Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Fed's outlook for inflation and jobs shows the bind it's in — plus, Amazon's robotaxi move
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Fed holds key rate steady, still sees two more cuts this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates following its two-day meeting this week.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Canva expands from design into analytics with acquisition of MagicBrief
Canva already provides popular tools for designing ads. Now it wants to help marketers see how they perform.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Eaton makes a move outside of the data center — plus, what's new with Abbott Labs
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Sunday, June 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await China data, assess escalating Israel-Iran tensions
China is slated to release a slew of data, including its retail sales and industrial output figures for May.
Why aren’t Chinese consumers spending enough
China's consumer spending shows little sign of picking up soon, given uncertainty about future wealth, changing preferences and lack of a social safety net.
Why aren’t Chinese consumers spending enough
China's consumer spending shows little sign of picking up soon, given uncertainty about future wealth, changing preferences and lack of a social safety net.
Stock futures drop on rising geopolitical risk as Israel-Iran attacks continue: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a losing week.
Israel targets Iran’s defense ministry as Tehran unleashes deadly missile strike
Israel targeted Iran's energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Boeing trims projection for 20-year jet demand
Boeing expects global demand for air travel to increase by more than 40% by 2030, driving the need for thousands of new jetliners in the next few years.
Google, Scale AI's largest customer, plans split after Meta deal, sources say
Google plans to cut ties with Scale AI after news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling startup, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Bitcoin and ether fall as tensions between Israel and Iran intensify: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, cryptocurrencies fall as tensions grow between Israel and Iran. Plus, Max Branzburg of Coinbase speaks to Crypto World from the State of Crypto Summit to break down the crypto exchange's new credit card in partnership with American Express.
U.S. judge blocks State Department's planned overhaul, mass layoffs
A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the U.S. State Department from implementing an agency-wide reorganization plan that includes 2,000 layoffs.
Stock losses accelerate on Israel-Iran attacks — plus, the latest on Amazon, Meta and Apple
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Planning to buy a new car? It may make sense to act now—before tariffs push prices higher
Car prices held steady in May, suggesting it could still be a good time to buy.
Two ultimate defensive stocks to ride out anymore volatility in this already tumultuous year
We look at American Water Works and Altria.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
How to capitalize on the red-hot quantum computing space, according to a veteran investor
Michael Farr believes it's difficult to identify true winners in the crowded space, so investors should consider ETFs like the Defiance Quantum & AI ETF.
3 key things Nvidia's CEO said in Paris, plus Capital One strikes a positive tone
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Meta Platforms ups the ante in the AI race, and Wells Fargo sees 'green shoots' in a key business
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Why BlackRock's smallest deal of 2024 may end up being its most consequential
Larry Fink has said BlackRock's Preqin acquisition is "probably the most significant thing we have done in terms of expanding the profile of private markets."
Monday, June 9, 2025
Here's where to find the best income opportunities right now, according to TCW CIO
In this environment, investors looking for income may want to turn to securitized products, according to TCW's Bryan Whalen.
Supreme Court just gave DOGE access to Social Security data. Here's what personal information is at stake
The Trump administration wants to give DOGE access to the Social Security Administration's sensitive data. Now the Supreme Court has weighed in.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
I hope the U.S.-China trade talks go well. But I worry we don't have the cards
China's dominance in rare earth minerals is a huge sticking point ahead of the second round of trade talks.
Asia stocks rise as investors await Beijing-Washington trade meeting and China data
China is slated to release a slew of data, including its consumer and producer price index readings for May.
Stock futures are little changed on Sunday evening with trade talks, inflation data on deck in week ahead: Live updates
The S&P 500 closed above 6,000 last week for the first time since February.
Alcaraz wins longest French Open final in five sets after saving 3 match points against Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to retain his French Open title for a second straight year.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Protesters rally against ICE for second day in Los Angeles
Federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against demonstrators protesting immigration raids following Friday's protests.
Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
Coco Gauff defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday for her second Grand Slam title, two years after winning the U.S. Open.
Trump says Elon Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
President Donald Trump also said that he thinks his relationship with Elon Musk is done after their public feud erupted this week.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Thawing of IPO market is good news for Goldman Sachs, car stocks catch a break
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
United Airlines' and JetBlue's 'Blue Sky' partnership brings loyal flyers reciprocal benefits
Those with status on United and JetBlue will be able to earn and redeem miles on either airline.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
3 friends launched chicken finger stand in LA parking lot with $900—it just sold in deal worth ‘close’ to $1 billion
Dave's Hot Chicken first launched in a Los Angeles parking lot. On Monday, Roark Capital bought a majority stake in a deal worth "pretty close" to $1 billion.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Citigroup lifts banking curbs on gun makers and sellers
The bank is rolling back a policy it launched after the 2018 Parkland mass shooting, saying many retailers are following the practices it sought to promote.
Here's what is driving Tuesday's stock rally — plus, an analyst comes to Eli Lilly's defense
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Where we stand on Bullpen stock Boeing after its incredible 7-week run higher
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'Fantasy math' masks tax bill's U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" would raise U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion over a decade, research finds, likely impacting consumer loans and bond prices.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine
The U.S. approved a new Covid-19 vaccine made by Moderna but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for its existing shot, but a second option.
Stock futures inch lower to kick off start of the new trading month: Live updates
All three major averages closed out May with sizable gains Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite seeing their best month since November 2023.
Elon Musk says he doesn't 'want to take responsibility for everything the administration’s doing'
"I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill," Elon Musk said on CBS's "Sunday Morning."
Trump advisers defend tariffs amid legal fight, insisting they're 'not going away'
The looming legal fight injects uncertainty into President Donald Trump's evolving tariffs plan, which has upended the global economy since April 2.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain routs Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time
It’s the biggest winning margin in a Champions League final.
Hims to cut 4% of workforce amid ban on weight-loss drug copies
Telehealth platform Hims & Hers will cut about 4% of its workforce, as it adjusts to a U.S. ban on manufacturing mass copies of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Trump pardons drive a big, burgeoning business for lobbyists
With President Donald Trump issuing pardons on a rolling basis, lobbyists say clients are willing to pay significant sums to get their cases in front of the president.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Volkswagen flags 'massive' U.S. investments and says tariff talks constructive
Several foreign companies have announced U.S. investments in response to Trump's tariffs, but German carmakers have been more cautious.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ex-Goldman banker Leissner sentenced to two years in prison in 1MDB case
The former Goldman Sachs banker pleaded guilty in 2018 to a conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and participating in a money laundering conspiracy.
These big international ETFs are outperforming the S&P 500. How to add this exposure to your portfolio
Big ETFs with a focus on China, Europe and Mexico are beating the S&P 500. It may be time for investors to rethink their international allocations.
Stocks making the biggest moves Thursday: Boeing, Nvidia, Salesforce, E.l.f. Beauty and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
An Abbott competitor drops out — plus, a special circumstance for Nvidia earnings
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Fed worried it could face 'difficult tradeoffs' if tariffs reaggravate inflation, minutes show
Officials were concerned that tariffs could aggravate inflation and create a difficult quandary with interest rate policy.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A market options hedge as other risks lurking out there despite Tuesday's rally
Mike Khouw with a put spread on the SPDR S&P 500 Trust.
Every portfolio stock is higher in Tuesday's market rally. Here's our top performer
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Monday, May 26, 2025
Cramer: Suddenly there are many reasons for hope heading into a new trading week
Since Liberation Day on April 2, we have rarely seen the futures up the night before trading. But suddenly there is a confluence of intriguing points.
Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump's tariff plans
U.S. futures jumped as investors welcomed Trump's postponement of tariffs on imports from the European Union.
Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a losing week and long weekend.
Car collides with pedestrians at parade celebrating soccer win in Liverpool, England
Describing it as a “major incident” on X, Merseyside police said the car “stopped at the scene and a male detained.”
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU to July 9
President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen said that she had a "good call" with Trump, but needed until July 9 to "reach a good deal."
Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools headed to governor's desk
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation. The state's requirement of a Ten Commandments display follows similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas.
U.S. stocks vs. European stocks — here is where Jim Cramer comes down on the debate
Investors may need to be more selective moving forward.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
South Korea frontrunner Lee suggests extending US tariff talks
Tariff negotiations with the U.S. will be one of the biggest challenges for the winner of the June 3 election, South Korean presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung said.
White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say
President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the National Security Council that will shrink its size.
Trump touts changes to military in campaign-style West Point graduation address
Trump promoted an "America First" worldview and he highlighted the strength of the U.S. military.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Why off-price retailer TJX is a buy after falling 3% on a rival's weak guidance
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Stocks bounce back, and Honeywell's buying spree continues
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Ray Dalio says to fear the bond market as deficit becomes critical
The billionaire investor is not hopeful politicians will be able to reconcile their differences and lessen the country's debt load.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Here are 6 portfolio stocks to buy right here, right now
I talked about them on the Investing Club's May Monthly Meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
We're upgrading TJ Maxx's parent company as the stock falls on earnings
The off-price retailer sits firmly within the industry's winner's circle.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
S&P 500's win streak may end — but, our newest stock gets a double-dose of good news
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Trump tariffs create the ‘perfect storm’ for scams, cybersecurity expert says — 3 red flags to watch out for
President Donald Trump may be creating the perfect storm for scams around tariffs. Here’s what you know.
Stocks claw back earlier losses, and Capital One rises after Discover deal closes
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says markets are too complacent on tariffs, expects S&P 500 earnings growth to collapse
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said markets and central bankers underappreciate the risks created by record U.S. deficits, tariffs and international tensions.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
China's April retail sales growth of 5.1% misses expectations as consumption remains a worry
The National Bureau of Statistics is scheduled Monday to release economic data in April showing impacts from the drastic U.S. tariffs.
Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors assess Moody's U.S. downgrade, await China data
With this downgrade, Moody's has joined the ranks of other major rating agencies. S&P made the first move in 2011, and Fitch followed suit in 2023.
Stock futures slide after U.S. debt downgrade highlights deficit risk: Live updates
The major indexes are coming off a winning week.
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Wealthy shoppers are splashing the cash on jewelry — so long as it's the right brand
The world's wealthiest are continuing to adorn themselves with the finest jewelry even as broader luxury shoppers pull back.
It's Christmas time for Home Depot. What you need to know about this pivotal sales period
Warm weather and seasonal trends like gardening are huge sales generators for the Club name.
Talks aimed at ending New Jersey Transit rail strike to resume Saturday and Sunday, railroad CEO says
Talks aimed at settling a strike between train engineers and New Jersey's huge commuter railroad will pick up on Saturday and continue Sunday, New Jersey Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said.
Friday, May 16, 2025
These are the forces that fueled Wall Street's big week — and why 1 group lagged behind
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Federal Reserve will reduce staff by 10% in coming years, Powell memo says
The staff cuts could result in more than 2,000 fewer jobs at the U.S. central bank.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
What we need to hear from Coterra's CEO after the energy company's stumbles
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Stock rally on pause — plus, Honeywell's quantum unit inks a deal and Nvidia goes green
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New York AG sues Capital One after Trump-led CFPB drops similar case
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Capital One, accusing it of "cheating" customers out of millions of dollars, after the CFPB dropped a similar suit.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
How much you need to earn to be upper-middle class in every U.S. state
In some U.S. states, you'll need to earn a household income of more than $150,000 to be considered upper-middle class.
S&P 500 turns green for 2025 — plus, Microsoft cuts jobs and Disney rises again
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Monday, May 12, 2025
Trump administration moves to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers: What to know
A CNBC story about the Trump administration's move to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers sparked many readers to write in. Here's what we know.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time spent in Europe gave me perspective on the U.S. and our stocks
It's almost as if you can see why these European markets are roaring, and we are way behind.
Asia-Pacific markets rise after White House announces U.S.-China trade deal
Officials from China and the U.S alluded to a positive conclusion of the high-stakes trade talks.
Dow futures jump 500 points as traders await details on U.S.-China trade deal: Live updates
Trump administration announced a "trade deal" with China following negotiations over the weekend in Switzerland.
White House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details
The Geneva talks come after President Trump slapped 145% tariffs on U.S. imports from China and Beijing retaliated with a 125% levy on U.S. goods.
Saudi oil giant Aramco posts 5% dip in first-quarter profit on weaker crude prices
Saudi Aramco's first-quarter net profit fell 5% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended, fined $62,000 for striking horse too many times
Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Ras Baraka arrest: Trump administration eyes charging three more NJ Democrats in ICE fracas
New Jersey Democrats accuse the Trump administration of spreading "lies and misinformation" about events that led to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Friday, May 9, 2025
5 industrial stocks ranked for their ability to perform in uncertain economic times
In this year's market turmoil, many of the perennial megacap winners fell out of favor and defensive names stepped up.
Affirm shares drop 13% on weak forecast, concerns over CEO's bet on 0% loans
Affirm shares plunged on Friday after the buy now, pay later provider issued a disappointing forecast for the current quarter.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Palantir now among 10 most valuable U.S. tech companies — its earnings multiple is astronomical
After Palantir's stock surge, investors now have to pay over 520 times earnings to buy it.
Trump considering Jeanine Pirro for interim D.C. prosecutor after pulling Martin nomination
Martin is the second Trump nominee in as many days to be pulled after it appeared they would not have the Senate votes to be confirmed.
Bitcoin crosses $100,000 as President Trump announces UK trade deal: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin crosses $100,000 for the first time since February. Also, CNBC confirms David Bailey, a key crypto advisor to President Trump, plans to launch a public bitcoin holding company. And, Robert Leshner of Superstate discusses a new product that tokenizes publicly traded shares.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fed keeps rates steady — plus, Apple's search revelation and our new DuPont price target
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Fed holds rates steady as it notes rising uncertainty and stagflation risk
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate unchanged as it awaits fluctuations in trade policy and the direction of a sputtering economy.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Barbara Corcoran is selling the NYC penthouse she first visited in 1992 and bought 23 years later: 'I never thought I would ever leave'
Barbara Corcoran bought her 4,600-square-foot penthouse apartment on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 2015.
Wall Street takes another breather — plus, the 2 biggest headlines weighing on drug stocks
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Trump downplays tariff talks: 'We don't have to sign deals'
U.S. markets moved lower Tuesday after Trump's comments on trade deals.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Warren Buffett's return tally after 60 years: 5,502,284%
Berkshire Hathaway has run circles around the S&P 500.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Trump announces 100% tariff for movies produced outside U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States.
Australian markets set to rally after Prime Minister Albanese's reelection; most Asian markets closed for holiday
Japanese, South Korean, Hong Kong and Chinese markets were closed for holidays.
U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June
OPEC+ is bringing more than 800,000 bpd of additional supply to the market over the course of two months.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
'The rain doesn't matter at all': Fans (and horses) are ready for the Kentucky Derby
On Saturday, even as the rain began in the morning and continued through the afternoon, the party raged on.
Warren Buffett to ask board to make Greg Abel CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at year-end
Buffett said he would still hang around with company.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Here are our biggest winners and losers from Wall Street's stellar week
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
McDonald's lackluster quarter paints a murky picture for 2 portfolio stocks
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Offer ending soon: Earn 100,000 transferrable points with the Chase Sapphire Preferred
This offer is worth $1,250 in travel or much more with the right transfer partner.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
How much cash to keep in your checking account, according to money experts
Here’s how much of a cash buffer you should keep in your checking account to avoid overdraft fees.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Amazon slams the door on displaying tariff surcharges, wisely diffuses White House attacks
Amazon was smart to set the record straight to avoid the unwanted ire of the Trump administration.
This is what typically happens to stocks after periods of high volatility
Extreme volatility generally leads to strong returns for investors after a year.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Our first move in this overbought market — plus Palo Alto makes a small buy
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
Stock futures tick lower as investors brace for a busy earnings week: Live updates
Investors are looking to the busiest period of the first-quarter earnings season, which will see more than 180 S&P 500 companies set to report results.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Cory Booker host a sit-in on Capitol steps over the GOP budget plan
Booker and Jeffries have hosted a number of Democratic lawmakers on the steps of the Capitol throughout the protest.
This is the secret sauce to stock-picking — and what went wrong in my sale of Alphabet
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explores his stock-picking strategy and the difficulties of owning Alphabet's stock.
Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with U.S.
"The negotiations are extremely serious and technical ... there are still differences, both on major issues and on details," Iran's foreign minister said.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 5, injures over 700
The blast at the Shahid Rajaei port happened as Iran and the United States met Saturday in Oman for the third round of nuclear talks.
Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns after falling to fifth round of NFL draft
The Colorado star quarterback was the 144th pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, a stunning slide for what was considered by many a first round pick.
Friday, April 25, 2025
We're putting a big weekly winner in the Bullpen but see more room for the stock to run
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
The AI data center trade is coming back to life, but a key test remains
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Artificial dyes used in Gatorade, Flamin' Hot Cheetos to be phased out by 2026—it’s not clear they’re harmful, scientist says
By the end of 2026, the FDA plans to phase out the use of all synthetic dyes in America's food supply. Here's what we know about their health impacts.
Bristol Myers shares fall after a failed trial. This is our plan for the stock — for now
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Americans still want iPhones even if Apple is on borrowed time with Trump
Morgan Stanley says its March iPhone survey showed record-high upgrade intentions and stronger-than-expected Apple Intelligence adoption.
Monday, April 21, 2025
What the Discover merger approval means for Capital One and 2 other financials
Wells Fargo research analysts see the Capital One-Discovery merger as a "clearing event" for more bank deals.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
NY Gov. says congestion pricing will remain despite federal deadline to end the program Sunday
A spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “The program is working. Traffic is down, business is up and the cameras are staying on.”
These are the 4 biggest things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
First-quarter earnings season picks up speed inside our portfolio and outside of it.
