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Technology stocks are suffering their worst week in nearly a year as investors realize that even the most innovative companies can't escape the gravitational pull of rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. The sell-off is forcing a reassessment of sky-high valuations and growth assumptions that dominated markets for years. Today's Stocks & Topics: STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), Market...

Federal Reserve officials are grappling with conflicting signals as Middle East turmoil threatens to reignite inflation just as they were considering rate cuts. The central bank's delicate balancing act between economic growth and price stability faces its biggest test since the pandemic. Today's Stocks & Topics: Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV), Market Wrap, Vontier Corporation (VNT),...

The traditional spring housing market is facing a perfect storm of challenges as mortgage rates hit three-month highs amid Middle East tensions. Real estate investors and homebuyers are navigating unprecedented uncertainty in what's typically the industry's strongest season. Today's Stocks & Topics: PFE - Pfizer Inc; PTLO - Portillos Inc; NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc; ISOP; ACIC...

The FDA's approval of a higher-dose Wegovy marks Novo Nordisk's aggressive push to reclaim market share in the exploding weight loss drug sector. Pharmaceutical investors are watching closely as competition intensifies in what could become a trillion-dollar market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Market Wrap, Snap Inc. (SNAP), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Weight Loss Drug...

President Trump's emergency authorization of $23 billion in Gulf arms sales and massive defense spending increases are creating a windfall for military contractors. The defense industrial complex is experiencing its biggest expansion since the Cold War era. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tapestry, Inc. (TPR), Market Wrap, CVS Health Corporation (CVS), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Alternative Inve...

Major League Baseball's exclusive partnership with Polymarket signals the growing acceptance of prediction markets in mainstream finance. These platforms are evolving from niche betting sites to legitimate forecasting tools that could reshape how markets price risk and uncertainty. Today's Stocks & Topics: SM Energy Company (SM), Market Wrap, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Pr...

Swiss money managers are expecting increased inflows from Gulf nations as regional conflicts drive capital flight to safer jurisdictions. Meanwhile, emerging market funds are seeing outflows as investors seek stability amid global uncertainty. Today's Stocks & Topics: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Market Wrap, Xylem Inc. (XYL), WD-40 Company (WDFC), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST...

US jobless claims continue to show a sluggish but stable labor market, with low layoffs anchoring economic stability even as global conflicts rage. However, economists warn that prolonged Iran war tensions could eventually threaten this labor market strength. Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Market Wrap, OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OMF), Labor Market Iran War Impact: Job...

Jim Cramer and other market veterans are advising investors not to let Iran war-induced volatility scare them out of quality stocks. The key is distinguishing between temporary geopolitical noise and fundamental business changes. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Hershey Company (HSY), Market Wrap, Buying Credit Cards Companies, Rheinmetall AG (RNMBY), Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), Should You Invest Durin...

Mortgage rates have jumped to their highest levels since September, dealing another blow to an already struggling spring housing market. The combination of elevated rates and economic uncertainty is forcing potential buyers to reconsider their plans. Today's Stocks & Topics: UL Solutions Inc. (ULS), Precious Metals, Copper, Investing Apps, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Hertz Global Holdings, In...

Even households earning six figures find themselves 'on thin ice' in today's K-shaped economy, where economic gains are unevenly distributed. Rising costs and financial pressures are exposing vulnerabilities across income levels that seemed secure just years ago. Today's Stocks & Topics: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), Market Wrap, ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ), How Does the K-Shaped...

Major shipping routes including the Strait of Hormuz face potential blockages while countries from Kuwait to Vietnam implement emergency energy measures. This emerging supply chain crisis is reshaping global trade patterns and creating both risks and opportunities across multiple sectors. Today's Stocks & Topics: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Market Wrap, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU),...

apan's opposition party is calling for increased nuclear plant usage to offset the Iran crisis, highlighting how energy security is becoming a critical investment theme. This shift toward energy independence is driving renewed interest in nuclear power, renewable energy infrastructure, and domestic energy production across multiple countries. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global X Fertilizers/Potas...

India's stocks have dropped to almost one-year lows while other emerging markets face similar pressures as Middle East conflict sends investors fleeing to developed market safety. This capital flight pattern is creating both significant risks for EM-heavy portfolios and potential buying opportunities for patient investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dow Inc. (DOW), Market Wrap, Arch Capital Grou...

Central banks across Asia and globally are being forced into sharp policy rethinks as Middle East conflict drives higher oil prices and reignites inflation fears. The G7 is discussing emergency oil reserve releases while policymakers scramble to balance growth concerns with renewed price pressures. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), Watsco, Inc. (WSO), Core & Main,...

Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since 2022, with Brent crude hitting over $119 per barrel amid Middle East conflict escalation. This dramatic spike is forcing central banks to reconsider rate policies and create major implications for energy sector investments and inflation hedging strategies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Lear Corporation (LEA), Market Wrap, Traveling Investor, Ero...

CEOs say they won't add many jobs in 2026, signaling a fundamental shift toward a 'low-hire, low-fire' labor market. This new employment paradigm could reshape everything from consumer spending patterns to corporate profit margins as companies prioritize efficiency overgrowth. Today's Stocks & Topics: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), Market Wrap, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap...

Wholesale prices rose sharply in the latest report, pointing to persistent inflation that could complicate Federal Reserve policy decisions. This unexpected uptick in producer prices suggests the inflation fight is far from over, despite earlier optimism about cooling price pressures. Today's Stocks & Topics: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), Market Wrap, Ball Corporation (BALL), KPP Newslett...

Block is planning to lay off nearly half its workforce in what it calls a 'deliberate and bold' embrace of AI, while eBay cuts 800 jobs citing AI transformation. This wave of AI-driven layoffs raises critical questions about the future of work and whether these productivity gains will translate to sustainable profits for shareholders. Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap,...

February's 'panic' rotation in stocks has created extreme market turbulence as investors flee from one sector to another. With the S&P 500 caught in an extremely narrow trading range, what's happening beneath the surface could determine the market's next major move. Today's Stocks & Topics: Autoliv, Inc. (ALV), Market Wrap, Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Market Rotation Panic: February's Wild Swi...

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Stocks, Bond Maturity, Short-Term Rental Market, The VIX, Crypto, Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, Poorly Managed Companies, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, P.E. Ratios, Oil, Portfolio Management...

The S&P 500 is undergoing a historic transformation that could fundamentally reshape the stock market landscape. With the Magnificent Seven experiencing a brutal February and sectoral rotations accelerating, America's flagship index is evolving in unprecedented ways. Today's Stocks & Topics: MPLX LP (MPLX), Market Wrap, Pullback in Precious Metals?, Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRP...

The traditional 4 p.m. closing bell is becoming obsolete as stocks transform into "24/7 digital cash" with round-the-clock trading. This fundamental shift in market structure is changing how investors think about timing, liquidity, and global market dynamics. Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Market Wrap, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The 24/7 Stock Market Revolution: Trading Never S...

Gold is gathering momentum and pushing above $5,000, though its been a little bumpy for precious metals investors. As geopolitical tensions rise and inflation concerns persist, the traditional safe haven is testing new psychological levels. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness, Market Wrap, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE), The Great Am...

Housing starts jumped to their highest level in five months while construction-related stocks are breaking out bullishly. Despite affordability concerns weighing on consumer sentiment, the supply side is showing unexpected momentum in 2026. Today's Stocks & Topics: Energy Transfer LP (ET), Market Wrap, ABB Ltd (ABBNY), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Retirement, Housing Market Revival: Construction Surg...