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S&P Global downgrades ASX after Australian regulator finds governance, risk failures

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday lowered its issuer credit rating for the Australian Securities Exchange to "A+/A-1" from "AA-/A-1+", two weeks after a local regulator flagged ​governance and risk manag...

29 minutes ago - Reuters

The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here's Cramer's advice on how to play it

CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market is rotating out of former winners into previously lagging stocks. Rotations are "tricky" to navigate, the "Mad Money" host said.

2 hours ago - CNBC

The ‘ultimate contrarian trade' is starting to pay off for investors. Why it might have more room to run.

After a long stretch of sharp underperformance, software stocks may be poised to catch up to semiconductor names, as the gap between the two groups has become so extreme that it may be ripe for a reve...

3 hours ago - Market Watch

S&P, Nasdaq Hit Records on Ceasefire Hopes | 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.

4 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war

The S&P breached 7,000 points for the first time in history, in a rally that erased stark losses incurred at start of war

5 hours ago - The Guardian

Wall Street's Big Banks Signal The Next Credit Risks

The six largest U.S. banks—Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo—delivered broadly solid first-quarter 2026 results. Trading revenues benefited fro...

5 hours ago - Forbes

Trading stocks as they approach new highs

The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market as it approaches new highs.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

No justification for Fed to raise interest rates into a supply shock: Harris Financial's Jamie Cox

Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, to discuss oil prices, market themes, and more.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

Inflation: A Molehill, Not a Mountain

Apart from the current energy shock, prices are looking pretty good Late last week, investors were hit with news of the worst inflation spike in nearly two years. But a closer look “under the hood” re...

6 hours ago - ETF Trends

Fed Beige Book Says Iran War Driving New Wave of Uncertainty

US economic activity continued to increase at a slight-to-modest pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve reported...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post

Regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Trump last month, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation is...

6 hours ago - CNBC

Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed's ‘beige book' says

U.S. businesses are pulling back from making major decisions due to uncertainty stemming from the war with Iran, according to the Federal Reserve's latest report on regional economies, known as the “b...

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Retail Investors Keep Getting Burned in the Stock Market. They're Piling In Again Now.

The little guy tends to invest in stocks in bull markets and get crushed in bear markets.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Industrial Stocks Are Getting Hammered. Here's Why.

Tariff fears have flared up again, sending shares of BRP down 37%.

6 hours ago - Barrons

U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict — but these markets aren't sending the ‘all clear' just yet

No matter how you slice it, U.S. stocks seem to be already moving past the Iran conflict. But commodity markets and other financial assets aren't ready to turn the page just yet.

7 hours ago - Market Watch

Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Wednesday that the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Exclusive: Two Sigma, D.E. Shaw join Wall Street push against US SEC's bid to relax quarterly reporting

Two Sigma Investments and D.E. Shaw are among several Wall Street investment firms and hedge funds that are fighting a proposal to allow companies to opt out of ​quarterly reporting, according to peop...

7 hours ago - Reuters

Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.

President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren't showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term...

8 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street still betting on 2026 deal boom, but Middle East unrest adds caution

Wall Street's biggest banks still expect 2026 to be a strong year for dealmaking, although turmoil in the Middle East ​that has roiled global markets has tempered executive optimism.

8 hours ago - Reuters

Franklin Templeton CEO says U.S. is still the ‘best place to invest' despite widespread frustration

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam sit down with CNBC's Sara Eisen at the second annual Invest in America Forum to discuss market themes, ...

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

Short-Term "Overbought" Market Shows "Bear Trap" in Software

@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson says we are overbought in the short-term and expects to see sideways consolidation. That said, if bulls "punch above" S&P 500 (SPX) record highs, he sees a more intere...

8 hours ago - Schwab Network

Former Fed president Gary Stern: Fed should not try to be heroic and stay in wait and see mode

Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the economic impact of the Iran war, and the Federal Reserve.

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

IMF's Georgieva Says Markets Need to Be More Cautious

The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast and warns a prolonged war in Iran could trigger a recession. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says markets need to be more cautious in this ...

9 hours ago - Bloomberg Technology

Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe

Investigators from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited a Federal Reserve construction site Tuesday, according to a Fed attorney. Pirro has yet to show a ...

9 hours ago - CNBC

Here are all the ways the Iran war has been affecting the U.S. economy so far

The Iran war is starting to show up in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface. Should the cu...

9 hours ago - CNBC

This Big Bull and Bear Agree on One Thing: The Market Thinks the War is Over

The stock market's gains suggest investors expect the Iran war to end soon.