Bernstein predicts which Chinese stocks can survive delisting and tariff worries
Bernstein is looking at Chinese internet tech stocks like it's the downtrodden days of Covid-19.
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know
The origins of the date, and the term “420” generally, were long murky, but can be traced to a group of enthusiasts at a California high school in the 1970s.
Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halts deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
The U.S. Supreme Court early on Saturday paused President Donald Trump's administration from deporting Venezuelan men in immigration custody.
Friday, April 18, 2025
Read Hertz CEO's letter to employees about Bill Ackman's 'significant' stake in the rental car firm
Hertz CEO Gil West said he is "encouraged" and "energized" by prominent investor Bill Ackman taking a "significant" position in the rental car company.
Trump says government to change service regulations for career government employees
Trump says government to change service regulations for career government employees.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
How do you solve a problem like Microsoft? We need answers on 2 big questions
The Microsoft negativity on Wall Street continues to pile up ahead of earnings at the end of the month.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Four money traps to avoid in a volatile market, according to ‘Fast Money’ trader Tim Seymour
“Fast Money” trader Tim Seymour wants to help investors avoid costly mistakes.
This is an 'early innings' tax-free play on the artificial intelligence boom, says Nuveen
Income investors looking for a way to play the boom in artificial intelligence can look to municipal bonds connected to data centers, according to Nuveen.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
CrowdStrike shares extend their big rally. How we are thinking about the stock now
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Apple stock jumps on Trump's tariff exemptions. How Jim Cramer says to play it
It's time to act on Apple's two-day rally.
Zero-day options are fueling the unprecedented volatility on Wall Street amid tariff chaos
Zero-day- to-expiration options are contracts that expire the same day that they're traded.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Cramer: Apple and Nvidia are tough to own in the Trump era — what I'm considering
This current period requires a different mindset and an understanding that there are fewer stocks to like.
Here’s how much a ‘Made in the USA’ iPhone would cost
The White House says President Trump believes Apple can make a U.S. iPhone, but there are many reasons why analysts say that's likely not possible.
Five Chinese AI plays that could ride out trade war volatility
While U.S.-China trade tensions rock markets, analysts predict a handful of Chinese companies could win out on Beijing's efforts to double down on AI.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after U.S. envoy leaves Moscow
Moscow and Kyiv both agreed in principle last month to implement a limited, 30-day ceasefire, but they each allege near-immediate breaches by the other side.
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Japan should not intentionally sell its U.S. Treasury holdings in retaliation against tariffs levied by President Donald Trump, official says.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
U.S. won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order
The Trump administration confirmed Saturday that a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month remains confined in a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Friday, April 11, 2025
We trimmed our Wells Fargo price target after mixed earnings. But that's not the whole story
We're willing to look through these results because of a key catalyst on the horizon.
Our 2 chip stocks are the portfolio's biggest winners in one of Wall Street’s most volatile weeks
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Novartis plans to invest $23 billion in U.S. plants as Trump renews drug tariff threats
Swiss drugmaker Novartis said it plans to spend $23 billion to build and expand 10 facilities in the U.S. as it grapples with Trump's threats of drug tariffs.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
See if you qualify for the $1,400 IRS stimulus check before the deadline
There's still time to claim the $1,400 IRS stimulus check by April 15. Here's how to check on the status of your payment.
Chinese EV giant BYD expands in Europe with premium brand launch
Chinese electric car company BYD is pushing ahead into Europe by launching its premium Denza brand in the region, despite rising trade tensions.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
This tax strategy is a 'silver lining' amid tariff volatility, advisor says. Here's how to use it
Amid tariff volatility, investors could leverage tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains. Here's what to know about the strategy.
U.S. financial regulator says email hack exposed sensitive data on banks
The breach, first disclosed and resolved in February, involved information related to the "financial condition of federally regulated financial institutions.
Monday, April 7, 2025
UBS downgrades all U.S. machinery stocks such as Caterpillar to sell on tariff impact
The bottom isn't yet in sight when it comes to the U.S. machinery industry, according to UBS.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.
TikTok reportedly stays on App Store after assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi
Apple will keep TikTok on its App Store for at least 75 more days after receiving assurances from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Bloomberg News reported.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
These oversold stocks could lead the way if the market finds a way to rebound
Check out some of the most overbought and oversold names from the past trading week.
U.S. starts collecting Trump's new 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms
U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday.
'Life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic' flash flooding persists in South and Midwest
At least nine people have been killed in powerful storms that have swept through the region in the past week.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Traders fear the S&P 500 could join the Nasdaq in a bear market. Levels to watch next week
Technicians agree on one thing: There's more volatility ahead.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palantir, Caterpillar, Apple, JPMorgan Chase and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Chipmakers get a reprieve from tariffs, but tumbling stocks suggest risks remain
More concerning than potential tariffs on semiconductors is the possiblity demand could collapse.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lululemon, Nike, Tesla, Nvidia and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
The Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE access to personal Social Security data has been denied.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Stocks stay choppy, and our biggest questions about Trump's upcoming tariffs
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Investors hope April 2 could bring some tariff clarity and relief. That may not happen
Stocks have been in turmoil, as investors struggle to price in the breadth of President Donald Trump's policies that are shifting the lines of global trade.
Monday, March 31, 2025
This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find her passion in finance
Federated Hermes' Kathryn Glass wasn't always set on a career in finance.
Should I pay off my credit card debt with a home equity loan?
Home equity loans and HELOCs have lower interest rates than credit cards, encouraging some homeowners to use them to pay off their bills.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.
These European defense stocks have gained more than 100% on EU spending plans — and they could have further to climb
European defense stocks have surged in recent months, after regional officials vowed to ramp up spending on national security.
Stock futures slip as a jittery Wall Street awaits ‘Liberation Day’: Live updates
Traders nervously awaited "Liberation Day" on Wednesday, April 2, when the Trump administration's tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.
South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom
The countries agreed to "closely cooperate for a comprehensive and high-level" talks on a South Korea-Japan-China free trade agreement deal.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if automakers raise prices due to tariffs, says he believes it will make people buy American-made cars
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump also said he would not fire anyone involved in the Signal group chat.
Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Wedbush says Texas Roadhouse is owning casual dining. Here's where we would buy more
The restaurant chain raised its guidance after months of bad weather.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
#RecessionIndicator: Young Americans are losing confidence in the economy — and it shows online
Young people are finding humor in what they see as indicators in everyday life of a forthcoming economic slowdown. "I feel like Chicken Little," one said.
Why market AI worries are overblown — plus, a key approval for a portfolio health stock
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The analyst note that helped fuel the tech sell-off Wednesday
One research report outlined Microsoft abandoning two data center projects, further dampening enthusiasm for Big Tech shares Wednesday.
AI stocks slide. Here's what is keeping us from buying the dip right now
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Trump pick to lead Social Security Administration faces questions on DOGE involvement
Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, told senators he will do "whatever is required" to protect Americans' personal data at the Social Security Administration.
Treasury scraps reporting rule for U.S. small business owners
The Treasury Department issued a rule that significantly waters down the number of businesses that must report information about their owners.
Monday, March 24, 2025
The market comeback continues — plus, a key catalyst is on the horizon for Eli Lilly
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher even as Trump reciprocal tariff deadline looms
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed on Monday as Donald Trump's April 2 tariffs deadline loom.
Australia's James Hardie to acquire U.S.-based AZEK in $8.8 billion deal
James Hardie Industries said on Monday it will acquire outdoor products manufacturer AZEK in a cash and stock transaction valued at $8.75 billion.
Stock futures rise as S&P 500 looks for a second winning week: Live updates
Investors remain jittery over a potential slowdown in U.S. economic growth, as President Donald Trump's April 2 start date for reciprocal tariffs approaches.
Former U.S. attorney for Virginia found dead at 43
Jessica Aber, who was the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for three years until resigning in January, was found dead in Alexandria.
Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks
Wendy's, Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are among the restaurant chains that are looking beyond fountain soda for their drink offerings.
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Republicans are voicing concerns about Musk’s downsizing efforts, which include closing some Social Security offices and curtailing telephone services.
Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor Imamoglu pending trial
A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Sunday pending trial, state media said, in a move likely to stoke huge protests.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
29-year-old couldn't afford a house in the U.S., so she bought one sight unseen in Italy: 'I plan to use it like a retirement plan'
Lauren Scott started looking to buy overseas in 2021 and closed on a house in Tuscany, Italy in 2022.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why
Stocks have wobbled in 2025. Investors with cash on the sidelines can essentially buy stocks at a discount.
Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why
Stocks have wobbled in 2025. Investors with cash on the sidelines can essentially buy stocks at a discount.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
We're adding a well-known tech stock to our Bullpen watchlist after Nvidia's big AI event
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
3 megacaps unite to tackle AI buildout, while Meta gets a big nod from the Street
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year
The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Healthy Returns: What to know about the U.S. measles outbreak
The latest on the measles outbreak in the U.S. Also, Google shares updates on its health-care business.
Wall Street analysts defend Capital One stock after Monday's selloff. Here's where we stand
KBW maintained its buy-equivalent rating on Capital One, calling Monday's market reaction to the report "overblown."
Monday, March 17, 2025
The market heads for back to back gains — plus, rumors hitting our newest stock
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
Stock futures fall after Dow posts worst week since 2023: Live updates
Wall Street is coming off another brutal week for equities, with the Nasdaq Composite falling deeper into correction territory.
Could the 'Magnificent Seven' rise from the ashes? Here's why I think it's possible
In his Sunday column for Club subscribers, Jim Cramer examines whether large-cap tech stocks could once again act as safe-haven names.
Pope Francis seen in hospital for first time as Vatican releases photo
The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia.
China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up
China's Baidu said it has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including a new reasoning-focused model that it said rivalled DeepSeek's model.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 19 killed
At least 19 were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday.
A judge limits Trump's ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act
President Donald Trump has widely signaled he would invoke the 1798 Act, last used to justify the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War 2.
Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists
One adviser said his anxious clients don’t want to hear “Do nothing. It’s going to be all right.”
Friday, March 14, 2025
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS’ — but here’s when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.
Stocks jump to close out a rough week — plus, what drove the biggest winners in the portfolio
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Retail investors can't quit their love for Tesla
Everyday investors cumulatively bought $4.1 billion in stock of the electric vehicle maker since March 4, even as the stock plunged.
New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half
The investment bank forecasts Tesla falling nearly 48% from Tuesday's close as controversy around CEO Elon Musk grows.
Take a look inside the world's largest 3D printed housing development
The world's largest 3D printed community is now open and mostly sold. Take a look inside the homes and hear from residents about what it's like to live there.
Hard-hit stocks catch another bid — plus, how our sell-off strategy has paid off so far
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters at around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Trading Palantir as stock market sells off, according to the charts
Bottom line, we see this zone in the S&P 500 as an opportunity to take off our short hedges and also deploy cash into strong names like PLTR.
The stock market comes off Tuesday's lows — plus, a data center play inks a deal
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These momentum stocks have lost their mojo, according to the technicals
The stock sell-off is into its fourth week, and plenty of momentum stocks have been breaking down.
Monday, March 10, 2025
Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir
The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in the company's history.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Singapore looks to AI to help manage the health of its fast-aging population
By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans will be 65 or over. Societies around the world are "dismally unprepared" for an aging population, said one expert.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Canada's Trudeau
Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday.
Stock futures fall on Sunday evening after S&P 500's worst week since September: Live updates
The stock market is off to a rough start in March, and key economic data is due out this week.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement, Vatican says
Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for over three weeks with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.
Wind-driven brush fire on New York's Long Island 50% contained, one firefighter injured
Brush fires burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, fanned by high winds.
DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan have blamed lower-than-expected ICE arrest numbers on recent leaks about planned operations.
Friday, March 7, 2025
U.S. cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over Gaza protests
Columbia was at the center of college protests in which demonstrators demanded an end to U.S. support for Israel due to civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Costco, Tesla, Broadcom, Gap, Samsara and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
This Germany ETF has 'years of upside potential,' says chart analyst Cappelleri
Frank Cappelleri of CappThesis breaks down the charts on the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG).
