Iran after Khamenei: What's next and what it means for the country?

Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.

How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy

The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.

We're adding a stock to our Bullpen watchlist that is resistant to recessions and AI disruption

The Bullpen is our watchlist of stocks that we want to consider buying for Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust.

Bilt Blue Card review 2026: This $0-annual-fee card earns on rent and mortgages

The Bilt Blue Card carries no annual fee and allows you to earn on your rent or mortgage — but it can get complicated.

Why has the software sell-off been so extreme? Look to this arcane way to value stocks

Uncertainty around the long-term viability of software business models has major ripple effects on today's stock prices.

Watch these chart formations for clues into what's next for market volatility

Despite talk of the great rotation out of growth and technology and into value and defensive areas, the Nasdaq 100 is only 4.5% off its all-time high.

Home Depot delivers its best quarter of 2025 — this year should be even better

The company is operating in a part of the retail sector that is under outsized pressure from stubbornly high interest rates. That could soon change.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: IBM, AMD, Dillard's, Novo Nordisk, Keysight Technologies & more

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

5 best small business credit cards for perks you’ll actually use in 2026

From lounge access to credits on tech purchases, these credit cards have your business covered.

Cybersecurity stock selling deepens on AI threat concerns. Why we're not bailing

AI disruption fears spark sell-off in cyber, but the market is overlooking the sector's fundamentals

U.S. importers still paying Trump's illegal tariffs even after Supreme Court ruling

Billions in U.S. cargo are still being slapped with Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs even after being struck down by the Supreme Court ruling.

U.S. beats Canada in overtime thriller to end 'golden drought' in Olympic men's ice hockey

It's the first time the U.S. won the men's and women's tournaments in a single Games, with the American women beating Canada in their own overtime thriller.

The next U.S.-Iran talks will be held on Thursday in Geneva, Oman says

Iran's Badr al-Busaidi said on social media he was pleased to confirm the development, "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.

Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tellsReuters

Tehran can consider exporting part of its uranium stockpile, a senior Iranian official tells Reuters.

Trump approves disaster assistance to D.C. to help with sewage spill into Potomac River

FEMA announced Trump's approval, allowing the agency to provide resources to help with the response to the Jan. 19 spill after a pipeline ruptured.

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

Trump sued JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion, alleging that his accounts were closed for political reasons, disrupting his business operations.

Blizzard warnings issued for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast

Blizzard warnings were issued for New York City and communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm was set to arrive on Sunday.

Want to save more without thinking about it? A CFP’s 6-step system

This CFP-approved savings checklist helps you grow your money on autopilot.

Beaten-down software stocks RingCentral and Five9 rally as earnings quell some AI concerns

Software stocks have been in sell-off mode in recent weeks on fears that new AI tools will uproot their longstanding business models.

Some crazy post-earnings stock swings cast a spotlight on the dangers of trading

We are seeing some of the most stupid moves during this earnings season, and the last 24 hours were among the dumbest.

Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon calls rule-based system for crypto 'very, very important'

David Solomon spoke weeks after a Senate panel advanced a cryptocurrency market bill to create a national regulatory structure for crypto.

NIH director Bhattacharya to temporarily run CDC

HHS Deputy Security Jim O'Neill is currently acting CDC director, having taken over in August after HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the former director.

As AI puts the squeeze on entry-level jobs, teens remain optimistic about their future employability, report finds

High school students are less concerned about AI's impact on their future employment prospects, according to a new report.

We're trimming a parabolic mover — adhering to one of our core investment rules

We're making our first trim of this stock since initiating the position last October, locking in a gain of roughly 55% in the process.

We're scooping up more shares of this recently banged-up megacap AI leader

We're stepping in again as the stock continued to pull back from their February highs.

Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute: Report

The Pentagon is pushing Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and xAI to let it use AI tools for weapons development, intelligence collection and battlefield operations.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

We're awaiting earnings from Palo Alto Networks and Texas Roadhouse.

Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push

Apple will bring a new integrated video podcast experience to Apple Podcasts this spring.

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on the table in talks with the U.S.

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday.

Trump trade adviser Navarro says administration may force data center builders like Meta to 'internalize' costs

Data centers powering artificial intelligence have strained the electrical grid and driven utility costs higher for consumers.

The AI trade has entered a puzzling phase. Do we know who the winners are anymore?

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explores the software sell-off and Anthropic's influence on the stock market.

Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S., minister tells BBC

Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in return for the lifting of sanctions.

The NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Here’s why next year’s going to be even bigger

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL announced that Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro will host regular-season games for the first time.

U.S. military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations: Reuters

Josh Brown buys CBRE after AI disruption fears drive steep sell-off

Shares of CBRE plunged 16% this week on fears that artificial intelligence could weigh on office real estate demand.

Interest on new car loans is now tax deductible up to $10,000—here's how much buyers may actually save

A new tax break offers deductions of up to $10,000, but income limits and loan rules mean most buyers will see much smaller savings.

Senators call for longer timeline for retroactive Social Security Fairness Act payments

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

What a credit card interest rate cap would mean for issuers like Capital One and consumers

Credit card issuers are under renewed fire in Washington as persistent inflation leaves many Americans struggling to make ends meet.

FedEx says 'exceptional' holiday season will drive expected third-quarter earnings beat

FedEx projected higher annual revenue for fiscal 2029 and third-quarter earnings that will exceed Wall Street estimates due to an "exceptional" peak season.

We're raising our price targets on 3 picks and shovel data center buildout stocks

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

McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.

Trying to hit a big savings goal? These financial moves and tools can help

From savings accounts to investment vehicles, these products help you build substantial savings.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Ferrari, Incyte, S&P Global, Datadog, BP and more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest midday moves.

Our basket of stocks that benefit from higher spending on AI is up again

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

Student loan complaints hit record high, CFPB finds — but the watchdog agency omits details

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's latest student loan report cites a record number of complaints from borrowers but leaves out certain information.

The winner of Big Tech's earnings Super Bowl wasn't even close

One company was luckier than good. But it needed a superior hardware product to win.

Prediction markets allow trading on Super Bowl commercials, prompting insider trading questions

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are offering trades on which companies will air Super Bowl ads, prompting concerns about potential insider trading.

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran.

Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill after threats of legal action

Hims & Hers on Saturday announced it would stop offering its copycat of the weight-loss pill Wegovy after threats of legal action.

We're upgrading shares of a big beneficiary of AI spending going through the roof

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

How to pay off $20,000 in credit card debt

With U.S. credit card debt at a record high, we break down how to effectively pay off a $20,000 balance.

This software ETF is in freefall. How to catch the bottom using charts

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) is about to notch its eighth losing day, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to play a potential bounce.

Jim Cramer says the software sell-off creates opportunities in stocks outside of tech

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

32-year-old woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home in their backyard for under $32,0000—take a look inside

Yeli and Benjamin Heidecker built her mom a tiny home in their backyard for under $32,000.

We're scaling back our position in a stock that's riding Monday's market rally

Our trim is not due to a slowdown in the company's business.

Jim Cramer: Waymo's soaring valuation adds a new layer to the Alphabet buy story

Waymo's growth is reinforcing Alphabet's tech dominance and strengthens the bull case for the stock.

U.S. special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say

Mark Savaya, named by U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move told Reuters.

Epstein files: Ro Khanna says DOJ's latest release is 'not good enough'

The congressional Democrat said that Friday's Epstein disclosure was "significant," but it is only about half of the files that have been collected.

India's finance minister projects modest fiscal consolidation in budget

Nirmala Sitharaman sees small improvements in fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio