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Why I'm Finally Bullish On Equities Again
TSMC's earnings report signaled accelerating AI demand, shifting market sentiment and supporting a renewed bullish stance on technology stocks. Tech sector valuations have corrected, now trading about...
Dealmakers see more retail mergers and IPOs in 2026 after tariffs sidelined M&A last year
Dealmakers predict an uptick in mergers and IPOs for retailers and consumer goods companies this year after punishing tariffs on imports to the U.S. had sidelined activity in the industry for the firs...
NBC's 'legendary February': Here's what to know
CNBC's Alex Sherman joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest news from NBC.
2026 Favors Bulls But Selectively
US growth remains strong into 2026, but elevated productivity and hot GDP reduce Fed incentives to support rate-cut expectations. The core risk is valuation, not recession, as strong data tightens fin...
Focus On What Matters When Investing
Technology stocks surged as Taiwan Semiconductor beat estimates and announced $56 billion in semiconductor, energy, and AI investments for 2026. Robust corporate profits and improving economic data, e...
Dan Ives Calls It 1996, Not 1999 — 3 AI Stocks Wall Street Still Isn't Pricing In
Dan Ives is pushing back on the market's biggest AI anxiety. As tech earnings kick off, the Wedbush analyst says this isn't a 1999-style excess cycle — it's mid-1996, when spending accelerates, doubts...
Russell 2000's Potential for "Much More Room to Upside," Memory Chips Extend Rally
Markets consolidated ahead of Friday's opening bell, though the Russell 2000 (RUT) proved itself as an outperformer. Kevin Green makes the case that the small cap index has plenty of room to rally as ...
Jim Cramer: This Industrial Stock Is A Buy, Recommends Staying Away From Enterprise Software Companies
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer recommended buying Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN), saying it is “terrific.
Former Dallas Fed Pres. Kaplan: The Fed won't cut rates until they see improvements in inflation
Robert Kaplan, Goldman Sachs vice chairman and former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Feds' interest rate outlook, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, search fo...
Wall Street's top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds
Wall Street's largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy e...
Powers: Leadership has been narrow, and bull markets don't extend without broader participation
Matt Powers of Powers Advisory Group discusses how market gains are broadening out early in the new year, and makes the case for Home Depot as a top pick right now.
Powell investigation sparks MAJOR threat to Trump economic agenda
Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss the surge in prediction markets under President Donald Trump and warn that a DOJ probe into...
Expect solid growth with less inflation this year, says BMO's Carol Schleif
Carol Schleif, BMO private wealth chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, key themes from earnings season so far, Pres. Trump's credit card rate cap proposal, ...
5 Things To Know: January 16, 2026
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the 5 things to know on January 16, 2026.
OpenAI expects Elon Musk to make 'outlandish' claims leading up to trial in April
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.
Play the AI boom without the bubble risk via these ‘transition' stocks, says Bank of America
Bank of America anlsyst suggest defense, infrastructure and transition materials represent the optimal indirect exposure to AI
JPMorgan Forms New Team to Get In on the Boom in Private Markets
While IPOs are expected to rise this year, the bank is betting on a structural shift in how companies raise capital.
Stock Markets Can Learn From Trump's Iran Pause. Why It's Key for Investors.
Taiwan companies offer U.S. chip investment for lower tariffs, Goldman sees possible opportunities in prediction markets, Verizon offering $20 credits after resolving service outage, and more news to ...
How the fragile AI ecosystem may be one of the biggest risks to markets this year
A compromised Fed and political tensions are also among the five factors worrying Scott Helfstein at Global X.
Wall Street banks' fourth-quarter earnings in five charts
Wall Street's largest banks ended 2025 on a strong note and executives struck an upbeat tone for the year ahead, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates kept ...
'Markets are callous': Why stocks aren't fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela
2026 has seen the Trump administration overthrow Venezuela's Maduro regime, threaten force against Iran, and talk up annexing Greenland, potentially by force. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, equ...
Inflation could 'roar back' if Fed independence compromised
Chicago Federal reserve Chairman Austan Goolsbee says the removal of Fed independence would see inflation “roaring back” and the IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has pledged her support behi...
U.S. Futures Suggest Tech Rally Will Continue, Though Global Markets Falter
Nasdaq futures were climbing as the rally sparked by TSMC earnings looked set to continue. Asian and European stocks slipped, along with precious metals.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain
State Street is among companies reporting this morning, rounding out a busy week for financial earnings
India's budget could be a market sell-off event: BofA Securities
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at BofA Securities, details his outlook for Indian markets in the coming year. He explains remaining cautious on the IT sector, and what could slow its FII outflows ...
