CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday that it’s time for companies to prove artificial intelligence is paying off. “I need cold hard return facts,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Or, I, too, will grow more skeptical than I am now.” The AI boom has fueled massive spending by technology companies, and there’s no end in sight….
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies during a Senate banking committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, July 15, 2026. Ken Cedeno | AFP | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday declined to say if he has spoken to President Donald Trump since becoming chair, but confirmed he is in regular communication…
Soccer fans gather for a watch party during the World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France at China Basin Park in San Francisco, July 14, 2026. Heather Diehl | Getty Images While the FIFA World Cup provided a tourism boost to host cities, its positive impact was mitigated by economic weakness seen elsewhere, according…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. President Donald Trump. David Dee Delgado | Reuters | Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump slammed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new data center moratorium on Wednesday, saying in a Truth Social post that the state should change its policy “IMMEDIATELY” after it became…
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified Wednesday before the Senate Banking Committee, facing questions over the the economy and how various factors might impact interest rates. Part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House Financial Services Committee. During his remarks, he reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment…
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Wednesday he sees no argument for hiking interest rates in light of the latest data on the U.S. economy, including an “amazing” inflation report. “There’s not really an excuse for raising rates right now,” Hassett said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” He said that he expects the Federal Reserve…
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Wednesday that he sees multiple signs that inflation has peaked, allowing the central bank to hold interest rates in place despite market expectations for a hike in coming months. In a speech delivered to business leaders in his home district, Williams cited five reasons why he expects…
People gather near a SpaceX advertisement outside the Nasdaq MarketSite, on the day of their initial public offering (IPO) in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters SpaceX shares fell for a fourth-straight session on Wednesday, dropping below their $135 initial public offering price for the first time, about a week…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. 1. Stocks rose Wednesday as investors got a second favorable inflation report in as many days. Before the opening bell, the June producer price index unexpectedly declined 0.3%, reflecting a…
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche looks on, on the day he is to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be attorney general, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Todd Blanche defended the Department of Justice’s handling of files related to…