9 hours ago - Barrons

KG: "We're Not Done" with Crude Oil Volatility, Watch Helium Price Action

President Trump expects U.S.-Iran negotiations to resume this week. Kevin Green tells investors to brace for further crude oil volatility.

10 hours ago - Schwab Network

Wall Street Is Searching for Cockroaches in Private Credit. Here's What Has Happened So Far.

The industry says it is safe, but investors have been on edge. Private credit was the shiniest thing on Wall Street for years. Investment firms started lending directly to private companies and others...

10 hours ago - WSJ

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign

US president says he has ‘held back' on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell's term in May

10 hours ago - The Guardian

Northwestern's Schutte Says Investors Should 'Own Some Commodities'

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte says investors have "bid back up the markets" and have gone back to their old favorites. He says it's also a good idea to "own some commodities....

10 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

'I'LL HAVE TO FIRE HIM': Trump issues STARK ultimatum to Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo to discuss the AI race with China, Iran tensions, NATO clashes, and his push to overhaul the Fed while touting a strong U.S. economy and glob...

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation in the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

US stock open higher: S&P eyes new ATH, Dow jumps 0.3%

US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution.

11 hours ago - Invezz

Retail vs. institutional trading during sell-off, Santa Claus rally hopes, AI labor market impact

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton examines the key themes and top takeaways from the trading week. Stocktwits' head of markets and retail investor insights, Tom Bruni, discusses sentiment on Wall St...

11 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Trump Says He'll Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Doesn't Leave 'in Time'

President Donald Trump says he'll fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave the post "in time." Trump made the comments in a Fox Business interview.

11 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

August CPI report: 3 takeaways as Fed plans to cut rates

August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in-line with economist estimates. However, there was a slight surprise in the core CPI print — a measure that leaves out food and energy costs— which crep...

11 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve. "I think there's risks that...

11 hours ago - CNBC

Sen. Steve Daines on energy prices: This is a short-term price for 'tremendous long-term benefits'

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss efforts to stop the war in Iran, volatility in the energy markets, funding efforts for the Department of Homeland Security, and more.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Beth Hammack says she expects rates will 'remain on hold for a good while'

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the surge in energy prices, recent economic data, whether the labor market is a source of inflationary pressure, ...

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March

U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March from February and were driven by higher costs for fuel imports, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today's Market

#stockmarketoutlook #economicoutlook #stockpicks We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks. In this bonus episode of The ...

12 hours ago - Morningstar

Market Becoming Complacent in U.S.-Iran War? Robert Conzo's Bull Case

Why are markets rallying even as the war between the U.S. and Iran continues? That's the question Robert Conzo recaps the events leading to a ceasefire and addresses worries of complacency among inves...

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

Trump Says He'll Fire Jerome Powell If He Doesn't Leave—As DOJ Probe Continues

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'd “have to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave his post amid the president's investigation into him, arguing he'd already “held back”...

12 hours ago - Forbes

New York Fed Survey Shows Manufacturing Expansion

Manufacturing activity in New York state picked up in April, according to the latest monthly edition of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Trump Says He'll Fire Powell if Fed Chair Stays in Role After Term Expires

Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair is set to expire on May 15.

12 hours ago - Barrons

Trump threatens to fire Fed's Jerome Powell if he does not step down

President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government's criminal investigation into him.

12 hours ago - New York Post

Trump Renews Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell

Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May, but his term on the Fed board lasts until 2028.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

If Chair Jerome Powell Powell stays on as a Fed governor after his successor is confirmed, President Donald Trump said he'll have him removed from office. Trump said the investigation into the renovat...

12 hours ago - CNBC

These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May' slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues

You don't have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here's your ‘stay and play' strategy for the 2026 election cycle.

13 hours ago - Market Watch

Stocks Complete Speedy Iran War Round Trip. The Next Leg of the Journey Awaits.

The S&P 500 had its best 10-day stretch since the Covid pandemic.

13 hours ago - Barrons

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue

President Donald ‌Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors if Powell does not vacate t...

13 hours ago - Reuters

Why JPMorgan's Monica DiCenso sees opportunity in financial and healthcare stocks

Monica DiCenso, JPMorgan Private Bank global investment opportunities head, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss this week's market rally, how to position, concerns around private credit, and more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Major stock-market indexes approach ‘overbought' territory after swift rally

Last time momentum measures were this high indices saw notable pullbacks in the next few weeks

13 hours ago - Market Watch

AI Boom Is Back Despite Iran Fears. Why Tech Stocks Can Keep Rallying.

ASML and Broadcom offer some AI optimism, bank executives describe economy as resilient, Amazon's Globalstar deal, and more news to start your day.

13 hours ago - Barrons

Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think

Retail and pro traders are obsessed with gauging the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, thinking they can gain an edge on where oil prices are going. They can't.

14 hours ago - CNBC

Morning Bid: Back to business

Global stock markets are largely back near pre-war levels and Wall Street is once again flirting with record highs, as the mood music from the ​Middle East and Washington turns positive on hopes of mo...

14 hours ago - Reuters

Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'

President Donald Trump insisted the war is "very close to over." The comments come amid growing market optimism that a diplomatic solution to the U.S.-Iran war can be found, despite the failure of pea...

14 hours ago - CNBC

Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop

The U.S. dollar has given back most of the gains sparked by the Iran war, as a tentative ceasefire revived ​appetite for riskier currencies, but investors said robust demand for U.S. assets and waning...

15 hours ago - Reuters

Dow futures muted as Iran tensions loom: 5 things to know

US stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed hopes of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran against escalating US measures targeting Iran's maritime trade. Th...

15 hours ago - Invezz

European Luxury Stocks Drop as Iran War Stymies Sector's Comeback

Hermes said its performance in the Middle East was significantly impacted and results in France—where more than 50% of sales are linked to travelers—were also hit.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Wall Street Has an Elite Coffee-Tasting Force. It's Struggling to Find Recruits.

The pros who sit around and sniff beans and slurp coffee help set the U.S. futures market for arabica and, in turn, the global coffee industry.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Wall St indexes set for breather after rally as focus shifts to earnings

Wall Street's main indexes were poised for a ​subdued open on Wednesday as investors paused after a recent rally to take stock of the latest developments ‌in the Middle East conflict and a fresh batch...

15 hours ago - Reuters

S&P500: Investors Eye Record High Ahead of Bank Earnings Today

US stocks hold near highs as S&P 500 eyes record, with tech stocks leading and focus on bank earnings today.

15 hours ago - FXEmpire

Iran war will hit global growth hard: IMF

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas says Iran war is weighing on global growth outlook, speaking to CNBC's Karen Tso. 📺️Watch more: cnb.cx/4chu6ck

16 hours ago - CNBC International TV

First Light News: Recovery in Full Swing

Risk assets remained bid on Tuesday, with global equities on the front foot.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Nasdaq Surges 2% Amid Progress In Iran Talks: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday.

18 hours ago - Benzinga

What This Market Needs Is a Good Helping of Fear

Since the financial crisis, stocks have benefited from a prolonged period of low interest rates, and technology has made stock and options investing like playing videogames. Investors seem to have los...

19 hours ago - Barrons

Iran war causing 'very significant' growth downgrade - IMF's Gourinchas

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist at the IMF, discusses the impact of the Iran war on the global economy and explains how central banks should respond.

21 hours ago - CNBC International TV

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office

Prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office made a surprise visit on Tuesday to the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation ​project, as the Trump administration continues its pressure cam...

23 hours ago - Reuters

Navigating U.S.-Iran Volatility & How Options Influenced Recent Moves

After a month-long spree of volatile days in the stock market, Zed Francis recaps what he saw in implied and real volatility trends amid the U.S.-Iran War shakeout. One trend he found interesting was ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Nasdaq Logs Longest Winning Streak Since 2021 as Investors Look Beyond War

The S&P 500 stands 0.2% from a record hit in January. Never mind that one of the world's most-important energy chokepoints remains closed. Markets are roaring back anyway.

1 day ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Banking on Resilience

Oil Down, Earnings Up. Hope is a powerful market force. Even in the face of continued pessimism from energy analysts, transportation exports, and geopolitical strategists, stocks rose on Tuesday. Ther...

1 day ago - Barrons

Cramer: The market's biggest fears 'just didn't happen' – and that's why you can't leave the game

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday said the stock market has been able to rally in recent days because three predictions failed to materialize. "What we have is a rally that appears to be based on nothing,"...

1 day ago - CNBC

History says there's a good chance we haven't seen the stock-market lows yet

The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Larry Kudlow: There is a whiff of optimism in the air

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the outlook of the financial markets on 'Kudlow."

