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Goldman Sachs to contribute $1,000 to Trump Accounts for eligible children of employees

Goldman Sachs announced a matching $1,000 contribution to the Trump Accounts of its employees' children, which equals the federal seed money provided for eligible children.

21 minutes ago - Fox Business

Kuwait raises crude production to 1.65 mln bpd in June, source says

Kuwait's crude oil ​production rose to ‌1.65 million barrels per day in ​June, a ​source familiar with the ⁠matter told ​Reuters on Thursday, ​sharply higher than May's average of 578,000 bpd.

26 minutes ago - Reuters

Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power

As triple-digit heat engulfs much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.

43 minutes ago - NYTimes

S&P 500 Faces Risk of a ‘Three-Wave Correction,’ Warns Bank of America

Paul Ciana, Bank of America’s Global Head of Technical Strategy, believes that the S&P 500 (SPX) could face a “three-wave correction” in the coming months. A three-wave correction is a…

59 minutes ago - TipRanks

Bonds Catch a Break From the Noisy Jobs Report—and Maybe the Fed

The bond market has a lot to watch: employment, inflation, a new Fed chair—and, of course, interest rates.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the June US employment report, saying the US jobs market is on an "upward trajectory." Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Has...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 7/2/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Thursday as investors digest mixed jobs data. The U.S. economy added 57,000 nonfarm payrolls last month,…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft

New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in May amid a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, ​but demand elsewhere remained strong, partly driven by investment ‌in artificial intelligence.

1 hour ago - Reuters

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – Jobs Report Miss Triggers Choppy Trade

The US indices are all looking a bit choppy after the Non-Farm Payroll numbers were weaker than expected. The US markets are all closed on Friday, so keep this in mind.

1 hour ago - FXEmpire

Jobs report SHOCKS expectations but markets SURGE

A 'Mornings with Maria' panel analyzes the June jobs report and its immediate impact on the markets.  00:00 June Jobs Report Breaking Analysis 03:40 Nonfarm Payrolls vs.

1 hour ago - Fox Business

Data Centers Face Growing Public Backlash. What It Means for the AI Boom

More than six dozen data-center projects were blocked or delayed in the first quarter, mostly due to locals' opposition. Public pushback is becoming a risk factor for AI companies and their shares.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Market Midday: Market Open: Stocks Higher, Bond Yields Lower, Weak Job Creation In June 7/2/26

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - market numbers and news featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business names. Visit https://www.cnbc.com/ for more.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

Stock market gains minted nearly 1 million new millionaires in 2025, new UBS report says

Stock market gains propelled the world's millionaire population to 58 million individuals in 2025, according to a new report by UBS. The United States accounted for most of the increase, adding more t...

2 hours ago - CNBC

S&P 500 Rebounds as Unemployment Rate Slips to 1-Year Low

The S&P 500 (SPX) opened Thursday on higher ground following a labor market update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In June, the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% from…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

Labor Market Not a Source of Inflationary Pressure, Latest Report Shows

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2 percent, but average hourly earnings were steady, giving Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, room to focus on fighting inflation.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

A Cable Scion's Hardest Deal Yet: Breaking Up His Family's Company

Comcast co-CEO Brian Roberts spent his career building an integrated cable giant. To grow, he now plans to split it apart

2 hours ago - WSJ

Meb Faber Says He's an Optimist—but He Thinks a Big Drop in Stocks Would Be ‘Totally Normal'

Meb Faber wants to teach new investors how to invest—and how not to. The former, he says, is pretty simple.

2 hours ago - Investopedia

Dow rises as weak US jobs data eases Fed rate hike expectations

US stocks moved higher on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected June employment report tempered expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while investors continued to assess the ou...

2 hours ago - Invezz

U.S. snaps hiring hot streak with only 57,000 jobs added in June

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in June, with job gains cooling from a strong spurt this spring. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June.

2 hours ago - WSJ

What a Weaker June Jobs Print Means for U.S. Economy & Fed

The June jobs report signals some surprise weakness on the Fed's employment side of the dual mandate, says Jeff Pierce of @CharlesSchwab. However, he doesn't believe it points to signs of recession.

