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AI industry not in a bubble, but stocks could see correction, SK chief says
Artificial intelligence stocks could come under pressure after rising too fast and too much, but the industry is not in a bubble, the head of South Korean conglomerate that owns leading memory chipmak...
Markets in 3 Minutes: Markets Dovishly Await Fed Amid Hassett
Skylar Montgomery Koning, Guy Johnson and Anna Edwards break down today's key themes for analysis and investors on “The Opening Trade.” -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this vide...
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Lead Gains; Dollar Weakens
September reading of the Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge is due this morning
Bond Market Sell-Off, WarnerBros Deal & a Metaverse Pivot
Global bond yields rise amid complicated pictures in the USA and Japan. Treasurys saw yields rise on stronger U.S. jobs data, while deepening expectations of a rate hike by the BOJ sees JGB prices fal...
Nasdaq Rises 50 Points Ahead Of Next Week's Interest-Rate Decision: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.
German Factory Orders Rise Again
Manufacturing orders rose again in October, signaling continued resilience in the factory sector amid trade uncertainty.
Market Signals: December Global Equity Brief
Investors are showing renewed preference for companies with tangible earnings and cash flow. We see markets rewarding disciplined stock selection over thematic speculation.
IKEA to ramp up US production as tariffs bite
IKEA plans to source more products from factories in the United States, the Swedish furniture group's top supply chain executive told Reuters, as President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up the cost of ...
Does Europe need a consolidated stock exchange?
"We need to have Europe as strong as possible." Athens Stock Exchange CEO Yianos Kontopoulos discusses the idea of a consolidated stock exchange with Francine Lacqua, following calls from German chanc...
India cuts rates to 5.25% as expected as central bank flags ‘weakness in some key economic indicators'
India's central bank has cut the key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, in line with estimates. Industrial output, PMI and export declines underscore cooling momentum as tariffs weigh on demand.
India Central Bank Delivers Rate Cut to Boost Economy
The move snapped a two-meeting run of pauses as cooling inflation creates room to lend the economy more support against tariff risks.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving each newborn $1K invested in stock market
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed a state program to give every baby born in the Lone Star State $1,000 invested in the stock market, an idea modeled after a federal program.
Singapore Dollar Steady; Focus on Fed's Rate Decision
The Singapore dollar was steady against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, as market participants await the Fed's rate decision next week.
Life After Mag 7
The market is rotating away from Mag 7 and AI, with rising credit spreads signaling increased skepticism about large tech and data center CapEx. Free cash flows at key tech names like ORCL and META ha...
As tech companies battle, Jim Cramer names other sectors to focus on
As volatility in the tech sector continues, CNBC's Jim Cramer encouraged investors to buy stocks in sectors that do well when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. "I'm not advocating the wholesale...
My Outlook For The Market In 2026: An Optimistic But Cautious Stance
I think a position in American equities is crucial, such as the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100 Index, viewing them as structural long-term plays. Despite strong 2025 returns, I expect mid-single-digit S...
Job Cuts Climb as Labor Economy Workforce Trades Down
A trio of labor reports, spanning government, private sector data and PYMNTS Intelligence findings, shows that uncertainty is rising among hourly workers even as their spending continues.
Recent market weakness will lead to medium-term strength, says Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson joins the 'Fast Money' trader table to share his take on markets.
AI race's leadership changeup, options, and meme stocks: What investors need to know
Roundhill Investments CEO, Dave Mazza, joins Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman to discuss what's driving the changing sentiment surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. To watch more expert...
Stocks Mostly Flat as Bonds Slip Ahead of Fed Decision | Closing Bell
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Kevin Hassett As Fed Chair: Bond Vigilantes Are Warning Us
Kevin Hassett is now the frontrunner (85% probability) to become the next Fed Chair, signaling a dovish shift in monetary policy. Hassett favors more rate cuts, aligning with the administration's pro-...
Why Pimco Ignored 'Sell America' Calls and Won Big
After President Donald Trump put punitive tariffs on products coming in from dozens of countries, there were many "Sell America" calls. But Pimco held onto it stakes in Treasuries and bought more.
Market Outlook For 2026: The Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Just Getting Started
The S&P 500 Index is poised for approximately 10% growth in 2026, driven by ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tailwinds and sector rotation. Industry 4.0 technologies—AI, virtual reality, IOT...
Reasons for the bull market to continue in 2026, plus support for lawmaker stock trading ban grows
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for December 4, 2025. Truist chief investment officer and chief market strategist Keith Lerner breaks down his reasons...
Economic growth has slowed to unacceptable levels, says author Jim Paulsen
Jim Paulsen, Paulsen Perspectives author, and Charles Bobrinskoy, Ariel Investments vice chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action and the state of the U.S. economy.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
November layoffs dropped 53% from last month but rose 24% yearly, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels not seen since COVID-19 pandemic struck the American workforce.
