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Fmr. Bridgewater Chief Strategist talks how she would build portfolios right now

Rebecca Patterson, former Bridgewater Associates chief investment strategist, joins 'Fast Money' to talk building a portfolio in the current market and looking ahead to 2026.

12 minutes ago - CNBC Television

Cisco Returns To Dot-Com Highs

Cisco closed at a record high. As shown below, the stock's dot-com era peak of $80.06 had stood in place for more than 25 years.

13 minutes ago - Seeking Alpha

Fed chair Jerome Powell's perspective on GDP, interview with US Treasury advisor Joseph Lavorgna

With just one more hour to go in the trading day, Market Domination host Josh Lipton reports on the latest stories on December 11, 2025. Ameriprise Financial Chief Economist Russell Price and Waddell ...

1 hour ago - Yahoo Finance

Why another "mountain" of inflation could be coming: Apollo exec

Why another "mountain" of inflation could be coming: Apollo exec.

1 hour ago - Yahoo Finance

AI market correction was 'normal adjustment', says Citi's Heath Terry

Heath Terry, Citi head of technology and communications, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the recent partnership between Disney and Sora, AI valuation, the pace of AI adoption, and more.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

The Fed cut rates, but bitcoin didn't budge. What gives?

Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, even after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its policy rate by 25 basis points and signaled that it will begin injecting additional liquidity into short-term fundi...

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Fed board votes unanimously to reappoint reserve bank presidents

'Closing Bell Overtime' reports on news the Fed board voted unanimously to reappoint reserve bank presidents.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

Apollo's Torsten Sløk on the 'very, very important issue' facing the US economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with officials signaling they see only one rate cut in 2026. Apollo Global Management partner and chief economist, Torsten Sløk,...

1 hour ago - Yahoo Finance

Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Worry.

Barron's spoke with former colleagues of the leading candidate to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Fed votes to reappoint all of its regional bank presidents

The Federal Reserve on Thursday reappointed 11 of its 12 regional bank presidents, ending a mini-drama at the central bank in a move that came a bit earlier than usual. There had been some speculation...

2 hours ago - CNBC

2026 Market Outlook: Why A Small Slice Of AI Defense Can Pay Off

I am forecasting for the S&P 500 to reach 7,700–7,800 by end-2026, driven by robust tech and AI-led earnings growth. The defense sector, especially small-cap AI and ISR firms, is poised to capture out...

2 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Dow, S&P 500 end at records because investors feel good about the economy — beyond the AI boom

Investors were moving away from tech stocks, and using that money to push other parts of the market to new records

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Real-Estate Stocks Have Bounced. Lower Mortgage Rates Help.

Lower mortgage rates are a boon for home buyers and owners who are looking to refinance.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Powell cuts rates again - but the Fed still faces "a bit in tension"

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 Wednesday to lower the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point. Chair Jerome Powell said the two goals of the Fed are "a bit in tension" https://t.c...

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Trump tariffs shift drastically where video game consoles come from

Millions of holiday shoppers across America are filling their baskets with pricey video game consoles, likely unaware of a seismic supply-chain shift that's done away with the familiar “Made in China”...

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why 2025 was a breakout year for retail investors

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos reports on how 2025 became a breakout year for retail investors.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Dow and S&P 500 are soaring — but this unloved stock index is absolutely roaring

The “January effect” for small-cap stocks now arrives in December.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

A Skeptic on Stocks Is Cautiously Upbeat About 2026

Barry Bannister, Stifel's chief equity strategist, sees a way for the S&P 500 to climb almost 10% next year, though he also says it could end up in negative territory.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Federal Reserve Reappoints All Regional Bank Presidents to New 5-Year Terms

The regional bank presidents will serve through early 2031.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Dow, S&P 500 set record close

CNBC's senior markets commentator Michael Santoli breaks down the day's market action and the biggest movers.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

America Better Win The AI Race Says Netflix Co-Founder

Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings sat down with David Westin at the Economic Club of New York to discuss AI and the future of Television.

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Federal Reserve's board of governors voted unanimously to reappoint 11 reserve bank presidents to new five-year terms beginning March 1, 2026

The reappointment process had always been an under-the-radar administrative process that didn't attract attention—that is until this year.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Powell Gave Stock Markets the Present it Wanted. It Could Giftwrap the Santa Claus Rally.

Investors got what they really wanted from the departing Fed Chair.

3 hours ago - Barrons

There could be some runway for small caps, says BTIG's Krinsky

CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses small caps and whether the Russell 2000 is set for a bigger breakout with Jonathan Krinsky, managing partner and chief market technician at BTIG.

3 hours ago - CNBC Television

AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Increases Modestly

Bullish sentiment increased 0.3 percentage points to 44.6%. Neutral sentiment decreased 0.1 percentage points to 24.8%.

