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This trucker is finally seeing signs of a bottom, and providing a boost to transport stocks
Old Dominion's stock surged into record territory after saying a long freight recession may finally be ending, and is helping provide a boost to the overall transportation sector.
Software ate the world. Now, Wall Street is worried AI will eat software.
Investors have quickly moved to sell shares of companies that looked like they could be on the menu
Kevin Warsh was a hawk until Trump nominated him to run the Fed, Dutta Says
Renaissance Macro Research Head of Economic Research Neil Dutta joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss his call that Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh faces several uphill battles be...
Fed opts to keep bank capital buffers steady until 2027 as it mulls stress test tweaks
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it would not adjust large bank capital levels during the 2026 stress testing cycle, as the central bank considers several changes to the annual exercise...
Powell probe will get resolved, clearing the way for Warsh's confirmation, key Republican senator says
Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott indicated Wednesday that he expects the Department of Justice will resolve its criminal probe of current Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, clearing a path f...
Volume Will Be Real Marker of IPO Market: Sawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell Global Head of M&A Melissa Sawyer tells Bloomberg that deal volume will be the key signal that M&A are truly coming back. She says renewed activity in the IPO market is an early in...
4 Investing Lessons as a Tech Columnist Bids Farewell
As investors fret about the impact of AI on stocks, Barron's tech columnist reminds readers that panic never pays.
Tech Stocks Are Getting Hammered—Why Experts Say That's 'Healthy'
It might be hard for investors to feel upbeat while the major indexes are being hammered by tumbling tech stocks. But that's exactly how some experts are reacting to the rout.
Is now the time to invest in international stocks?
The US economy has proven resilient over the past few years, but cracks are finally beginning to emerge. In 2025, many international exchanges actually overperformed US indexes, and 2026 is shaping up...
Dip-buyers go missing as software selloff slams stocks
The software sector's deepening selloff on Wednesday failed to lure bargain hunters, with the dip-buying reflex that has rescued countless tech routs conspicuously absent.
The Nasdaq 100 On The Edge Of A Major Breakdown
The Nasdaq 100 is facing a technical breakdown, which could trigger the next phase of the AI bubble burst. The liquidity seems to be drying out given the bubble bursts in other risk assets, which supp...
Sen. Tillis doubles down on Warsh blockade over concerns about Fed independence
Sen. Thom Tillis on Wednesday recommitted to his blockade of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve until the Department of Justice ends its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. “...
Here's the new dates for January jobs and CPI inflation reports
Short budget delay forced rescheduling of key economic data
Bessent Says the President Can Interfere With Federal Reserve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a congressional hearing Wednesday that the president has the right to interfere with the decision-making of the Federal Reserve.
Why 2026 Could Be A Replay Of 2022
Equity markets display striking similarities to 2022, with elevated valuations and investor complacency despite mounting macro and geopolitical risks. Key metrics such as the Shiller PE and NASDAQ pri...
January Jobs Report Release Is Set for Feb. 11
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the January jobs report will be released on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
January jobs report will be released on February 11 after shutdown delay
January jobs report will be released on February 11 after shutdown delay
Rep. Waters Clashes With Bessent Over Impact of Tariffs
In a tense exchange during testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, US Representative Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, questions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the inflati...
Top Republican Senator Says Fed's Powell didn't Commit a Crime
Banking committee chair Tim Scott seeks to defuse standoff over the criminal probe of current Fed chair that is complicating Kevin Warsh's nomination.
First Negative S&P 500 Signals As Mega Tech Breaks Down From October Highs
S&P 500 Momentum Gauges have turned negative on daily and weekly signals, indicating strong outflows and heightened risk for February. Technology sector gauges are negative across all timeframes, with...
"Tale of Two Markets:" Everyone Else Wins in Software "DeepSeek Moment"
Market breadth is improving, says @CharlesSchwab's Kevin Gordon, though he says not many people can't tell because of red arrows in the indices. He explains why investors need to look away from the Ma...
Tariffs do not cause inflation, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.
AI Won't Kill the Software Business, Just Its Growth Story
Fears that software companies are facing an extinction event are exaggerated, but other dangers are real.
Stephen Miran Steps Down From White House Role, Stays at Fed
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his post leading the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, according to a Trump administration official. Michael McKee reports on wha...
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster on the state of investing: We're winning with the young investors
Charles Schwab President and CEO Rick Wurster joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market rends, state of the investing, his thoughts on prediction markets, 2026 outlook, and more.