Thursday's Final Takeaways: WDB Bidding War, Crypto Wavers & Jobless Claims
When it comes to the stories largely missed on Thursday's trading action, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas guide investors through the continuing Warner Bros. Discovery (WDB) bidding war, crypto's mulled t...
Dow Slips, Small Stocks Rally Amid Mixed Signals on Economy
Stock markets grappled with conflicting indicators about the state of the job market and consumer spending Thursday, finishing the session mixed, while global bond yields ticked higher with notable ri...
AI's rise stirs excitement, sparks job worries
The transformative effects of artificial intelligence dominated discussions at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, with panelists concentrating on how it may upend work - and job growth - sideste...
AI skepticism, leaders and laggards, plus why bond investors are concerned about a Hassett-led Fed
AI skepticism, leaders and laggards, plus why bond investors are concerned about a Hassett-led Fed Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for December 4, 2025. Argent...
Mohamed El-Erian: U.S. yield moves have more to do with Japan than Fed
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economist and former PIMCO CEO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the latest news regarding bonds, Federal Reserve and much more.
Why investors see Friday's inflation report as a gut check of vibes on the economy
Stocks are back on the doorstep of record territory after a volatile month on Wall Street, but persistent inflation worries and souring consumer sentiment are keeping investors uneasy ahead of the Fed...
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Spikes
Bullish sentiment increased 12.3 percentage points to 44.3%. Neutral sentiment decreased 0.4 percentage points to 24.9%.
‘Crazy' investors are betting too much on the U.S. stock market
They're breaking one of the basic rules of investing
CEOs see younger consumers driving growth amid tariffs, AI changes
Younger consumers are helping to drive growth in some consumer products despite higher prices from tariffs and other economic headwinds, while artificial intelligence boosts efficiencies and margins, ...
Why former CEA chair Furman says Fed shouldn't cut rates in December
CNBC's “Money Movers” team discusses the likelihood of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting and the case against a rate cut with Jason Furman, professor at the Harvard Kennedy Sc...
Is anybody hiring? A weakening U.S. job market may push the Fed to cut rates again.
The economy is barely adding jobs — and it might even be losing them.
Record High Margin Debt Increases Market Risk
Margin debt has surged to a record $1.2 trillion, growing 45% y/y while the S&P rises at a slower 20% y/y pace. Investor leverage, measured by the margin debt to free credit balances ratio, has reache...
Jobs Not at "Snail's Pace" Yet, FOMC Entering "Interesting Period"
The employment picture remains hazy and sluggish, says @CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola, though he tells investors it's not quite as a "snail's pace." He turns to data where he sees a rebound.
PGIM's Peters on Fed Independence and Rate Cut Decisions
PGIM Co-CIO for Public and Private Fixed Income Greg Peters speaks to Bloomberg TV about the importance of Fed independence and how its decisions affect bond markets.
Bond Investors Cast Doubt on Hassett as Fed Chair
Some bond investors are worried that Kevin Hassett would cut interest rates too aggressively according to the Financial Times. President Donald Trump has signaled Hassett will be his choice to replace...
US Initial Jobless Claims Hit Three-Year Low
US initial jobless claims decreased by 27,000 to 191,000 in the week ending Nov. 29, that is the lowest level in more than three years. Bloomberg's Enda Curran reports.
Macro View: Equity Income Strategies Like JEPI And SCHD Are Failing, Think Differently To Manage Risk
Equity income is hotly debated by investors, but I think it is declining as a very useful core approach. The current market environment favors a different approach, with total return vs.
US jobless claims fall to the lowest level since September 2022 as layoffs stay muted
Initial claims for US unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, dropping to their lowest level in more than two years in a sign that layoffs remain muted even as hiring slows across the economy.
Jobless Claims Plummeted To A Three-Year Low Over Thanksgiving
Planned job cuts totaled just over 71,000 in November, a steep decline from the roughly 153,000 job cuts in October, according to a report released Thursday by the career services firm Challenger, Gra...
Top 2 Tech Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Month
As of Dec. 4, 2025, two stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
2026 S&P 500 Outlook: My Target Is 10,000 Due To The Devaluation Of Fiat Currencies
The S&P 500 is poised to reach 10,000 by 2026, driven by fiat currency debasement rather than traditional valuation metrics. Historically high P/E ratios are rendered irrelevant as the purchasing powe...
Think You Can Hide From The AI Bubble? Think Twice
I see clear signs of an AI-driven market bubble, evidenced by soaring valuations and widespread bullish sentiment. Massive AI CapEx and passive investing flows are inflating not just tech stocks but a...
Jim Cramer Names One Of His 'Absolute Favorite' Stocks
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” on Wednesday, Jim Cramer recommended taking a pass on DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) right now. “That's not the right stock for this moment,” he noted.
The Stock Market Is Too Expensive—and Could Very Well Stay That Way in 2026
Investors staying out of the market because “stocks are too expensive” might have to deal with a harsh reality in 2026. Things might just stay that way.
Dow Transports Say The Train Is Leaving The Station
Dow Jones Transportation Average signals economic strength with an eight-day rally, suggesting further market highs before year end. ISM Services Index hit a nine-month high at 52.6, indicating robust...
Jobless Claims Fell to New Recent Low Per Labor Department
Newly filed unemployment claims last week dropped to the lowest level in three years, the Labor Department said, a reassuring signal the economy avoided a big surge of layoffs through the first 11 mon...
US weekly jobless claims fall to three-year low
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The Mystery Of m
The dividend futures-based model we invented to project the potential future trajectories of the S&P 500 starts from a very simple observation - Ap = m * Ad. In this relationship, Ap represents the ch...
Jobless claims tumble to 3-year low in a no-hire, no-fire U.S. economy
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits around the Thanksgiving holiday fell to a more than three-year low, reinforcing the view that businesses are mostly avoiding layoffs even as ...
Eyes on Volatility Entering Thursday Trade as Trump eyes Economic Shakeup
Markets have move higher for two straight sessions, and Kevin Green says investors should be watching for a possible rotation trade in Thursday's session. Bloomberg is reporting that President Trump i...
Private credit's been a stabilizing factor when public markets have been less reliable: Sean Connor
Sean Connor, Blue Owl president and CEO of global private wealth, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of private credit, rising concerns in the health of the sector, investing in the AI data cente...
A Key Piece to the Stock Market's December Rally Is Beginning to Fall Into Place
The S&P 500 is within striking distance of 7000.
Americans' affordability crisis isn't tariffs' fault — it's something much, much deeper
Costs for the “Unaffordability Five” — housing, food, healthcare, child care and energy — were rising long before Trump's trade war.
The Fed is facing a rebuilding year. This is the game plan.
There's currently a level of discord within the U.S. Federal Reserve that has rarely been seen in modern history. Nearly all experienced market analysts agree that the coming Fed policy meetings could...
Market forecasts are usually wrong — but this inflation-fighting investment can see the future
‘It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future,' Yogi Berra said. He could have been talking about Wall Street.
US planned job cuts fall 53% in November, Challenger says
Layoffs announced by U.S. employers fell sharply in November, but hiring intentions continued to lag as businesses navigated an uncertain economic environment against the backdrop of tariffs on import...
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A Warning To Young Dividend Investors
Focusing exclusively on dividend stocks early limited my exposure to high-growth technology names, leading to significant underperformance versus major indices. Over-allocating to high-yield assets li...
Markets View Weak Job Data as Good News. Why That's a Problem.
Job losses raise hopes for rate cut, Salesforce's AI agents are picking up corporate customers, PayPal forecasts slower growth, and more news to start your day.
Directional ETFs strategy: Turning market volatility into opportunity
Douglas Yones, CEO of Direxion, says that headlines are moving the markets more than ever, and explains how directional ETFs takes advantage of the market volatility for short-term traders. He also sa...
Guggenheim CIO: Fed has room to cut rates in December, more in 2026
Anne Walsh, CIO of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, thinks that the U.S. economy is slowing down, but its current GDP is in line with historical long-term growth trends. She believes the Fed...
Dow futures edge higher on Thursday: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
Dow futures pointed higher on Thursday, as they edged over 60 points with the investors looking hopeful about another rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The futures tied to other Wall Street indices als...
The Trump Name Isn't What It Used to Be on Wall Street
It's been a troubling couple of months for investors—including the first family.
Eurozone Retail Sales Unchanged in October
It is a sign households remain wary of spending as the bloc looks to consumers to drive an economic recovery.
2026 Perspectives: Discipline In An Age Of Disruption
The U.S. economy remains resilient, powered by strong balance sheets and AI-led investment. AI-driven enthusiasm has fueled equity market gains, but valuations in many areas appear stretched.
U.S. Futures, Global Markets Mixed; U.S. Jobs Data Eyed
Federal jobless claims data Thursday will give investors further insight about U.S. employment ahead of next week's Federal Reserve decision.
2026: A Rare Alignment Of Policy, Liquidity, And AI
2026 is poised for a rare alignment of policy, liquidity, and sentiment, supporting a bullish outlook for equities and risk assets. A Trump-appointed Fed chair, likely dovish, combined with rate cuts ...
Stock Market Today: Bond Yields Rise, Dow Futures Hold Broadly Steady
Kroger and Dollar General are among companies reporting Thursday
Markets in 3 Minutes: Soaring Stock Valuations, But Can't Sell
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Dow Gains Over 400 Points On Rising Rate Cut Bets: Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index moved to the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.
AI Has Pushed Stocks to Record Highs. But a Wrecking Ball Is Dangling.
Stocks don't seem know where to head, thanks to mixed economic data.
Wall Street Wants In on the ‘Trump Accounts' for Babies
Banks, brokers and money managers are eager to find a role in the program offering Americans investment accounts at birth.
Keep October 1987 Black Monday crash in mind: Former Treasury Sec., Goldman chair Robert Rubin's message to the market
Former Treasury Secretary and Goldman Sachs co-chairman Robert Rubin says when he talks to people in the markets, he tells them, "There is one date you ought to keep in mind: Oct. 19, 1987." Issues li...
Review & Preview: Gaming Out the Fed
The Dow Transports index keeps rising. It could be good news for the economy.
AI pricing needs to come down to increase adoption, says Jefferies' Brent Thill
Jefferies' Brent Thill joins 'Fast Money' to talk a recent report on Microsoft AI adoption, what he thinks needs to happen to speed up adoption, and more.
Top Macro Trade For 2026: The Bet Against A Fed Hike
One of my top macro trades for 2026 is the bet that the Fed will not hike in 2026. The trade is executed by shorting the 3-month SOFR December 2026 put at strike 96.375.
A Major Market Disconnect Is Forming
There is a major disconnect forming between the market and the economic reality. Elon Musk and Howard Marks recently cast very different outlooks for the economy and markets moving forward.
Gold's Surge Could Be Predicting These 3 Major Stock Market Event Risks
Gold's surge, absent a clear crisis, signals rising systemic risk for equities and the economy. Current gold price action resembles pre-crisis periods, suggesting the market anticipates a major negati...
Congressional stock ownership is 'outrageous,' says Rep. Mike Levin, calling for ban
Calls for a ban on congressional stock ownership have grown in recent years, leading to a bill being introduced in September. To date, the measure has not moved forward despite bipartisan support, but...
Prospect of Rate Cut Lifts Shares of Smaller Companies
The dollar suffers its longest losing streak since 2020.
Stock market closes on doorstep of record territory as investors focus on bright side of weak private-sector hiring
All three major U.S. stock indexes finished with back-to-back gains on Wednesday, with investors using November's unexpectedly weak private-sector hiring report to solidify expectations for a quarter-...
Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Decision | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A
Morgan Stanley is seeing a strong deal pipeline next year for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, its co-head of investment banking, Mo Assomull, said on Wednesday.
Market is on its way to a Santa Claus rally, says Bank of America's Chris Hyzy
Chris Hyzy, Bank of America Private Bank, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Hyzy's thesis for equity investors, what will last longer than one year and much more.
10 Bold Market Calls For 2026 From Bank Of America: AI Boom, Strong GDP, Lower Yields
Bank of America Global Research expects the global economy to enter 2026 with more momentum than investors anticipate, calling for stronger U.S. and China growth, continued AI-driven investment, and a...
Weak jobs data pulls U.S. yields lower
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on news regarding bond markets.
A.I. Bubble "Inflating," "Not Popping:" Tech-Tied Stocks to Watch in CapEx Cycle
David Waddell says investors recently experienced an "air pocket" in the A.I. trade, though he doesn't expect the bubble "bursting" any time soon.
Mizuho's Katz sees 'fertile' conditions driving robust M&A market into 2026
The "fertile" conditions driving dealmaking in 2025 will persist through the end of the year and into the next as CEOs look for scale and private-equity firms offload aging assets, according to Michal...
AI to Lead the Market for Years: Defiance ETFs' Jablonski
Sylvia Jablonski, chief investment officer at Defiance ETFs, says she sees the tech pullback as a buying opportunity and expects AI to lead the market for years. Jablonski joins Caroline Hyde on “Bloo...
We Might Finally Get Some Big AI IPOs—Which Would Mean a Look at Their Financials
Anthropic's IPO could set the benchmark for other AI companies that follow it.
Was It The Week That Wasn't? - Weekly Blog # 917
The bullish media and "street" pundits were thrilled that the 3½-day trading week restored early November losses to the popular stock averages, although they were disappointed the rise did not break t...
Nasdaq 100 Elliott Wave Update: Final Rally to 26700 Underway
24000 held in late November, so 26700 can still be reached before the chances for a prolonged, significant multi-month correction to 20500-22800 increase again.
US midday market brief: AI stocks stumble as Microsoft drama hits, but Dow powers ahead
US stocks split the room midday Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average sprinted higher while AI names wobbled following a Microsoft quota scare. Traders are now weighing whether a surprisingly ...