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Markets Mostly Calm as Venezuelan Raid Weighed
Money markets were reasonably quiet in early trading, with traders still weighing up the fallout of the decision by the U.S. to capture Venezuela's President Maduro on Saturday.
Activist investors set record number of campaigns in 2025, Barclays data shows
Activist investors who push companies to perform better launched a record number of campaigns in 2025, according to Barclays data, as market volatility, favorable financing conditions and more deal ac...
How Trump Moved Stocks In 2025: Crypto, Drones, Health Care Sectors
President Donald Trump moved several sectors by aggressively deregulating emerging technologies while simultaneously shielding domestic manufacturers from global competition in 2025.
How Trump Moved Stocks in 2025: Nuclear, Space, Quantum Sectors
President Donald Trump helped to transform the nuclear, space and quantum sectors from speculative niches into cornerstones of a national industrial strategy through a series of executive orders in 20...
Stock market braces for a crucial jobs report after a lackluster start to 2026
“I think there's room for both,” says Keith Lerner, CIO at Truist Advisory Services, of gains in tech stocks and the rest of the market.
Are Buffer ETFs too Expensive for the Protection You Get?
Research shows that buffer funds perform comparably to balanced funds, yielding bigger returns for slightly more risk, but the fees can be prohibitive.
The December Jobs Report May Drive Treasury Rates Much Higher
The December job report could come with big revisions. 10-Year rates could head much higher if report shows that growth rates are improving.
How Will Trump's Invasion Of Venezuela Impact Markets
The Trump administration attacked Venezuela over the weekend to overthrow the Maduro regime and move him and his wife to New York for prosecution. The motives for this attack are unclear, but the impa...
OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic & Mega Names to Dominate 2026 IPO Market
Dean Quiambao says the mega-IPOs next year will dominate investor focus, forcing smaller companies to get creative. “You've got to have strong growth, you've got to have path to profitability.
Outlook For 2026 - Three Trends From 2025 That I See Continuing
In this review, I cover three trends that occurred throughout 2025 that I expect will carry over into 2026. I expect continued USD weakness, due to Fed rate cuts and persistent policy uncertainty.
Before You Buy Another Dividend Stock, Read These Two Lessons
I challenge one of dividend investing's most popular beliefs, arguing that long track records provide stability but rarely the excess returns investors expect. I then reflect on my own mistakes, showi...
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street will gear up for the first full trading week of the new year. Oil futures will be in focus after the U.S. over the weekend moved to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
What to Expect in Markets This Week: Investors Watching Venezuela Developments, Awaiting Jobs Report, Other Economic Data, Earnings Reports
News over the weekend added a fresh dose of geopolitical uncertainty for investors to digest as the first full week of trading in 2026 gets underway.
How Trump's Venezuela raid could worsen America's affordability crisis
A spike in diesel oil prices could make goods and materials more expensive to deliver — risking higher inflation.
Wall Street Expects the Market to Keep Rallying in 2026 Despite Lofty Valuations
Corporate profits and falling interest rates may be enough to lift the S&P 500 to a fourth-straight year of gains, the longest such streak in nearly two decades.
Philly Fed's Paulson Sees Room for Cuts ‘Later in the Year'
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said that the Federal Reserve may be able to cut interest rates further if inflation cools—but suggested that any additional reductions might not be coming righ...
Stock Funds Rose 14.6% in 2025
Tech stocks led the pack, powered by AI plays. Plus: A flashback to 45 years ago—Reagan's election and the market reaction.
After a bruising 2025, the Fed faces another slew of challenges in the year ahead
The Federal Reserve heads into 2026 facing a slew of political and policy challenges. Crucial issues include a new chair and an economy fed by both tailwinds and headwinds.
Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,' with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally' for a 3rd year
For the third straight year, the S&P 500 looks poised to fall during the “Santa Claus rally” period. That has never happened before.
The Silver Spoon Investor: Building A Generational Dividend Growth Machine
Dividend growth investing is the ideal strategy for preserving and compounding multigenerational wealth, especially for affluent families seeking long-term stewardship. Moderate-yielding, consistently...
Retail traders: Why Wall Street is taking these investors more seriously
Roundhill Investments CEO, Dave Mazza, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Morning Brief to explain the significance of retail investors to the overall health of the market. To watch m...
U.S. on verge of unemployment surge that forces Fed to slash rates, Wall Street veteran says
Those with optimistic views of 2026 are overlooking signs of a labor market in sharp decline, says David Rosenberg.
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street on Friday closed out the first trading day of 2026 with weekly losses. The holiday-shortened week saw daily declines for the S&P 500 for four days straight, aside from Friday.
