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Sharp Drop in Diesel Supplies Threatens to Rev Up Inflation Again

Truckers and farmers are facing a supply crunch that is pushing prices higher.

9 minutes ago - WSJ

Opinion | Is South Korea Hostile to U.S. Businesses?

A report from Congress accuses Seoul of targeting Coupang, a Seattle-based e-commerce company.

17 minutes ago - WSJ

Mortgage rates jump to the highest level of 2026

Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market.

33 minutes ago - Market Watch

Hyperscaler CapEx Isn't "Binary:" Analyzing AI Spending's Grip on Stock Market

With all the AI weakness rattling Wall Street, @CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola says investors will be watching hyperscaler earnings more than ever. However, he adds that the macro picture is "pretty good...

37 minutes ago - Schwab Network

Dimon urges calm over fear about AI's impact on jobs: 'Stop being breathless over it'

Jamie Dimon urged calm over AI job loss fears, saying JPMorgan Chase reskills and redeploys workers rather than cutting headcount as technology advances.

1 hour ago - Fox Business

Future Home Sales Sink 5.4%, and Mortgage Rates Aren't Helping

The data point is another headed in the wrong direction for investors who waiting for a housing rebound after last week's disappointing existing-home sale data.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Trump Administration Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil for ‘Unfair Trade Practices’

The Trump administration is set to hike Brazil’s tariff rate to 25% from 10%, effective Wednesday, July 22. The move follows a Section 301 investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/16/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower as investors assess escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. has continued to launch strikes…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

U.S. Pending Home Sales Fell in June

The pending home sales index, a leading indicator of house sales based on contract signings, fell 5.4% in June to 72.5. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast the reading to be flat...

2 hours ago - WSJ

'Not a junk rally:' How to trade the strongest small-cap stock market in three decades

The Russell 2000 small-cap stock index is up almost 20% this year, its best first half since 1991, and investing experts say the rally can keep running.

2 hours ago - CNBC

Market Open: Stocks Mixed, Crude Above $80; Retail Sales as Expected • 7/16/26

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

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

Banking Committee's Sen. Rounds liked Warsh's 'tone' in first testimony as Fed chairman

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh struck the right tone on inflation and the central bank's independence in two appearances befor...

2 hours ago - CNBC

Retail Sales Shows Consumers Staying Resilient, TSM Adds Equity Pressure

Kevin Hincks kicks off Thursday's trading session with a glimpse at the retail sales that show a still-resilient American consumer. On the other side of the Fed's dual mandate, he talks about the "low...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

Dow Jones Flat as Iran Threatens Second Global Energy Chokepoint

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open Thursday near unchanged following a new major threat from Iran. Iran has urged Yemen’s Houthi forces to shut down Red Sea shipping…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

The Fed has to hike interest rates this year, says SMBC's Joe Lavorgna

Natasha Sarin, Yale Law School professor and former Biden Treasury official, and Joe Lavorgna, SMBC chief economist and former Trump Treasury official, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the ec...

3 hours ago - CNBC Television

Treasury Yields Rise as U.S. Job Market Remains Resilient

Treasury yields rose as data indicated the U.S. job market remains resilient.

3 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Retail Sales Rose at Slower Pace Last Month

Sales growth at U.S. retailers rose at a slower pace in June as consumers spent less on gasoline due to falling prices at the pump.

3 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq 100: Chip Stocks Slide Despite TSMC Beat as US Stocks Retreat

Nasdaq 100 slips as chip stocks tumble despite TSMC's earnings beat. See why tech stocks are under pressure and what retail sales mean for US indices.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Dropped Last Week

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 208,000 in the week through July 11, 8,000 fewer than the upwardly revised 216,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.

3 hours ago - WSJ

Retail sales get boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. Economy hasn't lost its mojo.

Sales at retailers rose in June as Americans bought more new cars and spent more online during Amazon's annual summer sales event, signaling steady growth in the U.S. economy.

3 hours ago - Market Watch

Futures Mixed on Weakness in Semiconductor Stocks

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday morning amid a sell-off in major semiconductor stocks. Micron ($MU) stock was down 5% in pre-market trading, while shares of SanDisk ($SNDK), Advanced…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Japan tried tightening the way Kevin Warsh suggested. Here's how it worked out.

Japan tried what Kevin Warsh suggested — tightening through a balance-sheet reduction rather than hiking interest rates.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock futures are mixed as tech shares pull back while investors assess a new batch of earnings reports; chip stocks are falling as volatility in the AI trade continues; Taiwan Semiconductor's U.S.-li...

