Investors are plowing into homebuilder stocks. Will Jackson Hole prove them wrong?
Previously unloved stocks are making a big comeback before Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve’s annual summer economic summit
Source: MarketWatch | Aug 19, 2025 02:32Pop Mart’s Labubus boost China’s soft power as Beijing brands find global appeal
Chinese coffee chains are popping up in New York. Chinese video games are generating billions. Even Chinese makeup, or “c-beauty,” firms are expanding globally.
Source: CNBC | Aug 19, 2025 02:32CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s ‘peace’ for Ukraine doesn’t seem like what Zelenskyy wants
“Peace” could be the halting of armed warfare or the acquisition of annexed territory — or it could look like a golden coin engraved with Alfred Nobel’s profile.
Source: CNBC | Aug 19, 2025 02:32Qantas to pay record fine of $58 million for pandemic sackings criticized by judge
During the pandemic in 2020, Qantas’ senior management decided to lay off 1,820 ground staff and shift their work to contractors.
Source: CNBC | Aug 19, 2025 01:57European markets set to open higher ahead of Trump-Ukraine crunch talks
European stocks are expected to open in positive territory as traders focus on a meeting between European leaders and President Trump to discuss Ukraine.
Source: CNBC | Aug 19, 2025 01:06
Base metals drift as traders await Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
Metals were muted last week, after data from China pointed to a marked slowdown for the world’s second-biggest economy. Investors are also monitoring prospects for US interest rates, with a … Read More
Source: Bloomberg | Aug 19, 2025 00:22
US-sanctioned Russian LNG heads to Asia in search for buyers
US-sanctioned LNG tankers from Russia head to Asia, testing Washington’s stance amid Ukraine talks, impacting Arctic LNG 2 exports.
Source: Bloomberg | Aug 18, 2025 23:48Trump puts onus on Zelenskyy to end conflict with Russia ahead of meeting
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.”
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 23:22CNBC Daily Open: ‘Peace’ can look different to Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy
“Peace” could be the halt of armed warfare, acquiring annexed territory, or look like a shiny golden coin engraved with the profile of Alfred Nobel.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 21:01Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly open higher as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks
U.S. equity futures ticked up in early Asia hours on hopes for rates cuts by the US. Federal Reserve fueled a winning week on Wall Street.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 20:09Stock market today: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off positive weeks.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 18:36Teachers spending big on classroom supplies can look forward to broader tax breaks — but there’s a catch
The IRS already offers a educator expense deduction. Here’s what’s ahead.
Source: MarketWatch | Aug 18, 2025 18:01Powell, Trump Talks and Other Can’t Miss Items this Week
Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as the S&P 500 navigates significant geopolitical developments and the year’s most anticipated monetary policy…
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 18, 2025 14:41White House envoy claims Russia agreed to ‘Article 5-like’ security guarantees for Ukraine
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s remarks come just days after President Donald Trump met in Alaska with the Russian president to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 10:50Top Wall Street analysts recommend these three stocks for attractive growth potential
TipRanks’ analyst ranking service discusses three stocks, including Pinterest and CoreWeave.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 10:50Lyft Generates Huge FCF Margins – LYFT Stock Is Too Cheap
Lyft generated strong free cash flow growth in Q2, and its FCF margins have risen. LYFT stock is still off recent highs. It looks too cheap here. Investors…
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 18, 2025 10:32Major Plastics Treaty Ends in Failure
“Consensus kills ambition”: Procedural hurdles once again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Source: Gizmodo.com | Aug 18, 2025 09:58$20K pay cuts, lower titles, odd jobs: Workers are making big trade-offs to find meaningful work in today’s job market
A majority of people say they want to do meaningful work in their jobs. It’s proving to be a luxury not everyone can afford.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 09:35‘My Kid Will Never Ever Be Smarter Than an AI’: OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Most Kids Won’t Know a World Without AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a central figure in the world of artificial intelligence, recently reflected on the transformative potential of AI advancements, and…
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 18, 2025 08:07EU push to protect digital rules holds up trade statement with U.S, FT reports
Disagreements over language relating to “non-tariff barriers,” which the U.S. said include the digital rules, are among the reasons for the hold-up of the statement.
Source: CNBC | Aug 18, 2025 01:32U.S. delegation’s India visit reportedly called off as trade tensions simmer
The visit that was expected to take place between Aug. 25 and Aug. 29 will likely be rescheduled, NDTV reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 22:48Warren Buffett Cautions Ill-Informed Investors: ‘The Market, Like the Lord, Helps Those Who Help Themselves,’ But Markets Are Unforgiving
Warren Buffett warns that while markets reward proactive investors, they are unforgiving toward those lacking knowledge or discipline.
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 17, 2025 14:04Zelensky to meet with Trump after Putin talks end without a ceasefire
Zelensky said he and Trump would meet Monday to “discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war.”
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 13:23Trump warned by top Senate Democrats to rethink advanced AI chip sales to China
On Aug. 15, top Senate Democrats warned Trump about AI chip deal with China in an open letter
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 13:23Bill Gates meets Willy Wonka: How Epic’s 82-year-old billionaire CEO, Judy Faulkner, built her software factory
Judy Faulkner has run Epic Systems for 46 years and has a detailed plan for what happens when she’s no longer the boss.
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 12:06The rich already know how private equity mints money — and it’s not from a 401(k)
You’ll soon be able to invest your retirement savings in private equity. But should you?
Source: MarketWatch | Aug 17, 2025 11:57The Saturday Spread: These 3 Stocks Statistically May Be Cooking Up Something Special (GILD, WMB, XPEV)
Forget interpreting financial data and news items. If you want real edge, you’ve got to consider the metrics the market isn’t paying attention to.
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 17, 2025 10:35Couple took out $1M loan to save America’s oldest drive-in theater—now it brings in nearly $550K a year: ‘Who else was going to do it but us?’
In 2022, Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney purchased Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre, America’s oldest drive-in. Today, it brings in nearly $550,000 a year.
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 10:0427 is the ‘ideal’ age to start saving for retirement, survey-takers say — but CFPs suggest even earlier
Some Americans believe they should start saving for retirement at age 27, a report found. Here’s how to get there.
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 09:44
Charting the global economy: US retail sales point to resilience
A heavy week of US economic data also showed underlying consumer inflation picked up last month, largely due to an acceleration in the cost of services such as airfares
Source: Bloomberg | Aug 17, 2025 09:44As Kodak Terminates Its Pension Plans, What Top Companies Still Offer This Retirement Perk?
Kodak has announced plans to shut down its pension plan, and it is not alone. A lot of corporations are dropping traditional pensions in favor of less risky …
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 17, 2025 09:44Engine Capital takes a stake in Avantor. Activist sees several ways to create value
Engine believes that Avantor’s significant underperformance is a consequence of self-inflicted mistakes rooted in a flawed leadership team and framework.
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 09:44Senator Launches Investigation Into Meta AI’s Acceptance of ‘Sensual’ Chats With Children
“It’s unacceptable that these policies were advanced in the first place.”
Source: Gizmodo.com | Aug 17, 2025 09:44Trump hails meeting with Putin as ‘productive’ after talks over Ukraine fail to reach a breakthrough
Following the Friday meeting Trump said, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.”
Source: CNBC | Aug 17, 2025 00:23Stocks Close Mildly Lower as US Consumer Sentiment Declines
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell by -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose by +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index … Read More
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 23:00Dow ends just shy of record after touching new intraday high, as Buffett gives Wall Street a boost
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended nearly flat on Friday after hitting a record high in morning action — riding a wave of market optimism and a timely…
Source: MarketWatch | Aug 16, 2025 22:59As Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler Steps Down, How Should You Play OPEN Stock Here?
Opendoor stock extends gains as Carrie Wheeler steps down as chief executive. Here’s how to play OPEN shares at current levels.
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 22:59Wall Street banks race to win Trump admin’s favor for massive Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO deal
The Trump administration’s plans to hold an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are drawing interest from several Wall Street banks, FOX Business’ Maria…
Source: Fox Business | Aug 16, 2025 21:14Laura Loomer and the limits of posting everything
For all the power she wields with the White House’s affairs, Laura Loomer does not have the traditional tools that her rivals in the MAGA influencer industrial complex have – … Read More
Source: The Verge | Aug 16, 2025 19:443 High-Growth Dividend Stocks That Could Explode Higher in 2025
These three dividend stocks with high yields, strong growth, low payout ratios, and solid analyst ratings make the cut for income and stability.
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 19:12Cotton Leaks Lower into the Weekend
Cotton futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 7 to 18 points, as December still managed to post a 94 point gain this week on the early…
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 17:37Soybeans Rally into the Weekend
Soybeans took back the Thursday losses on Friday, with gains of 12 to 14 ¾ cents. September rounded out the week with a 54 ½ cent gain, as November was … Read More
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 17:37My wife and I are in our 50s and have $11 million. We’re not leaving it to our kids. Is that wrong?
“We have retired from full-time work.”
Source: MarketWatch | Aug 16, 2025 17:3746-year-old woman is weeks away from student loan forgiveness but stuck in Trump-era backlog
Tens of thousands of student loan borrowers who are likely eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness are stuck in limbo. CNBC spoke to three of them.
Source: CNBC | Aug 16, 2025 17:02Student loan forgiveness program has a 72,730-person backlog. Here’s what borrowers need to know
Many student loan borrowers have likely heard about or experienced issues with the Public Service Loan Forgivness ‘Buyback’ program. Here’s what to know.
Source: CNBC | Aug 16, 2025 17:02FBI Director Patel and foundation win defamation lawsuit against blogger, awarded $250,000
Blogger Jim Stewartson accused Kash Patel of being a “Kremlin asset,” of trying to overthrow the U.S. government, and of planning the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Source: CNBC | Aug 16, 2025 16:57Tech IPOs are roaring after ‘years of Prohibition’ — it may be too good
Bullish’s IPO this week is another sign that the market is swinging wide open after a prolonged dry spell.
Source: CNBC | Aug 16, 2025 16:15Dollar Falls on Weaker US Consumer Sentiment
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.41%, undercut by Friday’s weaker-than-expected US consumer sentiment report. The dollar also suffered from…
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 16:04Notorious Boar’s Head Plant to Reopen a Year After Listeria Outbreak That Killed 10
“Boar’s Head has an unwavering commitment to food safety and quality,” the company said.
Source: Gizmodo.com | Aug 16, 2025 15:51The Trump Admin Could Soon Invest in Intel. How Should You Play INTC Stock Here?
Intel stock rallied today on reports the US government may soon take a sizable stake in the chipmaker. Bernstein says federal backing isn’t an all-clear for …
Source: Barchart.com | Aug 16, 2025 15:51