Trump says U.S. has captured Maduro. What happens next in markets.
The swift and successful U.S. operation to capture Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro is likely to pressure oil and could unleash a reaction in other financial markets on Monday.
Why Haven't Trump's Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
Weekly Commentary: Recalling 2022
At January 24th intraday lows, the S&P 500 was down 11.5% month-to-date, losses that increased to 13.7% at February 24th lows. Year-end 2025 trading dynamics were reminiscent of 2021.
Markets Weekly Outlook - NFP Jobs Data In Focus In 1st Full Trading Week Of 2026
The US stock markets started 2026 on a high note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallying on the first trading day thanks to renewed investor confidence. On the FX front, the US dollar began 2026 with a ...
2025 Recap: Strong Performance Despite Tariffs And AI Concerns
Despite geopolitical shocks, policy shifts, and questions around AI-driven growth, 2025 delivered strong, broad-based market gains across equities and fixed income. The S&P 500 gained 17.9% with divid...
'Fast Money' traders recap the first trading day of 2026
The 'Fast Money' traders talk the first trading day of 2026.
Moves in small caps and regional banks encouraging, says Citi's Stuart Kaiser
Stuart Kaiser, Head of Equity Trading Strategy at Citi, joins 'Fast Money' to talk market headwinds and tailwinds in the new year.
Profiting From 3 Dismal Trends In 2026
Markets put another successful year in the books in 2025. The S&P 500 rose just over 16% and the NASDAQ climbed just over 20%.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Asian Tech Strength Signals Risk-On Markets
SK Hynix and Samsung pushed global markets higher, including many facets of the U.S. tech trade. Sam Vadas takes investors through the stories she sees as most important to 2026's first trading sessio...
January's first trading days predict the stock market's year — or so they say
Why the stock market's odds of rising in 2026 are the same regardless of seasonal indicators.
Energy Stocks, Utilities Take Lead on First Trading Day of 2026, While Tech Lags
The Nasdaq composite fell for a fifth-straight session. Tesla drops.
Stocks need to find their footing fast if investors hope to keep the bears away
Bullish technical indicators are breaking down. We are the midst of the “Santa Claus rally” period, which encompasses the last five trading days of one year and the first two of the next. If this seve...
Where Markets Will Go in 2026
As we head toward 2026, I am struck by how polarized the outlook has become. Depending on who you listen to, the global economy is either on the verge of a golden age powered by AI and productivity or...
S&P, Nasdaq seesaw on first trading day of 2026
CNBC's Michael Santoli breaks down what he's watching in the day's trading session ahead of the closing bell.
Higher tech valuations supported by more accommodative Fed: BakerAvenue's Ip
CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses chip stocks and other top tech plays for 2026 with King Ip of BakerAvenue Wealth Management.
"Double Espresso" Markets Continue Bull Run, AI Slowdown to Shock Wall Street
Patrick Mueller says markets are running on a "double espresso" shot, warning that a cooldown is in the cards for 2026. He still believes "tech is king," but he urges investors to diversify their port...
When Bonds Break Equities: Japan's Debt, America's Refinancing Wall And Why Gold Becomes The Only Rational Hedge
The global bond market is approaching a stress point driven by concentrated debt maturities and rising refinancing costs rather than a single macro shock. Japan sits at the center of this dynamic as e...
These were the top U.S. cities driving stock market returns in 2025
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team breaks down the top areas for the stock market in 2025.
This Is The Wrong Year To Play Defense: The AI Trade Isn't Over
Defensive stock investors are giving up on potential upside. The risk in 2026 is a slowdown in CapEx.
Why Ed Yardeni is still bullish on stocks overall in 2026
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses what to watch in the market through 2026 with Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.
The Market Risk Investors May Be Missing: Stronger Growth Ahead
Markets are positioned for a soft landing, but strategists warn pent-up demand and renewed fiscal spending could push growth—and inflation—higher than expected.
Earnings estimates at 15% for 2026, third year in a row up double digits: BD8's Doran
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses markets with Barbara Doran of BD8 Capital Partners
Why Apollo Global's chief economist expects only one rate cut in 2026
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins "The Exchange" to discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy with Torsten Slok of Apollo Global Management.
D.E. Shaw's flagship funds trump market volatility to beat S&P 500 in 2025, source says
Investment firm D.E. Shaw's two flagship funds beat the benchmark S&P 500 index in 2025, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, reflecting similar strength seen across hedge fund pe...
The stock market playbook for 2026
The Investment Committee debate the setup for stocks in 2026 and how investors should position their portfolios.
The Market Was Calm to End 2025. January Will Bring a Rude Awakening.
With stock prices near record levels, the easy ride they've enjoyed will be a lot tougher in 2026. Any slight disappointment is bound to cause prices to drop and volatility to spike.
'Queen City' Charlotte was the king of the stock market in 2025
Lithium and steel outshined A.I. in 2025, at least when it comes to CNBC's exclusive Power City Indexes.
3 Key AI Signposts In 2026
Nvidia Corporation continues to lead the AI-driven market surge, now commanding a $4.6 trillion market cap, roughly equal to the annual GDP of Germany. Equity markets remain highly sensitive to the co...
Exclusive: Elliott partner Jason Genrich has left hedge fund, sources say
Elliott Investment Management on Friday told clients that Jason Genrich, who led many of the firm's technology investments, has left the hedge fund, according to two people familiar with the matter.
How Trump's tariffs and fight with the Fed shaped the U.S. stock market in 2025
The year 2025 was scary good for investors.It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trump's tariffs to interest ra...
3 Big Rebound Stocks for 2026
2025 is in the history books, and the benchmark S&P 500 Index notched a 16.39% return for the year. Investors now face a stock market that's returned 80% over the past three years, mostly led by the s...
This Stock Market Index Hit a Record High—Without Much Help From AI. More Gains Are Ahead.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 topped 10,000 points for the first time Friday, building on a strong year in 2025.
Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel rises 10.2% in volatile 2025
Citadel's flagship multistrategy Wellington fund, its largest, gained 10.2% in 2025, according to a person familiar with the firm's returns. The firm's tactical trading fund, which combines equities w...
Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus explains why he remains bullish in 2026
John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer Asset Management, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss why he remains bullish for 2026, the top sectors he's watching, and more.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Investors Gauge Rate Outlook
U.S. jobs data for December and ISM data on U.S. manufacturing and services-sector activity will be the key focus in the coming week.
Ex-Treasury official says Trump's economic policies set to pay off this year
Michael Faulkender, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, says Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act and energy policies will boost the economy in 2026.
Can the AI trade still rally in 2026? Plus, what lies ahead for the Fed
Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for January 2, 2026. Our panel, which includes Dana D'Auria, Envestnet Solutions Co-CIO & Group President, Senior reporter...
Tuchman's 2026 Market Bull Case & New Traders Fueling Momentum
The Einstein of Wall Street, Peter Tuchman, joins Sam Vadas at the NYSE set to offer his perspective heading into 2026. He believes the stock market is "incredibly strong" after pushing back several v...
New Year, New Money: 19 States Raise Minimum Wages — Here's Where
With 2026 upon us, paychecks for minimum-wage employees will reflect increases in 19 states starting January 1. More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from these changes, collectively g...
Fed Chair Powell's dilemma: Should he stay or go?
“I'm focused on my remaining time as chair,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at the December press conference. “I haven't got anything new on that to tell you.
Stock multiples will rise as rates come down this year, says Jefferies' David Zervos
David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what happens for equities this year, the rate path and much more.
December Manufacturing PMI remains at 51.8
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Furniture Stocks Rise as Trump Tariff Delay Gives ‘Breathing Room' to Sector
Higher levies on imported furniture were slated to go into effect Thursday. They have now been pushed back a year.
US Stocks Mixed; Dow Falls Over 100 Points
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Friday.
Dogs Of The Dow Beat Market In 2025
Out of the ten stocks that were the Dow Dogs in 2025, only one generated a negative return - and that stock is Procter & Gamble (PG), down -12.25% in 2025. For the overall Dow Dogs portfolio, the 2025...
Realistic Expectations For 2026
The S&P 500 bull market is expected to continue through 2026, with upside of 8-10% seen as reasonable given high valuations and broadening earnings growth. Small- and mid-cap stocks, particularly the ...
Tech stocks have a lower valuation than last year, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss what investors should emphasize this year, the playbook for the Federal Reserve and much mo...
2026 May See 25% Tariffs, 2.8% Growth, 6% S&P 500 Rise: What To Buy
Last year was a mixed bag for the global economy. Tariffs soared – from 2.5% to 15% – higher than they've been in eighty years, national economies decoupled, economic growth slowed to 3.2%, and inflat...
Meet the 2026 stock market. It's the same AI-reliant market of 2025
The first trading day of 2026 kicked off Friday, with tech leading the way as it had last year. The Magnificent Seven stocks are all higher, with Nvidia and Alphabet advancing more than 1%, each.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising this morning as the market looks to start the year on a high note after posting big gains in 2025; Tesla shares are higher in premarket trading ahead of the expected release o...
Major Asset Classes: December 2025 Performance Review
Global markets endured a volatile run in 2025, but when the last trades closed on Dec. 31, all the major asset classes posted gains for the year, based on a set of ETFs. Stocks in emerging markets pos...
Powell hush on remaining term as Fed governor
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the Federal Reserve.
Good earnings and strong margins will continue this year, says Hightower's Stephanie Link
Stephanie Link, Hightower Advisors chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss broad expectations for equity markets in 2026, stocks that will perform and much more.
Buffett hands over the reins, the stock market's losing streak, airline class wars and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Tech Stocks to Climb 20%-25% in 2026, Says Dan Ives
“It's a prove it year” for AI and tech, says Dan Ives, global head of tech research and senior equity analyst at Wedbush Securities, as he runs down the topics and companies he is focused on in 2026. ...
US economy enters 2026 strong on paper, fragile beneath the surface
The US economy ended 2025 looking healthier than most forecasts predicted. Growth picked up late in the year, inflation cooled from its peak and financial markets delivered another strong year with th...
Will he stay or will he go? Powell is not saying whether he'll stay on Fed board when chair term ends
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will have two years left on his term as governor when his chairmanship ends in May. Powell has so far repeatedly refused to say whether he will remain with the Fed in a decisio...
Goldman: The U.S. economy will prove to be stronger than expected in 2026
Cetera CIO Gene Goldman the major themes for the markets in 2026, and why the weakness from the end of last year will likely persist.
U.S. Treasurys Little Changed as Near-Term Fed Rate Cut Looks Unlikely
U.S. Treasurys were little changed as near-term Fed rate cut looks unlikely.
China's AI Frenzy Kickstarts 2026. What It Means for U.S. Tech Stocks.
Baidu's chip unit files for Hong Kong IPO, Trump delays tariffs on furniture, Google shakes up home listings sector, and more news to start your day.
These overlooked indicators say tech stocks may not lead the market in 2026
Tech sector is over-owned and vulnerable to being hit with ‘loser' tag, says Wall Street veteran
S&P, Nasdaq start 2026 on firm footing as tech rebounds after recent losses
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq made a strong start to the first trading day of 2026, with technology stocks leading the rally, as risk sentiment improved after multiple dour sessions in the final days of a ro...
5 Stocks In The Spotlight From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Last Year
U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points during the session. The S&P 500 also declined for the fourth straight session, but recorded gains for 2025...
Global Stocks' Great Year Was About More Than the Dollar
Foreign shares have advantages aside from not being in the U.S.
Global Markets Rise in Buoyant Start to Trading
U.S. stock futures rose on the first full day of trading for the year, with international markets also gaining and some major indexes logging fresh record highs.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise as New Year Kicks Off
Gold prices gain; Hong Kong stocks rally
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Trading Kicks off in Europe
Treasury yields rose at the start of European trading hours, with yields on 10-year and two-year making gains.
The Stock Market Won't Be Worth Celebrating in 2026
For three years, Big Tech has been able to cover up the market's flaws. Cracks started appearing in 2025—and they're only looking worse.
Best Income Ideas for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Energy Pipelines, and Other Top Picks
Barron's consistently favored equities over bonds for income in the past decade, and we're sticking with that bias in the new year.
U.S. Markets Edition - 02-Jan-26
CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...
Five Wall Street Investors Explain How They're Approaching the Coming Year
Here's how they are looking at artificial intelligence, interest rates and economic pressures.
Asian Currencies Mixed; Fed Rate-Cut Expectations May Support
Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar in the morning session, but may be supported by Fed rate-cut expectations.
Rate Policy, Credit Conditions, And Small-Cap Fundamentals
Late-2025 pricing in Treasury and Fed funds futures suggests policy may turn more accommodative in early 2026, with markets expecting additional rate cuts beyond what Fed officials have publicly proje...
Why Warren Buffett Says Stocks Aren't What He's Really Buying
Legendary investor Warren Buffett stepped down as the CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK)(NYSE: BRK) on Wednesday after decades leading the company. Fascinated with stocks at a youn...
US dollar post worst year since 2017 as Fed turmoil, tariffs bite hammered currency
Federal Reserve turmoil, trade shocks and a slowing economy hammered the greenback in 2025.
ETF Share Class Approval For Mutual Fund Complexes - A True Game-Changer
In November 2025, the SEC granted formal approval to Dimensional Fund Advisors LP to offer both ETF and mutual fund share classes within the same fund structure. This move is expected to lead to a wav...