CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday that Wall Street’s resilience in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions shows investors are focusing less on the Iran war itself and more on a key driver of stock valuations: interest rates. “I think I’ve been negligent in bringing up the power of low rates, because it’s the reason the…
A sign is posted on the exterior of a BlackRock office on Jan. 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Asset management giant BlackRock raised its outlook for U.S. stocks, reasoning that contained impacts from the Iran war and strong corporate earnings will create a favorable backdrop for domestic equities. The…
Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4, 2026 in this screengrab from video. Ihlas News Agency | Via Reuters Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s ports after talks between…
We have so many struggles going on right now that it’s hard to believe the market can stay up at this level for much longer. It’s a visceral moment where the losses mount quickly if you are on the wrong side of the trade. We all know that it’s time to embrace the bear, right?…
The S & P 500 posted its best week since November, sparked by the United States and Iran agreeing to a temporary ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in attacks on Iran late Tuesday, which sent equities soaring. The S & P 500 surged 2.5% on Wednesday, while the Nasdaq jumped 2.8%. The…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks gave up earlier gains and edged lower Friday afternoon , putting the S & P 500’s seven-day winning streak at risk. It’s been a strong…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that the market’s become “incredibly overconfident” following the Iran-U.S. ceasefire news, which caused a massive rally in stocks this week. The S&P 500 closed Friday up 3.6% week to date. Gains were fueled by President Donald Trump‘s two-week pause on Iranian strikes, announced late Tuesday, which gave the market a…
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 Tuesday’s key moments. 1. Stocks fell Tuesday as investors lose hope for a ceasefire that depends on whether U.S. and Iran reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump threatened…
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading. Source link
US President Donald Trump during a prime-time address to the nation in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Investors are caught between positioning for a swift deal that ends the war and a significant escalation that could send…