4 hours ago - Investopedia

It's quite easy today to find a diversified portfolio trading at low-teens multiples: Bill Nygren

Bill Nygren, Harris Oakmark Funds partner, portfolio manager and U.S. CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the AI trade, which areas of the market he likes right now, ...

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

US Stock Market Forecast – Mixed Indices Eye Crucial Technical Supports

The US indices continue to look noisy, but at this point, we aren't that far from all-time highs.

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Iran warns of 'red line' as Hormuz standoff escalates

Iran warns on its “red line” in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly weighs expanding military operations. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports from Abu Dhabi.

4 hours ago - CNBC International TV

The stock market has a ‘Magnificent Seven' problem — but not the one bears are warning about

For most of this bull market, skeptics have had a simple complaint: “It's only seven stocks.” The so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks were propping up the market, and if they stumbled, the bull ...

4 hours ago - Market Watch

The Surprising Tech Rotation Boosting Stocks This Earnings Season

U.S. stocks remain deep in the throes of a major rotation heading into the teeth of the second-quarter earnings season, and the traditional August lull that follows, as investors take money from highf...

4 hours ago - Barrons

Morning Bid: Damp Squib

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Another day, another test for chip stocks. While Taiwan's TSMC delivered a blockbuster earnings beat, Asian equities still slid. Meanwhile, the U.S. infl...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Shortsellers take aim at manufacturing in June amid supply chain stress, Hazeltree data shows

Global hedge funds bet heavily against manufacturing stocks in June, data from Hazeltree ‌shows, as investors grew more concerned about supply-chain disruption from renewed tensions around the Strait ...

5 hours ago - Reuters

The Lehman Brothers of the AI bubble is coming, says this critic warning of a fallout for tech and the entire market

OpenAI is going down, and taking investors and an entire industry with it, argues artificial-intelligence critic Ed Zitron.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. grocery slowdown deepens as shoppers buy fewer items, raising pressure on food companies

Grocery unit sales fell 1.8% in June vs. last year as shoppers cut back, outweighing food inflation, new Bain data shows.

5 hours ago - CNBC

Look Out Below When the Price Isn't Right

Stock and oil prices have had a dramatic week, and it's only Thursday. After fretting over renewed fighting with Iran and corporate AI victims while cheering big bank earnings, they'll have something ...

5 hours ago - WSJ

Dow futures surge 130 points today: 5 things to know before markets opens

US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as investors paused after a two-day advance and weighed whether strong earnings can keep the rally moving while semiconductor shares remain under pressure. Futu...

6 hours ago - Invezz

Stock Market News Today, 7/16/26 – Futures Slip as Tech Selloff Continues ahead of Key Earnings

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of Thursday’s session as a sell-off in technology stocks continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Evicting Wall Street From the Housing Market Will Be Messy

A new law aims to make Wall Street investors feel unwelcome in the market for existing homes, while at the same time urging them to build more supply. It is a tricky balancing act, and failure would p...

7 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Set for Lower Open as Chip Stocks Come Under Pressure

Whipsaw moves in chip stocks are front and center again this morning, with steep drops in SK Hynix and Samsung sending South Korea's Kospi index more than 6% lower, and AI stocks sliding before the op...

8 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Fall on Fresh AI Wobble

Memory chip stocks continued to yo-yo in Asia, with Korea Exchange briefly suspending trading as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics cratered.

8 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Futures Rise on Cooling Inflation and Strong Earnings

U.S. stock futures moved higher ahead of Thursday’s session as cooling inflation and strong earnings from major financial companies boosted investor sentiment. A weaker-than-expected U.S. Producer Pri...

11 hours ago - TipRanks

Asia Equities Mostly Decline on AI Concerns

Asia-Pacific equities mostly declined, as a pullback in U.S. chip stocks fueled concerns about the longevity of artificial-intelligence enthusiasm and weighed on chip-heavy South Korea.

13 hours ago - WSJ

Wall Street Traders Are Having Their Best Year Ever

JPMorgan, Goldman and other big banks are raking in trading revenue this year as “the market is clearly extremely risk-on.”

14 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Losing Momentum

The Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF fell on Wednesday while major stock indexes climbed higher.

16 hours ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer says he needs 'cold hard' proof that AI is paying off

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he's looking for companies to start showing measurable financial returns from their AI investments. He sees AI infrastructure companies are benefiting, but corporate customers h...

17 hours ago - CNBC

Jim Cramer questions whether Wednesday's rally in Big Tech will have staying power

CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that Wednesday's rally in tech may have gotten carried away from fundamentals. He pointed to jumps in the stocks of Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon without any fundamenta...

