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President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday that will set a 15% tariff on imports of solar panels and components.

The action aimed to cut U.S. reliance on Chinese-made panels and polysilicon, which is critical for semiconductors and solar-energy systems.

6 minutes ago - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Thursday evening as traders looked forward to the July jobs report. Economists are expecting 83,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate to remain steady…

41 minutes ago - TipRanks

A Fed Chairman giving signals about next moves adds confusion, says Fmr. Kansas City Fed President

Fmr. Kansas City Fed Pres. Thomas Hoenig, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk his take from Fed Chairman Warsh's performance so far.

56 minutes ago - CNBC Television

Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels

The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.

1 hour ago - NYTimes

July layoffs drop to lowest level in 2 years, Challenger says

Artificial intelligence was cited in 33% of July's job cuts, marking the fifth consecutive month AI topped reasons for workforce reductions.

1 hour ago - Fox Business

Rocket Stock Falls After Earnings and ‘One of the Toughest Spring Housing Markets in Years'

The large mortgage originator has been branching out from its core services by purchasing brokerage Redfin and Mr. Cooper, a mortgage servicer.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Trump admin blocks tungsten, battery waste exports to boost US minerals supply

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it ‌will block exports of tungsten scrap and battery waste, part of a push to boost the domestic recycling industry and critical mineral production.

2 hours ago - Reuters

Trump signs executive order to protect US polysilicon industry

President Donald Trump has signed ​an executive order outlining ‌new trade actions to protect the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing ​industry, a White House ​aide said on Thursday without ⁠providing deta...

2 hours ago - Reuters

Bank of Mexico Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged

The central bank's board voted unanimously to keep the overnight interest-rate target at 6.5%, and and reiterated its expectation that it will stay on hold for the foreseeable future.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Fed Silence & Tightening Spread Environment | Real Yield 8/6/2026

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Head of Market Strategy, Alternative Fixed Income Oksana Aronov and BNP Paribas Glo...

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Rocket Revenue Surges on Mortgage Market Share Gains

Rocket Companies reported higher second-quarter revenue as its market share in both purchase mortgages and refinancings rose.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Shares of Memory Giants Drop on Soft Guidance

Plus, oil prices jump and the Dow breaks its winning streak.

2 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. Stocks Down on Hormuz Deal Doubts

The Dow industrials led U.S. stocks to a lower close in a jittery session.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Slip on Oil Spike ahead of Key Jobs Report

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices lifted rate hike odds. News That Moved the Stock Market…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

Hackers Target Wall Street in New Set of Attacks

Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, according to people familiar. Hedge funds have been the main target.

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

July layoffs hit lowest level in two years despite AI fears: report

US-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July – down 27% from the previous month and 46% lower than the same month last year, Challenger, Gray and Christmas said in a new report.

2 hours ago - New York Post

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/6/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Thursday as stocks continued to sell off following a recent rally. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the t...

2 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow Jones Forecast: Rare Bollinger Band Signal Warns Rally May Stall

Dow flashes a rare Bollinger Band warning as weak breadth and stretched momentum suggest the rally may pause or pull back soon.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

The last time value stocks beat growth by this much was 2022 — the year of the last major bear market

Value is leaving growth behind at a pace rarely seen outside major market downturns. The twist: This is a bull market.

3 hours ago - Market Watch

Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks

Trump has spoken repeatedly with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, The Wall Street Journal reported. That is a sharp break from his hostile relationship with previous chair Jerome Powell.

3 hours ago - CNBC

Productivity Driving Profits

SUMMARY Job market holding up, with layoffs down 40% from this time last year. US productivity above trend — up 2.8% year-over-year.

3 hours ago - ETF Trends

Trump likely to reject US industry requests for quicker polysilicon tariff, source says

The Trump administration is expected to spurn ​requests from some U.S. solar manufacturers ‌for a speedier timeline to put in place a new price ​floor and tariff on ​imports of polysilicon products, a...

3 hours ago - Reuters

Why a Fed Rate Cut Is Coming and How the Market Will React

The central bank has let the bond market do its heavy lifting when it comes to rates. But a cut is on the horizon if a weak jobs and inflation stir up Wall Street.

3 hours ago - Barrons

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its nonfarm payrolls report for July, with Wall Street expecting a gain of 83,000 and the unemployment rate to hold at 4.2%. Beyond the headline numbers, econom...

3 hours ago - CNBC

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/6/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Thursday, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to snap its five-day winning streak. Inflation fears…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Fed's Lisa Cook ready to hike rates if ‘too high' inflation stays elevated

She argued that the risks to the price stability side of the Fed's mandate are higher than risks to its goal of full employment, as the US faces “too high” levels of inflation.

4 hours ago - New York Post

Furious pace of AI investment on some Fed officials' radar now

Federal Reserve officials are beginning to mull whether the frenzied investment driving the ​buildout of the artificial intelligence sector is getting out of hand and creating risks for the financial ...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Nasdaq Index and S&P500: SpaceX Lockup Tests AI Trade as Sandisk Bounce Fades

SpaceX and Sandisk fade from sharp intraday rebounds as AI spending concerns keep Nasdaq stocks under pressure.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Set to Break Five-Day Winning Streak as Oil Rebounds

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened higher on Thursday but is now trading in negative territory. The index is set to break a five-day streak of higher closes alongside a rise…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Sequoia Capital's $10 Billion Plan for the AI Economy

Sequoia Capital has backed many of the defining companies of the last half-century, from Apple and Google to Nvidia and SpaceX. Now, co-stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady join Bloomberg to discuss the ...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Technology

Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.69%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.

6 hours ago - Fox Business

The dollar's global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.

President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week's historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

10-Year Treasury Yield Ticks Higher on Rate Hike Prospects

The 10-year Treasury yield rose three basis points to 4.647% on Thursday as rate hike odds continue to rise. As expectations for higher rates build, investors sell bonds, pushing yields…

7 hours ago - TipRanks

The ‘Pain Trade' Has Officially Arrived for Software Stocks

Software stocks feel the pain after a slew of earnings. Some were good and some were bad but it doesn't matter to investors.

8 hours ago - Barrons

The Big Picture: D.C. Developments for Fed, Iran, Senate

Mike Townsend (@CharlesSchwab) provides his D.C. insights on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's relationship with President Trump and what it means for the current rate cycle.

8 hours ago - Schwab Network

Fed Chair Warsh Open to September Rate Hike if Inflation Runs Hot

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is prepared to hike interest rates at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting if upcoming inflation data surprises to the upside, sources told the…

8 hours ago - TipRanks

Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here's what that says about the economy.

The last time layoffs in the U.S. were as low as they are now, NASA was landing astronauts on the moon, young Americans were rocking out at Woodstock and President Richard Nixon was moving into the Wh...

8 hours ago - Market Watch

Where REIT Investors Have Earned the Best Returns

The U.S. market has been best for real-estate investment trusts over the past 10 years, led by funds focused on data centers.

9 hours ago - WSJ

S&P 500 Gains after Iran and Oman Reach Hormuz Deal ‘In Principle’

The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading slightly higher on Thursday after Iran said a deal over the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in sight. “An understanding in principle has…

9 hours ago - TipRanks

How to earn a 9% dividend yield while cutting your risk in the stock market

A stock market that is rapidly climbing a wall of worry could give some people reason to pause and consider ways to protect their investments.

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Dow opens 40 pts higher as chip stocks tumble despite Hormuz deal optimism

US stocks gained on Thursday as Wall Street was optimistic about a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  However, technology stocks were weak following the latest corporate earnings reports.

9 hours ago - Invezz

Dow Jones Edges Higher as Initial Jobless Claims Stay Subdued

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open in the green on Thursday following new jobs data from the Department of Labor. For the week ended August 1, initial jobless claims rose…

9 hours ago - TipRanks

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...

9 hours ago - Investopedia

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...

9 hours ago - Investopedia

US Indices Forecast – Rising Yields Pressure Wall Street After Multi-Day Run

US indices are a bit mixed in the early part of the Thursday session.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment ​benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor ‌market.

10 hours ago - Reuters

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week

U.S. jobless claims ticked up last week, but were still in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 199,000 in the week through Aug. 1...

10 hours ago - WSJ

Futures Mixed as Traders Assess Potential Hormuz Deal, SanDisk and Other Earnings

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday morning as investors assessed updates on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the latest corporate earnings, including SanDisk’s ($SNDK)…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

How Friday's Jobs Report Could Push Treasury Yields Lower

Treasury yields have eased from multiyear highs. A softer jobs report could push them even lower.

11 hours ago - Barrons

Expect two rate hikes this year or early next year, says Roger Ferguson

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and The Business Council Vice Chair Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate outlook, Google's AI leadership shake-up, latest results f...

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Wall Street futures trade mixed today: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as Wall Street's record-setting advance ran into a fresh test from the most crowded corner of the AI trade. Dow futures added 123 points or 0.3% and S&P 500 con...

11 hours ago - Invezz

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Halt Key Metal Waste Exports in Push to Break China Reliance

Plus: White House AI guidelines exempt U.S. open models from government review, and U.K. regulator eases listing rules

11 hours ago - WSJ

Hedge funds forced out of tech stocks may leave the market at the mercy of retail traders

JPMorgan strategists say some big hedge fund groups took heavy hits from the July tech selloff, and they may be buying far less of those stocks going forward.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.

The U.S. jobs market isn't getting much better for people looking for work — but it's not getting any worse, either.

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Markets May Be Tired of Iran But a Hormuz Deal Is Vital

Google shakes up AI leadership, IonQ's revenue nearly quadruples, Berkshire's earnings report is near, and more news to start your day.

12 hours ago - Barrons

‘Perps' Are the Risky New Derivatives That Could Amplify Stock Blowups

Results from computer memory stocks Sandisk and Western Digital weren't quite good enough, casting a pall over the broader AI and tech stock complex this morning. Another concern is that the first bat...

12 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market News Today, 8/6/26 – Futures Mixed Ahead of SpaceX Lock-Up Expiration

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring reports of…

13 hours ago - TipRanks

S&P 500, Dow futures steady as MidEast deal in focus; chips stumble

S&P 500 and Dow futures were steady ​on Thursday after this week's record-breaking rally as investors awaited details on a Middle East peace ‌deal, while Nasdaq futures slipped as strong forecasts fro...

13 hours ago - Reuters

Investors are misreading this major economy — and creating a rare opportunity in government bonds

The U.K. may have had seven prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016, and it may face a very challenging government budget backdrop, but right now the country's bonds are the more attractiv...

13 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Nasdaq Slips on AI Anxiety

Chip stocks fell in Asia and the U.S. as investors once again grew nervous about the durability of artificial-intelligence spending, while oil held steady in early European trade.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Slip on AI Anxiety

Anxieties about the AI trade are front and center again this morning. Tech stocks sold off after results from Sandisk and Western Digital—while both showing strong growth—failed to live up to investor...

14 hours ago - WSJ

Emerging markets look increasingly compelling as U.S. rally reaches its 'final innings': CITIC CLSA

CITIC CLSA's Shaun Cochran argues China's strengths in open-source AI and robotics give it an edge over the U.S. while a widening in credit spreads that forces Big Tech to rein in AI capex would be th...

14 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Weigh Dow’s Record Close and U.S.-Iran Talks

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring developments surround...

17 hours ago - TipRanks

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'

JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated. "Margin debt is the highest it has ever been," he said in an interview with CNBC's Leslie P...

21 hours ago - CNBC

Scott Bessent's Yen Trade Has Unintended Consequences for the Markets

The way it's being done should make us worry that the Federal Reserve is being roped into ease monetary conditions.

21 hours ago - WSJ

JGBs Rise, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasurys

JGBs rose in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Nikkei Falls 1.3%, Dragged by Electronics Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade following Wednesday's sharp gains led by artificial intelligence-related shares.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate Amid Wait-and-See Mood on Possible Hormuz Reopening

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade amid a wait-and-see mood on the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: The Dow's Streak Survives

Another One. The Dow Jones Industrial Average weathered a slide in a handful of key stocks on Wednesday to notch its third closing high in a row.

23 hours ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer says the market's biggest opportunities have room for multiple winners

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors often make the mistake of treating fast-growing industries as winner-take-all markets, even when multiple companies can succeed. He pointed to AI chips, cybersecurity ...

1 day ago - CNBC

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await More Earnings

U.S. stock futures were nearly flat on Wednesday evening with investors turning their focus to another round of corporate earnings. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Stocks extend record highs: The Investment Committee's strategy

The Investment Committee debate whether the S&P 500 is headed for 8,000 as stocks extend their record highs.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Here's the 'UNDERAPPRECIATED STORY' with AI, investment strategist says

Partners Group chief investment strategist Anastasia Amoroso assesses Nvidia's market session, AI CapEx spending and the IPO market on 'Making Money.'