KG: ISM Services "Stagflationary" & Why ENPH Soared After Earnings
The latest PMI composite report came in better than expected but ISM services was below estimates. Kevin Green warns the latter is "stagflationary" in nature.
Macro Insights: Gold's Warning, Warsh's Fed Takeover, And 15 S&P 500 Stocks Still Worth Buying
Geopolitical tensions over Greenland and Japan's fiscal stress are driving near-term volatility and shifting global capital flows. Trump's Fed chair nomination of Kevin Warsh signals a likely pivot to...
What we're seeing in the markets so far this year is very healthy. says JPMorgan's Stephen Parker
Stephen Parker, JPMorgan Private Bank co-head of global investment strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, 2026 outlook, bull vs. bear case scenarios, gold demand, and more.
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continues to Rise in January
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 53.8, in-line with the seasonally adjusted figure in December.
The economy got off to a decent start in the new year. Businesses hope things get even better.
The largest part of the economy expanded again in January and pointed to decent growth early in the new year, as businesses grapple with the lingering effects of highs tariffs and how to adopt artific...
US stocks open mixed: Dow up around 0.4%, Nasdaq slips 0.2%
US stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares and assessed fresh signs of slowing momentum in the labor market. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in midd...
When Market Darlings Become Outcasts
When Market Darlings Become Outcasts
US private employers add 22,000 jobs in January, far below estimates: ADP
The US labour market showed little momentum at the start of 2026, with private-sector hiring falling short of even modest expectations, according to a report released on Wednesday by payrolls firm ADP...
Disappointing Jobs Data: Only 22,000 New Jobs Last Month
This is a developing story.
Private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists' estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs and higher than the prior month's revised reading of a gain of 37,000 jobs.
ADP Numbers Suggest Cooler January Job Growth
America's private sector added 22,000 jobs last month, ADP estimated, a signal of cooler job growth last month.
ADP jobs report shows paltry 22,000 increase in private hiring. U.S. labor market is still soft.
Job creation has plummeted since trade wars and immigration crackdown
Fed pick: Tillis doubles down on Warsh blockade over concerns about Fed independence
Sen. Thom Tillis doubled down on his vow to block Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh until the Department of Justice concludes its investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell. The North Carolina...
Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says
Private companies added just 22,000 positions for January. The total was less than the downwardly revised 37,000 increase in December and below the consensus forecast for 45,000.
Small Cap Stocks Continue To Roar In 2026
Three weeks ago, I wondered if the leadership rotation this year toward small- and micro-cap stocks would persist. Leading the charge higher this year: micro caps - IWC - which is still running hot in...
AI Threatens a Wall Street Cash Cow: Financial and Legal Data
Stock market losses highlighted the expanding threat of AI-driven disruption for financial services and the sector's white-collar professionals.
Wall Street broker Clear Street targets up to $11.8 billion valuation in US IPO
Clear Street is targeting a valuation of as much as $11.8 billion in its initial public offering in the U.S., the securities and derivatives broker said on Wednesday, as the IPO market kicks into high...
US futures steady as tech rout deepens, AI fears weigh on software stocks
US stock index futures were muted on Wednesday after a sharp rotation out of technology stocks dragged major benchmarks to a losing session, while investors assessed earnings updates and prepared for ...
Investors were braced for an AI fallout — just not this one, popular strategist says.
Nomura's Charlie McElligott says second-order AI disruption worries have arrived early. Investors need to get ready.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Bahama Breeze Comes Off Darden's Menu
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Bahama Breeze Comes Off Darden's Menu
Morning Bid: AI scatters the tech herd
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With Jobs Data Delayed, Analysts Flock to Unofficial Data
Countless private firms offer a read on the job market, consumers and the economy, but they can't replace official government statistics.
The one market where volatility is rising even as stocks surge
In South Korea, its version of the VIX volatility index has soared along with its stock market. That's unusual.
Why investors are looking beyond the US, but can't leave it
Cate Ambrose, CEO of the Global Private Capital Association, says global investors cannot simply exit U.S. public and private markets, but are actively seeking diversification beyond America. She note...
Global software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption
A deep selloff in global software stocks entered a second day on Wednesday, reflecting growing concerned about how advances in artificial intelligence might impact these companies' livelihoods.
Nasdaq Index: Forecast Turns Bearish After 50-Day MA Break as AI-Driven Tech Stress Builds
Global markets diverge as tech stocks plunge and the Nasdaq Index breaks its 50-Day MA, raising fears of deeper AI-driven sector stress.
