My top 10 things to watch Thursday, Jan. 8 1. The S & P 500 was headed for a lower open this morning, retreating from its all-time intraday highs seen during the prior session. Fresh economic data this morning was largely positive. The index did, however, close lower yesterday after President Donald Trump said that…
Global defense stocks rallied on Thursday, extending gains after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027. “After the long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Congressmen, Secretaries, and other Political Representatives, I have determined that, for the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our…
LONDON — European stocks were in negative territory at the opening bell on Thursday, though defense stocks rallied over Donald Trump’s call for U.S. military spending to rise. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was last seen almost 0.2% lower at 9:54 a.m. in London (4:54 a.m. ET). Global markets have been focused on rising geopolitical tensions…
After an all-time high and a big tumble for bitcoin last year, industry executives and investors told CNBC that the cryptocurrency could reach new heights in 2026 — but with the potential for huge volatility. In CNBC’s annual roundup of bitcoin predictions, several commentators forecast a wide range of prices for bitcoin in 2026, dropping…
SHENZHEN, CHINA – AUGUST 26: An aerial view of the Shenzhen skyline on August 26, 2020 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. (Photo by He Shaoping/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday after Wall Street closed lower amid rising geopolitical tensions and comments from U.S….
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that investors should grow more selective after the market’s recent run, warning that buying stocks near their highs is often “a license to lose money.” On a volatile session that saw sharp moves across major indexes, Cramer said investors should resist chasing stocks already up 30% or 40% for the…
Cybersecurity stocks were soaring Wednesday — for both fundamental and technical reasons — following a rough performance in the final weeks of 2025. The big question: Is the bottom in? Shares of Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks were each up roughly 4.5% in the third session of an early 2026 rally. Despite the…
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. The S & P 500 was basically flat Wednesday after a record high in the prior session. Oil prices were down on expectations of more crude supply from Venezuela….
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. Nov. 6, 2025. Marco Bello | Reuters JPMorgan said its asset management division has fully parted ways with controversial proxy advisors for shareholder votes. In an internal memo, the firm…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that early January trading shows how quickly emotion can take over markets at the start of the year, warning investors not to confuse momentum with durability. Cramer said the market is being driven by three groups: momentum traders chasing last year’s winners, “hope springs eternal” investors buying beaten-down stocks and…
