The federal government closed up shop last week. You might not have known that if the stock market’s performance was your guide: The S & P 500 finished the week at a record high on a six-day win streak . But the longer the shutdown in Washington drags on, the more attention Wall Street may…
A relentless bull market could show some wear in the coming weeks, with investors flying blind the longer the government remains in a shutdown. Stocks are at all-time highs, with tech names in particular rallying even in the absence of any government data. On Friday, each of the major averages registered a winning week, with…
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Oct. 3 1. Boeing problems: The planemaker’s new 777X widebody jet is now set to make its commercial debut in early 2027 instead of next year, Bloomberg reported this morning. That delay could expose Club name Boeing to sizable non-cash accounting charges. Safety certification work is taking longer…
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Sept. 12 1. Markets were relatively muted on Friday. But it has been a strong week, with the S & P 500 hitting new highs in response to economic data that suggests the Federal Reserve will need to be more aggressive with interest rate cuts over the next…
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 Wednesday and what’s on the radar for Thursday’s session. Communication services The sector soared…
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Sept. 3 1. Google will not have to divest its Chrome browser as a remedy to the search monopoly ruling, nor will it be banned from making payments for default placement on other firms’ devices. Big win for Google. Why did it happen? Because of the rise of…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: PepsiCo — The snack and beverage giant rose nearly 6% after activist investor Elliott Management took a $4 billion stake in the company, touting a “rare” and “historic” opportunity for a turnaround at the iconic soft drink and snack company. The investment by Elliott,…
My top 10 things to watch Monday, Aug. 25 1. Bond yields rose this morning, and stocks were headed for a modestly lower open. No follow through on Friday’s big rally, which was sparked when Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled interest rate cuts ahead. In my weekend column, I looked at the lay of the…
As the stock market continues to churn near all-time highs, BMO Capital Markets has some ideas for individual stocks that can work in the future. The backdrop for BMO’s recommendations: U.S. stocks recently hitting all-time highs, a stunning recovery from the early April sell-off on the back of President Donald Trump’s imposition of higher tariffs….
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Tesla — The electric vehicle maker tumbled 6% after CEO Elon Musk said he would form a new political party called the “America Party.” Musk has been engaged in a feud with President Donald Trump, who called the new party “ridiculous.” Geo Group ,…