The August jobs report next week will be a key hurdle for a stock market that’s at all-time highs heading into what’s historically the worst month for equities. The question of Federal Reserve independence will also add to near term challenges. When it comes to monetary policy, the stakes are high for nonfarm payrolls. As far…
A strong month for the stock market was going out on a sour note on Friday. The S & P 500 retreated from Thursday’s record high close, reversing slightly into the red for the week, which put the index on pace to end its four-week winning streak. For August, however, the S & P 500…
There may be some cloudy days ahead for the stock market after the strong summer run. The S & P 500 is on pace to end August 2% higher after rising 2.2% in July. The benchmark is also on pace for its fourth straight monthly advance. But the index typically averages a 0.7% decline in…
Labubu doll creator surpasses Bezos on world’s richest list Wang Ning, the founder and CEO of Chinese toy giant Pop Mart — best known for its popular Labubu dolls — has seen his fortune skyrocket by $18.8 billion in just the first eight months of 2025. His meteoric rise has outpaced legendary…
The Club’s 10 things to watch Friday, Aug. 29 — Today’s newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club’s director of portfolio analysis. 1. The S & P 500 is on pace for a lower open to finish out the week after closing yesterday at a record high. There were no major fireworks from the…
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Eric Trump said Friday he is certain bitcoin will eventually hit a $1 million valuation as he spoke at a Hong Kong conference, marking the first of a…
The Seoul skyline. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors also assessed a slate of economic data in the region. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slid 0.41%, while the Topix lost 0.39% after core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in August. The…
Shoppers carry bags along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange in New York, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The S&P 500 closed Thursday at a fresh high, buoyed by signs that both Main Street and Wall Street are still buzzing with life. Revised data showed…
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 Thursday and what’s on the radar for Friday’s session. It’s all about the data…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on August 20, 2025. NYSE U.S. equity futures were little changed on Thursday evening, after the S&P 500 registered a fresh record driven by renewed optimism around the artificial intelligence trade. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures…