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S&P 500 is little changed as first-day gain sputters, chip stocks remain strong: Live updates
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on Jan. 2, 2026. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The S&P 500 was relatively unchanged on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as gains in semiconductor names kept losses in check. The […]
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Buffett hands over the reins, the stock market’s losing streak, airline class wars and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday and happy 2026! I began my year at the movie theater watching an Amanda Seyfried-led movie-musical (“The Testament of Ann Lee,” not “Mamma Mia!”). Stock futures are up this morning. The market is on a four-day losing streak. Here are […]
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5 themes that defined business and markets in 2025: Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday and New Year’s Eve. I’ve decided that there are three main groups of holiday observers this year: Those going to parties or watching the Times Square ball drop at home; those doing late-night workout classes or races; and those going […]
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Global stock markets’ winners and losers of 2025 — and where they’re headed
Global stocks have seen a stellar run in 2025, yet widening performance gaps and rising expectations suggest the new year may separate durable winners from fleeting momentum trades. The MSCI All Country World Index , which measures the performance of over 2,500 large and mid-cap equities from developed and emerging markets, has climbed over 21% […]
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Stock futures are little changed, as Wall Street readies to close out 2025: Live updates
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 29, 2025. NYSE Stock Chart IconStock chart icon S&P 500, YTD performance Those declines are somewhat worrisome given that the final five trading days of the year, and the first two of the next, are a seasonally rewarding stretch — often referred to as […]
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These stocks had big turnarounds in 2025. Where analysts see them heading in 2026
After steep losses in 2024, stocks including Advanced Micro Devices and CVS Health managed to stage sharp rebounds this year — and analysts believe they may still some more room to run. An artificial intelligence-driven rally drove stocks broadly higher this year, with the S & P 500 on pace for a 17% year-to-date gain […]
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts back-to-back losses: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Dec. 29, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stock futures were relatively unchanged overnight, after the S&P 500 posted back-to-back losses amid mounting pressure across the tech sector. S&P 500 futures were virtually flat, while futures tied to the […]
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These are the most overbought S&P 500 stocks as 2026 approaches
Investors piled into Merck & Co. and S & P Global , among others, with 2026 around the corner. Those names may be due for a pullback. The three major averages all climbed this week, which was shortened because of the Christmas holiday. The S & P 500 led the way with a 1.4% gain. […]
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Nvidia’s Groq deal, S&P’s winning week, leather tariffs and more in Morning Squawk
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Tiptoeing toward a winning week Stock futures are little changed after the Christmas holiday […]
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Wall Street wrote off Palantir as too expensive. Retail investors can’t get enough
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Kyle Dijamco is a proud member of Palantir Technologies‘ fast-growing retail investor base. The Los Angeles-based marketer has bet big on the defense tech stock, even increasing his exposure after a drawdown earlier this year. The 31-year-old’s position now stands at roughly $25,000. “It’s an exciting stock to […]
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