Markets Brush Off U.S. Geopolitical, Policy Actions As Rude Awakening Looms
Even with the torrent of risks out of the White House to upend long-standing geopolitics and the economy, US stocks soared to all-time highs and government bond yields barely budged. Investors began 2...
A Quiet Start To 2026 Macro - If You Ignore Everything That's Happening
Political noise, earnings momentum, and fresh economic data collide as markets recalibrate 2026 expectations. Conference commentary and bank earnings offer some clarity amid policy drama and macro cro...
Australian Rate Increase Could Be More Likely Than Markets Expect
With the Fed under pressure to cut interest rates more, its counterpart in Australia is facing a different dynamic with implications for global currency and fixed-income markets.
Inflation will remain down if we do THIS: Policy expert
Panelists Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dan Clifton analyze the economy under President Donald Trump, bank profits and more on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness ...
The criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threatens to upend the contest over whom President Trump will choose to succeed him
President Trump wants a loyalist. Senators want independence.
Trump credits tariffs for hundreds of billions gained with 'virtually no inflation,' touts security
Trump claims tariffs drove 'historic' economic gains as U.S. and Taiwan announce massive $500 billion semiconductor deal to rebuild domestic manufacturing.
Jim Cramer talks lessons learned from his early career
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.
Jim Cramer talks looking for his first job on Wall Street
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.
Jim Cramer talks strength in semis pushing stocks higher
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.
This is another chance to buy quality names before their next leg up, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.
Tech Lifts Stocks as Small Caps Rally Anew | The Close 1/15/2026
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Research Affiliates' Jim M...
This has been a ‘BOOM to Wall Street activity,' says analyst
UBS U.S. large-cap banks analyst Erika Najarian analyzes Q4 earnings from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, their race for leadership in trading and investment banking, and what the results mean for b...
AI hyperscalers will drive higher US corporate bond supply in 2026, analysts say
U.S. corporate bond issuance is expected to increase substantially in 2026, driven in part by AI hyperscaler companies' build-out needs, analysts forecast.
Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book strikes a cautiously upbeat tone, pointing to modest economic gains across much of the country even as businesses and consumers navigate higher costs, tighter c...
US stocks bounce back, chip stocks rip higher, plus 2026 commercial real estate outlook
Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market trends for January 15, 2026. Markets and Data Reporter Jared Blikre breaks down the day's market moves as US major averages, chip s...
JPMorgan's Dimon on Being Fed Chair: 'Absolutely, Positively No Chance'
JPMorgan Chase Chair and CEO Jamie Dimon says there's no chance he'll be Federal Reserve chair but doesn't rule out becoming US Treasury Secretary during an interview with David Rubenstein at the US C...
JPMorgan's Dimon Says Chipping Away at Fed Will Drive Rates Higher
JPMorgan Chase Chair and CEO Jamie Dimon weighs in on the independence of the Federal Reserve during an interview with David Rubenstein at the US Chamber of Commerce's 2026 State of American Business....
Equity market rotation will continue for the foreseable future, says Wells Fargo's Ohsung Kwon
Ohsung Kwon, Wells Fargo, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss Kwon's thoughts on equity markets, why this rotation is different and much more.
Goldman Sachs predicts blockbuster 2026 for M&A mega-deals
Goldman Sachs is predicting a blockbuster 2026 for mega-deals across Wall Street as it and the other US banking giants unveiled a string of bumper financial results this week.
Stocks Advance as Earnings Boost Markets
Morgan Stanley and Goldman rally, while small-cap momentum builds; semiconductor stocks rise.
US and Taiwan strike trade deal, why the market setup is 'almost ideal' for equities
Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for January 15, 2026. The US and Taiwan have officially signed a trade deal, with US tariffs on Taiwan lowered to 15%.
Earnings will propel the market forward but valuations could bring volatility, says Nuveen's Malik
Saira Malik, Nuveen CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what will influence equity markets, the composition of earnings growth and much more.
Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026
A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve's independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders'...
Income ETFs Have Starred for Investors: What's Their 2026 Outlook?
Investors have flocked to the evolving income ETFs space in recent years. The arrival of the ETF rule in 2019 helped launch countless new and intriguing ETF offerings aimed at adding income to investo...
SCOTUS tariff setback may lift markets, but alternative tariff tools loom: PIMCO
PIMCO's Libby Cantrill argues that Trump's conviction that tariffs are ‘working' explains why the administration will turn to other tools; viewing tariffs as a ‘destination', not merely a ‘means to an...
Exclusive: IMF's Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday underscored the importance of keeping central banks independent and threw her support behind beleaguered Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...
Good time for Fed to wait and see as economy is running hot: Former Fed president Dennis Lockhart
Dennis Lockhart, former Atlanta Fed president, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss appropriate Fed policy for today's economy, if GDP can grow 5% and much more.
Fed's basically nailed the soft landing from inflation, says Roth Capital's Michael Darda
Michael Darda, Roth Capital Partners chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the state of the economy, what the data shows and much more.
Still neutral on small caps despite recent rally, says Raymond James CIO Larry Adam
Larry Adam, Raymond James CIO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss if the rally in small cap stocks is here to stay, the rally thus far in equities overall and much more.
KC Fed's Schmid: Cutting rates won't provide much benefit for jobs
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.
Market success will be much broader than it was last year, says BofA's Jared Woodard
Jared Woodard, BofA Securities Investment Committee, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Woodard's thoughts on equity markets, if breadth appears like a catch-up trade and much more.
US midday market brief: Dow gains over 400 points as investors rotate to blue chips
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 426 points, or 0.9%, on Thursday as Wall Street rediscovered its appetite for large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% while the Nasdaq advanced 0.9%, signali...
Fed's Schmid Says Inflation Warrants Keeping Interest Rates Unchanged
Schmid, one of three dissenters in Federal Reserve's decision for quarter-point rate cut in December, said that with inflation above the Fed's 2% target for more than four years policymakers don't hav...
Can Stocks Keep Rising This Year? Here's the One Reason This Expert Says Yes
Can the S&P 500 post another year of double-digit returns? If it does, one market expert says, it'll earn it.
In an interview, the Philly Fed's new president shows support for Jerome Powell and says rate cuts can wait
In her first interview with a national outlet since taking the job, Anna Paulson says the central bank chair has been “very effective.”
This mix of stocks and bonds delivered double-digit gains last year — yet too many investors dismiss it
Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.
History Is Flashing a Warning Sign for Stocks in 2026
Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA breaks down what history says could shake the market and how to position yourself amid potential volatility.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Jumps
Bullish sentiment increased 7.0 percentage points to 49.5%. Neutral sentiment decreased 5.2 percentage points to 22.3%.
We're 'almost maximum bullish' on equities, particularly in the U.S.: HSBC's Max Kettner
Max Kettner, chief multi-asset strategist at HSBC, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss market themes, interest rates, and more.
Chip stocks lead equity markets higher
Taiwan Semi's earnings report reveals a 35% jump in profit on the AI boom. CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the latest in the chip space.
Why Trump is targeting Fed Chair Powell
Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell focused on the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C., and hi...
Powell probe is challenge to Fed independence, Fed Governor Barr says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is being investigated by the US Department of Justice over his testimony on renovations to the Fed's headquarters in Washington DC. It comes as the Fed faces a toug...
It's The Yield Curve: Why 2026 Will Surprise Investors
The steepening yield curve in 2025 signals a potential new market cycle, not an imminent recession, defying traditional economic models. Small cap earnings growth is projected at 19% versus 12% for la...
Trump, Congress Move On Rare Earths: 5 Stocks To Watch
The U.S. government is accelerating its push for mineral independence as both the executive and legislative branches made bold moves this week to secure the domestic rare-earth supply chain.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Bullish Acceleration Above 53,370 Key Support
Nikkei 225 is leading global equity performance in early 2026, rising 7.9% YTD and outperforming major US indices, supported by improving domestic macro conditions and resilience despite concerns over...
Navigating and timing this stock picker's market will be 'treacherous and tough'
Barclays Head of US Equity Strategy Venu Krishna sits down with Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman for a conversation about market leadership (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) after a highly volatile 2025 and the diff...
The economy is actually booming, says Richard Bernstein
Richard Bernstein, Richard Bernstein Advisors CIO, joins ‘The Exchange' to discuss inflation, interest rates, and more.
Former Treasury Sec. Jack Lew: Fed independence is one of the underpinnings of our economy
Jack Lew, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Department of Justice's investigation into Fed Chair Powell, the federal rese...
Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if Fed independence goes away
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee expressed caution Thursday about recent attacks on the central bank and Chair Jerome Powell, saying they could adversely impact inflation. “Anything t...
Trump says he has no plans to fire Jerome Powell — after reported ‘joke' offer of Fed chair job to Jamie Dimon
“I don't have any plan to do that,” Trump told Reuters in an interview Wednesday when asked if he would attempt to remove Powell from his job.
Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: Chip Stocks Power US Indices Rally Today After Two-Day Slide
Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 rally as chip stocks rebound from two-day slide. Taiwan Semi's record earnings ignite tech stocks, driving US indices toward highs.
US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Tumble to 198,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits decreased by 9,000 to 198,000 in the week ended Jan. 10, the lowest level since November. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
Opening Bell: January 15, 2026
Watch the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from January 15, 2026.
US stocks rebound sharply on Thursday: Nasdaq up around 1%, S&P climbs 0.6%
US stocks rose on Thursday as Wall Street attempted to recover from back-to-back losing sessions, with strength in semiconductor shares helping to lift broader market sentiment amid a mixed geopolitic...
Fed's Goolsbee: Investigating as a Pretext Because of a Rate Disagreement ‘Is a Mess'
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said anything that is infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank “is a mess.”
US jobless claims fall to 198,000 in early January as layoffs stay low
Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States fell more than expected in early January, offering fresh evidence that companies are continuing to retain workers even as signs of cooling...
Wall Street bankers shift focus to busy 2026 after cashing in on big deals
Wall Street's investment bankers expect to stay busy this year after reaping a windfall from big-ticket deals and stock market listings in 2025.
Watch CNBC's full interview with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, latest jobless claims data, strength of the labor market, impact on the Fed's int...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Thursday amid a chip stock rally, while investors also digest a new slate of earnings from major banks; Oil futures are sliding as tensions around Iran's re...
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee: Inflation could come 'roaring back' if Fed independence goes away
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, latest jobless claims data, strength of the labor market, impact on the Fed's int...
Jobless claims trend hits lowest in nearly 2 years; Philadelphia, New York manufacturing numbers up
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
New Unemployment Claims Dropped Unexpectedly Last Week
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Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away
Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away
The Great Rotation: Money Flows Out Of Big Tech And Into Small Caps
The Great Rotation: Money Flows Out Of Big Tech And Into Small Caps
Unemployment Claims Dropped Last Week
U.S. jobless claims ticked lower last week, showing that despite weaker hiring, the labor market has continued to avoid a rise in layoffs.
Jobless claims — aka layoffs — fall below key 200,000 threshold. Labor market may be improving.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell in early January to a 1 1/2-month low and dropped below the key 200,000 threshold for only the second time in a year, possibly a sign...
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall amid seasonal adjustment challenges
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but that likely does not signal a material shift in the labor market, which remains in a holding...
From K-Shaped To J-Shaped: A 10% Credit Card Cap Has A Winner
A proposed 10% cap on credit card rates has shaken financial stocks, but the real economic effects are more nuanced than markets are currently pricing in. While the policy aims to relieve consumers un...
FUNDING TERROR: China bankrolling Iran as Trump turns up economic pressure, Chang says
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to break down President Donald Trump's new tariffs on countries doing business with Iran and China's growing role in funding ...
Fed Chair Powell behaves like an emperor, says Independent Institute's Judy Shelton
Judy Shelton, Independent Institute senior fellow and former Trump Fed Board nominee, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss her thoughts on the Federal Reserve, the criminal probe facing Fed Chair Jay Powell,...
Pleydell-Bouverie: AI infrastructure will continue to lead the market in 2026
Clare Pleydell-Bouverie, Co-Head of the Global Innovation Team at Liontrust Asset Management, says AI infrastructure will drive 2026, with networking as the next bottleneck and energy, especially nucl...
Rates Spark: Geopolitical Uncertainty No Dampener To Demand
Geopolitical headlines leave markets largely unimpressed, though some signs of nervousness are showing. They are not putting any dent in the primary market demand as the usual supply wave peaks.
Pres. Trump: No plans to fire Fed Chair Jay Powell
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the latest news.
The ‘risky trinity' is the most underappreciated market threat right now. These are the stock moves to make.
The Leuthold Group says investors should worry about converging themes of AI, bitcoin and private credit. They are taking shelter in these sectors.
How investors can protect their portfolios as the stock market's ‘fear gauge' rises
U.S. markets have been fairly calm so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the VIX or the stock market's “fear gauge,” from creeping higher.