as the Iran war boosted inflation, but that might not be so readily apparent in the latest report on gross domesti...

4 hours ago - Market Watch

S&P 500 Wobbles ahead of Fed Rate Decision

The S&P 500 (SPX) opened Wednesday slightly in the red ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Adding to the pressure was an Iranian surprise…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Fed Likely Holding Interest Rates Unchanged Today—But Some Dissent Expected

Warsh, who has been noncommittal on the near-term path of interest rates, said central bank officials have “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.” He said the Fed has a “resolute commitmen...

5 hours ago - Forbes

Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools

Major U.S. technology companies are borrowing heavily as they ramp up spending on their artificial intelligence buildout, and at steadily higher yields as investors become more selective about absorbi...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Dow drops 450 points as Fed decision, chip selloff weigh on US stocks

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision while monitoring renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another round of majo...

5 hours ago - Invezz

Dow drops 450 points as Fed decision, chip selloff weigh on US stocks

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision while monitoring renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and another round of majo...

5 hours ago - Invezz

Dow Jones Stumbles as Oil Spikes 6%

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Wednesday as reignited U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higher. Brent crude oil (BZ) is up by 6% after Iran launched a surprise strike…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

Fed Expected to Hold Rates, But Warsh Could Shock the Street

The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady when it concludes its two-day meeting today. But Wall Street still says there's a 35% chance Chairman Kevin Warsh could shock markets and hike rates.

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

More Than a Rate Decision: Consumers "Distrust" Fed as Inflation Rises

Tsvetta Kaleynska says consumers have been stressed for the last year and a half despite what economic data suggests. She outlines her firm's data that points to the Fed and current political set-up a...

5 hours ago - Schwab Network

Futures Fall as Oil Prices Surge amid Middle East Tensions; Investors Await the Fed’s Rate Decision

U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday morning as oil prices surged after renewed tensions in the Middle East. Moreover, investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today. Futures...

6 hours ago - TipRanks

There's still risk to the downside for the Nasdaq-100, says Fairlead's Katie Stockton

Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, bitcoin levels to watch, the launch of a new bitcoin ETF, oil price trends, an...

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

Semiconductor Forecasts – AI Stocks Test Support Ahead of Fed

The Federal Reserve continues to be front and center, and with an interest rate decision today, volatility could come roaring back.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Wall Street's ‘Big Wednesday' Offers Big Test to Summer Rotation Trade

Tech is in retreat. How it responds over the next two days will be crucial.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Warsh's rate decision is a cliffhanger. These trades might offer a clue

It's arguably the most up-for-grabs Federal Reserve decision in recent memory.

7 hours ago - CNBC

Can Markets Survive Big Tech Earnings, Fed Rate Call, Iran Fears Today?

Oil prices rise, Visa is streamlining, Corning has worst day in four months, and more news to start your day.

7 hours ago - Barrons

Explainer: What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?

Shares in companies driving the AI boom have been under pressure for weeks. Now their bonds are coming ​under strain too, pushing up the cost of insuring debt issued by companies such as Oracle , Nvid...

7 hours ago - Reuters

The dollar's rally matters — but it still won't help Fed's Warsh win the inflation fight

A strong dollar is doing far less for the fight against inflation than might be expected.

7 hours ago - Market Watch

‘Nothing seems to shake this market.' Why it's time to go all-in on stocks, according to these bullish strategists.

Strategists at the bank, led by Max Kettner, are betting on equities as they have remained resilient despite geopolitical volatility and pullbacks in the technology sector.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

Morning Bid: US profit growth mushrooms

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. In a clear illustration of just how high the bar is for Big Tech to impress markets, South Korean chip giant ​SK Hynix plunged again as a record six-fold...

8 hours ago - Reuters

New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins

The return of money supply measurements to Federal Reserve thinking may help officials better identify longer-term inflation trends but will likely remain a peripheral factor for monetary policy delib...

8 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Market News Today, 7/29/26 – Futures Mixed ahead of Fed Rate Decision; MSFT, META Earnings in Focus

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Wednesday’s session as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today. Meanwhile, Big Tech giants Microsoft ($MSFT) and Meta ($META...

9 hours ago - TipRanks

Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: Can Futures Hold as Oil and Chip Risk Build?

Nasdaq futures steady after Asia chip rout, but rising oil and Warsh's Fed decision keep stock market risk elevated.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Oil Gains, Chip Stocks Extend Losses Ahead of Fed Decision Day

U.S. stock futures largely moved higher, though Sandisk and Micron Technology fell premarket as investor enthusiasm around semiconductor companies continued to wane.

10 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Futures Slip as SK Hynix Results Disappoint, Fed Decision Looms

U.S. stock futures dropped ahead of Wednesday’s session after South Korea’s SK Hynix ($SKHY) reported quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street’s lofty expectations. Investors also remained cau...

