A graph displaying the Apple stock price on a smartphone app. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Regulators are moving to dismantle one of the most controversial barriers for active retail traders — the $25,000 minimum equity rule for pattern day trading. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on Tuesday approved amendments that would replace…
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Freeport-McMoRan — The mining company’s stock tumbled nearly 12% after it declared force majeure at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Freeport halted activity at the mine earlier this month after a mud rush led to a fatal accident. In addition, the company warned consolidated sales for…
A Lithium Americas worker processes lithium at the company’s Reno, Nevada R&D lab. Lithium Americas stock doubled Wednesday as the Trump administration is seeking an equity stake in the mining company, which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The White House proposed the equity stake as Lithium Americas renegotiates the terms of a $2.2 billion…
My top 10 things to watch Sept. 24, Wednesday 1. The S & P 500 was looking at a slightly higher open this morning after breaking a three-session winning streak. Tech stocks, which had been a drag on yesterday’s market, were looking better this morning. The S & P 500 closed Monday at a record…
A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter takes off during the NATO’s Ramsteign Flag 2025 exercice at Leeuwarden Air Base on April 8, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Global defense stocks moved higher on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump, in a major rhetorical shift, said Ukraine could retake…
European stocks have been on a bull run this year — but the region’s outperformance over the U.S. is narrowing as investors assess structural challenges, the long-term outlook and the American AI story. Earlier this year, volatility arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies sparked widespread demand for assets outside of the United States…
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 17, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday noted that asset prices, a category that typically includes stocks and other…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching on Tuesday and what’s on the radar for Wednesday’s session. AI trade cools off The…
Nvidia ‘s $100 billion mega investment in OpenAI was hailed as a sign of artificial intelligence’s momentum as the chipmaker’s rally continued to boost the broader stock market to a record, but seasoned investors said the move looked more like a troubling echo of past bubbles. The chipmaker said it will invest up to $100 billion…
Japanese equities are extending record highs, fueled by steady inflows from foreign investors and governance reforms. However, risks remain — from political instability to a potential yen spike or U.S. market downturn — but analysts say such shocks are more likely to trigger buying opportunities than end the rally. The Nikkei 225 and broader Topix…