17 hours ago - CNBC

Larry Kudlow: This is my 'hunch' about the Federal Reserve

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the impact of inflation data on the Federal Reserve's decision-making on 'Kudlow.

18 hours ago - Fox Business

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher after Inflation-Driven Rally

U.S. stock futures were slightly up Wednesday evening after a rally fueled by cooler inflation and lower Treasury yields. Also, solid earnings from financial companies, released today, helped lift inv...

18 hours ago - TipRanks

This powerful stock-market momentum trade has hit a wall after seeing biggest unwind since 2001

So far, the selloff hasn't done much to dent the S&P 500, as other stocks and sectors have picked up the slack

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh faces an inflation credibility test after Congress hearings

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh took two days of House and Senate questioning and made few major missteps. Lawmakers in both parties agreed prices are still rising too fast, putting pressure on Warsh to deli...

18 hours ago - CNBC

AI is so big, it's now impossible for investors to avoid

For decades, the golden rule of investing was simple: Put 60% of your money into stocks for strong returns and 40% into bonds for safety. But according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, that...

19 hours ago - Market Watch

World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says

While the FIFA World Cup provided a tourism boost to host cities, its positive impact was mitigated by economic weakness seen elsewhere, according to a Federal Reserve report. Bars in Boston reported ...

19 hours ago - CNBC

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Cooler PPI & Chinese ADRs

Sam Vadas discusses PPI data coming in cooler than expected reshaping inflation concerns. She also touches on investors rotating into Chinese ADRs.

19 hours ago - Schwab Network

Megacap Tech Lifts U.S. Stocks

U.S. stocks edged higher as gains in megacap technology names offset weakness in chip stocks.

20 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Mixed as PPI Inflation Cools; Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran

The S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) closed higher on Wednesday following an encouraging wholesale inflation report. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) was weighed down by a selloff in semiconductor…

20 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow rises 150 points as Big Tech leads gains after soft inflation data

US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors welcomed another softer-than-expected inflation report and a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season, while rotating out of semiconductor s...

20 hours ago - Invezz

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/15/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Wednesday in a volatile trading session marked by strength in the Magnificent 7 and weakness in energy stocks. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance.

20 hours ago - TipRanks

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs ​in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it could give ‌President Donald Trump new powers to impose trade measures on...

20 hours ago - Reuters

Dan Ives: Q2 earnings will be the driver for mega-cap stocks

Dan Ives, Yorkville Ives, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Ives' thoughts on SpaceX, how to value the company and much more.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it ​set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from ‌retailers to data center builders rushed in goods to avoid higher f...

20 hours ago - Reuters

Trump blasts New York AI data center ban, says state should change policy 'immediately'

President Donald Trump slammed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's move to bar the construction of certain large-scale data centers for up to a year.

20 hours ago - CNBC

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate Banking Committee

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee as part of the congressionally mandated semiannual monetary policy report.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Chip Stocks Are Giving Wall Street Whiplash, and Earnings Have Barely Started

A spectacular run for chip makers, server suppliers, and memory and storage names seems to have investors on edge.

21 hours ago - Barrons

Trump Warns Iran of Intensifying Strikes Until Talks Resume

President Trump has amped up the pressure on Iran following several consecutive days of military strikes. In an interview with Fox News, he warned that the U.S. will continue to…

21 hours ago - TipRanks

SHOCKING SHIFT: New inflation report just CHANGED the outlook

'The Big Money Show' panel reacts to cooling inflation data, President Donald Trump's prediction of lower prices and what the latest reports could mean for consumers and the economy.

22 hours ago - Fox Business

AI startup Thinking Machines launches an open-weight AI model

AI startup Thinking Machines revealed on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence model that could serve as one ​of the few alternatives to popular open-source offerings from Chinese ‌AI labs.

22 hours ago - Reuters

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/15/26?

After opening higher, both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) have since reversed their gains and fallen into negative territory. Profit-taking in semiconductor and memory stocks is…

22 hours ago - TipRanks

Banks Crush Earnings and Give Tech Stocks a Breather

Banks can't do what tech does. But they've done well nonetheless.

22 hours ago - Barrons

Bitcoin Almost Reclaims $65,000 as Sinking U.S. Inflation Eases Rate Hike Fears

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit the $64,982 price mark after new economic data from the U.S. came in softer than analysts expected. The Producer Price Index, which tracks wholesale prices, dropped by…

22 hours ago - TipRanks

Warsh won't say if he's spoken with Trump since taking the Fed's helm

Senate Democrats are uneasy about White House influence at central bank.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed Chairman Warsh says he meets 'often' with Trump administration, defends independence

The Fed chair and Treasury secretary meet weekly under long-standing tradition. Warsh on Wednesday said he goes beyond that.

