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Weekly Commentary: Just The Facts
The S&P 500 gained 1.4% and the Dow rose 1.2%, while the Utilities advanced 1.2%. Three-month Treasury bill rates ended the week at 3.5425%.
Economist reveals the 'SINGLE BIGGEST RISK' to US economy for 2026
The Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni discusses his economic outlook for 2026, how Fed policy could be a risk and unaffordable housing on 'Making Money.'
FedWatch's Ben Emons forecasts gradual Fed rate cuts in 2026
Ben Emons, Fed Watch Advisors, joins 'Fast Money' to talk what to expect from the Federal Reserve in 2026.
5 Stock Market Warning Signs Heading Into 2026
The S&P 500 (SPY) is riding a multi-year rally, but rising risks warrant caution heading into 2026. Key economic indicators—ISM manufacturing, household debt, and surging delinquencies — signal mounti...
This is a bull market with a 'lower cased b' heading into 2026, says Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson, Piper Sandler Chief Market Technician, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk if the Santa rally is intact.
2026 market risks and profit growth, best-positioned software stocks, the Oscars head to YouTube
Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for December 26, 2025. Tom Hainlin, U.S. Bank Asset Management Group national investment strategist, discusses risks to markets...
Strong earnings growth will continue for banks in 2026, says KBW's Christopher McGratty
Christopher McGratty, KBW, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk his banking outlook for 2026.
Blowout Q3 GDP Turns The Market Narrative On Its Head
One data point just flipped the entire slowdown narrative on its head. Rate cuts may not come the way the market expects - and that's bullish for the right assets.
2025 Year in Review & 2026 Investment Outlook
In this special edition of our weekend video series, Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts, CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiaro, and Deputy CIO Eric Biegeleisen all come together to share their 2025 Year in Rev...
Macro Risk Advisors' John Kolovos talks possible volatility in 2026
Macro Risk Advisors' John Kolovos talks what he expects out of the markets in 2026.
Talk of the tape: Should investors stick with winners or rotate
Scott Chronert, Citi, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk how investors should play this market.
Reasonable to be Optimistic About Markets in 2026, Says Rick Gardner
Rick Gardner, CIO of RGA Investments, breaks down his outlook heading into the new year. Garnder says that its reasonable for investors to be 'optimistic' about markets in 2026, expecting uncertainty ...
The final trading stretch into year-end: Here's what you need to know
The Investment Committee debate the final trading days of 2025 and get ready for the year ahead.
Fed policy and the 2026 outlook: Here's what you need to know
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the Fed and how it will affect the market in 2026.
ETF Prime: Advisors Bullish On Markets Despite Three-Year Rally
Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, joined host Nate Geraci this week on ETF Prime to preview 2026 through fresh advisor survey data gathered between mid-November and late December. Murp...
Jefferies' Thomas Simons: There's a ‘really big disconnect' between Q3 GDP and payroll growth
Thomas Simons, chief U.S. economist at Jefferies, and CNBC's Steve Liesman join ‘The Exchange' to discuss the economic outlook for 2026, the disconnect between U.S. jobs data and GDP, and more.
ProShares Advisors' Simeon Hyman: There's no sign of the U.S. economy overheating
Simeon Hyman, global investment strategist at ProShares Advisors, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss why he thinks investors should look beyond the AI trade, his expectations for 2026, and more.
This the most BULLISH moment for small businesses: expert
‘The Big Money Show' panel discusses whether small businesses are being squeezed by inflation, high borrowing costs and corporate dominance as Wall Street profits soar and bankruptcies on Main Street ...
Momentum stocks still in favor, says Interactive Brokers' Steve Sosnick
Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk investor trends he is observing and what they signal about the state of the market going into the new year.
Top Retail Analyst Dana Telsey talks what will drive consumer spending in 2026
Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisors, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk what will be driving consumers to shop and what retail trends to expect in 2026.