2 hours ago - Schwab Network

Mark Zandi: Fed independence is critical for markets and the economy

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, said underlying job growth remains soft, inflation should ease with wages, and the Fed is likely to keep interest rates unchanged for now.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones Climbs Despite Massive Nonfarm Payrolls Miss

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open Thursday on higher ground, brushing aside a disappointing nonfarm payrolls update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Last month, nonfarm payrolls increased…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

US employers add 57K jobs in June as hiring continues at a healthy clip – though rate-cut hopes fall

Hiring in June remained steady, even as it ended a three-month streak of job gains over 100,000 – though the figures are likely strong enough to prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates...

3 hours ago - New York Post

US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June – less than what economists predicted

The country's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% as US job growth also slowed for the month

3 hours ago - The Guardian

US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June

The Labor Department released the June 2026 jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace last month despite uncertainty over inflation.

3 hours ago - Fox Business

Most prediction market contracts have low volume, leaving users exposed to volatility and bots

A CNBC analysis found roughly 70% of all closed markets saw under $10,000 in reported volume from 2021 to the end of May this year on Polymarket. Low-volume markets can be more volatile and costly for...

3 hours ago - CNBC

Hiring slowed in June, unemployment rate ticked down

The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department said Thursday, missing expectations. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June.

3 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

3 hours ago - CNBC

BofA's Savita Subramanian: We are in a really good spot in terms of corporate earnings

Savita Subramanian, head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy at Bank of America Securities, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, sectors she is watching, and more.

3 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Treasury Yields Rise, Dollar Falls Ahead of Payrolls Data

Treasury yields rose as market expectations of Fed rate hikes keep yields elevated ahead of closely-watched employment data for June.

3 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Futures Inch Higher; Investors Await June Jobs Report

Stock futures edged higher on Thursday morning as investors awaited the June jobs report, which will provide key insights into U.S. employment and influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisio...

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Sky-high funding rates spell danger. Why this technical indicator suggests investors are too bullish

The last time equity financing rates were this high was back in the depths of the global financial crisis in 2008.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday

Stocks looked on track for a mixed open premarket Thursday, with Dow futures advancing slightly and S&P 500 futures creeping lower; Investors were watching for June U.S. jobs numbers, due before the o...

4 hours ago - Investopedia

The three factors that have finally brought the small-cap trade to life

Strategists at Goldman Sachs said the three key catalysts for the Russell 2000's recent outperformance were the artificial-intelligence industry, a strong economic backdrop and a boost in biotechnolog...

4 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street futures under pressure: 5 things to know before the market opens

US stock futures slipped before Thursday's jobs report, leaving Wall Street with a cautious tone after a weak session for technology shares. The rally that carried equities through the first half is n...

4 hours ago - Invezz

Morning Bid: Churning chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. The U.S. jobs report will clearly dominate the day ahead for markets, but there's been a hefty pullback in red-hot chip stocks around the world as the se...

5 hours ago - Reuters

This Market Rotation From Tech Could Be a Longer-Term Adjustment

U.S. sets up new trade limbo with Canada and Mexico, SpaceX emerges at threat to wireless providers, Kroger wades back into M&A, and more news to start your day.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Global Funds Keep Calm, Carry on as Yen Slides

Fund managers are taking a patient approach as speculation swirls that Japan could intervene again.

5 hours ago - WSJ

‘Buy Now, While Supplies Last' Doesn't Apply to Stocks

Don't adjust your screens—it's Jobs Day, just a day early due to the July 4th break. Payrolls growth is expected to have ticked lower in June after a very strong May reading that helped spark a stock ...