23 hours ago - CNBC

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Retreats on Tame Wholesale Inflation Data as Oil Drifts Lower

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading slightly lower on Wednesday as oil prices fall alongside an inflation update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Wholesale prices cooled in June,…

23 hours ago - TipRanks

Matt Tuttle on Inflation's Ebbs & Flows for Interest Rates, Stock Market

Matthew Tuttle explains why the June CPI report could be a game changer for markets, breaking down how the latest inflation data could influence everything. He discusses why oil and gas prices are the...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed's Warsh Says AI Impact Not Necessarily Inflationary

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says higher prices driven by the build-out of AI infrastructure are not necessarily inflationary. He speaks at a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Warsh Says Trump Has Not Tried to Influence Fed Policy

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies that President Donald Trump has not tried to interfere with the central bank. He speaks at a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Elizabeth Warren attacks Fed chair Kevin Warsh in Senate hearing, floating corruption accusations

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and Sen. Elizabeth Warren got into a heated altercation Wednesday during his testimony before Congress.

1 day ago - New York Post

Developers Are Back to Building U.S. Warehouses

Industrial real estate under construction rose 18% in the second quarter, driven by demand from suppliers of data-center equipment.

1 day ago - WSJ

Senator Warren Challenges Fed's Warsh About Ethics, Bowman

During a tense exchange, US Senator Elizabeth Warren challenges Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh over allegations of a longstanding culture of corruption and ethical lapses within the central bank...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders

A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled ​by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.

1 day ago - Reuters

Oil Slips after U.S. Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran

Brent crude (BZ), the global oil benchmark, is trading lower on Wednesday after the U.S. restored its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Still, Brent has surged nearly 17% since July…

1 day ago - TipRanks

You are missing the bond deal of the decade — and it is guaranteed to beat inflation

TIPS are offering a rare gift — and it is time to lock in a generous payout.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 7/15/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Wednesday following another sign of cooling inflation. The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.3% month-over-month in June,…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Energy Prices Ease In June, Dropping U.S. Inflation To 3.5% Annually

The June consumer price index shows that annual inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Energy put downward pressure on inflation as a lull in the Iran war easing prices for con...

1 day ago - CNBC

Market Wrap

As we move into the summer months, the U.S. economy and financial markets continue to demonstrate resilience. Corporate earnings have generally exceeded expectations, consumer spending remains healthy...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

How this small-cap stock picker's ‘ownership' approach has helped him beat the Russell 2000

An active value and quality-based approach can be an advantage in a part of the stock market dominated by index funds.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady amid Economic Uncertainty

Canada entered a technical recession earlier this year.

1 day ago - TipRanks

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials ​on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and maintain a firm commitment to price stability in the current sho...

1 day ago - Reuters

Has Inflation "Peaked?" Kevin Hincks Talks PPI, Fed Expectations & U.S.-Iran War

Wednesday's PPI showed similar trends to Tuesday's CPI print, as Kevin Hincks explains how food and energy played the biggest roles in the cooler-than-expected numbers. One Fed member is now saying "i...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed’s Williams Says ‘Unquestionably Too High’ Inflation May Crack Soon

New York Fed President John Williams said Wednesday that inflation at 4% is “unquestionably too high.” At the same time, he also sees signs that prices are beginning to drop…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Dow rises 140 points as softer inflation, BlackRock, Paypal lift US stocks

US stocks opened higher on Wednesday after investors responded to another softer-than-expected inflation report and a fresh round of corporate earnings. Chip stocks fell even after upbeat guidance fro...

1 day ago - Invezz

US Indices Forecasts – Earnings Season and CPI Noise Stall Momentum

The US indices continue to look for momentum early on Wednesday.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate Banking Committee — 7/15/2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee as part of the congressionally mandated semiannual monetary policy report.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones Gains as PPI Inflation Surprises to the Downside

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open higher on Wednesday as investors assess a wholesale inflation update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In June, the Producer Price…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Markets Have Passed Their First Earnings Test, Now Comes Tech

The first earnings season test has been passed. And markets looking to the next exam.

1 day ago - Barrons

U.S. Producer-Price Index Fell in June

The producer-price index declined by 0.3% in June, the Labor Department said, after increasing by an elevated 0.6% in May. Analysts had estimated that producer prices held steady last month.