1 day ago - Fox Business

Confluence Asset Allocation Quarterly

Third Quarter 2026 Asset Allocation Outlook Recession likelihood is low over our three-year forecast period.  Economic growth continues near trend, with policy spurring business investment.

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Strong Earnings Power Dow to Another Record

Blue-chip average notches 24th high of the year, while Nasdaq slips.

1 day ago - WSJ

Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation

Fed Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that inflation is still too high and she is "prepared to act" on an interest rate hike. Cook voted with the majority last week to hold rates steady but said that ...

1 day ago - CNBC

U.S. Stocks Mixed as Tech Wobbles Offset Hormuz Hopes

U.S. stocks finished mixed as optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was offset by more volatility in artificial-intelligence wagers.

1 day ago - WSJ

Dow hits record high as Nvidia rallies, S&P 500 slips from fresh peak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as gains in Nvidia and strong corporate earnings offset weakness in several major technolo...

1 day ago - Invezz

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Lose Steam on AI Jitters as Trump Calls for Hormuz Deal

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) fell from their early morning highs and closed in negative territory on Wednesday. News That Moved the Stock…

1 day ago - TipRanks

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/5/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Wednesday as several notable AI stocks came under pressure. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Materials was the top-p...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China

The ‌Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on ​products made from polysilicon, the key raw ​material used in solar panels and semiconductors,...

1 day ago - Reuters

Fed's Kashkari says central bank should raise interest rates now to avoid 'entrenched inflation problem'

Neel Kashkari says corporate earnings and a resilient labor market show monetary policy isn't restrictive enough to bring inflation back to target.

1 day ago - Fox Business

As Warsh and the Fed contemplate fewer meetings, markets brace for potential volatility ahead

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has floated the idea of holding fewer policy meetings than the current eight. The plan would further the strategy of reducing the central bank's communications to financial ma...

1 day ago - CNBC

Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual as stocks hit record highs

Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.

1 day ago - CNBC

Market expert eyes the ‘BIGGEST RISK LURKING OUT THERE'

'The Big Money Show' panel analyzes the stock market as Eli Lilly surges on raised guidance and the S&P 500 eyes a record close. The panel also debates SpaceX spending concerns and rising Treasury yie...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Brace for Three Rate Hikes in 2026, Says Bank of America’s CEO

Bank of America ($BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan reiterated the firm’s forecast for three rate hikes this year. Moynihan pointed to persistent inflation as the main driver behind BofA’s forecast, which…

1 day ago - TipRanks

The K-shaped economy isn't dead yet

The shape of the economy, and which letter best describes it, has become a point of contention. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the K shape is over, and the C shape is in.

1 day ago - Business Insider

Major Wall Street hedge funds targeted in attempted cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reports

Hackers attempted a series of sophisticated cyberattacks on major Wall Street money managers in recent days, ​targeting their information systems, Bloomberg News reported on ‌Wednesday, citing people ...

1 day ago - Reuters

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies on Hormuz Optimism as Rate Hike Odds Slip

The Dow Jones (DJIA) climbed to a new all-time high on Wednesday as momentum toward a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continues to build. The U.S., Iran, and Oman…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Two regional Fed banks to launch pilot survey of private credit market

The Dallas and New York Federal Reserve banks plan to launch a pilot survey into the estimated $1.3 trillion private ​credit market after the end of the third quarter, the New York ‌Fed said in a stat...

1 day ago - Reuters

Stocks Rise on Earnings and Hopes for Hormuz Deal

A slew of strong corporate profits sent stocks to fresh all-time highs, with the market also rising as President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is possible as early as Wednesday. Whi...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Tech Melt-Up Drives $3.5T Nasdaq 100 Gain in Four Days

A dramatic turnaround in technology stocks has powered a $3.5 trillion increase in the Nasdaq 100's market capitalization in just four days, driven by strong earnings that have emboldened investors ab...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

What the Stock Market's Record Highs Are Hiding

As stocks hit new highs, it pays to keep an eye on what's bubbling beneath the surface.

1 day ago - Barrons

5 things investors should know about the stock market's latest rapid-fire comeback

What a difference a week makes. The S&P 500 has surged more than 6% over the past five days, its biggest gain since last year's tariff tantrum.

1 day ago - Market Watch

The Big Picture: WHat's Fueling Current Market Rally

With the markets notching new highs, Nate Peterson and Kasey McCurdy join Sam Vadas to make sense of the momentum fueling recent performance. Nate says "everything about this market is tied into earni...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/5/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the green on Wednesday, with the former securing a new intraday all-time high. U.S. equities received a boost…

1 day ago - TipRanks

It's the worst time in years to invest in AI credit markets: ‘Almost no upside and plenty of downside'

Researchers at Andromeda Capital Management are worried about the uncertain return on investment for investors who are financing the AI capex bonanza.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Trump admin. refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day' tariffs

The Trump administration said it has refunded about $100 billion of the tariff revenue that was collected through President Donald Trump's 2025 "liberation day" duties. The Supreme Court scrapped thos...

1 day ago - CNBC

FATE UNKNOWN: If CLARITY DIES Democrats KILLED IT, Lummis says

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., discusses the expected CLARITY Act vote, the budget agenda before recess, Congress' August checklist and the Democratic Party's direction after Tuesday's primaries on ‘Mor...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Why Is Silver Up 4% Today, 8/5/26?

Silver (XAGUSD) is up by over 4% on Wednesday amid rising optimism for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. So, how exactly does this affect silver? Hormuz accounts for…

1 day ago - TipRanks

U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in July

The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.1 in July compared with 54 in June.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. economy keeps up the momentum, but rising costs put a cap on new hiring

The largest part of the economy grew in July at a robust pace, but scattered shortages of key supplies and dogged inflation raised the cost of business and companies responded by keeping a lid on hiri...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Progressive Michigan Win Makes General Election Challenging, Morgan Stanley's Salvatore Says

Ariana Salvatore, head of US public policy strategy at Morgan Stanley, says a win by progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic US Senate primary in Michigan “makes it really challenging as a genera...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed’s Schmid Calls for Higher Rates to Tackle Inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid believes that higher rates are necessary to bring inflation down to the central bank’s 2% target. Inflation has remained above that level…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Wall Street Bonuses Poised to Increase as Deals Surge

Wall Street bonuses are projected to rise 10% to 15% or more for investment and commercial bankers as their results outpace other sectors of finance. Katherine Doherty reports on "Bloomberg Open Inter...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Situational Awareness hedge fund meltdown was a warning shot for leveraged markets, BofA CEO says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan called the near-collapse of hedge fund Situational Awareness a warning shot for leveraged financial markets. Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the hedg...

1 day ago - CNBC

Private sector added 44,000 jobs in July, below expectations, ADP says

The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists' estimates of an increase of 70,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised lower to 95,000.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Mandatory AI Safeguards May Be Needed: Gibson

Retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, a former deputy director of national intelligence for national security partnerships, says the newly disclosed incidents involving OpenAI models show that a pr...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari: 'Now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, his thoughts on how many meetings the Fed needs, and m...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Private-Sector Hiring Missed Expectations In July, ADP Report Says

Private companies added a net 44,000 jobs in July after adding a revised 95,000 jobs in June, human-resources company ADP said.

1 day ago - WSJ

Treasury Decides Not to Increase Long-Term Bond Issuance Anytime Soon

The Treasury on Wednesday said it will not change the amount of notes and bonds for sale for at least the next several quarters, in keeping with Wall Street's expectations.

1 day ago - Barrons

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Stock futures are pointing to modest gains this morning after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 soared to record highs yesterday; SpaceX shares are tumbling after the Elon Musk-led company ...

1 day ago - Investopedia

U.S. to Ban Exports of Recycled Battery Metals and Tungsten

The move comes as Washington races to secure raw materials that are crucial for defense and other industries.

1 day ago - WSJ

The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here's why that is risky.

Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrial-policy tool rather than an emergency backstop.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stock bears obliterated as Nasdaq 100 logs top 10 bullish stat of past decade

"Pessimists threw in the towel and optimism was running amok today," said Nations Indexes president Scott Nations.

1 day ago - CNBC

Fed's Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday that he thinks higher interest rates are needed now to bring down inflation and avoid more drastic increases later.

1 day ago - CNBC

Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports

Private companies added 44,000 jobs in July, a slowdown from the 95,000 the prior month and below market expectations, ADP reported Wednesday. Virtually all of the job gains came from healthcare relat...

1 day ago - CNBC

Markets Fall Back in Love With the AI Trade, Fueling a Surprise August Rally

It's August, not April, but tech stocks are powering markets higher once again.

1 day ago - Barrons

Reports of the 60/40 portfolio's demise are proving to be premature

The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.

1 day ago - Market Watch