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Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.

PublicSquare racked up costs—and consulting fees—before shifting into fintech; a 99% stock drop.

U.S. Stock Futures Flat After Sharp Market Pullback

U.S. stock futures were flat on Thursday evening after a sharp sell‑off put the major indices on track for weekly losses. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA) and the S&P…

Jim Cramer says there's an 'incredibly jarring gulf between stock prices and reality'

CNBC's Jim Cramer said worries about the state of the consumer, higher oil prices, and elevated interest rates are overshadowing strong company fundamentals. "The gulf between stock prices and reality...

U.S. Stocks and Bonds Slide, Brushing Off Treasury's Buyback Plans

Mixed results from Walmart and other retailers offered more gloom on the health of the American consumer.

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Pressured by Bond Yield Recovery as Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) finished lower on Thursday. SPY closed with a 0.84% loss, while QQQ fell 0.72%. News That Moved the…

Dow Jones plunges 600 pts as Wall Street gets battered by rising Treasury yields

US stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising Treasury yields pressured equities, while higher oil prices and a sharp decline in Walmart shares added to investor concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Aver...

U.S. Stocks Slide as Bond Yields Rebound; Walmart Disappoints

U.S. stocks fell as the brief calm in the bond market evaporated.

Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he has a "big toolkit" to aid pressures in the government bond market. While he didn't name them specifically, Bessent has several options, including red...

Stocks Slump as Bond Yields Rise With Crude Prices

Plus, Walmart sinks after reporting weak earnings.

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/20/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) fell 0.86% on Thursday as long-dated bond yields staged a comeback. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the top-performing s...

Warsh faces Fed independence test as Bessent moves in on central bank's turf

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to influence the bond market could increase pressure on Warsh to define the Fed's role in Treasury-market policy. The Fed has historically intervened in bond...

The bond market is going to burst the stock-market bubble

Rising yields threaten everything, especially overextended equities.

Dow plunges 600 points as surging Treasury yields, Walmart sales shock Wall Street

A Treasury plan to calm the bond market failed.

Treasury Buybacks Could Exceed $4 Billion, Bessent Says

The Treasury’s buyback program for long-dated bonds could surpass $4 billion, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. In addition, Bessent said the buybacks aren’t intended to ease lon...

Goldman Sachs Confirms ETFs On Track to Cross $2 Trillion Milestone

It's been another year of record-breaking feats for ETFs. Various firms are pegging this year's inflows to cross the $2 trillion milestone, and Goldman Sachs added its stamp of approval to that foreca...

U.S. Can ‘Grow’ Its Way out of $40 Trillion in Debt, Bessent Says

The U.S. Treasury announced this week that the national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the astronomical figure, saying that the U.S.

Private-Equity Firms Look for an Exit Three Years After Buying EverBank

The five owners of Florida-based EverBank clashed over its strategy after their 2023 purchase.

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Stumbles as Treasury Yields Rebound; Trump Threatens Economic Pressure on Iran

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by 0.74% on Thursday as investors assess rising Treasury yields and a new strategy from President Trump in the war against Iran. On Wednesday,…

Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump. The monthly U.S. budget deficit topped $432 ...

The biggest loser from the Treasury's latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here's why.

An important pain threshold has been crossed, one currency-market expert warns.

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.65%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.67%.

Treasury rout restarts one day after Bessent's beefed-up buyback plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.

Bessent suggests Treasury could intervene again in bond market: ‘We have a big tool kit'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department's buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.

Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion

Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion

S&P 500 Slips after Trump Vows ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

The S&P 500 (SPX) is down by 0.21% on Thursday after President Trump said he would step up economic pressure on Iran. “This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on…

U.S. Leading Indicators Ticked Up in July

The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index rose by 0.2% to 99.5, indicating that moderate growth could be coming.

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/20/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are down by over 0.3% on Wednesday as long-dated Treasury yields stage a recovery. Earlier this week, the U.S. Treasury…

Conditions are ripe for a market ‘accident,' but surging bond yields alone won't cause it, concedes pessimistic strategist

The rise in bond yields renders markets more vulnerable to bad news, observes the “permabear” Albert Edwards of Société Générale.