3 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Will Interest Rates Fall More in 2026? Our Latest Forecast

The Fed signals a pause is on the way. Fed Lowers Rates, but Future Cuts Will Require More Evidence of Weakness

3 hours ago - Morningstar

Stagflation alarms SURGE after Powell admits major jobs data problems

‘The Big Money Show' panel reacts to the Fed's latest rate cut, Jerome Powell's shift in tone and rising fears of stagflation as jobs data and inflation send mixed signals.

4 hours ago - Fox Business

Musk says SpaceX report of 2026 IPO is 'accurate'

Elon Musk said news that SpaceX is planning to go public in 2026 was "accurate." Multiple news outlets have reported that an IPO is in motion after a recent share sale valuing the company at about $80...

4 hours ago - CNBC

Expect a 'proud bull' market in 2026, not a stampeding one: BofA's Chris Hyzy

CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the outlook for markets in 2026 with Chris Hyzy, chief investment officer for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

The bond market is rallying off the Fed's latest rate cut — but that could change come January

The central bank delivered another quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday. Why that decision “could look reckless” come January, according to one investment manager.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systemic overcount' of jobs numbers

In the Federal Reserve's battle between fighting inflation and unemployment, the latter side carried the day Wednesday and could also have an edge heading into 2026. At his Wednesday news conference, ...

5 hours ago - CNBC

Vanguard's 2026 Outlook Is Here. You Might Want to Get Used to Smaller Stock Returns.

Artificial intelligence could completely change the way the world works. It still may not do much for stock portfolios.

5 hours ago - Investopedia

Value Stocks Have Hit Their Stride. What They Need Next.

The Russell 2000 Value Index is up almost 12% from the low point it hit in late November, while the Nasdaq has gained 6%.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Emerging markets are 'finally having a comeback year,' says JPMorgan's Joyce Chang

Joyce Chang, chair of global research at JPMorgan, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Fed's rate cuts, emerging markets, and AI's impact.

5 hours ago - CNBC Television

Guggenheim CIO expects two rate cuts in 2026

Anne Walsh, CIO of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, on the broader markets, the economic outlook for 2026 following the Fed's December rate cut.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

Democratic Senator Warren criticizes Trump's Fed picks as lacking independence

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren labeled President Donald Trump's top contenders to lead the Federal Reserve "sock puppets" on Thursday, singling out Kevin Hassett as someone who would not be able ...

6 hours ago - Reuters

Khosla Says 'We're Living Truly in a K-Shaped Economy'

Victor Khosla, the founder of credit investor Strategic Value Partners, says "we're living truly in a K-shaped economy." He says many chunks of the US economy are in recession and credit spreads could...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones and Nasdaq Index: Indices Diverge as Blue Chips Gain While Tech Stocks Slide

Dow rises while Nasdaq falls as tech stocks drop on AI spending fears, with traders assessing Fed cuts and sector rotation across US indices.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Global Central Banks Turning Hawkish & Markets Holding A.I. CapEx Story

The international banking front is turning hawkish, says @CharlesSchwab's Michelle Gibley. She explains what it means for stocks and the U.S. dollar.

7 hours ago - Schwab Network

Economic storm BREWING as Fed resistance sends SHOCKWAVES through the markets

Former World Bank President David Malpass joins 'Mornings with Maria' to warn that the Federal Reserve's outdated models and delayed rate cuts are slowing growth, keeping mortgage rates high and threa...

7 hours ago - Fox Business

September wholesale inventories: +0.5% vs. +0.1% estimate

CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

KG: ORCL Pullback "Healthy" with Rotation, SPX Retreat & Silver Soars

As the Oracle (ORCL) sell-off beats down the SPX and NDX, Kevin Green considers the price action "healthy" as assets move elsewhere in the stock market. However, the SPX continuing to trade in a range...

8 hours ago - Schwab Network

Howard Marks Sees No Need for More Rate Cuts

Oaktree Capital Management LP co-founder Howard Marks says interest rates don't need to go much lower than they are now. “I believe that the Fed should be passive most of the time and only come to the...

8 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Economy and Fed still have a lot of 'red flashing lights'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Federal Reserve, Warren's posture on future rate cuts and much more.

9 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed meeting turned out to be pretty risk on, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida

Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman and PIMCO global economic advisor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest Fed meeting, the overall market fundamentals and much more.

9 hours ago - CNBC Television

Unemployment Applications Surged By Most Since 2020 Last Week

This is a developing story.

9 hours ago - Forbes

The Wrap-Up for Thursday, December 11

The top headlines that could drive today's trading.

9 hours ago - CNBC Television

Steve Eisman on AI: LLM improvements will begin to gradually slow but not selling AI stocks I own

Steve Eisman, former Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Eisman's health troubles, the markets and AI trade.