Global Markets, U.S. Futures Steady After Heavy AI-Induced Selling
U.S. stock futures were broadly stable early Wednesday after fears of artificial-intelligence threats to major software companies had dragged major indexes down.
Stock Market Today: Software Jitters Rattle Global Markets
Dow futures edge up after Tuesday's selloff
Nasdaq Dips Over 300 Points Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Fear” zone on Tuesday.
Anthropic AI Tool Sparks Stocks Selloff
A new AI automation tool from Anthropic PBC sparked a $285 billion rout in stocks across the software, financial services and asset management sectors on Tuesday. The selloff started before the US mar...
Risk-Off Flows And A Tech/AI Panic - Market Reactions
Markets see wild volatility since today's mid-session bell. Geopolitical events and global deleveraging are turning strong trends into high-paced drops.
Why this bull market may be younger than you think
You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empo...
Indian tech stocks slump as Anthropic's AI tool raises global staffing concerns
Shares of Indian IT exporters slumped 6% on Wednesday, tracking losses in global software stocks, after AI developer Anthropic launched new tools that heightened concerns over AI-driven disruption in ...
Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Steady as Earnings and US PMI Data Take Focus
US stock futures steadied in Asian markets as yen weakness lifted sentiment, with traders eyeing ISM services data, Fed signals, and earnings ahead of the US session.
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigned from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers.
Dow Jones And U.S. Index Outlook: Major Rotation Flows And Drops
Stock benchmarks diverge strongly in this morning's market action. US equity flows turn to traditional sectors after years of tech outperformance.
Tech stocks and crypto sell off, Elon Musk's SpaceX acquires xAI in mega merger deal
Yahoo Finance breaks down the top financial stories of the day for February 3, 2026. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources...
Fed governor Stephen Miran said he resigned from his job as a top White House economic adviser, ending an unusual dual role he had held since he joined the central bank in September
Miran's resignation ends an unusual dual role he had held since he joined the central bank in September.
Opinion | The AI Stock Market Rout
A new Anthropic tool causes a selloff in software and other business-to-business service companies.
Senate Banking Democrats demand delay on Warsh nomination until Powell and Cook investigations end
Senate Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee demanded that committee Chair Tim Scott hold up Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve chief. The Democrats asked that Scott delay movement on Wa...
Hardware Flies, Software Dies
Software stocks are getting slammed once again today as there appears to be no floor in the current thinking that AI will crush the software-as-a-service (SaaS) space. The average tech hardware stock ...
Fed's Stephen Miran resigns from White House post
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, CNBC has confirmed.
U.S. Stocks Fall as Tech Sells Off; Gold Gains | The Close 2/3/2026
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Bridgewater Associates' Re...
What You Need to Know About the AI Models Rattling Markets
Rapidly expanding artificial-intelligence capabilities helped erase $300 billion in market value on Tuesday.
Elon Musk's plans for SpaceX data centers in orbit could cost $5 trillion a year, analysts say
Analysts at research firm MoffettNathanson say ‘the capital needs would simply be enormous'
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Markets Pricing in Warsh & Metals Bounce Back
Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey talk about ways the markets are pricing in Kevin Warsh as the expected Fed Chair to replace Jerome Powell. They also discuss how geopolitical tensions offered a chance for go...
Tech Leads Stock Market Sell-Off as Jitters Flare Up on Wall Street
Markets were on edge as this year's software stock slump picked up steam.
SpaceX acquires xAI in a deal projected to be worth $1.25 trillion
Elon Musk has confirmed that his private space company SpaceX (SPAX.PVT) will merge with his private AI developer xAI (XAAI.PVT) ahead of SpaceX's IPO planned later this year. This merger is projected...
Wall Street expects Warsh to live with Fed's ‘bloated' balance sheet
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, has long expressed a desire to shrink what he calls the central bank's “bloated” balance sheet. But doing so is not as eas...
Stocks Fall Ahead of Earnings as Bitcoin Sinks to Post-Election Low | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Software and Legal Services Get Crushed. AI Panic Hits the Market.
Worries that Anthropic's Claude is targeting the legal profession led to another software slump and broader market slide.
SpaceX-xAI merger is necessary because of huge xAI investments needed: Perella Weinberg's Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, Perella Weinberg advisory partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Isaacson's reaction to the deal between SpaceX and OpenAI, a potential IPO for the companies and much more.
