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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.