What The 'Experts' Got Wrong In 2025
Major index gains in 2025 were once again driven by AI leaders like Alphabet and Nvidia, while the broader 'S&P 493' returns lagged. RSP, the S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, delivered just over 11% total re...
After 2 straight misses, this year's ‘Santa Claus rally' is off to a solid start. Why it matters for investors.
Stocks have never seen three negative “Santa Claus rally” periods in a row. After two straight misses, history says the odds favor a comeback this year.
A Stock Market Priced for Perfection Can Still Have a Very Good Year
The S&P 500 is expected to grow earnings by 15% in 2026. But worries persist.
2026 S&P 500 Outlook: A Multiple Compression, In Spite Of Earnings Growth
2025 would go down in history as a good year for equities, but also a period when certain risks became apparent. Supportive macroeconomic conditions will likely remain in 2026 and so far there are no ...
Top economic factors to watch in 2026
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the top economic factors to watch next year.
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: US Stocks Rally Toward New Highs in Fresh Forecast Analysis
US stocks edge higher as the S&P500 nears 7000, with Nasdaq recovering and tech stocks improving. Market sentiment and sector moves signal strength today.
2026 S&P 500 Outlook: P/E Repricing Looms As Large Numbers Kick In
The S&P 500 (SP500) is poised for continued gains in 2026, but growth is expected to moderate after recent double-digit returns. AI infrastructure investments and global defense spending remain strong...
Bernstein's Stacy Rasgon on what the Nvidia–Groq deal means for the semiconductor space
Stacy Rasgon, senior analyst at Bernstein Research, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss what the Nvidia–Groq deal means for the semiconductor space, his take on Intel's surge in 2025, and more.
IPOs will have a good year in 2026 with rate cuts and private company backlog: Saga Ventures' Nguyen
Thomas Nguyen, Saga Ventures co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the year ahead for initial public offerings.
The U.S. Remained the Market to Beat In 2025. Will That Last?
Other markets look worse than in the U.S. But cracks are starting to form, Ashley Lester writes in a guest commentary.
Volatility Selling Is Driving The Market Higher And May Be About To End
Implied volatility has dropped to multi-year lows, with the VIX below 14 and short-dated measures even lower. Rising realized volatility alongside falling implied volatility signals potential for a sh...
Decision Time For The Santa Rally
Today officially marks the start of the Santa Claus rally window, running from December 26 through year-end. Historically, the market has never missed three Santa rallies in a row, and after back-to-b...
Growth forecasts continue to be moderate if not better than that, says Stanford's Jared Bernstein
Jared Bernstein, Stanford Institute economic poicy fellow, and Peter Earle, American Institute for Economic Research senior economist, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the economic outlook for 2026.
Market breadth gives us more confidence for 2026 performance, says US Bank's Tom Hainlin
Tom Hainlin, US Bank Asset Management national investment strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss market valuations, the consumer strength and much more.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures were trending lower in early trading Friday following a fifth straight session of major market index gains in holiday-shortened trading Wednesday; gold and silver continued their record ...
Tariffs are increasing prices are dragging American manufacturing: Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome
Scott Lincicome, The Cato Institute vice president of general economics, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Lincicome's thoughts on tariffs, trying to comply and much more.
Consumers proved to be resilient despite shortened holiday season: 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the consumer and holiday retail sales data.
Government tailwinds are baked into stocks, says DCLA's Sarat Sethi
Sarat Sethi, DCLA managing partner, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how much of policy tailwinds are priced into markets, why certain stocks have been underowned and much more.
Earnings Revision Trends Are Quietly Shifting The Small-Cap Narrative
Consensus forecasts now imply substantially faster earnings growth for small-cap companies than for their large-cap peers, marking a notable reversal from recent history. Recent reporting seasons have...
Here's everything the ‘geniuses' on Wall Street got wrong about the markets in 2025
Investing experts were wrong in so many ways this year.
Forget Big Tech - I Think We're Looking At A Big Rotation To Value
I see early signs of a wealth rotation from growth to value, driven by macro and AI data center buildout trends. My thesis emphasizes the interconnectedness of AI, inflation, and leading economic indi...
5 Things To Know: Friday, December 26
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the 5 things to know ahead of Friday's opening bell.
Why these market watchers say the AI play has yet to unfold, but inflation will still be key in 2026
Justin Bergner of Gabelli and Gina Sanchez of Chantico Global set the scene for what may lie ahead for the markets in 2026, both risks and rewards.
I want to gift my grandnieces, ages 5 and 10, stocks. How do I make sure they get an equal amount when they turn 18?
“One child's portfolio will have an additional five years of growth.”
9 Top ETFs for Income Investors That Stood Out in 2025
#morningstar #etfs #bestetfs A look at dividend, bond, and covered-call ETFs from Vanguard, Schwab, and more. In this week, we're looking back at three discussions we held earlier this year on Investi...
Family Offices Have Become the New Power Players on Wall Street
Wealthy families are launching offices to manage their money at a record clip and are increasingly getting a seat at the table in significant deals.
'Humans are the most important part' of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms
Asset management CEO Miro Mitev first learned about neural networks in 1997, while he was a student. A network of AI systems makes the calls at his firm, SmartWealth Asset Management.
The Fed is troubled when this happens, expert reveals
Grant's Interest Rate Observer editor Jim Grant discusses interest rates and Fed moves on 'Making Money.'
Will Market Uncertainty Continue In 2026?
Why markets are facing uncertainty in 2026. Are market valuations too high?
2025: An Unpredictable Year for Markets
Diane King Hall walks us through what stood out to her in market this year, including tariff volatility, A.I. driving new highs and bifurcation amid large caps ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...
Stocks poised to win if the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
Wall Street forecasts that US stocks are poised for another year of solid gains next year but several wildcards could disrupt the bullish narrative.
The Rotation Fear Won't Last; Betting On Tech's 2026 Comeback
The S&P 500 is poised for a strong close in 2025, paving the way for new highs to be attained through 2026. I present my crystal ball price target.
If Santa Claus Should Fail To Call, Bears May Come To Broad And Wall
The Santa Claus Rally pertains to the S&P 500 Index's performance in the last five trading days of the year and the first two days in the following new year. 2023 and 2024 were negative SCR periods, b...
Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Tariffs and supply chain disruptions have pushed leather prices higher in 2025, with boots, handbags and furniture rising, some at near double-digit rates, at retail. Companies like Twisted X, Coach o...
S&P500: Benchmark Posts Record Close While Major US Indices Hold Steady in Holiday Trade
US stocks hit fresh records in pre-Christmas trade as the S&P500 and Dow Jones rise, boosted by strong GDP data and steady sentiment across major US indices.
The Economic Divide Between Big and Small Companies Is Growing
The economic fortunes of low- and high-income Americans are diverging. The same pattern is happening with companies.
Restaurants, Weed, and Other Stock Themes On Our 2026 Radar
Barron's Investor Circle reporters pick their favorite ideas for the coming year.
The AI Revolution: 3 Major Hurdles That Need To Be Overcome In 2026
The article below discusses the AI Revolution that is powering most of the gains in equities and is a key driver of current economic growth. For this theme to continue in 2026, significant progress wi...
Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire' Labor Market
There was a decline in initial claims for unemployment together with an increase in insured employment last week. Observers said this combination reflected a continuation of a “no hire, no fire” labor...
Here comes the stock market's ‘Santa Claus rally' — gift-wrapped and delivered on time
The seasonal rally typically runs through the first two trading days of the new year.
Markets hover near record levels as Wall Street prepares to close early for Christmas holiday
Wall Street was largely unchanged early Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1% as of 9:45 a.m. Eastern. The S&P...
Above The Noise: Rethinking 2025 Narratives
Investors have been told to worry if Kevin Hassett becomes Fed chair, but the market doesn't appear concerned. Many assume that the market's success hinges on the Magnificent 7 stocks, but five lagged...
2026 Federal Reserve outlook, the biggest cybersecurity risks to watch for
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for December 24, 2025. The Federal Reserve is expected to have an eventful 2026, with the central bank's officials divi...
Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs
Patrick Fruzzetti, Rose Advisors Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.
Wall Street close: S&P 500 ends at record high, Dow gains 289 points
Wall Street closed higher for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining approximately 300 points to reach a fresh record high as investors welcomed weaker...
Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs in holiday-shortened trading session
Indexes have been climbing in recent days, buoyed in part by a rebound in AI-related names after last week's selloff that was triggered by concerns about inflated valuations and high capital expenditu...
How Likely Is A Big Stock Market Drop?
The probability of a 30% U.S. stock market drop in the next year is estimated at 8%, based on options market-derived methodology. Survey and pundit-based crash probabilities are notably higher, but la...
Interest rates declining favor regional banks, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee on his 2026 outlook
Tom Lee, Fundstrat, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk recent market action, the Santa Claus rally, what he is watching heading into 2026, and more.
Fundamentals are confirming the recent price advance in stocks, says CFRA's Sam Stovall
Sam Stovall, CFRA chief investment strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the market performance into year end.
How Trump's policy could impact markets in 2026, top 3 consumer internet stock picks
Market Catalysts anchor Ines Ferré breaks down the latest market moves for December 24, 2025. Pangaea Policy founder Terry Haines discusses fiscal and monetary policy expectations in 2026 and the outl...
2026 Market Outlook: Investors Valuation Expectations Are Far More Optimistic Than Analysts
The S&P 500 is currently trading at a historically elevated P/E, reflecting aggressive expectations for earnings growth through 2027. Consensus forecasts require 14%+ annual earnings growth in 2026 an...
For investors, the real gift from Wall Street comes one day after Christmas
For the S&P 500, Dec. 26 has historically been the most reliably positive day of the year.
Biggest market surprises in 2025, Santa Claus rally hopes, why markets could continue to rally
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi speaks with CFRA Research chief investment strategist Sam Stovall and Annandale Capital's George Seay about 2025 being a record-breaking year for markets, op...
Tech Will Deliver In 2026: AI, Quantum Computing To Propel Stocks Higher
Technology (XLK) stands out as the top sector pick for 2026, rated 8.2, driven by AI, quantum computing, and favorable monetary conditions. Materials (XLB), Communication Services (XLC), Energy (XLE),...
At least two more Fed cuts likely in 2026, says Moody's Mark Zandi
Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics chief economist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest employment data, what could be a theme for next year and much more.
2026 Set Up for Continuation Rally
In Wednesday's shortened trading day, Kevin Green examines the weekly Jobless Claims and trends in the housing sector with the release of the MBA Mortgage Application data. Stocks hit new highs this w...
Labor market is setting markets up for a good 2026, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton professor emeritus, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest jobs data, the Federal Reserve picture and much more.
2025 AI surprises, why investors may be 'underestimating' the strength of the economy next year
On the Morning Brief, Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi is examining the biggest developing market stories on December 24, 2025. The US stock market will close early at 1:00 P.M.
'Santa Claus Rally' Started Early, Dawson Says
Cameron Dawson of Newedge Wealth says the "Santa Claus Rally" seemed to start earlier this year, but they don't read much into it because it's just end of the year position chasing. She is on "Bloombe...
Dow Gains Over 100 Points; US Jobless Claims Decline
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.
Peter Schiff Says Fed Reversal, Inflation Clash With Trump, and Silver Surge Point to a Volatile 2026
As markets move toward 2026, Peter Schiff says the Federal Reserve has quietly returned to the policies that fueled past inflation shocks, even as political leaders publicly dispute whether inflation ...
US stocks hold steady on Christmas Eve as investors watch Santa Claus rally
US stocks held steady on Christmas Eve, with the broad market opening virtually flat. The Dow edged marginally higher, while the Nasdaq Composite matched the S&P's sluggish performance in a shortened ...
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall, Continuing Claims Rise
Initial jobless claims in the US fell by 10,000 to 214,000 in the week ending Dec. 20. The median forecast called for 224,000 applications.
Deutsche Bank's Brett Ryan on the disconnect between U.S. jobs data and GDP
Brett Ryan, senior U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss the latest jobless claims data, the state of the economy, and more.
ETF Year In Review, 2025 Edition
As of December 18, active ETF AUM in the United States sits at $1.49 trillion and will hit $1.5 trillion this year. The number of active ETFs is now more than 500 ahead of index ETFs - 2,682 to 2,174.
Notes from the Desk: Pressing Pause in 2026
Last week's central bank decisions reinforced the end of the global rate-cutting trend, a view we highlighted in a prior note. On Thursday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate b...
5 Quiet Signals That Lurk In The 2026 Market Outlook
For 2026, the S&P 500 and its 11 SPDR sub-sectors present compelling opportunities, but investors must heed emerging risks. Key quiet signals include persistent inflation, rising Japanese bond yields,...
Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of Americans who filed for new unemployment benefits declined last week, as the U.S. labor market faces heightened economic uncertainty.
Jobless claims fall again — and they're even lower than last year
Much has changed in the U.S. economy since President Trump took over from President Biden nearly one year ago, but one thing hasn't: The low level of layoffs.
Initial jobless claims come in at 214,000 for the week of December 20
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
2026 Playbook: My Market Outlook Is To Bet On The Consumer And Double Down On AI
I rate the S&P 500 a 'Buy' for 2026, driven by tax provisions creating an increase in consumer tax returns, facilitating an environment similar to the Covid Stimulus Checks. Backdated tax cuts from th...
A stagflationary period lies ahead for the U.S. economy, but reacceleration will follow, economist predicts
The k-shaped consumer economy is set to persist and investors must be wary of any slowdown in AI investment affecting the broader economy, says Apollo economist.
The uptrend is still very much alive and well, says Fairlead's Katie Stockton
Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, technical indicators to watch for, 2026 outlook, and more.
2026 Market Outlook: Heading Towards Major Crossroads
The S&P 500 has delivered three consecutive years of strong gains, but now trades at historically rich forward P/E multiples. Fed interest rate cuts and a potential new Fed Chief could support higher ...
Strong GDP and Fed pressure set market tension: Claris's Lee Baker
Lee Baker, Owner & President at Claris Financial Advisors, highlights Weyerhaeuser as a value play backed by timber assets, weighs a strong GDP print against rate-cut expectations, and flags potential...
Santa rally favors tech, crypto and gold, says Fed Watch's Ben Emons
Ben Emons, Founder at FedWatch Advisors, says markets are setting up for a Santa rally, favoring tech, consumer discretionary, bitcoin, and gold, with seasonality, dip-buying psychology, and geopoliti...
Will Santa Come To Wall Street This Year?
Things are looking good for an upcoming "Santa Claus Rally" after the S&P 500 (SP500) logged its 38th record close of 2025.
It's a Wonderful Market—if You Know How to Play It
The Cboe Volatility Index's long-term average is around 19, so the present level of 14 suggests peace in markets and goodwill toward investors. At least for a month.
Stock Futures Inch Lower; Metals Extend Rally
A record-breaking run in metals continued, while stock futures posted small moves ahead of a shortened day of trading.
Expect the bull market to continue in 2026, albeit with much more volatility, says Kevin Mahn
Kevin Mahn, Hennion & Walsh Asset Management president and CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, 2026 outlook, and more.