This powerful economic indicator is sending a clear message about stocks for 2026
When consumers are in a buying mood, their shopping list includes the stock market.
Investors ramp up bets on steeper yield curve under Warsh-led Fed
Investors are ramping up bets on higher long‑dated Treasury yields and a steeper yield curve as incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to press for interest rate cuts while shrinking t...
Trump and Warsh aren't holding a joint press conference. It could signal a new era of less Fed talk.
Economists have expressed surprise and disappointment about the absence of any public remarks, which had been a routine part of the Fed nomination process going back almost 30 years.
Whale's Tracking - Risk-Off
Over the past fortnight, precious metals first underwent a textbook crowded-trade acceleration, then retraced those gains even faster. Crypto came under pressure alongside this episode, largely due to...
Stocks Fall, Gold Rallies On Best Day Since 2008: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?
Wall Street extended losses into midday trading Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East resurfaced, while gold staged a violent rebound after two days of historic selling.
India Dropping Russian Oil Demonstrates How Attractive America's Markets And Economy Are
India Dropping Russian Oil Demonstrates How Attractive America's Markets And Economy Are
Private equity exits rise as returns fall
The number of global private equity exits rose 5.4% last year to 3,149, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The total value of those deals declined 21.2% year over year to $412.1 bi...
AI: The Tab Is Coming Due
AI infrastructure buildouts by tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle are driving unprecedented capital expenditures, straining balance sheets and free cash flow. Mounting capex is increasingly ...
February 2026 Perspective
The year has gotten off to a constructive start in terms of absolute returns, but the underlying market dynamics are more complex than headline index returns alone might suggest. Emerging markets and ...
BLS Will Delay the January Jobs Report Due to Shutdown
Jennifer Lee, Senior Economist at BMO Capital Markets, discusses her economic outlook as the BLS postpones January jobs data, and her expectations for a Kevin Warsh-led Federal Reserve. The Bureau of ...
A Stock Market Selloff May Be Here
The S&P 500 is nearing a post-earnings volatility dispersion unwind, historically linked to sharp market reversals. The spread between VIXEQ and VIX is elevated, signaling heightened single-stock vola...
Non-U.S. And Emerging Equity Markets Took The Leadership Baton In 2025
Global equity markets delivered another year of healthy returns in 2025, with non-US stocks outperforming US equities and emerging markets beating their developed market counterparts. Market optimism ...
KG on "Rotation Out of Tech," Government Shutdown & ENPH Options
The SPX futures test a critical area of support at the 20-day SMA, says Kevin Green. He tells investors to watch Tuesday's tech weakness, especially in Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA), to see if tr...
Dow Jones and S&P500: US Stocks Mixed Today as Tech Weakness Pressures Indices
Tech stocks drag the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as the Dow rises, with investors watching earnings, AI outlook, and US stock market momentum today.
SpaceX Is Becoming a Trillion-Dollar AI Company
The merger of SpaceX and xAI is reshaping how investors view Musk's companies—linking rockets, satellites, and artificial intelligence into one of the most ambitious technology bets ever.
Fed's Miran maintains call for aggressive interest rate cuts this year
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is calling for aggressive interest rate cuts exceeding one percentage point after dissenting in the latest FOMC meeting.
Don't Go 'Bottom-Fishing' for Stocks, Harvey Says
Chris Harvey, CIBC head of equity strategy, says don't go "bottom-fishing" for stocks right now. He expects a melt-up for stocks this summer.
Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - February 3, 2026
The long-term return forecast for the Global Market Index held steady in January at 7%-plus while the benchmark's trailing 10-year shot higher through last month, rising above 10%. In the wake of stro...
Expect 3 rate cuts from the Fed this year, says Wilmington Trust's Meghan Shue
Meghan Shue, Wilmington Trust chief investment strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, impact of AI and tariffs, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and ...
Scary Headlines Abound As Dow Knocks On 50-Thou
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) has notched another record closing high and is now knocking on the door of 50,000. This marks the third consecutive year of double-digit gains across the major s...
The House is pushing to end the government shutdown today — with prediction markets expecting success
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Tuesday on passing a funding package to halt a partial government shutdown, meaning the latest closure could be only four days long. The chamber is sched...
How dollar disorder could be a wake-up call for global investors
The dollar, the world's No.1 reserve currency, is having a rocky ride as unpredictable White House policy moves and Federal Reserve independence concerns revive "Sell America" trades.