1 day ago - Fox Business

Inflation and uncertainty on oil shock means Fed should wait and see, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida

Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Bessent's recent comments on the Federal Reserve, if the Fed's right to wait and see and much more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

The Iran War Isn't Over, So Why Are Stocks Back Near Record Highs?

In the Middle East, not much has changed on the ground in the past week—fighting continues in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and negotiators left this weekend's peace talks ...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. The PPI increased 0.5% during the month, which was the same as February and lowe...

1 day ago - PYMNTS

That Was Then. This is Now.

“The constant lesson of history is the dominant role played by surprise. Just when we are most comfortable with an environment and come to believe wefinally understand it, the ground shifts under our ...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Tuesday's Final Takeaways: PPI Dips & Quantum Stocks Soar

A tech-led rally may have taken the market headlines, but quantum computing stocks added unseen muscle to that move higher. PPI coming in below Wall Street's expectations offered some reprieve on the ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes

Wall Street's major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation ...

1 day ago - Invezz

All‑Time Highs by May? How to Position Your Cash Now

Eddie Ghabour, co-founder and CEO of Key Advisors Wealth Management explains why he's deploying cash now and how investors can position for a market he believes will hit all‑time highs by May.

1 day ago - The Street

Stocks Are Back to Pre-Iran War Levels. Earnings Will Dictate Where They Go Next.

Global investors are cautious, but not betting against stocks. Earnings are likely why.

1 day ago - Barrons

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern

Wall Street executives said they were stress‑testing or monitoring private credit portfolios as the asset class comes under scrutiny, but said they were comfortable with their exposure.

1 day ago - Reuters

Fund Managers Are the Most Bearish in Nearly a Year. Why That Could Be Bullish.

Bank of America's latest survey shows investor sentiment at its most pessimistic level in months—but that may be a contrarian signal for stocks.

1 day ago - Barrons

Kevin Warsh's hearing is set for next week. What to watch as Trump's pick for Fed chair faces Senate spotlight.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said Tuesday that his panel will hold a hearing next week to consider President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chief, Kevin Warsh, and predicted th...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Market and economy largely isolated from oil shock of Iran war, says Wells Fargo's Ohsung Kwon

Ohsung Kwon, Wells Fargo chief equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Kwon's thoughts on equity markets and much more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

How to navigate the market rebound

The Investment Committee debate whether the market can hit new highs despite geopolitical uncertainty and how you should trade it.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Tech-Heavy Nasdaq 100 Eyes Best Run in Years

Tech stocks climbed higher and investors reacted to news that Amazon is seeking to buy satellite operator Globalstar in a $11.6 billion deal. Lei Qiu, head of thematic innovation equities at AllianceB...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

NEC Director Kevin Hassett: An increase in oil prices doesn't cause an increase in inflation

NEC Director Kevin Hassett discusses the impact of the war on Iran on inflation, adding there "is still room for the Fed to cut still."

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Rally Toward Record Highs, Oil Crashes 7% As Iran Talks Show Progress: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

U.S. stocks pushed back toward pre-war highs Tuesday, with the S&P 500 reclaiming the 6,960 level and small caps leading a broad-based advance as investors cheered fresh signs of progress in U.S.-Iran...

1 day ago - Benzinga

Opinion | America Benefits From Unstable Energy Markets

Our economy is better equipped than most to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking safety.

1 day ago - WSJ

NEC Director Kevin Hassett: We have a good inflation story in terms of the numbers

NEC Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss inflation, the Iran war, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks

The U.S. stock market is back to where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that the conflict will not be long-lasting. But what if that think...

1 day ago - Reuters

This study will tell you everything you need to know about how to be a successful investor

The majority of the stock market's gains come from a minority of stocks.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Trump's Fed pick discloses $131M fortune as nomination faces headwinds

President Donald Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh reveals a $131 million fortune, potentially making him the richest chair in history as his nomination faces Senate hurdles.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs

Kevin Warsh's wealth eclipses that of all recent Federal Reserve chairs, newly released financial disclosure forms show.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Inside the personal finances of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair

Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair, filed his financial disclosure. It shows that he's worth well over $100 million and made millions in income.

1 day ago - Business Insider

Iran war spikes U.S. consumer prices: CNBC Survey

CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on how the war on Iran is affecting U.S. consumers.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Here's how Trump's tax cuts and the World Cup could push stocks higher over the next three months

An economic “sugar high” created by a combination of factors could push the S&P 500 as high as 7,300 by July, according to a team of equity strategists at Wells Fargo.

1 day ago - Market Watch