Trump administration to back US minerals projects with $500 million in grants

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $500 million in grants to seven companies building ‌domestic lithium, cobalt and other mineral and battery projects, the latest in a string of investments aim...

Dow Jones Drops as Treasury Yields Bounce Back

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by 0.7% on Thursday as long-term Treasury yields rebound following yesterday’s buyback announcement. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury said it would at least double…

Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Activity Continued to Expand in August

The reserve bank's manufacturing business outlook survey showed that the current-activity index rose to 47.4 in August from 41.4 in July.

You've all heard AI is remaking the economy. Here's how it's changing lives — for better or worse.

AI, not Trump, is the big mover of the economy, this analyst says — and it's just going to get bigger.

U.S. Jobless Claims Pull Back After Recent Run-Up

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 206,000 in the week through Aug. 15, 6,000 lower than the upwardly revised 212,000 reported a week earlier.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stock futures are lower after major indexes snapped a three-day losing streak yesterday; bond yields are back on the rise after pulling back sharply yesterday on the news that the Treasury would incre...

Stock Futures Fall on Rising Oil Prices amid Persistent Middle East Tensions

U.S. stock futures were down on Thursday morning as oil prices rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow…

What the Bond Market and Six Flags Have in Common

The bond market's rollercoaster ride this week created a more challenging environment for CFOs considering issuing debt.

Treasury's bond buyback blitz may end up driving yields higher, warns JPMorgan. Here's their investment advice.

Strategists Jay Barry and Jason Hunter are predicting fallout from the Treasury's move that they see as not even needed.

The Morning Risk Report: Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day'

Plus: the FTC warns retailers on using consumer data to raise prices, and the U.S. eyes lower tariffs on metals and autos from Canada.

Morning Bid: Twist and shout

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Buybacks to the rescue? The surprising move by the U.S. Treasury to double the amount of bond buybacks in the two months ​before the midterm elections st...

Here's the Real Problem With Stock Buybacks

Sure, it's just a number, but it's a really, really big one. America's national debt topped $40 trillion on the same day that the U.S. Treasury announced plans to buy back more long-term bonds, sendin...

Wall St slips on rising bond yields; Walmart results weigh

The main U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday as rebounding ​government bond yields hurt sentiment, while retail bellwether Walmart saw sharp declines after a quarterly sales miss.

U.S. Debt Soars and Scott Bessent Steps in as America's Bond Trader in Chief

Yesterday, the Treasury Department reported an eye-popping new milestone: U.S. gross debt surpassed $40 trillion. While economists view this threshold as largely symbolic, the sheer magnitude is hard ...

Stock Market News Today, 8/20/26 – Futures Mixed amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Oil Prices Jump

Stock Market News Today, 8/20/26 – Futures Mixed amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Oil Prices Jump U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s trading session as investors assessed escalat...

The Treasury Market's Coveted Status as a Safe Haven Is Fading

Two new studies find signs investors aren't as willing to accept low yields because of Treasurys' safety.

Treasury Buyback Might Only Briefly Tame Yields

Market relief at the unexpected intervention could prove short-lived as it fails to address concerns about high levels of debt and government spending, analysts said.

Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan

Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.

Bonds Strengthen Further, Dollar Holds Near Lows After Treasury Intervention

U.S. stock futures mostly pointed higher, buoyed by the unexpected intervention that broadly lifted global market sentiment.

Stock Market Today: Bond Market Steady After Treasury Intervention

The effects of Scott Bessent's intervention in bond markets are proving short-lived: Yields are on the rise again.

The 60/40 Portfolio Is ‘Broken.' Here's How to Fix It.

A bond market selloff has pressured 60/40 investment portfolios, which have returned 8% on average this year compared with 13% for the S&P 500. Investors can look to healthcare stocks for relief.

Stock Futures Edge Higher as Treasury Yields Ease

U.S. stock futures rose ahead of Thursday’s session after major indexes rallied Wednesday as Treasury yields eased. The Treasury Department said it will more than double its buybacks of 10-,…

Asian Currencies Mixed; May Be Buoyed by U.S. Treasury Dept.'s Buyback Announcement

Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar, but may be buoyed by the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement on Wednesday that it will buy back more of its longer-term bonds.