1 day ago - WSJ

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Stock futures are pointing to a higher open as investors digest a flurry of earnings reports from major companies; oil prices are higher as the U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes; PayPal shares a...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Treasury yields are flat as traders weigh encouraging inflation data vs. oil rebound

Treasury yields were edged higher as investors awaited the latest producer price inflation print for June.

1 day ago - CNBC

Warren Buffett on the market today: 'It's tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling'

The investor has been sharply critical of the stock market, one that he says is increasingly defined by speculative trading as opposed to long-term investing.

1 day ago - CNBC

New York Fed President Williams says inflation has peaked, rates 'well positioned'

Williams cited five reasons why he expects the latest price surge has run its course.

1 day ago - CNBC

Hassett sees no 'excuse' to raise rates, says Warsh will push Fed to 'right answer'

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said he sees no argument for raising interest rates in light of the latest data on the U.S. economy. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pi...

1 day ago - CNBC

Futures Muted as Investors Assess Updates on U.S.-Iran Conflict

Stock futures hovered around the flatline on Wednesday morning as investors assessed updates on the U.S.-Iran conflict. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow Jones Indu...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline

Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline

1 day ago - CNBC

Wholesale prices show first drop in almost a year on lower gas prices, but inflation still too high

Wholesale prices fell in June for the first time in 10 months largely due to lower gas prices, but it's unclear if the recent slowdown in inflation will persist in light of renewed hostilities between...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Buffett says Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair was 'good choice'

Warren Buffett believes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will do the best job he can.

1 day ago - CNBC

Star analyst Dan Ives forms Yorkville Ives merchant bank after leaving Wedbush

Dan Ives is teaming up with Yorkville Securities to launch a new merchant banking firm. The new firm, Yorkville Ives & Co., will combine investment banking, equity research, institutional trading and ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Nasdaq futures soar 150 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors weighed a blockbuster takeover approach for PayPal against fresh inflation data and another test of corporate earnings. Dow futures were up 15 p...

1 day ago - Invezz

Wild Start to Earnings Season Lays Bare the Great AI Divide

IBM stock has its worst day ever, PayPal gets a takeover offer, big banks see deal boom time, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

This Wall Street ‘theme-o-meter' has a clear message: The artificial-intelligence bull market is back.

UBS says its top theme right now is that leadership for artificial-intelligence stocks is returning, and earnings season may prove how investors have been too pessimistic.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.65% from 6.58% Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 7...

1 day ago - CNBC

Morning Bid: Melting core

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. A torrent of new information hit markets on Tuesday, with a mostly positive tilt for both stocks and bonds.

1 day ago - Reuters

It's boom and bust in the hedge-fund world as both liquidations and new launches spike

The number of hedge-fund liquidations reached a two-year high in the first quarter, a period which also saw a boom in new launches.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stock Market News Today, 7/15/26 – Futures Rise as Soft Inflation and Bank Earnings Lift Sentiment

U.S. stock futures moved higher ahead of Wednesday’s session as a cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted investor confidence. Meanwhile, the second-quarter earnings season got off to a strong s...

1 day ago - TipRanks

In charts: See how economists in the latest WSJ survey see growth, inflation and Fed independence

Here is how economists in the latest Wall Street Journal survey see growth, inflation and Federal Reserve independence.

1 day ago - WSJ

Two Million Workers Are Locked Out of an Improving Job Market

The share of job seekers out of work for six months or longer is hovering near highest level in five years.

1 day ago - WSJ

Trump walks back on Hormuz toll as U.S. reinstates Iran naval blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump walks back plans to charge a 20% toll on the value of goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the fee will be replaced by "trade and investment deals" made into ...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

U.S. Futures Higher as Inflation Print Boosts Sentiment

U.S. stock futures were largely higher in early European trade, as positive market sentiment following lower-than-expected inflation data buoyed risk assets.

1 day ago - WSJ

Time to Rethink Emerging Market Winners. Why a Broad Index Won't Cut It.

Sharp pros are giving fresh attention to Brazil, India, and parts of Africa. Focused China plays could work, too.

1 day ago - Barrons

FOMO Is Driving Options Prices Higher. How to Use It to Your Advantage.

Many call buyers likely have no idea that the implied volatility of calls is so high that stocks must make huge moves for them to profit.

1 day ago - Barrons

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a ​U.S. blockade took effect on Wednesday, shipping data showed.

1 day ago - Reuters

Blockbuster Stock Sales Are Threatening to Overwhelm the Bull Market

The race of companies to issue shares reminds some analysts of later stages of prior rallies.

1 day ago - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Buoyed by Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be buoyed by reduced Fed rate-hike expectations.

1 day ago - WSJ

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

1 day ago - NYTimes