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Stocks risk a stir-up in last trading push of the year. Where to put your money.
A delayed November jobs report and key inflation reading are not the only things that could gin up market turmoil.
S&P 500: Warning Shot Fired, As Bond Rates Finally Matter. This Could Get Ugly
QQQ, the market leader, is showing technical weakness, raising concerns about the sustained bull market in place since late 2022. Key technical charts on shorter-term time frames for QQQ indicate pote...
The BOJ May Finally Trigger A Yen Carry Trade Unwind
The Bank of Japan is poised to raise rates for the first time in 11 months, driven by yen weakness and narrowing US-Japan rate spreads. Despite reduced interest rate differentials, Japanese investors ...
A Cut Without Conviction
U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance after an unusually divided Federal Reserve delivered a third-straight rate cut, but signaled a likely "pause" in the easing cycle. Perhaps the last rate cu...
Fed Watch: Recalibrating the “Recalibration”
By Kevin Flanagan Key Takeaways With a third consecutive rate cut bringing the Fed Funds range to 3.50%–3.75%, the Fed may pause for now as it reassesses the effectiveness of its “risk management” app...
The Bubble Everyone Sees - And The One I'm Preparing For
I do not believe we are in a market bubble, but recognize risks and advocate for diversification. AI-driven capex is fueling economic growth, yet valuations require margin expansion and prudent asset ...
Trump's ‘Run It Hot' Economic Strategy May Keeps Stocks Rolling. Not So Much for Bonds.
President Donald Trump gave himself an ‘A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus' grade on his stewardship of the U.S. economy. The economy is getting more fuel, whether it needs it or not.
The Supreme Court Tariff Decision Might Be Coming Soon. 3 Possible Outcomes.
Lawyers see a small chance that the ruling could come out this week.
The Eerie Parallels Between AI Mania and the Dot-Com Bubble
Bulls spend a lot of time denying that there's a 1990s-style bubble inflating again. But it's worth going through a few of the similarities and differences.
The 1-Minute Market Report, December 14, 2025
The S&P 500 hit a new high but closed the week down 0.6%, with momentum fading and investor conviction waning.
Kevin Warsh's odds of becoming Fed chair leap higher as Dimon signals support
President Trump said he was leaning toward choosing either Warsh or Kevin Hassett to succeed Fed chair Jerome Powell.
Case for K-Shaped Economy: Jobs Weaken, House Prices Rise Amid Strong Consumer Spending
The jobs market is seeing contraction in the ADP and jobless claims numbers, and Chris Maxey makes the case that it adds to the labor weakness picture. Consumer health remains intact through metrics l...
SpaceX Is Worth $800 Billion, Report Says. This Is Only the Beginning.
A secondary offering of SpaceX stock, offering liquidity to insiders, valued the rocket company at $800 billion, according to Bloomberg.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain's digital regulations and food safety rules.
AI Isn't A Bubble, This Dip Is A Blessing
The AI trade is far from over; recent Nasdaq weakness reflects healthy consolidation, not a structural reversal. Despite profit-taking in the Magnificent Seven, NVDA and other AI leaders retain robust...
The Fed, The 10-Year Yield, And The Income Investor's Nightmare
The Federal Reserve rate cut came in as expected. Even the announced QE-lite aimed at T-bill purchases did not deviate too much from the market's expectations.
AI is crushing these once-reliable tech stocks. Are investors missing the point?
FactSet and Gartner are among the S&P 500's worst performers this year — but some on Wall Street see resilient and sticky businesses that can adapt to AI.
Investors are dumping stock-market winners and buying almost everything else. Why that's a good sign.
The latest Fed rate cut is reigniting a “rotation trade” out of trendy AI-linked names. It is a sign investors are feeling more confident about the economy.
Fed REVEALS decision on rates as Trump hits the road on economy tour | Recap
From President Donald Trump's economic tour kick-off to the Federal Reserve rate decision and the debate over health care, FOX Business covered this week's major news events.
What Moved Markets This Week
It was a contrasting week for Wall Street's major averages: the benchmark S&P 500 index (SP500) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) posted losses, but the blue-chip Dow (DJI) gained. Sentim...
The Fed Did Banks a Solid This Week. More Favors May Be Needed
The Federal Reserve's next moves on the size of its balance sheet could matter for banks as much or more than its decisions on rate cuts.
JP Morgan strategist predicts 2026 inflation outlook
J.P. Morgan asset management chief global strategist David Kelly analyzes the Fed's rate cut and inflation outlook for 2026 on 'Barron's Roundtable.'
Investors have to be resilient, strategist advises
Oppenheimer chief investment strategist John Stoltzfus discusses AI, innovation and investing on 'Making Money.'
Weekly Commentary: It's Back
Ten-year Treasury yields gained five bps to a three-month high of 4.18%. The cryptocurrencies were back under pressure late in the week.
Prediction Markets Are Upending U.S. Gambling: What It Could Mean For Non-Investment Grade Credit
A 2024 court ruling allowed prediction markets to operate as federally regulated event contract exchanges. Federal regulation of these markets has allowed their operation in all 50 states, including t...
From The FOMC To NFP And CPI - Markets Weekly Outlook
The Fed delivered a highly expected 25 bps cut on Wednesday, taking rates from the 3.75%-4.00% range down to 3.50%-3.75%, officially shutting the door on the 4% policy rate era. The US Dollar took a h...
We will go into recession if we do this: Larry McDonald
The Bear Traps Report founder Larry McDonald analyzes the Fed's rate cuts and quantitative easing, highlighting strong GDP and warns of an A.I. bubble driven by dominant tech companies on ‘Maria Barti...
Fed Eases, Tech Wobbles: The Week That Changed Market Leadership
Fed Moves: 25-basis-point rate cut; shift to meeting-by-meeting approach eases concerns about a “hawkish cut”. Earnings Spotlight: Oracle shows strong cloud/AI growth but weak cash flow; Broadcom deli...
Inside the Invitation-Only Stock Market for the Wealthy
The buzziest private companies are being sold to a select few as the universe of stocks everyone else can invest in shrinks rapidly.
SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year
Finance chief at Elon Musk's space company says possible listing could raise funds for Mars rocket, orbital data centers and more.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk's rocket company the most valuable private company in the world, as it readies for a possible initial public offering next year.
JPMorgan's Dimon signals support for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, FT reports
JPMorgan top boss Jamie Dimon signaled support for former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the U.S. central bank, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks today's market downturn and what was behind it.
Today was an ugly day if you own nothing but AI companies, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks today's market downturn and what was behind it.
The Fed's Next Chair Faces AI Uncertainty, Political Heat and Credit Risks
The Federal Reserve has just cut rates by 25 basis points into an economy it still expects to grow faster next year, raising questions about why it eased and how much further it can go. Former Council...
Morgan Stanley's Katerina Simonetti talks her 2026 market outlook
Katerina Simonetti, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth executive vice president, joins 'Fast Money' to talk her 2026 outlook for markets and how to build a portfolio for the new year.
Trump Says He Should Have a Role in Talking to the Fed on Rates
President Donald Trump says he thinks his "voice should be heard" when it comes to making recommendations on the interest rates set by the Federal Reserve. He speaks with reporters in the Oval Office.
AI Bubble Or Business Revolution? Essential Business Insights
Underlying fundamentals are extremely positive for artificial intelligence companies. But strong fundamentals do not always justify sky-high company valuations.
Forget Long-Term Treasuries: Your Portfolio Needs A New Hedge
Long-term US Treasury bonds and TLT no longer reliably hedge equity drawdowns due to diminished negative correlation and rising debt sustainability concerns. TLT's recent underperformance in bear mark...
Stocks Slide as Tech Selloff Deepens | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Rotation Out of Tech & Fed's Rate Cut
Sam Vadas takes investors through a pair of her top stories of the week, from the sell-off in tech stocks led primarily by Broadcom (AVGO) and Oracle (ORCL), to the FOMC's decision on interest rates. ...
Fresh Concerns About AI Spending Are Rattling Wall Street
Slides in Broadcom and Oracle weighed on indexes at the end of a volatile week.
Are markets in an AI boom or an AI bubble? Plus, Trump's top two contenders to be the next Fed chair
Market Domination Overtime host Jared Blikre looks back on the day's biggest stock moves for December 12, 2025. After US stocks closed Friday's trading session lower — capping off another volatile wee...
Trump says Warsh, Hassett are leading contenders for Fed chair pick
President Donald Trump said that former Fed governor Kevin Warsh and NEC Director Kevin Hassett are his top picks for Fed chair in a Wall Street Journal interview.
Hassett Fed chair odds fall, Warsh chances surge on Kalshi after Trump comments
Warsh's odds jumped to as high as 40% after Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Warsh has risen to the top of his list to be the next chair of the Fed.
AI repricing isn't done, leads to broader sell off, says HSBC's Jose Rasco
HSBC's Jose Rasco joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the bull and bear case for current market conditions.
Fed's Goolsbee Says Dissent Wasn't About Being a Hawk
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee says he just wants to be sure inflation is coming down, not that the Fed can't consider rate cuts for a long time. Goolsbee speaks at the 39th...
Nasdaq 100 Drops More Than 1% as Bond Yields Surge
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, breaks down market moves and explains why inflation is likely to stay sticky near 3 percent amid affordability pressures and tight labor...
Markets are richly priced across the board, says NYU's Aswath Damodaran
Aswath Damodaran, NYU professor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the professor's thoughts on megacap tech stocks, if the markets are bifurcated and much more.
Lack of near term catalyst for tech stocks, says Truist's Keith Lerner
CNBC's Michael Santoli and Truist's Keith Lerner joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the sectors Lerner favors and much more.
'It's End of Year Jitters': Allspring's Patel Not Worried About AI Stocks
Margie Patel, senior portfolio manager and head of Capital Allocation at Allspring Global Investments, joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss concerns around returns on AI investments in the con...
Jeremy Siegel: This market rotation may have more legs than prior pump fakes
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton professor emeritus and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what's been happening in equity markets around AI stocks.
The stock market's ‘Santa Claus rally' hasn't come to town yet — despite what you're hearing
The stock market's odds of rallying before Christmas are no better than they are at any other time of year — and maybe even worse.
Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates
Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates
Dow Year-End Rally: Top Dividend And Value ETFs For A 2026 Value Rotation
The DJIA might now always be the best default value play. SCHD and FDVV offer higher dividend yields but maintain moderately high payout ratios above 60%, suggesting less room for dividend growth.
President Trump said he was leaning toward choosing either former Fed governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Federal Reserve next year
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump said the next Fed chair should consult with him on interest rates.
Fed's Goolsbee, Schmid Offer Reasons for Rate Cut Dissent
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid explained their reasons for dissenting against the US central bank's decision to...
SEC signals green light for tokenized stocks in no-action letter to DTCC: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, crypto price are mixed to end the week. Plus, Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
This is a rotational bull market as cyclicals look good, says Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson, Piper Sandler chief market technician, and Matt Orton, Raymon James chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the recent market rotation, how sustainable the market rotati...
The Fed Is Buying Billions in T-Bills. Just Don't Call It QE.
The Federal Reserve cast the move as management of money-market conditions. Others see coordination with the Treasury to help fund the deficit and suppress long-term yields.
Wall Street Roundup: Market Reacts To Earnings
Oracle (ORCL) fell 11% post-earnings as revenue missed and operating expenses outpaced cloud revenue growth, raising debt and spending concerns. AI-driven margin pressures are surfacing across tech, w...
Fed Officials Signal Divided Path Ahead For 2026
Fed officials are split over inflation risks and the labor-market outlook after December's rate cut, signaling an uncertain path for policy in 2026.
Tension Over Fed's Dual Mandate, AI Growth's Impact on Spreads, Credits | Real Yield 12/12/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Private Bank Global Head of Macro and Fixed Income Strategy Alexander Wolf, Richard Bernstein Adviso...
Tim Seymour: Investors should not 'run out the door' on AI stocks yet
Tim Seymour, Seymour Asset Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss if AI stocks will take a backseat in 2026.
Stocks are selling off Friday. Is it fatigue, or something else?
The S&P 500 is now in danger of a weekly loss. U.S. stocks were getting hit by selling on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average giving back all its early gains — plus some — after it opened in...
Is the economy losing jobs? The Fed's rate cut hints at bigger worries.
Is the U.S. jobs market even worse than it looks? Most top officials at the Federal Reserve sure seem to think so.
Fresh AI jitters shake the market
The Investment Committee debate the headline that Oracle is delaying data centers to 2028 from 2027 and what it means to the AI trade and the market. CNBC's Seema Mody joins us with the latest out of ...
The Stock Market Is Rotating Out of Big Tech. A December Data Deluge Could Dictate the Next Move.
This week was ugly, with big losses for Oracle and Broadcom following earnings reports. Are investors are suffering from FOB—a “Fear of Bubble”?
Nasdaq Tightens Rules as Many Small IPOs Run Into Trouble
At a time when listing deals are scarce, Nasdaq has enjoyed one of the world's most packed initial-offering calendars.
The AI Stock Rotation That May Play Out In 2026
The economics of AI should continue to work in 2026, though there are risks. We may see a thematic shift to software, away from semis and grid infrastructure.
30-Year Treasury Rates Have Much Further To Rise Thanks To The Fed
The latest FOMC meeting signals the Fed believes rates are now in a neutral range, with limited appetite for further cuts. Liquidity support was minimal, with only $40 billion in bond purchases, insuf...
5 Fading Momentum Stocks to Sell Before 2026
Momentum can be a capricious concept. Stocks with strong upward momentum usually continue climbing higher, but the higher the stock flies, the more the gears will grind if sand gets in the mix.
Nasdaq Composite To Record Negative Weekly Close As AI Earnings Disappoint
Nasdaq fell to a six-day low as Oracle-led tech weakness hurts AI-tech sentiment. Fed's $40B liquidity boost fails to offset AI-related earnings concerns this week.
Fed's Goolsbee says he's uncomfortable front-loading too many rate cuts
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Friday explained why he voted against this week's interest rate cut, saying policymakers should have waited until they had more information before ...
Wall Street Sell-Offs On AI Concerns, VIX Jumps 15%: What's Moving Markets Friday?
The final session of the week saw red dominate Wall Street screens, as stocks slid broadly following a renewed tech-led sell-off.
The Fed Cuts Again, but the Divide Is Growing
The Federal Reserve delivered another 25bp rate cut, lowering the policy range to 3.50–3.75%. While the move itself was broadly expected, the underlying message was more nuanced.
Wall Street Is Having One of Its Best Years Ever
Forecasts from executives this week suggest record trading revenues and big investment banking fees
Schwab CEO Wurster Draws a ‘Bright Line' Between Investing and Gambling
The brokerage won't follow rivals such as Robinhood into prediction markets and other high-octane offerings.
Market Outlook 2026: A Goldilocks Vibe Forecast Through Tech And Energy
Big tech and AI remain dominant market drivers, but energy sector capex is growing significantly to meet rising demand. AI infrastructure scaling requires trillions in investment, fostering major part...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Data, Rate Decisions in Japan, Eurozone, U.K. in Focus
Key delayed U.S. data on jobs and inflation will be closely watched as investors gauge how much further the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates.
Stocks to buy for 2026 as the AI trade comes under pressure
This has been a banner year for generative artificial intelligence, with billions of people making use of ChatGPT and competing chatbots, such as Google's Gemini.
UBS' Alli McCartney on three things that will keep the market going
Alli McCartney, managing director at UBS Private Wealth Management, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss how the market has performed this year, what will keep it going, and more.
Fed Shares Hawkish & Dovish Interest Rate Comments, Watch Unemployment Numbers
"We got a little bit of everything" from Fed officials Friday morning, says @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin. He talks about the "mixed" comments of Austin Goolsbee who dissented against a December rate...
KG: Monitoring Market "Fade," Next Week's Catalysts & Metal Breakouts
Tech weakness continued after the opening bell Friday which led to a market "fade." Kevin Green takes a closer look into the price action and how Broadcom (AVGO) and Oracle (ORCL) remain the main culp...
Partners Group's Anastasia Amoroso on private markets outlook for 2026
Anastasia Amoroso, managing director at Partners Group, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why she sees significant tailwinds for private equity heading into 2026 and more.
Trivariate Research CEO Adam Parker on 'buy high and sell low'
Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his thought process behind ‘buy high and sell low,' his market expectations for 2026, and more.
Cooling Labor Market and Elevated Inflation Stoke Fed Divisions
Fed officials explained their opposition to the central bank's decision this week to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.
AI Is The Last Defense Against Stagflation: Why Tech And Energy Will Lead In 2026
The Fed is now trapped with rates barely above inflation; meaningful further cuts require labor market weakness. Will AI help in 2026?
'Appetizer economy': Food inflation is on restaurant table as diners go smaller with menu choices
What is called the "K-shaped economy," with stress on lower-income consumers leading to significant cutbacks while the wealthier continue to spend, is a key concern among companies. However, even cons...
Advisor to Treasury Secretary Bessent talks growing the economy & why the Fed should cut rates
Counselor to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Joseph Lavorgna, speaks with Yahoo Finance Federal Reserve Correspondent Jennifer Schonberger to discuss the state of the US economy under President T...
5 Contrarian Economic Bets Wall Street Is Ignoring In 2026 — And That Can Make You Win Big
By the end of 2025, the U.S. economy feels almost in a Nirvana state.
‘Inflation remains too high.' Two Fed dissenters who rejected latest interest-rate cut explain why.
The Fed could have waited for delayed economic reports on inflation and employment, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said.
US stocks open mixed: Dow jumps higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq in the red
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record on Friday as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares and into value-oriented sectors. The 30-stock index gained 114 points, or...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are mixed this morning after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 closed at record highs yesterday; tech stocks remain under pressure amid ongoing concerns about an AI bubble...
"Revenge of the 493:" Equal Weight SPX's Bull Case for 2025's End
While tech has taken it on the chin, continuing this week in Broadcom's (AVGO) and Oracle's (ORCL) earnings, Kevin Hincks says market strength remains intact. Why? He tells investors to watch names ou...
Hidden housing MELTDOWN freezing millions out of the market
SERHANT. founder and CEO Ryan Serhant predicts a major housing transformation by 2026 as younger buyers turn to co-ownership and creative financing to break into the market.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee: Uncomfortable with front-loading rate cuts assuming inflation is transitory
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision this week, state of the economy, and more.
‘2-Speed' Economy Is a Fed Conundrum
We Expect a Rate Cut This Week, US to Stay Out of Recession SUMMARY The US economy is a conundrum – growth is robust even as consumer confidence is poor. We believe this ‘two-speed' economy is due to ...
Understanding U.S. Inflation: Key Drivers & Impacts
Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE), reflects the sustained rise in prices for goods and services. In the U.S., it results from an...
5 Stocks to Buy When They Pull Back I December 15, 2025
Plus, earnings reports to watch this week. On this week's episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what's next after the Federal Reserves 25-basis-point interest...