Investment strategy
The global bond market could be about to lose its ‘quiet stabilizer’ — and U.S. Treasurys are at the top of the exposure list
Japan’s longstanding role as the global bond market’s “quiet stabilizer” may be about to shift — and U.S. Treasurys could be first to get caught up in the fallout. Japanese investors and institutions are among the biggest foreign holders of sovereign debt. At the end of 2024, they were the top overseas holder of U.S. […]
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Trump to decide whether to attack Iran in next 10 days — oil prices jump
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2026. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will decide whether to launch military strikes against Iran in the next 10 […]
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Walmart shares recover after initial drop post-earnings. Here’s why
Walmart’s post-earnings on Thursday decline was short-lived, with analysts and investors betting the company is being overly conservative with its forward guidance. The stock fell as much as 3.6% in the premarket after the retail giant gave disappointing earnings guidance for its current fiscal year. Walmart said it sees earnings per share in a range […]
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Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
My top 10 things to watch Thursday, Feb. 19 1. Stock futures pointed to a lower open this morning on the heels of Walmart’s disappointing earnings outlook. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are also in focus. Oil prices rose more than 1% to extend yesterday’s big gains, with Brent crude trading above $71 a […]
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Walmart earnings, Fed meeting minutes, Zuckerberg’s testimony and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. My spin class soundtrack of mainly Kesha’s music last night was more evidence that the 2016 aesthetic is back. Stock futures are lower this morning. The three major indexes are coming off a winning session. Here are five key things […]
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Meta deal for millions of Nvidia chips is big — these 2 charts illustrate why
Meta Platforms ‘ pledge to spend billions of dollars on Nvidia chips is a much-needed shot in the arm for the AI semiconductor giant and its recently middling stock. Nvidia’s scorching multiyear rally had cooled off in recent months, as investor dollars moved into other buzzy corners of the chip market like memory and storage, […]
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Cramer is looking to nibble on a software stock and bail on a health-care name
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. Stocks moved higher on Wednesday, driven by Big Tech. Shares of Nvidia climbed 2% after the company announced a multiyear partnership with Meta under which the Facebook parent will […]
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Oil jumps more than 2% after Vance says Iran ignored key U.S. demand, military strikes on the table
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, after Vice President JD Vance said Iran did not address U.S. red lines in nuclear talks this week and President Donald Trump reserves the right to use military force. U.S. crude oil rose $1.56, or 2.5%, to $63.89 per barrel. Global benchmark Brent was up $1.61, or […]
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The ‘boomcession’: Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
Fotostorm | E+ | Getty Images Welcome to the “boomcession.” The term is a portmanteau of the words “boom” and “recession.” It highlights how the average American doesn’t feel like they’re reaping the benefits of an economy that is — on paper — humming along, according to creator Matt Stoller. Economic output and the stock […]
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Amazon’s losing streak, Berkshire’s new position, the ‘boomcession’ and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. I’ve been craving birria since reading about the Mike’s Red Tacos new franchising plan. Stock futures are higher this morning. The three major indexes all ended yesterday’s session little changed. Here are five key things investors need to know to […]
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