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US stocks pull back after last week’s Fed-fueled rally, with investors betting on rate cuts but watching key data ahead of the September FOMC meeting. Nvidia (NVDA) reported earnings on Wednesday, a critical test for the AI trade. Analysts eye data center growth, sovereign AI, and China sales—crypto surges as ethereum hits record highs, boosting Coinbase (COIN) and Circle. Meanwhile, Keurig Dr Pep...

US stocks slide as the Federal Reserve kicks off its Jackson Hole Symposium, with investors awaiting Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on interest rates. Walmart (WMT) posts its first earnings miss in three years, citing one-time costs, but raises full-year guidance. Tech stocks retreat in a sharp rotation: Palantir (PLTR) tumbles more than 15% from last week’s highs as retail traders buy the dip, whil...

US markets were steady after Tuesday’s tech sell-off that saw Palantir (PLTR) drop 10%, Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) tumble, and Broadcom (AVGO) slip. Investors brace for Nvidia earnings next week, with questions over China exposure. Target (TGT) names COO Michael Fiddelke as new CEO, replacing Brian Cornell, sending stock down more than 10% as Wall Street had hoped for an outsider. Lowe’s (LOW) ri...

US markets pause near record levels as investors await Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, with traders betting on a September rate cut. Home Depot (HD) rises after July trends improve, offsetting an earnings miss. SoftBank invests $2B in Intel (INTC), while Nvidia (NVDA) develops a new AI chip for China to work around export restrictions. Takeaways: Stocks hover near record highs as Fed polic...

Stock futures hover near record highs ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s final Jackson Hole speech, with investors betting on a September rate cut. Retail earnings from Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Lowe’s (LOW) are in focus, while Novo Nordisk (NVO) surges on expanded drug approval. Soho House (MCG) also announces a $2.7B go-private deal. Takeaways: Powell’s last Jackson Hole speech could set the sta...

US stock futures fell after July’s Producer Price Index showed the sharpest wholesale inflation jump in three years, driven by higher service costs. The data complicates Fed rate-cut expectations as markets still price in a September move. Bitcoin touched $124K before slipping, while ethereum and Solana also traded near records on growing institutional adoption. Earnings movers included Deere (DE)...

US stock futures edge higher as investors bet on a September Fed rate cut following July CPI data. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a 50-basis-point move, though economists remain split. CoreWeave stock slid on weak guidance tied to AI data center buildouts. Mediterranean chain Cava (CAVA) sinks after cutting sales growth outlook for the first time since going public. Crypto exchange Bul...

US stock futures dip after July CPI is hotter than expected, with core inflation hitting 3.1% year-over-year. Markets now see a higher risk that the Fed will cut rates sooner under pressure from the White House. President Trump removes Intel (INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan from his AI advisory role, fueling speculation about leadership changes at the chipmaker. Treasury yields climb, gold steadies, and oil...

US stock futures tick higher ahead of July CPI data, expected to show core inflation rising to 3%. Markets hover near records, with the Nasdaq at a fresh high. Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) reportedly agree to give the US 15% of China chip sales revenue in exchange for export licenses. Intel (INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to meet with President Trump after calls for his removal over China ties. Citi r...

US stock futures point to gains, with the Nasdaq set for a new record despite fresh tariff headlines. Bank of America says investors pull billions from equities into cash, signaling caution. Gold prices hit a record after surprise US tariffs on Swiss bullion raised fears of global supply disruptions. President Trump will nominate top economic adviser Steven Myron to temporarily fill a vacant Feder...

Intel (INTC) slides as President Trump calls for its CEO’s resignation over China ties, raising questions about US chip policy and future government subsidies. New US tariffs take effect, lifting the average rate to 15.2%—the highest since WWII. Apple (AAPL) secures tariff exemptions after pledging $100B in new US investments. Despite trade headwinds, stocks edge higher as S&P 500 earnings beat th...

US stocks are mixed as investors weigh weaker economic data, Trump’s tariff threats, and the latest corporate earnings. Despite upbeat guidance, AMD (⁠AMD⁠) slips after saying its return to China is uncertain. Disney (DIS) beats estimates and strikes major NFL and WWE deals but trades lower on muted guidance. President Trump will soon appoint a new Fed governor as investors watch for clues on mone...

US stocks rebound as hopes for September Fed rate cuts and strong corporate earnings lift sentiment. President Trump says he’ll ramp up India tariffs and is set to announce new pharma and chip tariffs. Palantir (PLTR) jumps after posting 48% revenue growth, fueling optimism for the AI trade. AMD (AMD) earnings are on deck. Caterpillar (CAT) warns of $1.5B in annual tariff costs, while consumer gia...

US stocks bounce after last week’s sell-off sparked by weak jobs data and President Trump’s new tariffs. Investors now see an 87% chance of a Fed rate cut in September. Trump says he’ll soon name new leaders for the Federal Reserve and Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the BLS chief and Fed Governor Kugler’s resignation. Tesla (TSLA) shareholders approve a $30B pay package for Elon Musk, whi...

Stocks slide as July’s jobs report comes in far below expectations and May/June job gains are sharply revised down. Unemployment ticks up to 4.2%. President Trump unveils sweeping new tariffs—Canada faces a 35% rate, Switzerland 39%, and more are on the way for key sectors. The moves raise average global tariffs to 18%. Amazon (AMZN) slumps after a disappointing forecast and cloud growth worries,...

US stocks jump as Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) deliver blowout earnings, powering the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to new highs. Microsoft is nearing a $4 trillion market cap after Azure sales soar 39%. Meta raises its outlook and signals more massive AI spending. The Fed keeps rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, with Chair Powell sounding cautious on September cuts as inflation ticks up. Meanwhi...

Stocks trade flat as investors await the Fed’s latest decision, with rates expected to remain unchanged for a fifth straight meeting. Second quarter GDP beats forecasts at 3%, while ADP payroll data shows hiring remains solid but is slowing. Market focus is on Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) earnings after the bell, with AI spending and guidance under the microscope. Investors look for clues on w...

US stocks keep climbing, notching a sixth straight record close as investors focus on a wave of significant earnings, US-China trade talks, and the start of the Fed’s July meeting. Union Pacific (UNP) acquires Norfolk Southern (NSC) in an $85B deal, creating a transcontinental rail giant. Procter & Gamble (PG) warns of a $1B tariff hit and plans price hikes, while Boeing (BA) shows signs of a turn...

US stocks rise as the US and EU reach a significant trade deal: the EU accepts a 15% tariff on most exports to the US and will lower levies on key American products. The agreement includes a $750 billion EU energy purchase and $600 billion in US investments, boosting US defense stocks. Investors are watching a massive week for tech earnings with Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), and Micros...

Stocks hold steady after the S&P 500 closes at its 10th record high in 19 sessions, though some warn of a bubble amid rising retail trading. President Trump and Fed Chair Powell tour the Fed’s renovation site, downplaying any rift as Trump again calls for rate cuts. Intel (INTC) falls after the CEO signals more cost-cutting and cancels factory projects. Paramount (PARA) and Skydance win FCC approv...

US stocks are mixed as Alphabet (GOOGL) jumps on strong AI-fueled earnings and an $85 billion capital expenditures plan, while Tesla (TSLA) slumps after warning of a tough road ahead and slower EV sales. President Trump says reciprocal tariffs won’t fall below 15% and could go as high as 50% for some countries. Chipotle (CMG), UnitedHealth (UNH), and Dow (DOW) are also in focus, with UnitedHealth...

US stocks climb after the White House announces a 15% tariff deal with Japan, sparing the country from a steeper hike and launching a $550 billion Japanese investment fund in the US. The news lifts Japanese automakers and boosts optimism for future EU deals. Meme stock mania returns as GoPro (GPRO), Krispy Kreme (DNUT), and Beyond Meat (BYND) surge on heavy retail trader volume. Investors look to...

US stocks hold near record highs as investors eye ongoing U.S.-China tariff talks and watch for second quarter earnings from giants like General Motors (GM) and Coca-Cola (KO). GM reported a $1.1 billion profit hit from Trump’s tariffs with no near-term fix, while Coke beat expectations and will launch a new cane sugar product this fall. Fed Chair Powell faces growing political pressure as he deli...

US stock futures point to gains as investors brace for the Aug. 1 tariff deadline and look ahead to key earnings from Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA). Commerce Secretary Lunik says tariffs will take effect even if negotiations continue, but the Treasury hints at some flexibility. Fed Chair Powell is set to speak before next week’s policy meeting as internal debate on rate cuts continues. The Gen...

US stocks pointed to new highs as second quarter earnings boost sentiment, even as the Federal Reserve grows more divided. Fed Governor Waller called for a July rate cut to support a cooling labor market, putting him in line with President Trump and at odds with other Fed officials. The Genius Act—the first US crypto law—heads to Trump’s desk, sending crypto’s market cap above $4 trillion, with et...