9 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Most Bullish Fed Meeting That I Can Remember

The Fed's 25bp rate cut and dovish outlook signal a bullish shift for equities, especially small caps. Fed projections support a soft landing: GDP growth raised to 2.3%, core PCE inflation seen fallin...

9 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to 5-Year Low in September

The U.S. trade deficit decreased in September, declining to the lowest level in five years as trade patterns adjust to the steep new tariffs levied by President Trump.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Trump's Tariffs Shrank the U.S. Trade Deficit in September

U.S. imports and exports ticked up from lows the previous month when the president's global tariffs went into effect, while the trade deficit continued to fall

9 hours ago - NYTimes

Jobless Claims Rose Last Week But Remained Modest

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week but stayed well within the range that has prevailed over the past year.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Initial jobless claims comes in at 236,000 for first week of December

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed delivers third straight rate cut but dot plot projects just one cut in 2026

Federal Reserve policymakers cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third straight meeting, though their dot plot projections suggest only one interest rate cut expected in 2026.

10 hours ago - Fox Business

O'Leary calls out Fed missteps, predicts TURBULENT months ahead

O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss why more rate cuts are unlikely, the growing divide within the Federal Reserve and the global fallout if political influe...

10 hours ago - Fox Business

Jobless claims surge after Thanksgiving, but low layoffs is still the prevailing trend in the labor market

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Thanksgiving jumped to a three-month high, but the increase was exaggerated by the holiday and there's little evidence of rapidly risin...

10 hours ago - Market Watch

Ferguson: Powell saying we are at a wait and see moment tells me they are data dependent

Roger Ferguson, Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and CNBC contributor, says the Fed's message was undecided, stresses a wait-and-see, data-dependent approach, and sees AI as a potential productivi...

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

Interview: brace for volatility as AI reshapes markets in 2026, says Erlen Capital's Schneller

2025 delivered no shortage of drama across the global economic, business, and financial landscape. From DeepSeek's shockwaves to tariff battles and the relentless march of AI reshaping boardrooms and ...

10 hours ago - Invezz

Kalshi, Crypto.com launch prediction markets coalition as investor interest soars

Kalshi and Crypto.com said on Thursday they had launched a national alliance of prediction market operators that includes cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase , retail trading platform Robinhood and sport...

10 hours ago - Reuters

Manthey: This is a perfect environment for a broader set of equities to do well

Beata Manthey, Head of European Equity Strategy at Citi, says the Fed's cut strengthens the backdrop for equities, with Europe, emerging markets, banks and cyclicals offering the best value into next ...

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed signals it may be done cutting rates for now

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the latest Federal Reserve meeting.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

2 Crucial Market Predictions For 2026

AI-driven CapEx is not a bubble but a survival imperative, fueling a 'winner take most' dynamic among Big Tech and benefiting supply chain receivers. Accelerating AI spending acts as a QE-like tailwin...

11 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Fed remains sensitive to downside risks to employment, says JPMorgan's Kelsey Berro

Kelsey Berro, JPMorgan Asset Management fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss why the market rose after the FOMC meeting, upcoming meetings and much more.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Fed will help drive a 10% gain for stocks in 2026, says one of Wall Street's most accurate forecasters, Tom Lee

A wall of worry headed into 2026 won't stop stocks from logging more gains, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

The Fed's 'Gift' Is A Trap

The Federal Reserve just cut rates for the third consecutive time. However, the underlying data and a divided FOMC committee paint a grim picture.

11 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

'STIFF': Trump blames Fed for killing America's economic boom

President Donald Trump blasts the Fed, touts massive GDP growth, and says without the U.S. economy 'there is no world.' A panel on 'Mornings with Maria' weighs in.

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Big central banks edge back towards hiking mode, but Fed keeps cutting

Central banks in big economies are signaling a change of stance, with many now on hold after a long easing cycle, and policymakers flagging that their next moves, in time, could be rate hikes.

12 hours ago - Reuters

FTSE 100 subdued as gains from less hawkish Fed comments tempered by global caution

London's FTSE 100 held steady on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman's comments, suggesting a less hawkish stance than anticipated, were met with a global cautious sentiment that limited ga...

12 hours ago - Reuters

Federal Reserve signals future cuts might come with a higher bar

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the Federal Reserve cutting rates and President Donald Trump's efforts to shift public attitudes on the economy on 'Kudlow.' #fox #...

13 hours ago - Fox Business

Gundlach keeps finding 1995 parallels as Fed finally catches up to 2-year Treasury

Windows 95 was launched, Toy Story hit movie theaters and O.J. Simpson was found not guilty. And, according to Jeffrey Gundlach, financial markets behaved a lot like they're doing now. Gundlach, the C...

14 hours ago - Market Watch

Trade Tensions And AI: The Big Market Themes For 2026

Expect U.S.-China trade to continue but likely with less volatility then 2025. Focus on high-quality names in tech as transition to AI economy may take longer than expected.