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Marvell Technology, Amazon, Zscaler, Teladoc and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Millions of student borrowers are behind on loans — and may see their credit scores tank, VantageScore finds
The 9 million federal student loan borrowers who are late on their bills may see their credit scores tank by as much as 129 points, a new report finds.
TJX could steal share from rivals as Trump tariffs kick in, says UBS — here's why
TJX is a high-quality defensive stock that's ideal to own in any economy, but particularly in this uncertain environment, Jim Cramer said.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: General Motors, Novo Nordisk, Kenvue, CrowdStrike and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
37-year-old boosted her income from $300,000 to nearly $1 million in 3 years: 'I'm always looking for areas where I can be a student'
Venus Wang switches jobs when she stops learning, taking career risks that have nearly tripled her income to nearly $1 million.
Here's how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.
'People should be worried' about measles, expert says: What to know about the disease, vaccine—and how to stay healthy
Since late January, 146 cases of measles have been identified in West Texas. Here's what public health experts say you should do for protection.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Serena Williams joins WNBA ownership group in Toronto
Serena Williams is investing in women's professional basketball team the Toronto Tempo.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, Nvidia, AppLovin and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds and evacuations were ordered in some areas.
What Friday's White House clash means for stocks — and for my investing strategy
We have a president who, at least in the short term, does not care if his policies knock down stock prices.
JD Vance blasted on Vermont ski trip for Zelenskyy clash
Protesters held signs that said "Vance is a traitor go ski in Russia" and "Stand with Ukraine."
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Michelin-star chef says this is the No. 1 thing home cooks waste money on: 'It's a vanity in the kitchen'
Chef Gabriel Kreuther says one of the biggest mistakes he sees home cooks making is outfitting their kitchen as if they were running a restaurant.
S&P 500 surges more than 1% Friday to end stormy February as investors look past Trump-Zelenskyy clash
The three major indexes posted monthly losses.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Trump's latest midday surprise briefly jolts the market — plus, our February winners and losers
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Here's why we haven't been aggressively buying into the market weakness — just yet
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Here are three bullish aspects of Nvidia's quarter that the sellers are missing
Nvidia gave the bulls plenty to like Wednesday night.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
We're lifting our price target on off-price retailer TJX after another strong quarter
The stock climbed more than 3%, to over $126 a share.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar
We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.
Pope Francis in critical condition for fourth day running, but stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a fourth day but is stable and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Krispy Kreme, Chegg, Zoom Communications and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Momentum stocks like Palantir and Goldman are cracking. What the charts say will happen next
Katie Stockton breaks down the charts on Palantir, Goldman and a main momentum ETF.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Berkshire Hathaway, Robinhood, Nike, Palantir and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment
Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.
American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi lands safely in Rome after security concern
An American Airlines flight landed safely in Rome on Sunday after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be "non-credible."
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
President Donald Trump addressed an adoring crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference in suburban Washington on Saturday.
What we know about Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's pick to be the top U.S. military officer
Trump said Caine was his pick as the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, in the same social media post in which he fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr.
U.S. FDA asks fired scientists to return, including some reviewing Musk’s Neuralink
The U.S. FDA is asking some of its recently fired scientists if they will come back to their jobs, including some employees reviewing Elon Musk's Neuralink.
What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock
The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.
Friday, February 21, 2025
We're buying the dip in an AI data center play still under pressure post-DeepSeek
We see this as an opportunity.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: UnitedHealth, Alibaba, Hims & Hers Health, Celsius and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
New York Gov. Hochul will not remove Mayor Eric Adams 'right now'
The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Adams, citing the need for his cooperation on Trump immigration enforcement policies.
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.
Stocks making the biggest midday moves: Palantir, AppLovin, Shake Shack, Walmart and more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
DOJ offers new Eric Adams case dismissal justification ahead of key hearing
New York Mayor Adams began cooperating with Trump administration on enforcement of immigration policies after the DOJ said it wanted his criminal case tossed.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Occidental, Hims & Hers, Bumble, quantum stocks and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A 20% S&P 500 'three-peat' is unlikely in 2025, market strategist says
The S&P 500 stock index has returned three consecutive years of 20% gains once in history, analysts said.
Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance: Reuters
The automaker has struggled with inefficient operations, within both its cash-burning electric vehicle division and its fuel-powered vehicle business.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nike, Super Micro Computer and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Vinyl records have a pressing problem — toxic chemicals and a high carbon footprint
Vinyl records may be music's most enduring format. The 12-inch vinyl LP is a format that is nearly 80 years old, but its popularity has been steadily rising over the past two decades. Unfortunately, these same records are made from non-renewable materials and carry a high carbon footprint.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs in cost-saving push
Southwest is cutting about 1,750 corporate jobs in race to cut costs.
Delta plane crashes on landing at Toronto airport, injuring at least 15
A Delta Air Lines flight was involved in an "incident" upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport Monday afternoon, the airport said in a statement.
Boeing's Air Force One program could be delayed until 2029, or later, senior official says
The first aircraft was slated for delivery in December 2024, but Boeing has pushed its delivery off until at least 2027 or 2028.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.
Trump wants the Supreme Court to let the firing of whistleblower agency head proceed
The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
Recently hired employees at the Food and Drug Administration who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other products were fired.
3 subtle signs you need time off from work, says psychologist—and how not to 'waste' your PTO
Sometimes you need to schedule PTO to feel restored, says organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich. It can boost your performance too.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai
Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.
Reuters criticizes Trump's ban of Associated Press reporters in Oval Office, Air Force One
The barring came after the news outlet refused to recognize the Trump administration's decision to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Blizzard in the North and floods in the South while severe storms batter eastern U.S.
Around 21 million people are under some measure of flood alert from Arkansas to Pennsylvania.
