Stock Market News
Ace Hardware Is Using AI To Make Store Associates Smarter: Here's How
Ace Hardware has quietly deployed one of brick-and-mortar retail's most ambitious frontline AI tools. In February 2026, the company rolled out a new AI feature which was added to a long-standing handh...
S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty, sending its shares up...
Europe's jet fuel imports from Middle East stop, raising supply crunch fears
Europe's imports of jet fuel loaded from the Middle East in April are set to dry up due to the Iran war disrupting Middle East supplies, data shows, raising concern of a supply crunch before the pea...
Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Pull Back Slightly on Tuesday
The indices in the United States continue to look a bit stretched, and a pullback should make the markets offer a bit of value.
Dow futures climb 117 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the opening bell, with the stand-off between Washington and Tehran keeping oil prices elevated and limiting appetite...
Here are 21 stocks to keep powering the tech rally, say these analysts.
Expect the push higher for tech stocks to keep going, says Barclays as Wall Street gets on board. They flag their favorite picks across tech sectors.
The Stock Market's OpenAI Problem and 5 More Things to Know
Elon Musk squares off against Sam Altman, Meta in deal to harvest energy from the sun, what to expect from Bill Ackman's new closed end fund, and more news to start your day.
US Not Considering an Energy Export Ban, Secretary Wright Says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the US is “absolutely not” studying a ban on energy exports amid rising oil prices. Wright discusses Iran's oil storage capacity, the Trump administration's stanc...
US stock index futures mixed as Mideast stalemate keeps oil risks in focus
Futures tracking the benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 indexes fell on Tuesday as concerns mounted that the U.S.-Iran impasse could keep oil prices elevated for longer.
Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion
Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the artificial intelligence boom. But investors still want one answer: will all this pay off?
5 charts show what the economy looked like under Powell's Federal Reserve
After eight years, Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair will end in May. His employment and inflation record is mixed, with a major pandemic shock.
Federal Reserve officials are watching how the U.S. economy digests its fourth supply shock in five years—the pandemic reopening, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, tariffs and now the Middle East
Fed officials are set to hold rates steady this week. The harder question is whether to signal that cuts have been derailed, or just delayed.
Treasury yields rise as U.S.-Iran peace talks hit an impasse
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose more than 2 basis points at 4.356%.
Nicolai Tangen, Norway's Wealth Fund CEO, on Markets, Real Estate, AI and China
Nicolai Tangen, chief executive officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, discusses artificial intelligence, the speed of innovation in China and why he thinks real estate is attractive now. Speak...
Stock Market Today: Oil Extends Gains, U.S. Stock Futures Slip
Trump expresses scepticism about Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Options Traders Are on Edge About Wild Wednesday. Here Are 2 Smart Moves.
Trading points to jitters about the broad market, and optimism about most Big Tech earnings. How to play both those views.
Fed News and Big Tech Earnings Collide This Week. The Mag 7 Matter Most.
The April market rebound needs more good news if it's going to have room to run.
IG has 'greater tools at their disposal' in Fed investigation, Leavitt says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses whether the WHCA Dinner shooting impacts future Trump events and the Inspector General report on the Federal Reserve innovations.
ETF Edge on investors' strategy to weather Big Tech earnings season
Combine Big Tech earnings, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and questions about the Federal Reserve - that's a lot of things for traders to weigh in just one week. Are ETF investors rethinking their p...
Jim Cramer says this could be the biggest threat to the market's rally
CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that a wave of looming initial public offerings could disrupt the market's rally. He explained that the demand for OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic could drain liquidity from oth...
Investors seem complacent on oil prices, says Trivariate's Adam Parker
Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the economy, the Federal Reserve and much more.
Bottlenecks could be 'healthy thing' for Big Tech, says Gabelli's John Belton
Gabelli's John Belton joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
Tom Lee: Upside case for stocks the rest of this year is strengthening
Tom Lee, Fundstrat, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the outlook for equity markets.
Stocks Inch to New Records as Nvidia Strength Overcomes Consumer Weakness
Shares in the consumer-staples and consumer-discretionary sectors slumped. Wall Street has a big week of earnings ahead.
Dow dips as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records amid oil surge fears
US stocks ended mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh record highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertain...
'ALL TIME HIGHS': S&P 500 and Nasdaq HIT RECORDS
Key Advisors Wealth Management co-founder and CEO Eddie Ghabour joins 'The Claman Countdown' to discuss the performance of the markets, buying during the highs and other investment opportunities.
