Seasonality Indicates an Important Peak in March for the NASDAQ 100
Since price has not moved much since October last year, and given mid-term election-year seasonality, we find that an important high, ideally around $26,600, is due around March 18.
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10-year Treasury yield moves higher on stronger-than-expected January jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher Wednesday in response to January job creation that was more than double what Wall Street was expecting.
ECONOMIC SHOWDOWN: White House says Fed has room to act
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the labor market, the next move by the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump's remarks on economic growth.
US Fed to review previously flagged bank shortcomings, memo says
The Federal Reserve plans to review all issues its examiners had previously flagged for banks to address, as the U.S. central bank overhauls its oversight of the nation's financial institutions, according to a memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
For Now, Healthcare Powers U.S. Job Market. But Trouble Could Be Ahead
More than half of the U.S. job gains in Labor Department's new employment report came from the healthcare sector, but looming cuts to healthcare spending could change that in the near future.
Stocks Grind Higher, But Early Signs Of A Defensive Shift Emerging
Overall market momentum still positive as S&P 500 extends its uptrend. Defensive signals are emerging: value stocks and consumer staples showing relative strength.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn't.
There are a few times throughout history, such as 1946, 1962, and 1987, when losses in the S&P 500 did little to impede the global economy.
The latest jobs report is bad news if you're looking for work — except in these fields
January's jobs report easily surpassed Wall Street expectations, giving a temporary boost to stocks Wednesday — but it was downbeat data for many Americans who are unemployed and looking for work.
Brazil's Triple Macro Alignment Could Trigger A Multi-Year Bull Market
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF is a Strong Buy as Brazil faces a rare alignment of falling interest rates, a weakening dollar, and a commodities supercycle. Brazil's market has historically delivered double-digit gains during rate-cutting cycles, with Ibovespa rising in 100% of cases post-first Selic cut since 2005.
Trump: I hiked Swiss tariffs because their president was rude to me
Is it a national-security matter if a foreign leader speaks in a way the president doesn't like?
Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report
The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.
Why investors aren't loving this January jobs report
Volatility is back on Wall Street on Wednesday, this time with a surprisingly strong jobs report for January playing a central role in the day's turbulence.
Wall Street's Top Brass Try to Soothe Investor Jitters About Software
Executives from firms including Goldman and Blackstone say last week's slide in the sector was overblown.
Prediction markets head into basketball season on a high from Super Bowl
Prediction markets saw record numbers during the Super Bowl and are looking ahead to other major sports events this year that are expected to drive surging volumes — and profits. Such markets allows users to buy event contracts for a wide swath of financial, weather and pop culture events, but sports have been a main driver.
What to know about the better-than-expected report.
The unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent and the economy added 130,000 jobs in January. The gains were powered, once again, by health care.
AI disruption fears rattle stocks
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on the slump in software stocks.
January jobs report reveals "we're in a low-hire, low-fire environment."
January jobs report reveals "we're in a low-hire, low-fire environment," JPMorgan Asset Management Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Kelsey Berro says.
What the US Jobs report means for the Fed
Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, reacts to the January jobs report. US payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a year and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, suggesting the labor market continued to stabilize at the start of 2026.
Trump Gets ‘Good News' Boost for the Stock Market From Jobs Report. Kind Of.
Trump also would like to see lower interest rates.
AI Capex Boom Vs. The Dot-Com Bubble: The Striking Similarities And Three Big Concerns
Tech sector valuations and AI capex spending now rival dot-com bubble extremes, raising significant risk of a major reset or profit surge requirement. AI capex as a percentage of GDP has surpassed dot-com-era highs, with hyperscalers and chipmakers risking overcapacity and future margin pressure.
