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AI Reset Is Complete; Tech's Next Leg Starts Here
Tech remains resilient amid rotation, with higher-lows and higher-highs signaling continued momentum despite sector underperformance versus broader indices. AI adoption and infrastructure buildout are...
How you could benefit from Trump's plan for buying mortgage bonds
Borrowers with 6% and 7% mortgage rates might see a refinancing opportunity if things work out as Trump foresees.
Trump's plan for U.S. economic growth has a new twist — include Venezuela and Greenland
Charlie Garcia responds to readers' concerns about oil, rare-earth minerals and America's foreign policy.
Countdown To March: Jobs Report Locks In Rate Cut
December's jobs report signals a weak labor market, supporting expectations for a Fed rate cut in March. Job growth remains sluggish, with downward revisions and a declining workweek indicating underl...
David Sykes On What Matters For Investors In 2026
How events in Venezuela change the investment picture. Outlook for earnings growth in 2026.
A bad year for the U.S. jobs market can't get any worse. Or can it?
The best thing that could be said about the U.S. jobs market at the end of 2025 is at least it didn't get any worse. And maybe — just maybe — hiring might improve in the new year.
Roaring '20s: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love This Market
I've shifted from a bearish stance to embracing the current bull market, recognizing that optimism has historically outperformed pessimism. Key 2025–2026 market themes include AI advancements, broaden...
Are we in an AI bubble? What 40 tech leaders and analysts are saying, in one chart
Record valuations and deals driven by AI excitement have led to some concerns that the AI boom is a bubble waiting to burst. Others have argued that the massive investments are necessary to meet data ...
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street closed out the first full trading week of the new year at record levels on Friday, with the benchmark S&P 500 index (SP500) ending about 34 points shy of the historic 7,000 mark. A revival...
The real AI bubble may be in the private market
xAI, OpenAI and Anthropic have been rapidly raising more money, adding to the notion of “aspirational” valuations across the AI startup scene.
Weekly Commentary: Full CBB To Be Posted This Weekend
The S&P 500 gained 16% (up 1.8% y-t-d), and the Dow rose 2.3% (up 3.0%). Federal Reserve credit declined $3.5 billion last week to $6.540 TN, with a four-week gain of $49.2 billion.
Stock market ticks up toward records after mixed job market data
U.S. stocks are rising toward records Friday following a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on it.
Markets Weekly Outlook: CPI Is Back On Time
Investors are betting that "America First" is no longer just an isolationist slogan, but a policy that places US strategic interests above all else - including international norms. Metals are once aga...
America's unemployment rate is low. But so is its job growth.
Job hunts are getting desperate for Americans who find themselves locked out of stable, full-time work in a stagnant job market.
The Federal Reserve should pay attention to this, chief strategist advises
QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses economic growth during decreasing job growth on 'Making Money.'
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
What's happening is a broad rally encompassing many overlooked areas, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
Bessent: Goal of MBS buys is to match Fed run-off
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the goal of the Trump administration's launch of mortgage-backed securities purchases is to roughly match the rate at which those bonds are rolling...
Wall Street's move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire from the Trump administration
The move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire.
People feeling good about taking on more risk right now, says Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher
Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher joins 'Fast Money' talks if investors are getting complacent in teh current market environment.
Things That Can't Go On Forever
Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management recently highlighted that the AI Bubble will eventually end like all technology paradigm shifts before it. As highlighted in the article below, historical va...
Jobs report doesn't motivate the Fed to move at end of month, says Fmr. Dallas Fed President Fischer
Richard Fisher, Former Dallas Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve following the latest batch of economic data.
Dow, S&P, and Russell 2000 close at record highs
Sam Stovall, CFRA chief investment strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.
'Fed Will Not Be Cutting In January': Lindsay Rosner
"January is unambiguous, the Fed will not be cutting." Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Lindsay Rosner joins "Bloomberg Real Yield" to give her reaction to today's US jobs report that showed nonfarm p...
Investors See Bright Side in Economic Outlook, Push Stocks to New Highs
The stock market is off to a hot start in 2026, a good omen for the rest of the year.
Friday's stock-market rally reveals what investors are really focused on in 2026
U.S. stocks pressed higher on Friday after the December jobs report helped quiet concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.
Overall landscape for owning common stocks is 'tremendous' right now: Rich Saperstein
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses markets, investment strategy and more with Rich Saperstein, founding principal and chief investment officer of Treasury Partners.
Stocks Could Keep Rising Even if AI Spending Slows Down. Here's Why.
Big tech's massive investments in artificial intelligence propelled stocks to record after record last year. They may not need another year of big spending to keep climbing in 2026.
It's the End of the World as We Know It—and the Market Feels Fine
It seems tech can take a breather and stocks can still gain. So far this year, areas like materials and industrials are far outpacing tech names.
Traders See Minimal Chance of Jan. Rate Cut | Real Yield 1/9/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Goldman Sachs Asset Management Head of Multi Sector Fixed Income Investing Lindsay Rosner, RBC Capital Market...