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

ECB Unlikely to Follow Fed For Now, But Currency Moves May Yet Prove Decisive

Policymakers in Europe may face growing pressure to also lower their key interest rates if the pace of easing significantly weakens the dollar.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Swiss central bank holds interest rate at 0% as inflation cools; European markets dip

European stocks were slightly lower on Thursday as investors digest the U.S. Federal reserve's rate cut and commentary.

14 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall After Post-Fed Rally

Nasdaq-100 futures lead losses

15 hours ago - WSJ

Dow Jumps Around 500 Points Following Fed Decision: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.

15 hours ago - Benzinga

Long-awaited Fed decision now in

The Fed delivers a rate cut - but the most significant dissent in six years, and division over the policy outlook, reveal a split within the central bank. Nasdaq futures falter as Oracle's data centre...

15 hours ago - CNBC International TV

CNBC Daily Open: Much to like in Fed's meeting amid warnings of restraint

The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 1.1% on Wednesday, rising alongside other major indexes.

16 hours ago - CNBC

10 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026

A stronger economy and Fed rate cuts could provide tailwinds for dividend stocks next year. Consider buying names such as AbbVie, FedEx, and Coca-Cola.

16 hours ago - Barrons

Economist reveals what 'surprised' people about Powell's rate cut

Wharton School of Finance professor emeritus Jeremy Siegel gives his take on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's interest-rate cut and sets the record straight on the effect of tariffs on 'The Clama...

18 hours ago - Fox Business

President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.

President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.

19 hours ago - WSJ

CNBC Daily Open: Investors find cheer amid Fed's hawkish cut

The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. But Trump thinks the cut should have "at least doubled.

22 hours ago - CNBC

With the Fed done for the year, we are not going to fight the tape, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

With this president, it won't be the last Fed cut, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking

Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking.

23 hours ago - WSJ

What the Fed's rate cuts really mean for jobs and the 2026 market outlook

Humilis Investment Strategies CEO and chief investment officer Brian Belski reveals his theme for 2026 and breaks down how the Fed's rate cuts are reshaping employment and driving stock buying on 'Mak...

23 hours ago - Fox Business

'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting

The 'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

LARRY KUDLOW: Mr. Trump is a better forecaster than all of the Fed's economists put together

The Fed did what everybody expected them to do, by cutting their target rate by a quarter of a point

1 day ago - Fox Business

Powell: There's been a 'systematic overcount' in payroll numbers that will be 'corrected'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that job growth is worse than the official data suggests, saying that there has been a "systematic overcount" by an estimated 60,000 per month.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

This positive tone by Powell gave the markets holiday cheer, expert says

'The Claman Countdown' panelists Meera Pandit and Kenny Polcari analyze Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's rate decision. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thecl...

1 day ago - Fox Business

'Fast Money' traders talk Fed's decision to cut interest rates 25bps

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins the 'Fast Money' traders to talk the FOMC's latest interest rate cut.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Powell declines to weigh in on potential successors as Trump eyes next Fed chair

Jerome Powell refused to comment on President Donald Trump's search for his Federal Reserve replacement, saying the process doesn't affect his current chair role.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Investors expect relief in money markets as Fed resumes T-bill purchases

The Federal Reserve's move to expand its balance sheet again by buying Treasury bills is expected to ease money-market strains, calming investor worries that years of bond-portfolio runoff had drained...

1 day ago - Reuters

Powell: Housing market faces 'significant challenges'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that the housing market faces "some really significant challenges" and that the U.S. "needs more housing of different kinds."

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Powell's Hawkish Talk Could Just Be Talk. Why the Fed Might Not Be Done Cutting Rates.

Markets continue to price in over two cuts in 2026, betting that labor-market softness will outweigh lingering inflation pressures.

1 day ago - Barrons

Powell: I don't think a rate hike is anybody's base case at this point

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that a rate hike is not "anybody's base case" in his estimation.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

FOMC December 2025: $40B In 30 Days - The Fed Knows Something You Don't

The Fed cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50–3.75%, but internal division and a static dot plot signal heightened uncertainty. $40 billion in immediate Treasury bill purchases is a liquidity stabilization move...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Powell calls December rate cut decision a 'close call'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday's decision to cut rates was anything but straightforward. “I could make a case for either side.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Here are the five big takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate decision

The Fed approved a much-anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut at a meeting that was packed with intrigue and surprises.

1 day ago - CNBC

Powell says central bank needs to 'wait to see' before moving again

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve is in a "wait to see" mode as it decides future monetary policy decisions.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

SpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO, Raising Far Above $30 Billion

Phil Haslett, co-founder and chief strategy officer at EquityZen, one of the largest platforms for pre-IPO shares - weighs in on Bloomberg's exclusive report that SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology