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Jim Cramer says to own these types of stocks that 'dominate the new economy'
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors shouldn't flee during geopolitical-driven sell-offs, arguing the long-term opportunity remains in companies powering the "computer-driven economy." He highlighted AI, ...
Stock Market Trends April 2026: What Investors Are Buying & Selling
Stock Market Trends April 2026: What Investors Are Buying & Selling.
Why this bullish stock-market timer is about to flip to bearish
There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.
Markets react to conflict overseas, GameStop acquisition rumors surface
Markets react to conflict overseas, GameStop acquisition rumors surface.
Guggenheim's Walsh Sees Fed Cutting Once More This Year
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management CIO Anne Walsh discusses the outlook for the equity, oil and fixed income markets. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Califo...
Pimco's Stracke Sees Client Diversification Away From US
Pimco President Christian Stracke discusses the firm's expansion of its international business. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Stracke says internatio...
Markets Look Past War Risks as Earnings Remain Strong and Broadening Continues
S&P 500 Posts Best Month Since November 2020 Despite lingering geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, equities moved higher in April, supported by a strong start to ...
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The head of International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the war in the Middle East drags into 20...
Dow sinks 550 points as oil spike fuels Middle East fears
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns about global stability and economic fallout. The Dow Jones Indust...
QUOTE BOX Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken
Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and opportunities, shifting cap...
Pirro abandons plan to appeal Powell subpoenas in Fed investigation
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Monday asked a federal judge to vacate his decisions blocking aspects of her criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve under Chair Jer...
Justice Department Moves to Wipe Court Loss From Powell Probe
The Justice Department is seeking to vacate a ruling that blocked its subpoenas in the now-paused investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
‘PARABOLIC MOVE': The TRIGGER that could SHAKE global markets
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz joins ‘Varney & Co.' to discusses whether a successful push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease oil prices, lift equities and extend...
Tech Spotlight: Nasdaq Highs & Market Warnings
The Nasdaq-100 hit an all time high today, but Steven Orr warns that now might not be the time to be in the market. He's hopeful of tech long-term, but says AI is already evolving past the hype.
This chart is a flashing warning sign that the Fed might yet rattle the markets with rate hikes by year-end
The U.S. bond market is increasingly concerned that accelerating inflation could pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to try and tamp down price pressures — even as U.S. stocks continu...
CFTC Chair Michael Selig on the current regulatory environment
CFTC Chair Michael Selig discusses the current regulatory environment and lawsuits around prediction markets.
Market expert says potential Fed rate cuts could spark ‘one of the biggest explosions' in US economy
Calamos Investments' John Koudounis says strong earnings and the prospect of lower interest rates could fuel a powerful next leg higher for the stock market.
“Momentum Is Tough to Fight” as Big Tech Drives Markets Higher
Big Tech earnings continue to power markets to fresh all-time highs, with momentum proving difficult for investors to fade. Investopedia's Caleb Silver highlights broad strength beneath the surface, n...
The $700B Question: Is Big Tech's AI Bet Paying Off?
Strait Of Hormuz Stalemate, Berkshire & Consumer | Market Catalysts.
The Next Threat to Global Shipping Is Here. It's Not the Strait of Hormuz.
There has been a spate of attacks on ships near the Horn of Africa in recent weeks, raising fears of a resurgence in Somali piracy 15 years after the peak of a multiyear crisis that leveled a heavy co...
Think AI Spending Won't Stoke Inflation? This Time Could Be Different.
AI spending might add to the new inflation mix. That's big news for a market reliant on tech.
Fund Fees Are Creeping Higher as Active-Management Booms
Investment managers are pushing costlier active ETFs with a record number of launches in 2025.
How Long Can This Market Rally Last?
Markets are still pushing higher—but underneath the surface, things are getting more complicated. AI is driving the rally, oil prices are rising, and speculative trades are back.
Markets Hold Strong Despite Global Tensions, Tech Leads, & Volatility Ahead
Kevin Green examines markets opening the week strong despite the Strait of Hormuz tensions. Tech stocks lead the charge while investors weigh economic data, including factory orders and unemployment t...
Oaktree's Panossian Warns of Building Credit Market Risks
"It's a little bit of a head-scratcher as to why the markets are as robust as they are," Armen Panossian, co-CEO and head of performing credit at Oaktree, says. Speaking with Bloomberg's Dani Burger a...
US factory orders rise more than expected in March
New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.
Dow Jones and S&P500: US Stocks Turn Cautious as Crude Oil Volatility
WTI oil above $100 rattles US stocks as Dow slips and S&P500 turns cautious. Traders watch Iran headlines and jobs forecast for market direction.
'Write-downs to zero': DiMartino Booth warns of approaching industrial recession amid historic Fed split
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau. Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.
Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Stalled but Bullish Overall
With rates higher than usual, this is a major factor in all of the US indices.
Dow falls 200 pts as Middle East tensions rattle markets, oil prices jump
Wall Street's main indexes opened mixed, putting a volatile start to the week on Monday, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East offset optimism from a strong earnings backdrop and recent r...
We are increasingly seeing a narrower breadth of growth, says EY Parthenon's Greg Daco
Gregory Daco, EY-Parthenon chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, impact of the Middle East conflict, impact of AI, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.
‘Misplaced euphoria': Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock
Energy costs have soared since the Iran war started, and rising stock markets suggest investors are underplaying the effect of elevated costs. Market pros fear “a big recession”, as chemicals, food pr...
Earnings Driving Rally as Stocks Shrug Off Geopolitics
Futures are little changed ahead of Monday's open after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 closed at fresh all-time highs last week. Kevin Green breaks down the market disconnect as rising Treasury yields, a ...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly lower Monday while oil prices rise following reports that a U.S. ship was struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump said over the weekend the U.S. would he...
Stocks still have tailwinds through May into July, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat CIO and head of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the Iran war, state of the AI boom, concerns over software, and more.
Warsh's take on Fed independence is met with confusion and some concern
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, has described the Fed's independence as being at its peak in certain areas, but much lower elsewhere. Several former Fed offi...
Stock Market's Record Run Remains ‘Fragile.' Tensions in Iran Threaten the Rally.
With Big Tech earnings behind it, stock markets face the gnawing worry of a rise in global crude prices and tensions in the Middle East.
The markets are in the early stages of pricing in stagflation, this Wall Street giant finds
Citi's team of quantitative analysts have studied the market and say, it's beginning to smell like stagflation.
Jobs, Earnings, and Iran War Will Weigh on Markets Ahead of Fed Change
Watch U.S. macro in Powell's likely last week as Fed Chair, and more news to start your day.
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Oil Rises Amid Plan to Unblock Hormuz
U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors parse President Trump's plan to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied to elections, recessions, tech layoffs and other real-world events are still awaiting U.S. regulatory clearance, as issuers race to package the booming ...
AI All That Matters Even as Yields Climb: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Stock Market Today: Tech Rally Lifts Global Stocks
Oil prices tick up despite fresh U.S. effort to help ships cross Strait of Hormuz
Fed's Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Stress in that market could lead to “psychological contagion” and thus set off a wider credit c...
Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American banks are working to safeguard against AI-related cyberthreats.
Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Trade Ahead of Jobs Week
Uncertainty still grips markets as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran enters its tenth week and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Prosecutors Could Restart Jerome Powell Investigation, Jeanine Pirro Suggests
When asked if she would commit to ending the investigation if the inspector general finds no evidence of wrongdoing, Pirro said “it depends on what he finds.” Pirro was previously a district attorney ...
The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?
Earnings have dazzled in Q1, but continued upward revisions to 2026 outlooks have been highly concentrated.
Pirro appears to drop plans to appeal criminal investigation of Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro faces a Monday deadline to file the appeal she has long promised in her criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Mag 7 Divide, AI Reality Check & Market Searching for New Leaders
A growing split in the S&P 500 (SPX) shows the Mag 7 driving gains while nearly half the index lags. Patrick Mueller breaks down the risks of market concentration, the shift from AI hype to earnings d...
Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
The Fed As Inflation Fighter Is Rooted In Phillips Curve Mysticism
What the Federal Reserve does has nothing to do with inflation. The central bank is not the source of the hyperinflation that Mises disciples (this is a shame simply because Mises himself was brillian...
Scaling AI Data Centers Through Optical Networking
As AI scales, copper is struggling to keep up with growing demand. The resulting shift to optical networking is creating a compelling market opportunity that is still in its early stages.
Tech prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts electronics supply chain
Supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict are pushing up component costs, which could translate into higher prices and tighter inventory for electronics buyers.
Jerome Powell didn't want to remain on the Fed's board after his term as chair ended. He concluded he had no choice as President Trump's legal challenges threatened to change how the Fed operates.
The departing Fed chair didn't want to remain on the board. He concluded he had no choice as President Trump's legal challenges threatened to change how the Fed operates.
Standoff in Strait Has Wall Street, Stephen Colbert Glued to Tiny Blinking Ships
Meet the Kpler data sleuths tracking Iran's oil tankers and turning maritime subterfuge into a booming business.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon issued vague credit recession warning, but the bond market has more pressing issues
With Kevin Warsh expected to become the next Fed chair, markets will start to price in how new leadership could shift the path of rates, inflation policy, and future cuts. Many investors remain more f...
Buffett: 'We've never had people in a more gambling mood than now'
Warren Buffett compared “markets to a church with a casino attached,” making a distinction between traditional value investing and current enthusiasm for short-term options trading along with increasi...
‘CHOKEPOINT': Diesel prices SKYROCKET, squeeze small businesses nationwide
Spero Georgedakis, CEO and founder of Good Greek Moving and Storage, joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss record diesel prices, how rising fuel costs are hitting truckers and moving companies and th...
AI won't be able to tell us which stocks to buy or sell, says Ajit Jain
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
Balancing AI Capex Spend with Higher Energy Costs
Jack Janasiewicz jumps on Morning Movers in the wake of several Mag 7 companies continued capex expansion for AI use. Jack says these massive spends from Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platform...
Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Internal Disagreement
extent and timing of additional adjustments" is the phrase dividing the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, marking Jerome Powell's final meeting a...
Meet the unsinkable U.S. economy — oil prices are surging, Iran tensions are rising, but it won't crack
High tariffs, stubborn inflation, government shutdowns, war with Iran, rising oil prices — nothing in the turbulent past year has poked a hole in a seemingly unsinkable U.S. economy.
What Kevin Warsh Means for the Future of the Fed
The Federal Reserve held its latest policy meeting this week with inflation still elevated, the war in Iran still rattling energy markets, and a new Chair waiting to be confirmed by the Senate. Former...
Is May 2026 a trap or an opportunity for investors?
Global markets are entering May 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, with multiple macro and geopolitical triggers converging at once. From surging oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict to key...
Fed officials shift debate from rate cuts as they begin discussing conditions that would warrant future interest rate hikes
Three regional bank presidents opposed signaling rate cuts—guidance outgoing Chair Jerome Powell offered little reason to keep.
Review & Preview: All Good Now
Good vibes from tech land were enough to drive the S&P 500 higher. Is software finally back?
I wouldn't expect next week to be as good as this one, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks to what is in store for markets in the coming week.
Wall Street and Main Street bulls reclaim half the market as traders look to potential Iran deal and April jobs report for direction
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Jim Cramer says the market powered through a tough earnings week but 'that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet'
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market powered through a tough earnings week, led by AI and data center stocks. He warned that next week could be more uneven, urging investors not to rotate out of winners ...
AI Is Now the Bull Case for the Broader Market—Enough to Even Revive Old Tech
Many companies are benefiting from the feedback loop being created by AI demand. Just don't call it “parabolic.
Energy System Stresses Are Broadening, This Analyst Says
U.S. petroleum inventories are declining, although they are still above year-ago levels. Plus, market newsletter commentary on the Federal Reserve, consumer spending, and the growth of the venture-cap...
Friday's Final Takeaways: April Rally in Focus
Title: Friday's Final Takeaways: April Rally in Focus Description: Marley Kayden wraps up the trading week with a look back at April's market performance. Later, she chimes in on the status of Spirit ...
Global economy is at a crossroads with recent energy shocks, says JPMorgan's Bruce Kasman
Bruce Kasman, JPMorgan chief economist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss potential economic fallout from recent energy shocks, non-linear moves in gas prices and much more.
Can the market move higher in May?
The Investment Committee debate whether earnings can drive stocks higher and how you should position your portfolio.
What Jay Powell's Final Meeting As Fed Chair Means For Kevin Warsh
Jerome Powell delivered his final press conference as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in April 2026. During the meeting, Powell expressed his intent to remain on the board.
US Economic Resilience Lowers Rate Cut Odds, Private Credit Fears | Real Yield 5/1/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth, Economic Security Project Senior Director of Policy and Resear...
Stocks Hold Record Highs | 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.
Dow slips 152 pts as S&P 500 hits record high, Apple lifts Nasdaq
US equities ended Friday on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their record-setting run, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged as investors weighed strong earnings a...
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as the Iran war curtailed output in the region, p...
EU hits back at ‘unacceptable' Donald Trump over plans to increase tariffs
The European Union's trade chair has hit back at Donald Trump after he announced plans to increase tariffs on vehicles exported to the US.
Best Business Debt Consolidation Loans in May 2026
Business debt consolidation can improve your cash flow and repackage your obligations to potentially save you money.
Wall Street is finding a new use for the latest retail-trading obsession
As more people start using prediction markets, Wall Street is finding ways to derive value from them.
New Fed chair Warsh will have a fight on his hands if he pushes for interest-rate cuts
Statements from three officials show inflation fears are giving them cold feet about any more rate cuts.
Here's When ‘Sell in May and Go Away' Actually Makes Sense
The phrase dates back to 18th century London, when months-long vacations were the norm for the financial elite–and no one else.
Pirro keeps pressure on Fed's Powell despite dropping probe
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is facing an imminent deadline to appeal a judge's decision quashing her subpoenas into the Fed over its costly building renovations. Pirro is still planning to appeal, eve...
U.S. debt surpasses GDP
America's biggest problem, according to The Daily Wolf host Scott Melker, is that “we are going to keep printing money until infinity, until the machine breaks.”
Dan Ives: Tech Stocks Have 12–15% More Upside — His Top AI Buys Now
Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities breaks down the setup behind tech's next leg higher and the AI stocks he's moving into now.
Barclays' Rajadhyaksha Shifts to Neutral on Risk Assets
Barclays Global Chairman of Research Ajay Rajadhyaksha joins "Bloomberg Surveillance" with his outlook for markets as they trade at all time highs. He said his team was overweight risk assets last wee...
Markets Rally on Crude Oil Crush
Kevin Green dissects current market optimism as early Friday trading squeezes higher "blowing past" his early resistance levels for the day. KG points to this week's economic data and earnings prints ...
US Economy 'Incredibly Resilient': Mossavar-Rahmani
Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, wealth management CIO and head of the investment strategy group at Goldman Sachs, says the US economy has been "incredibly resilient" despite the impact of the Iran war. She ...
Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading
Rising component prices are driving Big Tech's AI spending surge. Microsoft and Meta's capital expenditure hikes largely result from higher component prices.
Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws
Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Middle East Tensions Continue
U.S. jobs data will be the highlight of the coming week as investors look for evidence of how the Middle East war has impacted the economy.
Here's what B. of A.'s Michael Hartnett thinks investors should buy and sell in May
A cyclical uptick in economic activity in May, presaged by the boom in semiconductors, should see a reversal in the most in and out of favour sectors.
U.S. Factory Activity Expands in April
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index was 52.7 last month, in line with March, as price pressures rose in the second month of the Iran war.
April's "Virtual Melt-Up" & What Fed Speak Means for Markets
Even with markets facing "a lot of pressures from a lot of directions," Kevin Hincks says the market is looking at lower crude oil prices as potential relief. Kevin labels last month's performance as ...
US Manufacturing Steady as Costs Gauge Hits Four-Year High
The Institute for Supply Management's gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs climbed for a fourth straight month to a four-year high of 84.6, according to data released Friday. Mike McKee repor...
How These New Funds Squeeze 14% Yields Out of Stocks
You can get high income from the stock market, but not without complexity and risk.
Dow rises 180 points as earnings boost stocks, oil eases but risks linger
US stocks gained on Friday, building on the momentum from one of the strongest monthly rallies in years, as investor optimism around corporate earnings outweighed lingering concerns about geopolitical...