5 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market News Today, 7/2/26 – Futures Waver as Tech Rout Deepens, Jobs Data in Focus

U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session as weakness in chip and AI-related stocks weighed on sentiment. Investors are also awaiting the June jobs report, with economists expecting…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Warsh's throwaway comment injects life into the debasement trade, for one day at least

As much as new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tried to refrain from steering markets, it looks like he did.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Global AI Selloff Extends as Traders Ready for Jobs Day

U.S. stock futures were lower as AI-related stocks fell across the globe ahead of Thursday's crucial jobs data.

7 hours ago - WSJ

Warsh plans FOMC reforms but inflation to remain top priority

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks to CNBC at the ECB Forum in Sintra that the U.S. central bank will be looking at overhauling how it conducts monetary policy but insists that bringing d...

7 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip as Investors Await Jobs Report

Asian tech stocks are hammered; Brent crude trades below prewar level

7 hours ago - WSJ

In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief

Central bank officials from around the world believe they may have found a new ally in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, providing a rare point of alignment in an otherwise difficult relationship wit...

8 hours ago - Reuters

This NFP Print Will Decide the July Fed: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

8 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

M&A is ‘on fire' as large-cap firms simplify, Citi U.K. CEO says

Citi U.K. CEO Tiina Lee told CNBC that U.K. M&A is “on fire.” Lee said dealmaking is being driven by large-cap companies simplifying and overseas buyers targeting cash-generative British assets.

8 hours ago - CNBC

European Tank Manufacturer KNDS Postpones IPO

The European tank manufacturer said it would continue to monitor conditions closely and stood ready to resume the IPO process as soon as market conditions allowed.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Tank maker KNDS postpones IPO amid market struggles for defense

Shareholders of the Amsterdam-based company have decided the process to IPO will proceed "upon the return of more favorable market conditions," KNDS said.

10 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Futures Tick Higher as Tech Selloff Deepens, Jobs Data in Focus

U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Thursday’s session. However, weakness in technology stocks continued to weigh on investor sentiment after markets started the second half of the year on…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'best' trade deal gets another look

U.S. declines to renew USCMA, opting for annual reviews. House committee finds that South Korea acted in a discriminatory manner toward certain U.S. companies.

14 hours ago - CNBC

Yen Consolidates Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Report

The yen consolidated against the dollar and other currencies ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due today.

14 hours ago - WSJ

JGBs Edge Lower, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys

JGBs edged lower in the early Tokyo session, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: The Duality of Tech Stocks

Tug-of-War. Software and semiconductor stocks ripped the major U.S. indexes in two different directions on Wednesday. Chips won this time, and dragged the indexes down with them.

16 hours ago - Barrons

U.S. Stock Futures Turn Mixed as Traders Await Jobs Data

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday evening after Wall Street entered the new month on a weak note. Also, traders awaited the release of fresh U.S. jobs data. Futures…

17 hours ago - TipRanks

Prominent Tech Analyst Dan Ives Is Leaving Wedbush

During his eight years at Wedbush, Dan Ives became one of the most familiar faces on Wall Street and took a consistently bullish view on tech.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Bridgewater's flagship macro fund gains 8.1% in first half amid market volatility, sources say

Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha macro fund posted a ​gain of 8.1% after braving a volatile market backdrop during the first half of the year, people familiar with the ‌matter said on Wedne...

18 hours ago - Reuters

Bank Stocks Rally, Chips Pull Back in Mixed Day of Trading

The S&P 500 closes 0.2% lower as investors look ahead to the jobs report.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Warsh at ECB Forum & Cyclical Stock Strength

Marley Kayden talks about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the ECB Forum as markets focus on global central bank commentary. Sam Vadas highlights strength in cyclical sectors seen in Wednesday's trad...

19 hours ago - Schwab Network

The second half setup for stocks

The Investment Committee debate how they're setting up their portfolios for the second half of the trading year.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Warsh Dodges Questions on Rates

U.S. stocks ended modestly lower after investors parsed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for clues about the path of interest rates.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Trump is unleashing a ‘new golden age' of innovation in space: FCC chairman

Chairman Brendan Carr discusses the FCC's efforts to boost the space economy, and the lifting of restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model. Markets reacted to Meta's AI cloud and Alcoa's acquisitio...

19 hours ago - Fox Business

World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates

The June jobs report on Thursday could be more robust than expected due to a strong kick from the World Cup, according to Goldman Sachs. Goldman said Homebase data suggests that the "Beautiful Game" h...

19 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Lose Steam as AI Stocks Face Pressure ahead of Key Jobs Data

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) finished in negative territory on Wednesday as traders sold off AI-related stocks. News That Moved the Stock Market Today…

19 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow hits record high before fading as chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

The Dow Jones Industrial Average touched a fresh intraday record on Wednesday before giving up most of its gains, while the Nasdaq Composite declined as investors took profits in semiconductor stocks ...

19 hours ago - Invezz

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/1/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) finished slightly lower on Wednesday as AI-related stocks faced heavy selling pressure. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Communicati...

20 hours ago - TipRanks

Behind Nasdaq Performance: How AI & Market Dynamics Shake Up Tech

@nasdaq 's Sal Bruno talks about the three pillars affecting market performance in the index. He says fundamentals have the largest impact because they drive earnings, followed by the U.S.-Iran war an...

20 hours ago - Schwab Network

Kevin Warsh is very much focused on AI's impact to labor markets, says Fed's Randy Kroszner

Randy Kroszner, former Fed governor, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest comments from Kevin Warsh, the family fight Warsh has mentioned and much more.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Prolific tech analyst Dan Ives is exiting Wedbush for a new venture

Ives, who has spent the past eight years at Wedbush and more than 25 years covering technology stocks, said the new firm will seek to build what he described as a "modern merchant bank" focused on hel...

20 hours ago - CNBC

Why Is Silver Up Today, 7/1/26?

Silver (XAGUSD) is up more than 2% on Wednesday after Kevin Warsh eased concerns about persistent inflation. Rising inflation can support silver given its status as a store of value.

21 hours ago - TipRanks

Is the U.S. jobs market getting better? June employment report to give us a heat check.

Is it getting easier to find a job? Are businesses really hiring more workers?

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed chief Kevin Warsh says inflation risks have dipped – but keeps quiet on rate hikes

At a European Central Bank conference in Sintra, Portugal, Warsh said inflation risks “have come down” – but argued there's more work to be done.

22 hours ago - New York Post

Trump Surpasses All U.S. Crypto Firms with $1.4 Billion in Digital Asset Gains

President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure form revealed at least $1.4 billion in crypto earnings. That figure outpaced all publicly traded U.S. crypto firms, including Coinbase ($COIN), IREN ($IREN)...

22 hours ago - TipRanks

US Senator Warren calls for Fed watchdog review of Bowman's BofA dinner, WSJ reports

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ​leading Democrat on ‌the Senate Banking Committee, on Wednesday ​urged the ​Federal Reserve's inspector general ⁠to examine ​whether Fed Vice ​Chair for Supervision Mich...

22 hours ago - Reuters

Stock-market bulls need Kevin Warsh on their side to keep winning, says Wall Street veteran Bob Doll

The “high-risk” bull market in stocks needs Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on its side, according to Bob Doll, CEO at Crossmark Global Investments.

22 hours ago - Market Watch

The World's Top Economists Are Sounding the Alarm on AI

Several have joined the chorus of voices warning about the potential global fallout if the AI boom turns to bust.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Warsh faces multiple alternative inflation signs as Fed charts new course

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has said that inflation is a "choice." The same could also be true of how inflation is measured.

22 hours ago - CNBC

Elizabeth Warren asked the Fed's inspector general to review whether Michelle Bowman violated the central bank's rules by speaking at a private Bank of America dinner for the firm's clients

The Senate Banking Committee's top Democrat wants the Fed's inspector general to examine whether a top Fed regulator broke protocol by participating in the closed-door client event.

22 hours ago - WSJ

5 charts showing how ‘dumb money' is transforming the stock market, as retail traders smash Wall Street records

Retail trading activity set records in May and June — and the propensity of that cohort to buy the dip has looked pretty smart.

22 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed's Warsh plans to harness better economic data within a year

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh ​set an ambitious timeline on Wednesday for the U.S. central bank to "discover" and start relying on real-time economic data that's superior ‌to what he described ...

22 hours ago - Reuters

Russell 2000 hits fresh high, but here's why the rally may soon lose steam

Small-cap stocks began the new trading month and quarter on a strong footing, with the Russell 2000 climbing to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday as investors continued rotating beyond the market's b...

23 hours ago - Invezz

U.S. won't renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico

July 1 marked the deadline to renew the 16-year trade pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. President Donald Trump once lauded the USMCA deal, which he signed during his first term as president, b...

23 hours ago - CNBC

Russell 2000 Index: Forecast Hinges on AI Spending and Fed Decision

Russell 2000 Index forecast examines AI-driven earnings growth, Fed rate risks, and why small-cap stocks could extend or reverse their record rally.

23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Gains as Warsh Highlights Cooling Inflation; Private Payrolls Miss Estimates

After opening lower, the Dow Jones (DJIA) is now positive on the day following Kevin Warsh’s first comments since the Fed meeting two weeks ago. The newly-appointed Fed chair noted…

23 hours ago - TipRanks

U.S. manufacturers keep on trucking despite a road littered with obstacles

High U.S. tariffs, war with Iran, a spike in oil prices, rising inflation — no matter. American manufacturers grew in June for the sixth month in a row to mark the longest streak in four years.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Inflation peaked in May as energy prices fell in June, Kalshi traders think

Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi think less than a 1-in-3 chance that inflation will rise above 4.2% in 2026. The May Consumer Price Index report showed annual inflation running at a 4.2% ...

23 hours ago - CNBC

Kevin Warsh's ECB Forum Speech & 2H26 Inflation Expectations

@CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders talks about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at ECB forum in Portugal and what consumers can expect from the FOMC moving forward. Investors have their eyes on end of the...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed's Warsh says some task force staffing to be revealed next week

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that some of the key staffing of a ‌slate of “task forces” looking at central bank operations will be made public very soon and that non-American...

1 day ago - Reuters

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh declines to hint at July rate decision

CNBC's Sara Eisen moderates a policy panel with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Bank of Canada Gover...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Frederic Mishkin on his expectations for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh

Former Federal Reserve Governor Frederic Mishkin joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, interests rates and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

This is the best time ‘in a generation' to buy space and defense stocks, analysts say

Wedbush analysts are taking a bullish view of the space sector, initiating coverage of SpaceX and other stocks.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Rate Hike Odds Slip Following Warsh’s ECB Forum Comments

Rate hike odds edged lower after Kevin Warsh made his first public appearance following the Fed meeting two weeks ago. Speaking from Portugal at the European Central Bank (ECB) forum,…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Nasdaq: Analysis as Warsh Says Prices Are Too High, Chips Retreat

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says prices remain too high as tech stocks slide, the Dow nears records, and investors await key U.S. payrolls data.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

U.S. Factory Activity Continued to Expand in June

The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index was 53.3 last month, 0.7 percentage point lower than in May.

1 day ago - WSJ

Nothing can replace human judgment, NYSE president says

NYSE President Lynn Martin joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss discusses America's 250th anniversary, competitive markets, her outlook for the rest of 2026, tokenization and more.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/1/26?

Following a fantastic second quarter for the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), both indexes are in the red to kick off the third quarter. The decline is…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Kevin Warsh made his first public appearance since his debut press conference at the central bank's June meeting

Kevin Warsh made his first public appearance since his debut press conference at the central bank's June meeting.

1 day ago - WSJ

Fed Chairman Warsh Says Inflation Risks Have Come Down, Vows to Remain Independent

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said price risks have come down in recent weeks, and the central bank will deliver price stability. “Prices are too high, and I don't think I'm the only one on thi...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Activist investors make bigger push for campaigns in H1, seek more M&A

Activist investors pushed global companies more aggressively in the second quarter to make changes and lifted the overall pace of campaigns in the first half of 2026, ​Barclays data showed, as their b...

1 day ago - Reuters

Stock markets in Europe and U.S. wrap best quarter since 2020

European and U.S. equity markets wrapped up their strongest quarter since 2020, with technology and AI stocks leading the rally while energy shares came under pressure amid uncertainty in the Middle E...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

S&P 500 Seasonality Points to a Bullish July

The S&P 500 (SPX) fell by 1.3% in June, although history shows that July is usually bullish for the benchmark index. The S&P 500 has risen in July for 11…

1 day ago - TipRanks

What's at Stake in USMCA Negotiations?

The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement entered into force six years ago and is the outline for almost $2 trillion in annual trade among the three countries. A countdown to the expiry of the agreement is set t...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow falls 250 points as chip stocks slide, US-Iran tensions rise

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits in semiconductor stocks following a record-breaking first half of 2026, while renewed US-Iran tensions and expectations of tighter monet...

1 day ago - Invezz

Almost 100% of the Nasdaq-100's gains in the first half of 2026 came from just 10 stocks

Micron led the way, contributing 26% of the Nasdaq-100's first-half returns and 17% of the S&P 500's gains, according to Jefferies.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Kevin Warsh declined to say how the Fed will approach an upcoming debate over whether to raise rates, calling the coming meeting a “good family fight”

Kevin Warsh declined to say how the Fed will approach an upcoming debate over whether to raise rates, calling the coming meeting a “good family fight.”

1 day ago - WSJ

Dow Jones Stalls Following a Blockbuster Quarter

The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened lower on the first day of the third quarter after rallying 13% in the second quarter. That marked its best quarterly performance since 2022. Investors…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Warsh warns investors not to expect hints at future Fed rate moves

New Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh gave no hint of whether the central bank would raise interest rates in July and repeated his dislike of so-called forward guidance to alert investors to future Fe...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Private Sector Hiring Grew Slightly Below Expectations Last Month — ADP Report

Private companies added a net 98,000 jobs in June after adding 122,000 jobs in May, human-resources company ADP said.

1 day ago - WSJ

ADP's Nela Richardson breaks down June's private payrolls

Nela Richardson, chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down June's private payrolls data, the challenges college graduates face entering the job market, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – Early NFP Release Sparks Profit-Taking

The US stock markets are closed on Friday and feature the jobs report on Thursday. This is on the front of the trader's mind.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Goldman Sachs Says Capital Spending Is Powering the Bull Market

The best quarter for stocks in six years ended on a high note, with chipmakers extending their rebound from war-driven lows and signs of economic resilience boosting confidence in corporate earnings. ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations, ADP says

The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists' estimates of an increase of 118,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was unrevised at 122,000.

1 day ago - Fox Business

U.S. Stock Futures Trend Lower after Strong First Half

U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday morning following a strong end to the first half of 2026. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) wer...

1 day ago - TipRanks

US private payrolls gains slow in June; planned layoffs drop 53%

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in June, but a sharp decline in planned layoffs pointed to stable labor market conditions last month. Private employme...

1 day ago - Reuters

Businesses add 98,000 new jobs in June, ADP says

ADP said U.S. businesses 98,000 new jobs in June — the smallest increase in three months — but the payroll processor said demand for labor was improving.

1 day ago - Market Watch

One in five U.S. companies is now using AI, but the impact on the job market remains narrow, say Goldman analysts

Artificial-intelligence usage by American firms increased to 20.6% in June, and drags caused by the technology in certain sectors have been offset by growth in the construction sector.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stock Market News Today, 7/1/26 – Futures Enter July in the Red as Rate Hike Fears Grow

U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Wednesday’s session, starting the new month in the red. The pullback follows a strong trading day that capped both the second quarter and the…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Stock Futures Slip after Markets End Strong Quarter and First Half

U.S. stock futures were lower ahead of Wednesday’s session following a strong trading day that capped both the second quarter and the first half of the year on a positive…

1 day ago - TipRanks