My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Aug. 13 1. AI computing provider CoreWeave’s quarterly results were good, but I’d wait for the expiration of the lockup later this week, which may invite huge selling given the stock is up 272% from its IPO price. While some might say its $30.1 billion backlog is a…
My top 10 things to watch Thursday, July 31 1. Microsoft joined the $4 trillion club after reporting an incredible acceleration of business , especially from its AI digital assistant Copilot and its Azure cloud division. It was an extraordinary quarter, so much better than six months ago. It was actually constrained by not enough…
South Korean stocks, already this year’s best performers among the world’s major markets, are becoming a magnet for foreign investors as bold regulatory reforms to lift valuations and empower minority shareholders gain traction. Just this month, policymakers voted in favor of pivotal law changes to make board members legally accountable to all shareholders. They are…
Toyota Motor Corp. said it hopes for improved ties between the US and Japan, going as far as to call for further tariff reductions a day after President Donald Trump announced a much-awaited trade pact with the island nation. “Toyota hopes the environment surrounding the automotive industries of both Japan and the US continues to…
The one-two punch of strong earnings and tame inflation helped propel the S & P 500 to a positive week — despite the latest tariff news on Friday putting a slight damper on the action. The broad index added 0.59% for the week led by technology, utilities and industrials, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed, jumping…
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, July 16 1. Wall Street was pacing for a higher open this morning. Wholesale inflation came in cooler than expected, with the June producer price index showing no change from the prior month. That’s in contrast to yesterday’s consumer price index, which picked up month over month. 2….
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 as the Nasdaq Composite posted a record close, aided by Nvidia, and what’s on the…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments before the Closing Bell and the start of President Donald Trump’s news conference on tariffs on April 02, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures ticked lower on Tuesday evening, as investors awaited earnings releases from several big…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 10, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Stock futures were higher Tuesday thanks to an advance in Nvidia shares as investors weighed the latest big bank earnings and awaited a key inflation reading. Futures tied to the S&P…
My top 10 things to watch Monday, July 14 1. Kenvue sacked CEO Thibaut Mongon and named company director Kirk Perry interim CEO. Strategic review going on. Heidrick & Struggles is working to find a new chief executive. The company, which makes consumer health products including Tylenol, Neutrogena and Band-Aid, was spun off from former…