Trump tours a Boeing plane to spotlight delay on getting new Air Force One
President Donald Trump toured a Boeing plane on Saturday to highlight delays in delivering new Air Force One aircraft, said the White House.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
CVS shares are up 45% this year — here's why it may be starting to turn its business around
Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS' ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.
4 portfolio tech stocks are making news — plus, why the market is looking past hot inflation
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Healthy Returns: What to know about Trump's NIH funding cuts
Here's what to know about Donald Trump’s NIH funding cuts. Americans are struggling with rising costs and high anxiety around reproductive care, a report says.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
One of our lagging stocks surges on earnings — plus, BlackRock defends recent stock drop
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel accused of directing staff purge while still a nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin alleged that Kash Patel's orders are being carried out by officials including Trump aide Stephen Miller and acting deputy AG Emil Bove.
Ken Griffin says Trump's 'bombastic' trade rhetoric is a mistake that's eroding trust in the U.S.
The billionaire hedge fund founder's comments came after Trump on Monday evening signed an order that would impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs
The price of bitcoin rose by more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the Security and Exchange Commission's social media site.
These 2 sectors lead the market — plus, Broadcom may have another custom chip partner
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
How a CEO's exit and a Jeep 'comeback' led to Stellantis being the only automaker to advertise during Super Bowl 59
CMO Olivier Francois said while other automakers skipped advertising during Super Bowl 59, it was critical for Stellantis to air ads during this year's game.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
The most successful people all have this mindset, Hollywood producer says: 'The room is better because I'm in it'
If the narrative in your head is one of self-doubt, this mentality will reflect in your actions.
Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market this week
Rekindled inflation concerns and President Donald Trump threatening reciprocal tariffs Friday slammed Wall Street.
DeepSeek's AI breakthrough could get global investors interested in China again
DeepSeek's rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic worries persist, analysts predict.
Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending the Ukraine war
Trump says he spoke to Putin, the New York Post reported
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Activist Elliott builds stake in oil major BP, source says
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in oil major BP, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
PlayStation Network experiences massive outage, frustrating gamers nationwide
In a post on X just before 9 p.m. Friday, Ask PlayStation posted: “We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN.”
Friday, February 7, 2025
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Expedia, Pinterest, Skechers and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The top 10 'hidden gem' ZIP codes in America—these are 'fast-developing' areas, says new report
Opendoor ranked the ZIP codes based on the increase in number of new listings from January 2024 to November 2024 on a ZIP code level.
Eli Lilly has its mojo back ahead of a pivotal year for the obesity drug giant
The drugmaker is not perfect, as the past few months showed, but it's still a thoroughbred.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Roblox, Peloton, Ralph Lauren, Yum Brands and more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading Thursday.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
JPMorgan says these stocks are the most at risk from Trump's ongoing tariff battles
In an effort to navigate "trade turbulence," JPMorgan listed several U.S. companies that the firm believes will likely be sensitive to escalating tariffs.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Alphabet, Apple, Uber, Nvidia and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Tariff concerns could dampen one of bitcoin's strongest months of the year
Investors are bracing for volatility in February and scrambling to position themselves for a global trade war.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Trader favorite Palantir reports after the bell. What the pros are watching for in the results
Shares have surged 385% over the past year.
Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend
The cost to rent is coming down faster in some areas of the U.S. than others. Here are some of the most and least affordable spots.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE employees access to secure systems
The USAID systems the DOGE team tried to access included personnel files, three sources familiar with the events told NBC News.
The Nvidia quandary and tariffs make for a confusing market. Here's my advice to navigate the moment
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how he's approaching a suddenly fraught market and Nvidia's stock.
SEC's Republican-led commission tightens oversight of probes, sources say
SEC lawyers have been told they need to seek permission from the politically appointed leadership before formally launching probes.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
We trimmed 3 stocks, bought more of another in this week's overbought market
Here's a cheat sheet of this week's portfolio trades, including a purchase of an industrial name ahead of its earnings report.
The 10 most popular U.S. ZIP codes for homebuyers—No. 1 is a fast-growing Houston, Texas suburb
Opendoor ranked the most popular ZIP codes by analyzing data from the local Multiple Listing Services where its brokerages operate.
Friday, January 31, 2025
This consulting stock is setting up for a breakout to all-time highs, says Carter Worth
The technical analyst breaks down the chart in Accenture.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Colgate-Palmolive, Atlassian, Deckers, Vertex and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Morehouse College president: Trump funding freeze is an 'existential threat' to higher education
With concerns over Trump's funding freeze ongoing, colleges reliant on federal research grants are scrambling, Morehouse College President David Thomas said.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Here's how the Fed rate decision and Nvidia are pressuring the stock market
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Ron Insana: Consider adding exposure to Europe as U.S. stocks face the risk of a correction
A correction could be in the cards for U.S. stocks, and some exposure to Europe could help investors manage the risk, Ron Insana says.
Monday, January 27, 2025
62% of couples keep at least some money separate from each other, survey finds. Here's what experts recommend
When it comes to money, couples face a big question: yours, mine or ours? Experts say there generally isn't a wrong answer — as long as you communicate.
We're trimming a 2025 top gainer, taking profits on the market's rotation into health stocks
With the stock trading near $90 on Monday, we don't think the risk/reward is as good as our low $80 upgrade.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Be careful what you wish for. How I'm navigating this tricky market rotation
One thing I don't want to do is have so little cash at this moment with the market overbought.
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new agreement
Universal Music Group and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Trump to deliver address to Congress
In the letter, Johnson asked that Trump speak to both chambers of Congress “to share your America First vision for our legislative future.”
CIA believes Covid-19 likely caused by lab leak, NBC News reports
"CIA continues to assess that both research-related and natural origin scenarios of the COVID-19 pandemic remain plausible."
White House makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden's pause
Trump's White House has instructed the U.S. military to release a hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, a source told Reuters on Saturday.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Why energy stocks lagged this week — plus, the latest on Lilly's standing in the obesity race
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z
The pickup was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, who spent more on experiences such as travel and entertainment.
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z
The pickup was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, who spent more on experiences such as travel and entertainment.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A norovirus vaccine could be on the horizon as cases rise
Moderna is testing a norovirus vaccine in a phase three trial. Results could be available as soon as this year.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Amazon exits Quebec operations, to cut about 1,700 jobs
Amazon will phase out operations across seven sites in the province — the only location in Canada with unionized employees — over the next two months.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A Trump meme coin ETF is already in the works
The filing comes on the first business day after last Friday's launch of the Trump crypto coin, which quickly grew into a notional value in the billions of dollars.
11 best travel credit cards of January 2025
We analyzed dozens of popular travel cards and dug into each one's perks and drawbacks to find the best travel credit cards based on your spending habits.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Stanford psychologist: This is 'the single greatest thing we can do as parents' to raise emotionally intelligent kids
When a child feels heard instead of shamed for their feelings, they are more open to changing their behavior.
Employers in these 4 industries are hiring 'like crazy,' says recruiting expert of 20 years
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employers intend to hire for permanent roles in the next six months, staffing and consulting firm Robert Half reports.
11 best travel credit cards of January 2025
We analyzed dozens of popular travel cards and dug into each one's perks and drawbacks to find the best travel credit cards based on your spending habits.
Spot pet insurance review 2025
CNBC Select reviews Spot pet insurance, one of the top providers and a great option for older pets.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang
TSMC is confident it will continue to receive CHIPS Act funding in the U.S. under the incoming Donald Trump administration, says its Chief Financial Officer.
135 million under cold weather alerts as Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for heavy snow
“This will be the coldest air of the Winter season thus far, and in many cases the coldest in several years,” the National Weather Service warned.
Trump draws thousands to Washington rally for a pre-inauguration victory lap
Thousands of Donald Trump's supporters waited for hours in the cold and rain to attend his victory rally on Sunday.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in US
Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.
Preparations underway as much of U.S. braces for below-freezing temperatures and snow
Several cities are opening warming centers to provide shelter to people who need to escape the frigid weather.
Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.
ICE planning major enforcement operation in Chicago after Trump inauguration
A person familiar with the planning said immigrants in Chicago will be targeted in multiple locations. A document reviewed by NBC News said raids will occur over several days.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Gold chart indicates buyers and sellers are having a showdown. How it may be resolved
Carter Worth breaks down the chart on the SPDR Gold Trust.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Novo Nordisk, J.B. Hunt, Qorvo and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one place.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Beware of a 'self-fulfilling' sell-off if bitcoin returns to $90,000, says Standard Chartered
Panic selling could invite even steeper declines if bitcoin slides back to $90,000, says Standard Chartered.
Wells Fargo shares surge post-earnings as Wall Street wisely focuses on the big picture
While the reported numbers were solid, an upbeat outlook for 2025 stole the show.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The new labels will put saturated fat, sodium and added sugar directly in front of shoppers in an effort to nudge people to make healthier choices.
Monday, January 13, 2025
We're dipping into our cash position to buy more of 2 high-quality stocks
One of the stocks is higher in Monday's session. The other is lower.
New Social Security benefit legislation may worsen insolvency. Broad reform remains elusive, experts say
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 following years of lobbying efforts. Why policy experts are not happy about the change.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
The quantum computing stock craze echoes the GameStop saga — plus, a mea culpa on Constellation Brands
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer writes about the quantum stock craze and the pitfalls of short-selling.
Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The award comes after Biden was forced to cancel a trip to the Vatican this weekend to monitor the devastating wildfires in California.
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump's fight to block final report continues
Smith resigned Friday from the Department of Justice after he completed his two criminal investigations of President-elect Donald Trump.
Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple on its lack of innovation and 'random rules'
Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan that Apple hasn't invented anything great in roughly two decades, since Steve Jobs created the iPhone.
Friday, January 10, 2025
Corona brewer gets slammed post-earnings, and we question whether to keep the stock
This was not the quarter we were looking for — and unfortunately, we see little reason to defend Constellation brands.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Allstate, Walgreens, Delta, Warner Bros. Discovery and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The bond market threw a wrench into this company's turnaround. We may need to dump it
We're at a crossroads with the stock.
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
We're buying more of a newer stock that is wisely pushing into a fast-growing market
We first added the company to our portfolio in October.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Cramer: Meta dumping fact-checkers shows Mark Zuckerberg 'wants to play ball' with Trump
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's move to end fact-checking across Meta's platforms is a positive for investors, Jim Cramer said Tuesday.
Monday, January 6, 2025
We're trimming our stake in a beaten-up stock that has taken off in 2025
The stock is our top-performing holding in the new year.
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don't work for everyone
Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Zelenskyy says Kyiv security guarantees will only work if the U.S. provides them
Ukraine President Zelenskyy said Sunday security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia's war would only be effective if the U.S. provides them.
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.
Musk turns on UK's Farage and says he should quit as Reform party leader
Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the U.S. billionaire.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
New Orleans attacker said in videos to his family that he considered killing them before joining ISIS
Experts said the details that have emerged about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, align with the typical pattern of how a veteran can be radicalized to violence.
Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle
Yoran led the cybersecurity company in its IPO in 2018.
At 19, Tom Holland beat 1,500 actors for 'Spider-Man' role: He had 'the charisma, the confidence, the energy,' director says
The actor used his athleticism to help land the role of the acrobatic wall crawler.
Friday, January 3, 2025
While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available
After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.
Best balance transfer cards with 0% APR of January 2025
We analyzed hundreds of balance transfer credit cards with a 0% intro APR period and dug into each card's perks and drawbacks to find the best ones.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes
The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.
Wall Street reverses early gains in first 2025 trading day. Here is what's behind the decline
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway beats S&P 500 in 2024, posts 9th straight up year
The conglomerate relied on solid operating earnings, boosted by strong investment income and underwriting earnings at auto insurance flagship Geico.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Use this 3-month rule to actually keep your New Year's resolutions: 'You can really only change a couple things at a time,' author says
To give yourself the best chance at success, pursue one, manageable to-do at a time.
Telsa cybertruck appears to burst into flames outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas
The Clark County Fire Department confirmed that it responded to a vehicle fire in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
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