High Bar for Tech Earnings This Week: Covley
Manning & Napier Senior Investment Analyst Kelly Covley says there will be a high bar this week for tech companies to justify their level of AI capex spending. She speaks to Bloomberg's Matt Miller on...
S&P, Nasdaq Continue Record Run | 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.
Leavitt: 'Too early to say' if Trump will be satisfied with Fed inspector general investigation
CNBC's Megan Cassella asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday if President Donald Trump would be satisfied with the Fed inspector general's investigation into renovations at the F...
Big Job Cuts Come Ahead of Big Tech Earnings
Microsoft and Meta have announced plans that could reduce their workforces by thousands ahead of releasing their quarterly earnings later this week. Sarah Franklin, CEO of the human resources platform...
Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says
The fund finance market surpassed $1 trillion in size this year, driven by demand from the growing private credit market, according to a new Moody's Ratings report.
Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clearer before it raises rates.
Fed's communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.
Market's Rally Echoes 1982. Why This Time Could Be Different.
The S&P 500's rapid rebound mirrors a historic 1982 surge, but differences in inflation, interest rates, and oil prices could limit how far stocks climb.
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: AI Tech Stocks Drive Benchmarks to Record Highs
AI chip stocks like Qualcomm and SanDisk are powering S&P, Nasdaq records, but a split market scoreboard signals this is a grind at the top, not a broad rally.
Strong Start For ETFs In 2026, What's Next For The Fed | ETF IQ 4/27/2026
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Goldman Sachs Asset Management ...
Markets ‘Priced for Perfection' — How to Invest at Highs
BMO Chief Market Strategist Carol Schleif breaks down how to invest when markets are “priced for perfection” — and where the real opportunities are hiding right now.
6 major retail bankruptcy cases of 2026, from Saks to Eddie Bauer
Business bankruptcies have been on the rise in recent years, and the retail sector hasn't been immune. Storied brands like Saks and Eddie Bauer are using the protections to look for a new path forward...
How U.S.-Iran Tensions Continue to Shape Crude Oil & Equities
Dr. Ariel Cohen and Anthony Rapa break down the growing strain on global energy markets as conflict disrupts critical infrastructure and threatens the Strait of Hormuz. Anthony notes it will take year...
Markets Near Record Highs and Tech Stocks Lead the Way. Just Not the Ones You Think.
Big tech still leads. But the market is about to see a switch it hasn't experienced since 2022.
The Only Claims that Matter
Recession fears have become a constant feature of media headlines. Each new shock, whether geopolitical, inflationary, or policy-driven, quickly raises the same question: is the U.S. economy headed to...
Trading strategies for the huge week ahead
The Investment Committee debate what megacap earnings, a rate decision and a possible Warsh nomination means for the market and your money.
Ray Dalio says Kevin Warsh shouldn't cut interest rates in a ‘stagflation' era
The founder of Bridgewater Associates said persistent inflation pressures alongside slowing growth create a backdrop that demands caution from policymakers. "We are certainly in a stagflationary perio...
CNBC Fed survey: Respondents divided over how independent Warsh will be
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss the latest results from the CNBC Fed Survey.
Beyond the Headlines, a Broader Opportunity Emerges
While geopolitical volatility in the Middle East has captured the headlines and stoked market anxiety, a more profound and constructive narrative is quietly unfolding within the domestic economy. For ...
US Stocks Mixed; Nasdaq Falls Over 100 Points
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Monday.
Market Readies for Mag 7 Earnings & FOMC Meeting
Kevin Hincks hit some of the key headlines surrounding the U.S., Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz creating undercurrents in Wall Street as it braces for Mag 7 earnings later this week. Also on Kevin's r...
See the Corporate Layoffs So Far in 2026
Private-sector job cuts were down 1% in the first quarter, but AI led to 40% more job cuts in tech.
Dow Jones rises 96 points as Iran tensions keep Wall Street cautious
Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Monday, as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and rising oil prices kept investors cautious ahead of a crucial week for earnings and moneta...
Wall Street Split on Quantum Computing Bet
Experts say quantum computing can reshape areas ranging from new drug discovery to machine learning and risk modeling in finance. But it's also thought to be still years away from offering many practi...
