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European stocks rebound as traders eye Nvidia earnings
European markets opened higher Wednesday as traders gear up for a quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The Nasdaq-listed stock has become a bellwether for the global technology sector, particularly regarding the progress of the artificial intelligence boom, as its major corporate customers include Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon. Its value has soared in recent […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The White House might need a rebranding exercise in the corporate world
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters “State-owned enterprise” is a term you wouldn’t normally bandy about when mentioning the United States — especially not with the country’s Republican party, which […]
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. wants equity in private businesses — staking its reputation
U.S. President Donald Trump wears a ‘Trump Was Right About Everything!’ hat, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 22, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters “State-owned enterprise” is a term you wouldn’t normally bandy about when mentioning the United States — especially not with the country’s Republican party, which […]
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Stock futures are little changed after major averages fall to start week: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 21, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed Monday night after the major averages slid to start the week, with investors awaiting Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge in the […]
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Santoli’s Monday market wrap-up: Stocks regroup after ‘risk-on’ rally
(These are the market notes on today’s action by Mike Santoli, CNBC’s Senior Markets Commentator. See today’s video update from Mike above.) Stocks regroup after Friday’s broad and emphatic “risk-on” rally, responding to the increased likelihood that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month into a still-steady economy with equity indexes near […]
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What the strong ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ box-office showing means for Netflix stock
The success of a movie about K-pop performers fighting supernatural enemies has Wall Street wondering if Netflix has found its next big franchise. A limited theatrical run of “KPop Demon Hunters” this weekend appears to have led the box office with $16 million to $18 million in sales, according to The Associated Press , who […]
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CNBC Daily Open: All roads lead to Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is seen walking in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on August 22, 2025. Natalie Behring | Getty Images News | Getty Images Since inflation in America peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve has made controlling price increases — by keeping interest rates high […]
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Stock futures are little changed after Dow’s record close, as traders await Nvidia earnings: Live updates
A trader reacts on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., August 22, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. equity futures were flat on Sunday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average catapulted to new intraday and closing records and as investors looked ahead to Nvidia earnings. Futures tied […]
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Why Fed chief Powell’s rate cut signal lifted our non-tech stocks the most
It was a topsy-turvy week for Wall Street, saved by a big Friday rally. The market was looking at a weekly loss at Thursday’s close. But a day later, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell came through, hinting at possible interest rate cuts ahead. His speech on Friday at the central bank’s economic symposium in Jackson […]
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Buy these outperforming stocks with room to run, says UBS
As earnings season winds down, investors should be on the lookout for some stocks that might still have room for upside, according to UBS. Stocks rallied on Friday , spurred by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments in Jackson Hole, Wyo. that suggested the central bank may begin adjusting its policy stance . Even with […]
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