Defense stocks are proving to be a rare source of outperformance as worries over tariffs derailing the economy ramp up. Markets were taken for a wild ride this week as President Donald Trump ratches up trade tensions with other countries. On Thursday, the S & P 500 fell 3.5% — after skyrocketing 9% on Wednesday…
Next week’s Inauguration Day will finally clear up for investors what exactly Donald Trump’s return to the White House means for markets. Last year, in the immediate aftermath of Trump’s November victory, stocks rallied in a so-called “Trump bump” that lifted those parts of the market expected to benefit most from the president-elect’s pro-growth policies…
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 S & P 500 retreated from its record, and what’s on the radar…