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Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road
S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December
The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
Why ‘Trump trades’ and ‘Harris trades’ could be just regular stock-market bets
Here’s what the S&P 500 sectors are really saying about their presidential election preference.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give
The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 and Dow Industrials rose to fresh records on Monday. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Tuesday.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
Stocks bounced on Wednesday, and the Dow posted a second record close this week. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
Stocks ticked lower on Monday as traders awaited Election Day, and the 30-stock Dow dropped more than 250 points. Here's what CNBC will be watching on Tuesday.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
'Trump Trade': Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years
The “Trump-Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Stock-market bulls rely on 2016 ‘Trump trade’ playbook — but 2024 is very different
Investors relying on the 2016 “Trump trade” playbook ignore a very different 2024 backdrop for the economy and markets at their peril, a strategist warns.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’
New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets
Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Stock market surges on Election Day
Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Europe markets watchdog bids to become EU’s version of SEC
Verena Ross calls for more centralised powers in response to appetite for stronger capital markets and investment in blocWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay dealWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times its size
There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half
The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Financial trade group calls on SEC chief Gensler to 'immediately' step down
The American Securities Association (ASA), a financial trade group, called on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to immediately resign from his post following the election ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Volvo Car Cuts Guidance on Worsening Auto Market
The Swedish car maker cut its full-year guidance and said it now anticipates negative cash flow due to lower sales expectations and a weak market.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Penny Hires Jury Consultant Who Aided O.J. Simpson and Kyle Rittenhouse
The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Draymond, Poole trade taunts at end of first half in Warriors-Wizards
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole couldn't resist the chance to take shots at each other Monday night.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
These stock-market watchers love this sector — and it’s not technology
My report on stocks and funds popular among top-performing investment newslettersBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Does the Stock Market Want Trump to Be President?
Election odds favor Trump over Harris, but investors actually care about the Fed and economic data more than the White House.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market
Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’
The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousinWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue
Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election
Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts
They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
IMF warns on China's property market worsening as it cuts country's growth outlook
In a report published Tuesday, the IMF trimmed its forecast for growth in China for this year to 4.8%, 0.2 percentage points lower than in its July projection.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China
Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock reboundWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Chewy’s stock falls after SEC filing reveals that trader Keith Gill has dumped his stake
Influential trader Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, has sold his stake in Chewy, the online retailer of pet products.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Nomura profits surge as chief takes pay cut over trading scandal
Japan’s biggest investment bank and brokerage beats expectations but is still dogged by controversyBusiness - Financial Times - November 1
