Saturday, November 30, 2024

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine U.S. dollar

Gautam Adani breaks his silence on U.S bribery indictment

Adani said his ports-to-power conglomerate was committed to world class regulatory compliance.

Trump picks real estate mogul Charles Kushner for ambassador to France

Trump said on Saturday that he had picked his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, real estate mogul Charles Kushner, to serve as U.S. ambassador to France.

Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week

The heavy snow has led to a state of emergency declaration in parts of New York and a disaster declaration in Pennsylvania.

Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing

Ireland's main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly win the most votes at a general election on Friday

Friday, November 29, 2024

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016

Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters.

The S&P 500 typically closes out December with gains when it's up 20%-plus through November

"One adage that has consistently tested well is, momentum leads price," Ned Davis Research chief U.S. strategist Ed Clissold said.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

To keep cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, scientists use AI to 'scale up and be more efficient'—it offers 'huge time savings'

Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple in many U.S. households — and scientists hope AI can help keep crops abundant and affordable, despite climate change.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The causes and costs of India's brain drain

India's brain drain is not unique to the country. It is a perennial issue in emerging or developing markets, given their growing class of educated and aspirational millennials.

These ETFs could be a more cautious way to bet on a stock market rally in 2025

Astoria Portfolio Advisors unveiled its top ETF picks for the coming year.

Biden says Trump's tariff threat against Canada and Mexico is 'counterproductive'

Biden said that he hopes Trump "rethinks" his tariff announcement, which would impact two close U.S. allies.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Why exchange-traded funds are a 'growth engine' of active management

Actively managed exchange-traded funds have captured investor money in recent years while active mutual funds have shed net assets.

Why exchange-traded funds are a 'growth engine' of active management

Actively managed exchange-traded funds have captured investor money in recent years while active mutual funds have shed net assets.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Expect a Santa rally and new highs into year-end, says Stock Trader's Almanac

The seasonal and fundamental backdrop for equities is supportive of new highs, even as some investors worry stocks are now priced for perfection.

Deutsche Bank sees the S&P 500 hitting 7,000 in 2025 on the back of rising risk appetite

Binky Chadha, Deutsche Bank chief global strategist, set a year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 of 7000, which would translate into a 17% gain.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Robotics engineers are in high demand — so what is the job like?

They're some of the world's most in-demand tech jobs, but what does a day in the life of a robotics engineer look like? CNBC got a first-hand look at how robots are transforming three very different industries.

Stock futures rise Sunday ahead of shortened trading week: Live updates

Some Dems back Trump-pick Rubio for Secretary of State but remain critical of Hegseth, Gabbard and Gorka

Trump has made a flurry of cabinet picks in the last two weeks and eyes are now on the U.S. Senate to confirm them.

Adani CFO says U.S. charges linked to only one business contract

The U.S. indictment has already had a significant impact on the business.

Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Hyundai announce recall of more than 42,000 vehicles due to wiring issue that can cause them to roll

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Hyundai Tucson vehicles have transmissions that can shift out of "park" without the break pedal having to be applied.

Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick

A California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning, federal health officials reported Friday.

Friday, November 22, 2024

The portfolio's biggest stock winners — and laggards — for the week

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Top 10 S&P 500 stock winners since Election Day

Policy stances from the incoming Trump administration, bullish quarterly earnings and an "Elon Musk premium" led to lofty stock returns, experts said.

Goldman says 2025 will be the 'year of generating income'

The Wall Street firm expects less upside for equities, and believes adding income-earning assets to a portfolio could help boost returns.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Stanley Black & Decker updates targets, plus Nvidia and Palo Alto earnings on deck

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Jim Cramer says he's feeling even more confident in Apple's future. Here's why

Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi laid out a clear path for Apple shares to climb higher.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Stocks rebound — plus, we're raising our price target on a transforming AI play

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Daily habits like the 'Power Nine' support a long, healthy life, expert says—whether or not 'Blue Zones' are real

Researchers are questioning if blue zones actually have as many centenarians as what's been reported. But their practices still ring true for longevity.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

The yellow banana fixed to the white wall with silver duct tape is a work entitled "Comedian," by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

The hidden dangers of parabolic stock moves — and how to best handle them

What's wrong with just trying to ride a big move and getting off on time? Good luck with that.

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth denies sexual assault allegation, acknowledges payment to accuser

Hegseth’s attorney said the former Fox News host paid a woman in 2023 who had previously accused him of sexual assault but maintained that the woman lied.

Biden allows Ukraine to use U.S. arms to strike inside Russia

President Joe Biden's administration will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, three sources told Reuters.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

A majority of Senate Republicans doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general, sources say

More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for the former Florida representative, according to a number of Republican sources.

Elon Musk endorses Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary

Elon Musk posted on X his endorsement of the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald on Saturday.

Trump presidency's potential impact on stocks of 6 companies doing big business in China

Fortunately, as long-term investors, we have the luxury of viewing volatility as a buying opportunity.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Amazon shuts down secret project to develop fertility tracker

The project, codenamed "Encore," was part of Amazon's moonshot incubator Grand Challenge, which launched under founder Jeff Bezos.

The price of bitcoin is soaring. Here's a key move for investors to reduce future crypto taxes

The price of bitcoin is soaring. There's a key deadline for crypto investors to avoid a higher future tax bill.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Bonds grab the wheel — plus, more activist news and a profit warning tied to tariffs

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

This open enrollment mistake can cost you and your family thousands, according to a doctor and CFP

Don't overlook the choices you'll have to make after you've got your health, dental and vision insurance sorted out.

Monday, November 11, 2024

How President-elect Trump can influence the U.S. economy

President-elect Trump has promoted tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and deportations as key pillars of his blueprint for the U.S. economy.

Megacap tech stocks make some room — here is where investors are branching out

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AbbVie, Tesla, Cigna, Morgan Stanley and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Trump wins Arizona, flipping a swing state Biden won in 2020

Donald Trump recaptured a longtime GOP state that he won in 2016 but lost in 2020, as it slipped away from Republicans since his political rise.

Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane

Rafael weakened Saturday to a tropical storm and was expected to dissolve over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days after barreling across Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.

FEMA fires employee who told Florida relief workers to skip Trump supporters

After Hurricane Milton, FEMA slammed Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the status of the agency's disaster relief funding.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

China gears up for a big week as markets await U.S. elections and stimulus details

The size of China's highly anticipated stimulus plans will likely depend on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, analysts say.

Stock futures dip as Wall Street readies for U.S. presidential election: Live updates

Stock futures slipped in overnight trading Sunday as investors geared up for the highly-anticipated U.S. presidential election.

Trump says RFK Jr. plan to remove fluoride from public water 'sounds okay to me'

Donald Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride from the U.S. water systems "sounds okay" to him, raising alarms for public health.

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as U.S. election nears

China last month held large war games around Taiwan it said were a warning to "separatist acts," drawing condemnation from the Taiwanese and U.S. governments.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

U.S. flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan in reaction to the North’s missile test

The U.S. often responds to major North Korean missile tests with temporary deployments of some of its powerful military assets.

Shock poll shows Harris leading Trump in Iowa

Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has campaigned in Iowa since the presidential primaries. It is not considered a swing state in the election.

Warren Buffett continued to sell down his Apple stake, cutting about a quarter in the third period

The Oracle of Omaha downsized Apple — his biggest equity holding — for a fourth quarter in a row.

Friday, November 1, 2024

If Trump declares victory before votes are counted, 'it will fail,' Harris campaign says

Donald Trump for days has baselessly claimed cheating is occurring in voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in his campaign against Kamala Harris.

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