13 hours ago - TipRanks

A Tired Tech Trade Looks Set to Sink the Stock Market

The stock market is doubting everything it once held true, and it has the potential to end the years of easy returns.

13 hours ago - Barrons

By the time the Federal Reserve meets, Wall Street usually already knows the outcome. That's not the case this time, as the Fed's rate-setting committee prepares to meet Wednesday

Markets expect rates to stay on hold, but Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tight-lipped posture has made Wednesday's meeting harder to read.

17 hours ago - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of FOMC Decision

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade ahead of the FOMC decision due later today.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: ‘One Big Global Trade'

While 71% of S&P 500 stocks finished in the green, an 11% plunge in South Korea's main index kept the Nasdaq in the timeout chair.

19 hours ago - Barrons

Big tech debate is moving away from capital spending to capital structure: Plexo Capital's Lo Toney

Lo Toney, Plexo Capital, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to expect from big tech earnings.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Jim Cramer says Wall Street is fleeing the AI trade and buying these stocks instead

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors are rotating out of some of the market's biggest AI infrastructure winners and into companies with growth drivers outside the data center buildout. He highlighted Cost...

20 hours ago - CNBC

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Market Awaits Fed Decision

U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday evening as traders digested the latest round of corporate earnings from Ford ($F), Bloom Energy ($BE), and Visa ($V), while waiting for the…

20 hours ago - TipRanks

Volatility Trends to Monitor & Ways Fed Will Rattle VIX Momentum

As the Fed begins its interest rate meeting, Zed Francis talks about his predictions for tomorrow's meeting and ways it can shake up volatility. He gives investors his full picture perspective on vola...

20 hours ago - Schwab Network

We've never seen this level of uncertainty the day before a Fed meeting, says Bespoke's Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey, Bespoke Investment Group, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Value Outperforms Growth This Year, Powered By… AI Stocks?

Early chip stock gains and a comeback in traditional value sectors are factors in Russell 1000 Value Index's outperformance over its growth counterpart.

21 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq-100 is on the edge of correction territory as semiconductor stocks take another beating

Just weeks after driving major indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, semiconductor stocks are taking a beating once again.

22 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Mixed on AI Weakness ahead of Fed Rate Decision

It was a mixed day for the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ). The former closed higher, while the latter finished in negative territory due to…

22 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow jumps over 540 points as earnings, lower oil offset chip selloff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average led Wall Street higher on Tuesday as strong corporate earnings, lower oil prices and a continued rotation away from semiconductor stocks supported broader market gains...

22 hours ago - Invezz

U.S. Stocks Mixed as Chips Rout Continues

U.S. stocks finished mixed as a rout in chip stocks continued while falling oil prices boosted consumer stocks.

22 hours ago - WSJ

An AI Market Correction Is Becoming a ‘Major' Credit Risk, Fitch Says

As semiconductor and other AI-related stocks slide, worries are mounting about the potential consequences of a protracted pullback.

22 hours ago - Investopedia

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/28/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Tuesday as oil prices continued to fall alongside a selloff in AI stocks. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Healthca...

22 hours ago - TipRanks

The Fed should hike interest rates, says SMBC's Joe Lavorgna

Joe Lavorgna, SMBC chief economist and former Trump Treasury official, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why he believes the Fed should hike interest rates, the Fed's inflation problem, and more.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Non-Tech Stocks Could Be Headed for a Downturn

The summertime rotation out of tech stocks could face big near-terms risks, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky.

23 hours ago - Barrons

Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates Tomorrow?

The Fed is set to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 29. Recent comments from Fed officials have shown that inflation remains a major issue for the economy.

1 day ago - TipRanks

Investors are piling into bond funds at a rapid rate. That's a problem.

Think bond funds are safer than stocks right now? Stocks actually look like the smarter bet.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting US AI buildout

The Trump administration on Tuesday plans to unveil new bans that target imports of the ​latest Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the ​U.S. AI buildout from national security thre...

1 day ago - Reuters

Chipmaker Rout Drags Nasdaq 100 Near Correction

China's chip industry is giving investors a reason to pause, as new signs of progress are raising fresh questions about whether Beijing is catching up faster than expected. Bloomberg's Peter Elstrom j...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

Trump defends tariffs ahead of looming midterms, says they have made the US ‘a fortune'

President Donald Trump defended his administration's tariffs on Tuesday, telling "Fox & Friends" that they have made the United States "a fortune."

1 day ago - Fox Business

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, ​as the technology simultaneously boosts both demand and...

1 day ago - Reuters

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies on Earnings Momentum as Oil Continues Descent

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is in the green on Tuesday, supported by stronger-than-expected earnings and falling oil prices. Both Coca-Cola ($KO) and Boeing ($BA) are trading higher after reporting their…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Why the Clarity Act is running out of time

In this episode of The Daily Wolf, Scott Melker explains why the CME's move toward nearly 24-hour trading, the growing fight over perpetual futures, expanding prediction markets, and institutional blo...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Look Under Stock Market's Surface: Tech's Sell-Off & Sector Rotation

@CharlesSchwab's Kasey McCurdy talks about how investors view the "summer lull" in markets and why that's not the case when you look under the index level. Joe Mazzola adds to Kasey's point by explain...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

China Draws Lines on US Tariffs, AI Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

China set boundaries on new US tariffs while warning Washington against sanctioning Chinese artificial intelligence companies just weeks before the next meeting between President Donald Trump and Chin...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips as Gas Remains Above $4

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell 1.4 points to 90.8 in July, down from an upwardly revised reading of 92.2 in June. Driving the index lower was a 3.6 point…

1 day ago - TipRanks

The future of Wall Street is here as startups and brokers build AI agents to trade 24/7

Brokerages, startups and even retail investors are building AI agents that can help oversee portfolios and automate investing tasks once handled by humans. "Effectively everybody has their own family ...

1 day ago - CNBC

The Stock Market Is Not Your Rich Uncle

Fellow investors, Do you feel rich? The answer is simple. The stock market isn't your rich uncle, and paper profits can go up in smoke at any moment.

1 day ago - WSJ

Trump: New tariffs 'doing the same thing' as the ones struck down by Supreme Court

President Donald Trump said new U.S. tariffs are "doing the same thing" as the ones the Supreme Court struck down as illegal earlier this year. Days earlier, a federal lawsuit accused the Trump admini...

1 day ago - CNBC

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edged Down in July, Conference Board Says

The research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a higher reading of 92.0.

1 day ago - WSJ

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/28/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the red on Tuesday as AI stocks continue to face pressure. South Korea’s KOSPI set the tone for…

1 day ago - TipRanks

US Consumer Confidence Falls on Labor Market Worries

Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports that US consumer confidence for July declined to 90.8, below expectations of 92.4, as Americans' views about current business conditions and the labor market deterior...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq slumps on worsening chipmaker rout as AI bubble, China competition concerns mount

A tech and chip stock rout deepened Tuesday as mounting fears around a potential AI bubble and concerns that China's own technology is catching up pushed investors toward other sectors.

1 day ago - New York Post

A September Rate Hike Would Be Very Difficult, Hoenig Says

Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig says raising interest rates in September would be very difficult since it's so close to Election Day. Hoenig also says Fed press conferences should only ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Global hedge funds are on track for another blockbuster ​year, as they look to surpass their returns from 2025 after an artificial intelligence boom buoyed ‌first-half performance for money managers a...

1 day ago - Reuters

S&P 500 Slips as AI Stocks Extend Losses

The S&P 500 (SPX) is in negative territory on Tuesday as AI-related stocks continue to sell off. South Korea’s KOSPI index, which is heavily skewed toward AI giants SK Hynix ($SKHY) and Samsung…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Nasdaq falls as chip stocks slide ahead of Fed, Big Tech earnings

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq underperforming as renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks overshadowed gains in consumer-focused companies. Investors remained cautious ahead of qu...

1 day ago - Invezz

Expect Dissents at Latest Fed Rate Meeting, Duke Says

Former Federal Reserve Governor Betsy Duke does not expect the Federal Reserve to move on interest rates Wednesday, but she does say a good case can be made for a quarter-point hike. She speaks on "Bl...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones Advances as Earnings Wave Rolls In

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Tuesday higher following several earnings reports from the index’s constituents. Coca-Cola ($KO) is leading the rally after its second-quarter results beat on both revenue ...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Fed Expected to Keep Rates on Hold Wednesday

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold Wednesday according to a Bloomberg poll of economists, but some say Chairman Kevin Warsh could still surprise Wall Street with a h...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify

Several crucial market warning signals are close to crisis levels as ​investors grapple with high oil prices and Middle East conflict, all while the AI engine that has powered the stock market sputter...

1 day ago - Reuters

Former Fed Gov. Stephen Miran: Inflation is much more likely to be transitory this time

Stephen Miran, Hudson Bay Capital senior strategist and former Fed governor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's two-day policy meeting this week, U.S. money supply, what to expect from the centra...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Futures Mixed as Chip Stocks Remain Under Pressure; Investors Await Big Tech Earnings

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Tuesday morning as major chip stocks continued to slide. Micron Technology ($MU) and SanDisk ($SNDK) stocks were down 6.7% and 7.4%, respectively, in pre-market…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Tech Hasn't Wrecked, But the Tires of Wall Street's Biggest Trade Are Skidding

The Nasdaq is a bad day way from correction, with a big slate of tech earnings on deck.

1 day ago - Barrons

Analysis: Kevin Warsh's Fed press conference will be revealing even without a rate hike

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is unlikely to raise interest rates at this week's FOMC meeting. A rate hike would risk prejudging task forces Warsh created to rethink inflation, AI, data and Fed communicati...

1 day ago - CNBC

Growth Is Off the Menu at Starbucks

The hits keep on coming for what had been this year's hottest trade: computer memory stocks. South Korea's Kospi index, dominated by two memory chip makers, tumbled nearly 11% overnight. That appears ...

1 day ago - WSJ

AI Fears Just Raised the Stakes in a Critical Week for Stock Markets

Chinese memory chip maker's IPO adds to crowded market, Ford wants to build an Army truck, another shipping crisis, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ​ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring tech valuations and unprecedented AI spend...

1 day ago - Reuters

Nasdaq futures plunge 240 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

Wall Street was set for a split open on Tuesday as renewed anxiety over the cost of the artificial-intelligence boom pushed chip stocks lower and left the Nasdaq trailing the broader market. US stock ...

1 day ago - Invezz

Chip rout snowballs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. The chip stock correction snowballed again overnight amid growing concerns about rising competition and circular financing.

1 day ago - Reuters

Stock Market News Today, 7/28/26 – Futures Wobble as Big Tech Earnings, Fed Rate Decision Looms

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Tuesday’s session as investors awaited a wave of Big Tech earnings this week. Expectations for continued AI-related capital spending by hyperscalers, along wit...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Big Tech Stocks Are Pricing In a Miracle on Costs

Analysts' models are assuming new efficiencies, but some of the numbers look too good to be true.

1 day ago - WSJ

Semiconductor sell-off sees Kospi temporarily halted

A semiconductor sell-off in Asia is seemingly triggered by a report that China has begun developing its own lithography machines. Asian stocks plunge, spreading to other chip names worldwide.

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Stock Market Today: Asia Stocks Slide, Weighed Down by Chip Makers

Nasdaq futures drop more than 1%. A slump in chip stocks is broadening, as concerns mount over the cost of the AI boom and signs that China is catching up in the technological arms race.

1 day ago - WSJ

How Asia Tech Selloff Unfolded Over DUVs, Circular Deals

Here's a look at how the Asia tech selloff unfolded following investor jitters over circular deals by Nvidia and other firms, as well as a report of a Chinese state-backed company mass producing key c...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Asia Equities Slide as Doubts Over AI Spending Grow

Asia stocks fell Tuesday, with South Korean markets leading the losses amid growing concerns over spending linked to the artificial-intelligence boom.

1 day ago - WSJ

2027 EPS estimates are the 'key number to watch' for markets: Andrew Slimmon

Andrew Slimmon, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, says markets should focus on 2027 earnings-per-share estimates. He adds that investors should be...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

AI-driven job losses could pave the way for Fed rate cuts next year, says Robin Brooks

Robin Brooks of the Brookings Institution says geopolitical shocks are proving less inflationary than feared, while AI-driven automation and white-collar job losses could become the dominant forces sh...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Fed likely to hold as geopolitics limits Warsh's room to maneuver: Peter Boockvar

Peter Boockvar of One Point BFG Wealth Partners argues that bond vigilantes are back, with rising long-term Treasury yields serving as a check on U.S. fiscal policy and limiting how much Fed chairman ...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

How Wall Street tech and South Korean stock market are becoming increasingly intertwined

Samsung and SK Hynix's AI-driven dominance is turning South Korea into an early barometer for U.S. tech. Analysts warn tighter U.S.-Korea market correlation reduces diversification and heightens risks...

1 day ago - CNBC

The Fed meets this week with an outcome that is unusually uncertain. Part of why it's so hard to call is Chairman Kevin Warsh's signature move: He is saying less.

The new chairman initiated a debate over how the central bank works, and it could test his tight-lipped approach on the economy.

1 day ago - WSJ

Nikkei Falls 2.6%, Dragged by Chip, Metals Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade following overnight drops in U.S. technology stocks

1 day ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Brace Yourself

After a volatile day of trading built around falling oil prices, investors attention is about to turn back to earnings.

1 day ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer issues a warning to investors trading with borrowed money

CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that the AI trade has become increasingly fragile, making it a dangerous place for investors using borrowed money. "If you're borrowing money to buy something related to the d...

1 day ago - CNBC

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A U.S.-China debate that's becoming bigger than tariffs

Beijing is increasingly using its AI capabilities to build foreign influence. U.S. President Donald Trump said he will discuss AI with Chinese President Xi Jinping in September.

1 day ago - CNBC

Jim Cramer warns AI's circular financing frenzy echoes the dot-com bubble

CNBC's Jim Cramer said reports of Nvidia backing OpenAI's data center expansion revived memories of the financing arrangements that preceded the dot-com crash. While Cramer said Nvidia remains a stron...

1 day ago - CNBC