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Small cap-focused Russell 2000 becomes the first of major U.S. benchmarks to enter correction territory this year
Key Points The Russell 2000 has fallen more than 10% off its recent high, becoming the first of the major U.S. benchmarks to fall into correction territory this year. A correction is defined as a decline of more than 10% and less than 20% from a recent high. Small caps are especially sensitive to changes […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies, Super Micro Computer, FedEx & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock popped 14% following an upgrade to hold from underperform at Jefferies. “We are tactically upgrading SEDG to HOLD, as the escalating ME conflict is triggering a replay of the European energy security dynamics that ‘turbocharged’ SEDG’s business during the Russia-Ukraine […]
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Super Micro shares plunge on shocking smuggling case. One stock stands to benefit
Super Micro Computer is tumbling amid a smuggling investigation into a member of its board of directors that could benefit one major AI server competitor, according to Wall Street Shares of Super Micro are heading for their worst one-day drop since 2024 on reports that its cofounder, a manager and a contractor were charged with […]
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UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market
Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images British […]
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The Dow’s losing streak, fertilizer prices, Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy shot and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. In a tale of two viral hotspots, Polymarket is planning a pop-up bar in Washington, D.C., while a New York City pharmacy is seeing a surge after its feature in FX’s “Love Story.” Stock futures are down this morning after […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: York Space Systems, Super Micro Computer, Planet Labs, FedEx & more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. York Space Systems — The space and defense stock gained 11% after posting full-year revenue that topped analyst expectations. The company’s top line totaled $386.2 million, while analysts polled by FactSet expected revenue of $383.5 million. York Space Systems also issued strong revenue guidance for 2026. […]
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Gold rebounds, but silver extends losses as oscillating oil prices spark market volatility
Gold and silver bars of various sizes at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum in Munich. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session. By 6:17 a.m. ET, spot gold was 0.3% higher […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Netanyahu’s ‘ground component’ warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. Ronen Zvulun | Reuters Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Conflicting messages for the markets to contend with this morning. The threat […]
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Nvidia’s Huang pitches AI tokens on top of salary as agents reshape how humans work
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at the GTC AI Conference in San Jose, California, on March 18, 2025. Josh Edelson | Afp | Getty Images The perks of working in Silicon Valley have long included high salaries. Now, some engineers may be offered a new incentive: artificial intelligence tokens. Nvidia CEO Jensen […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Some uncomfortable history rears its head at Trump-Takaichi meeting
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 19: Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi looks on during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. The two leaders discussed topics including the current conflict in Iran and the threat that is posed by China. (Photo […]
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