Fed meeting, nonfarm payrolls, Big Tech earnings

Next week could be a game changer for Wall Street, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said. He told investors to pay attention to a slew of market-moving events, including the Federal Reserve’s meeting, the latest nonfarm payroll report and earnings tech titans Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft. “Next week, no hyperbole, is pivotal. It’s significant. I’m willing…

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Block’s stock pops on addition to S&P 500

The logo for the U.S. tech firm Block is displayed and reflected in numerous digital screens in London, England, on March 3, 2023. Leon Neal | Getty Images Block shares jumped 7% on Monday after S&P Global said the company will join the S&P 500, replacing Hess, which was acquired by Chevron for $54 billion….

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Block shares soar 10% on entry into S&P 500

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter Inc. and Square Inc., listens during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, on Friday, June 4, 2021. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Block shares jumped more than 10% in extended trading on Friday, as the fintech company get set to join the…

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Trump gives oil industry what it wants; hurts solar and wind

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act ends long-standing federal support for solar and wind power, while creating a friendly environment for oil, gas and coal production. The House of Representatives passed Trump’s megabill Friday ahead of a White House-imposed deadline, after the Senate narrowly approved the controversial legislation Tuesday. Trump has made his…

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