Aerial view of a container cargo ship at a port terminal in Thailand Mr.cole_photographer | Moment | Getty Images Many companies had been steadily reducing their reliance on China as a manufacturing hub since President Donald Trump’s first term, hoping to blunt the impact of punitive levies from the United States. Then his latest “reciprocal”…
My top 10 things to watch Tuesday, April 8 1. U.S. stocks are heading for a strong open after Thursday and Friday’s post-tariff announcement plunges and Monday’s huge swings. President Donald Trump’s country-specific levies are set to go into effect tomorrow. 2. Ahead of the tariff deadline, the U.S. and China are going back and…
My top 10 things to watch Thursday, March 20 1. Wall Street was heading for a lower open today following yesterday’s Fed-driven rally. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he doesn’t expect tariffs to have a lasting impact on inflation. 2. Powell and his central bank colleagues held interest rates steady Wednesday but said they…
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 posted a winning day in what’s been a rocky…
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, March 5 1. U.S. companies slowed hiring dramatically in February, according to ADP’s monthly private payrolls report. Only 77,000 jobs were added last month, roughly half the estimate and way below January’s upwardly revised 186,000. 2. Wall Street took the news in stride this morning ahead of Friday’s…
My top 10 things to watch Tuesday, March 4 1. Tariffs lower the price we will pay for stocks. Remember, we are now in the era of “Every Day Lower Prices,” call it the Walmart-White House. This is from a president who used the market to measure success. 2. Wall Street was under pressure again…
Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor on March 3, 2025. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures rose Monday night after President Donald Trump said his tariffs on Canada and Mexico would take effect on Tuesday. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 107 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500…
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. March mayhem 2. Buffett burns tariffs Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4, 2024. CNBC Legendary investor Warren Buffett criticized Trump’s tariff plans, saying they will raise costs for consumers…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market moves: Wall Street is attempting to rebound Friday, but policy uncertainty in Washington continued to get in the way. A midday pullback in stocks occurred…
My top 10 things to watch Thursday, Feb. 20 1. Wall Street was heading for a lower open Thursday after the S & P 500 closed at another record. Following Wednesday’s strength, the Dow and Nasdaq finished less 1% off their all-time highs. It is Monthly Meeting Day for the Club. Kicking off at noon…