Stocks and Bonds Both Had Good Runs in 2025. Even With Fed Cuts, That's Unlikely in 2026.
Bond yields look set to rise this year, despite the possibility of at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts. Even a small increase in yields can be a problem.
Job gains came to virtual standstill after first four months of 2025: KPMG's Swonk
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the weaker-than-expected jobs report, what the Fed's next move is and more with Diane Swonk of KPMG and Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Management.
White House official: Trump's social media posts on jobs data were 'inadvertent public disclosure'
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the White House's response to President Trump's social media post that indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation...
S&P 500, Russell 2000 Soar To Record Highs, Silver Jumps To $80: What's Moving Markets Friday?
Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact.
White House says it's reviewing protocols after Trump reveals embargoed data before jobs report's release
A social-media post by President Donald Trump ahead of an important jobs report may have again violated federal guidelines barring officials from commenting on such information before its release.
Wall Street Roundup: Is Everything Priced In But Normalcy?
AI-driven demand is fueling outsized gains in memory, storage, and power infrastructure stocks, with SNDK up 71% in a month and MU up 230% in 2025. Geopolitical events, notably US action in Venezuela,...
Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: US Indices Eye Records as Jobs Miss Supports Rate Cut Bets
Nasdaq eyes record high at 24019.99 as weak jobs data boosts Fed rate cut bets. S&P 500 hits new record while Intel surges 9.78% on Trump meeting.
President Trump's social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report
The social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
2026 will be a ‘very good year' for M&A, says Citizens Commercial Bank's Mark Lehmann
Mark Lehmann, vice chair at Citizens Commercial Bank, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in 2026, which sectors to focus on, the AI revolution, and more.
Fed appoints regional bank board chairs and vice chairs
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the chairs and vice chairs of its 12 regional banks for this year, a list that includes Emerson Electric Co's chief executive Lal Karsanbhai as chair of t...
Trillion Dollar Market Cap Changing Of The Guard
For the past several months, NVIDIA has held the title of the world's largest stock by market cap. Additionally, we would note that AAPL is currently larger than Microsoft, but that gap has also been ...
Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now
This year's panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.
Labor demand is even weaker than labor supply, causing unemployment to rise, says former CEA chair
Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the December jobs report, softening of the labor market,
Forget About A January Rate Cut
December labor market data was stronger than it appeared, with household survey metrics showing tightening conditions. The improved labor data reduces pressure on the Fed to cut rates at its January m...
Stocks Sail Past Jobs Data, Tariff Opinion Delay. Earnings Season Looms.
The market's solid early gains will be tested next week. But investors are feeling optimistic
U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day
President Donald Trump in a social media post Thursday evening indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation of long-standing federal policy. Offic...
Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius finds December jobs report ‘not strong'
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the December unemployment rate, tariffs, and more.
Wolfe Research's Marcus on how the Supreme Court may rule on Trump administration tariffs
Tobin Marcus, head of U.S. policy and politics at Wolfe Research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss potential outcomes for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.
How to Trade the Next Earnings Season? Goldman Says Try Options
Earnings season is around the corner. Goldman Sachs' analysts have ideas about how to trade it.
Trump Posted Unpublished Jobs Data Early
President Donald Trump posted a chart on social media Thursday evening that included figures in the yet-to-be released December employment report. The chart matched figures that were not publicly publ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. inflation data for December will likely be the highlight of the week as investors continue to gauge the likely timing and extent of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Consumer sentiment comes in at 54 vs. 53.5 estimate
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
We've probably seen Jerome Powell's last cut as Fed chair says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss jobs growth, the affordability issue, the Fed rate cut and more.
Jobs report for December forecasted to show modest gains in U.S. workforce
Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate.December's jobs repo...
Good, Bad & Ugly in December Jobs, Questions Around SCOTUS Tariff Outlook
Friday's December jobs report can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin considers the unemployment drop to 4.4% a "welcome development" to a stagnating jobs p...
The US added 50K jobs in December: What it means for Wall Street, the Fed, and the economy
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest December jobs report and financial news for January 9, 2026. We speak with market insiders about what the latest job numbers mean for investors,...
US Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.4%, But Payrolls Fall Short of Forecasts
US job growth fell below expectations in December, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 50,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data ...
Don't Fight The Trump QE
Trump's administration is aggressively boosting liquidity, directing $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases to lower housing costs and support markets. These measures, alongside resumed ...
US Added Jobs in Right Places, Sonderling Says
US Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling says jobs are being added in the right spots, pointing out that the private sector is growing. Sonderling also expects more manufacturing jobs to come bac...
December Jobs Report Sets The Stage For Fed Decisions In 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...
Dow Jones and S&P500: US Indices Climb as Markets Digest Mixed Employment Data
Dow Jones and S&P 500 climb today as unemployment drops to 4.4%. US indices digest mixed jobs report while Supreme Court delays tariff ruling.
Is The Infamous 'Wall Of Worry' Finally Crumbling?
The Sentiment King Wall of Worry (WOW) indicator suggests the current bull market is not yet over. Despite widespread optimism for 2026, the WOW indicator remains below prior peaks, indicating we have...
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher, Michigan Survey Finds
Consumers' mood improved slightly in January, yet Americans remain mired in anxiety about affordability and sluggish hiring, the University of Michigan's latest survey indicated.
Dow Edges Higher; US Economy Adds 50,000 Jobs In December
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.2% on Friday.
Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement' in economy
The University of Michigan's gauge of consumer sentiment rose to 54 in a preliminary January reading from 52.9 in the prior month. This is the second straight gain and the highest level since Septembe...
Wait, Tesla Is a Value Stock? Welcome to the Wacky World of Factor ETFs
Investors who buy look-alike funds can end up with sharply different returns.
December Job Report: 2 Cuts, Not Yet
The U.S. labor market is stable but not strong, with equilibrium driven by reduced labor supply pressures rather than robust demand. Recent employment data shows job creation hovering just above a low...
U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls
Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, affirming an end-of-the-year hiring slowdown even as the economy has shown significant growth. Jobs in movies and music fell by 2,100 to 394,300, accordin...
Jobs Report For December: Labor Market Limps Along, As It Has All Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...
Watch CNBC's full discussion with the ‘Squawk on the Street' crew
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the recent news affecting markets.
US stocks jittery at open after jobs data: S&P up 0.2%, Nasdaq flat
US stocks were little changed on Friday as investors digested a softer-than-expected jobs report and awaited a potential ruling from the US Supreme Court that could have significant implications for t...
EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses: Ignore Prediction Markets At Your Own Risk
For years, prediction markets lived on the fringes of finance — interesting, occasionally accurate, but easy for investors to dismiss. Danny Moses says that complacency is becoming a mistake in 2026.
December Jobs Report: A Positive But Cooling Finish To 2025 Payrolls Calendar
The Labor Department released its final jobs report of 2025 on Friday. The December jobs report showed employers adding 50,000 jobs during the month.
2027: Defense Boom As The AI Trade Unwinds
Defense spending is entering a structural supercycle as geopolitical risk and deterrence priorities drive sustained budget increases across NATO and allied economies. Equity markets are highly overval...
US jobs add 50,000 in December, miss estimates as unemployment dips to 4.4%
US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,...
Roger Ferguson on December jobs report: I'd take a pause in January
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the December jobs report, impact on the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.
US Jobs Report Unlikely to Trigger Fed Move, Rosenberg Says
BlackRock's Jeffrey Rosenberg reacts to the US monthly jobs report on "Bloomberg Surveillance." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
Fed seen on longer rate-cut pause after jobs data
A drop in the U.S. unemployment rate may ease concerns at the Federal Reserve about labor market weakness and build the case for a longer hold on the policy rate, with traders betting the central bank...
Experts react to the December jobs report
Natasha Sarin, Yale Law School professor and former Treasury official under President Biden, Peter Earle, American Institute for Economic Research director of economics, and Saira Malik, Nuveen CIO, j...
Unemployment Stayed High But Fell To 4.4% In December—These Key Sectors Lost Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will report inflation data for December on Jan. 13. Analysts expect consumer prices to have risen 2.7% in the month, matching November's increases, while core inflation—...
50,000 jobs were added to the US economy in December, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%.
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Dow 50,000? How About 60,000?
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Dow Jones marks 130 years of history, positioned for a significant leadership shift. The Dow is 55% concentrated in its top 10 stocks, but unlike tech...
As tech stocks soar, executives use exchange funds to diversify wealth without selling
Strong market returns and the AI boom have meant new riches for some employees, but it's risky to have too much of your net worth tied up in one stock. Rather than selling stock to reinvest, sharehold...
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since the pandemic
Employers added 50,000 jobs, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite a year of uneven growth
U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the December jobs report.
US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines
The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.
5 'Top Picks' For 2026 (Not Mag 7)
In this episode, Kenny Polcari and Erin Gibbs of SlateStone Wealth break down how they are approaching the market as leadership broadens and fundamentals start to matter more. They explain how, after ...
The Healthy Rotation Into Small Caps Is Upon Us
The Russell 2000 small-cap index hit an all-time high, signaling a decisive rotation from technology stocks into small caps. Valuation concerns are driving tech underperformance, while small caps, tra...
US employers add 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate drops to 4.4%
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December – a bit weaker than the already-slow monthly average gain of 55,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, but the unemployment rate dipped, supp...
American employers added a seasonally adjusted 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Labor Department reported Friday
American employers added a seasonally adjusted 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Labor Department reported Friday.
U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly higher this morning as investors prepare for key economic data and an important Supreme Court ruling; the jobs report, due this morning, is expected to show that hiring pick...
Energy executives to meet today at White House: Here's what to expect
CNBC's Brian Sullivan joins 'Squawk Box' to report on the latest news.
5 Things To Know: January 9, 2026
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the 5 things to know on January 9, 2026.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Jobs data, a potential tariff ruling, the latest on Venezuela and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assess Further Cuts
For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.