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel: I don't think the drama surrounding Fed Chair Powell is over
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the future of the Federal Reserve,...
Morning Call Sheet: Markets watch tech earnings as AI spending drives momentum
Peter Boockvar, CIO at One Point BFG Wealth Partners, Lee Baker, Owner and President of Claris Financial Advisors, and Courtney Gelman, Washington Research Analyst at Strategas, say AI spending and ea...
Pension-fund rebalancing and other red flags that suggest a stock-market pullback is nearing, according to Goldman Sachs
An uneven rally is just one reason why the Goldman Sachs trading desk is bracing for a pullback after the S&P 500's ninth record close last week.
Stock Markets Enter Big Week on Wall Street With Caution. Here's Why.
Wall Street's busiest week of the year starts off with more worries about oil, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Pullbacks will be shallow as market risks diminish, says Morgan Stanley
Earnings, capex and AI adoption are developing momentum and reducing opportunities for investors to buy into geopolitically-driven weakness
Quantum Computing Companies Are in a Race to Go Public
It could be years until quantum computing delivers on its promise to revolutionize everything from financial trading to drug discovery. But that's not stopping the companies developing quantum hardwar...
Big Tech Earnings, Fed Rates, Iran. How to Navigate a Huge Week for the Stock Market.
Warsh nomination clears last major obstacle, SpaceX unveils IPO secret weapon, prediction market faces scrutiny, and more news to start your day.
Dow futures plunge sharply: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures drifted lower early Monday, signaling a cautious tone at the start of a busy week for global markets. Sentiment remained under pressure after US–Iran peace talks stalled, which pushed...
How US investors should think about tariffs as Trump braces for a fresh round of haggling
Tariffs continue to rattle investors, yet they didn't factor into my 2026 stock forecast. Why? Consider the “four e's” – expectations, exemptions, evasion, and enforceability. They ensure the ups and ...
The Federal Reserve succession drama now comes down to a decision only Jerome Powell can make: Will he give up his seat on the Fed's board when his chairmanship ends or stay on as a governor?
With Kevin Warsh's confirmation back on track, the last unresolved question is whether Powell will give up his seat on the Fed's board next month.
Investors brace for packed week of earnings and central bank decisions
It's a packed week for earnings reports on both sides of the Atlantic, with several European blue chips slated to report this week, along with five of the Magnificent 7. Central banks in Europe, the U...
Why JPMorgan is telling investors to keep buying the dips even as market hits new highs
Investors should be using any geopolitically-induced weakness as buying opportunities, says JPMorgan. Rate expectations are likely to come lower in the second half while earnings growth forecasts are ...
U.S.-Iran peace talks stall. Here's where things stand — and what's next for global markets
Markets balance resilient risk appetite against renewed geopolitical strain as U.S.-Iran talks stall again. Oil holds elevated risk premium amid persistent supply disruption and tighter inventories.
Stocks Have Soared Ahead of Big Tech Earnings. There's Little Room for Error.
The market is back to leaning on Big Tech. The next few weeks will make or break that view.
Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards (PCB) used in almost all electronic devices, from smartphones and co...
Corporate America Is Minting Money—and Not Just in Tech and Finance
Profits grow for many companies in the face of war, rising oil prices and inflation; “it's extremely polarized.”
U.S. stock futures fall, oil rises ahead of a busy week for Wall Street
U.S. stock-index futures dropped on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
Stock Futures on Deck After Record-Setting Friday
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq prepare for another week of trading, with geopolitics and economic data in focus.
AI, Energy Disruptions & Dangers on Both Sides of Fed's Dual Mandate
Larry Werther talks about where he sees strengths and weakness on both sides of the Fed's dual mandate. AI in the workspace is something he doesn't see affecting employment short-term, though he belie...
Sen. Thom Tillis drops opposition, says he'll back Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation
Sen. Thom Tills said Sunday he's ready to support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, now that the Justice Department has dropped its criminal case against outgoin...
Sen. Tillis Expected to Clear Way for Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the big week ahead for the Fed, with Jerome Powell's final press conference on rate cuts this Wednesday as his term ends next month. Hours earlier, the Senate Ban...
FOLLOW THE MONEY: CIO reveals which sector investors are spending BILLIONS on | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell.
Sen. Tillis prepared to end blockade of Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Sen. Thom Tillis said he plans to support Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chief after the Department of Justice dropped a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell.
Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe
Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
Ghabour: "Trusting the Trends" in Stock Market "Until They Break"
Market technicals and momentum have Eddie Ghabour believing you need to weigh more on technicals than fundamentals amid the strong rally in stocks. "We're trusting the trends, until they break," says ...
Big Tech is the bull market's win-win trade right now — making this week crucial
Big Tech has roared back in April. Why it could be your win-win trade during the U.S.-Iran standoff.
Can the World's Economic Firefighter Adapt to the 21st Century?
As wars, trade spats, and AI reshape the global economy, the IMF has held its role as the world's lender-of-last-resort steady. Much of its governance, including countries' shares of voting rights, ha...
China's Hengli Petrochemical denies trade with Iran in response to US sanctions
Hengli Petrochemical , one of China's largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries for allegedly buying Iranian...
Wall Street Is Sorting Software Companies Into Winners and Losers
The threat of artificial-intelligence tools has stirred fears about the future of software and what might happen to loans in the sector—but not all software companies are equally endangered.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare
With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
The AI Frenzy Is Back and Lifting the Entire Stock Market to Record Highs
Signs of froth are everywhere, with the IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI expected to be the biggest ever and investors desperate to find ways in.
‘ADAPT, ADOPT OR DIE': Fitz-Gerald Group principal on AI's market impact
Fitz-Gerald Group principal Keith Fitz-Gerald discusses upcoming Big Tech earnings, highlighting market opportunities in technology and medicine, on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Kevin O'Leary REVEALS what makes him the MOST money
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'Varney & Co.' to push back on Elizabeth Warren's criticism, explain what markets want from President Donald Trump's Fed pick and reveal why he's focused ...
Former Fed Member Talks Kevin Warsh & Interest Rate Difficulties
Dennis Lockhart, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, talks about his impressions on incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. He believes Warsh will face a challenging environment w...
Bloomberg This Weekend | Mix Messages on Iran Talks, DOJ ends Powell probe, Trump's "Triumphal Arch"
The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: Justice Department launches criminal probe into rising beef price
FOX Business' Jeff Flock joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down the Justice Department's criminal probe into soaring beef prices as Americans face sticker shock at the grocery store and experts point to a...
S&P's Yergin: "This is The Biggest Energy Disruption We've Ever Seen"
The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows from its stocks and pays up to secure supply. Traders are now sounding the alarm that a harsh adjustment is coming.
DOJ Drops Powell Probe
The Justice Department said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, an attempt to clear the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his possible...
Jerome Powell's final Fed press conference marks an end to an era
Jerome Powell will likely hold his last official press conference as chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday — potentially bringing down the curtain on regular question-and-answer sessions with repo...
Iran War Fallout Drives Inflation Risks in Africa | Bloomberg Next Africa
On this episode of Next Africa, we track how the fallout from the Iran war is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up costs and raising concerns over food prices across the continent. Bloomb...
‘FANTASTIC': BNY Wealth CIO on US trend growth
BNY Wealth CIO Sinead Colton Grant discusses market volatility amid the war in Iran and the impact of consumer spending on ‘Making Money.'
Major Food Group Co-Founder Mario Carbone sits down with Jim Cramer
Major Food Group Chef and Co-Founder Mario Carbone joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its restaurant foot print, food product lines, customer trends, and more.
Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. The index declined by 3.5 points in April, dropping to 49.8...
Friday's Final Takeaways: DOJ Ends Powell Probe & Consumer Sentiment Uptick
Marley Kayden ends the trading week with Friday's final takeaways centered on macro movers. She talks how the Department of Justice ending its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, along with an uptick ...
With Powell's Probe Dropped, All Eyes on Warsh's Fed Nomination
Plus, the Trump administration brings back firing-squad executions, and startup cowboys come to Texas.
LARRY KUDLOW: We need a big, ambitious, pro-growth budget bill
When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money...
Investment bank Lincoln International files for US IPO
Investment bank Lincoln International filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday.
Consumer Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Here's Why
Consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level on record—even lower than during the pandemic. So why are markets still holding up?
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher: Warsh would face a 'fog on uncertainty' as Fed Chair
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to the investigation into Fed Chair Powell being dropped, what to expect from a possible Warsh-led Fed, and more.
Pirro could reopen Fed probe at any time, Democratic senators warn
U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro said Friday she would drop an investigation into the Fed.