The growing push to restrict Americans from using federal food aid to buy certain processed or sugary products is creating a new challenge for some of the biggest U.S. food and beverage companies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture as of May had approved food restriction waivers for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in 23 states,…
LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting their brand loyalties based on companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to new research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The findings released Wednesday found that nearly 72% of LGBTQ+ consumers say they buy fewer products from companies they perceive as “reducing diversity and inclusion commitments.” Nearly 70% also said…
The SpaceX IPO is behind us. The earnings calendar is mostly quiet. Taking center stage is the state of play between the U.S. and Iran and the first Federal Reserve meeting with Chairman Kevin Warsh in charge. Here’s a closer look at what we’re watching in the holiday-shortened trading week ahead. 1. Iran war: Are…
BECKY QUICK: You’re taking me literally and stepping away from the real story here, which is kind of this war of words between you and Charlie and Elon. And I just want â do you even know Elon Musk? WARREN BUFFETT: I’ve never said anything to anyone about Elon. I mean, you know â you’re…
Americans have spent nearly $450 extra per household on rising energy costs during the Iran war, according to an analysis shared exclusively with CNBC’s Steve Liesman. The average household has shelled out $447.19 for additional fuel-related expenses since the conflict began on Feb. 28, data from Moody’s Analytics found. That’s cumulatively cost American consumers nearly…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch â an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq powered higher on Thursday, with both indexes touching all-time highs during the session. Helping fuel the gains, Axios reported…
Costco continues to post strong sales gains, but one metric has been losing momentum and drawing closer scrutiny from investors. Heading into Thursday evening’s fiscal third-quarter results, shareholders, including the Club, hope to see signs of improvement in the pace of new member additions and renewals, following declines since late 2025. The big box retailer’s…
It may be a holiday-shortened week of trading on Wall Street. But the four days are filled with updates on some of the market’s biggest debates: Is AI eating software? Is the American consumer OK? And what’s happening with inflation? Let’s get into it. 1. Earnings: Salesforce reports on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the stock has…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch â an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets are closing out Friday on a higher note, with the S & P 500 reapproaching 7,500 and on pace for its eighth straight week of gains….
The Club’s top 10 things to watch Friday, May 22 â Today’s newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club’s director of portfolio analysis. 1. Stocks are poised to extend yesterday’s gains. Oil is slightly higher on Iran war peace deal uncertainty, but bond yields are not following the similar patten and are lower. Stocks…