Review & Preview: Good Medicine

Stocks closed higher Wednesday as Treasury boosted support for longer-term bonds

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Yield-Driven Rally

U.S. stock futures were little changed on Wednesday evening after a strong session driven by falling Treasury yields. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), and th...

Bessent Leans Into His Role as America's Bond Trader in Chief

The Treasury Department signals its willingness to intervene after yields hit nearly two-decade highs,

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time

Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less

President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve, saying the central bank shouldn't let positive economic news stop it from lowering interest rates. Chairman Kevin Warsh ...

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Mixed as Bessent Boosts Bond Buybacks; U.S.-Canada Advance Toward Trade Deal

It was a mixed day for the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ), with the former closing in the green and the latter finishing in negative…

Dow rises 110 pts as Treasury buybacks lower yields and Moderna stock surges

US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as falling Treasury yields improved risk appetite, while a sharp rally in Moderna shares boosted the healthcare sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.22%...

Bond Yields Dive After Treasury Increases Buybacks

Plus, Moderna and Merck surge on mRNA cancer vaccine results.

U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion: How We Got Here

The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.

U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America's Borrowing Binge Continues

President Trump's promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America's debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.

Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed

Treasury said it would increase buybacks of long-term debt after a selloff pushed yields to uncomfortable levels. The move aligns with Bessent's long-running focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yie...

Opinion | AI Bubble May Deflate, Not Burst

The transformation of the economy is proceeding, but at a slower pace than we were led to expect.

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/19/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) edged higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury announced it would boost buybacks of long-dated government bonds. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-P...

Higher Fees, Better Returns: The Case for Equal-Weighted ETFs

The equal-weighted S&P 500 is outperforming the main index as the Mag 7 struggle. That trend should continue, offsetting any concerns about fund fees.

FOMC minutes show a Fed growing restless on inflation as Warsh floats six-meeting FOMC schedule for 2027

The minutes from the July 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members growing increasingly concerned about persistent inflation, with some insisting that price pressures were up ...

Trump, Carney Revive U.S.-Canada Trade Deal Momentum

Both President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled progress toward a trade deal between the two countries. On Tuesday evening, Trump said he would delay a 50% tariff…

Fed Minutes Signal Interest Rate Hikes Unless Inflation Improves

Federal Reserve officials indicated interest rates would likely need to rise unless inflation improves, though they acknowledged the outlook for consumer prices remains “highly uncertain,” according t...

More Federal Reserve officials favored raising interest rates last month than the three who formally dissented, and others signaled they would back an increase if inflation doesn't improve, according to minutes of the meeting

Minutes of the July meeting revealed more backed raising interest rates than the three who formally dissented.

Fed minutes reveal growing support for rate hikes

The minutes make clear that Federal Reserve officials remained divided over the inflation outlook.

Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show

Fed officials at their July meeting pointed to the potential for higher rates unless inflation calms, minutes released Wednesday showed. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to hold rates stead...

Treasury-market reprieve could be fleeting with deluge of corporate-bond issuance due in September

A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world's largest companies plan to unleash a new deluge of bond issuance.

Five reasons we're headed for a 10% stock-market correction — or worse

Summer is winding down, and “spooky season” will soon be upon us. That's just one cause for investor wariness.

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rises as Boosted Bond Buybacks Drive Long-Term Yields Lower

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury stepped in to cool down long-term bond yields. The Treasury announced this morning that it would accelerate…

Why Scott Bessent Is Playing With the Treasury Market

The simple explanation for all this is that the world is going into a new era of capital need, for data centers, the military and reshoring.

Pain at the Pump Could Become a Major Investor Headache

Diesel prices, perhaps the most important component of U.S. economic activity, has surged this summer.

Prepare for the S&P 500 Midterm Election Year Curse, Warns BTIG

The S&P 500 (SPX) is set to enter its weakest period of the year, according to investment firm BTIG. Since 1990, every midterm election year, except for 2006, has seen the…

Bonds Bounce as Treasury Shows Willingness to Lower Long-Term Yields

Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 8/19/26?

Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are in the green on Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury said it would boost its bond buyback program for long-dated government debt. The operation…

Canada’s Stock Market Rises After Trump Delays 50% Tariffs: LULU, SHOP, QSR

U.S. import duties pushed Canada into a recession earlier this year.