
December industrial production beats expectations
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest industrial production and capacity utilization data to cross the tape.
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Friday's monthly options expiration is likely to exposeU.S. stocks to greater swings in either direction in coming days, potentially boosting market volatility from historically low levels, according to options market experts.

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest industrial production and capacity utilization data to cross the tape.

TSMC's earnings report signaled accelerating AI demand, shifting market sentiment and supporting a renewed bullish stance on technology stocks. Tech sector valuations have corrected, now trading about 10% below their 5-year average forward P/E, unlike most other sectors.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to outline President Donald Trump's sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting credit card interest and boosting economic growth.

Dealmakers predict an uptick in mergers and IPOs for retailers and consumer goods companies this year after punishing tariffs on imports to the U.S. had sidelined activity in the industry for the first half of 2025.

CNBC's Alex Sherman joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest news from NBC.

US growth remains strong into 2026, but elevated productivity and hot GDP reduce Fed incentives to support rate-cut expectations. The core risk is valuation, not recession, as strong data tightens financial conditions and narrows paths for multiple expansion.

Technology stocks surged as Taiwan Semiconductor beat estimates and announced $56 billion in semiconductor, energy, and AI investments for 2026. Robust corporate profits and improving economic data, especially in manufacturing and employment, support continued wealth accumulation and market optimism.

Dan Ives is pushing back on the market's biggest AI anxiety. As tech earnings kick off, the Wedbush analyst says this isn't a 1999-style excess cycle — it's mid-1996, when spending accelerates, doubts linger, and the biggest gains are still ahead.

Markets consolidated ahead of Friday's opening bell, though the Russell 2000 (RUT) proved itself as an outperformer. Kevin Green makes the case that the small cap index has plenty of room to rally as it serves as a "catch up trade.

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer recommended buying Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN), saying it is “terrific.

Robert Kaplan, Goldman Sachs vice chairman and former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Feds' interest rate outlook, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, search for the next Fed chair, and more.

Wall Street's largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy earlier fears of a slowdown.

Matt Powers of Powers Advisory Group discusses how market gains are broadening out early in the new year, and makes the case for Home Depot as a top pick right now.

Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss the surge in prediction markets under President Donald Trump and warn that a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jay Powell could complicate the president's agenda.

Carol Schleif, BMO private wealth chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, key themes from earnings season so far, Pres. Trump's credit card rate cap proposal, and more.

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the 5 things to know on January 16, 2026.

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.

US stock futures rose on Friday, led again by technology shares, as Wall Street looked to end a volatile week on a steadier note. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 climbed about 0.5%, outperforming broader markets.

Bank of America anlsyst suggest defense, infrastructure and transition materials represent the optimal indirect exposure to AI

While IPOs are expected to rise this year, the bank is betting on a structural shift in how companies raise capital.

A compromised Fed and political tensions are also among the five factors worrying Scott Helfstein at Global X.

Taiwan companies offer U.S. chip investment for lower tariffs, Goldman sees possible opportunities in prediction markets, Verizon offering $20 credits after resolving service outage, and more news to start your day.

Wall Street's largest banks ended 2025 on a strong note and executives struck an upbeat tone for the year ahead, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates kept the industry on edge.

The most oversold stocks in the energy sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.


U.S. stocks were barely higher on Friday ahead of the long weekend, although the S&P 500 looked set to post a weekly decline as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off.

2026 has seen the Trump administration overthrow Venezuela's Maduro regime, threaten force against Iran, and talk up annexing Greenland, potentially by force. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, equity markets have continued to rise.

Chicago Federal reserve Chairman Austan Goolsbee says the removal of Fed independence would see inflation “roaring back” and the IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has pledged her support behind Jerome Powell who is under criminal investigation. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells CNBC that the Fed has ‘plenty of room' to prompt further interest rate cuts.

Nasdaq futures were climbing as the rally sparked by TSMC earnings looked set to continue. Asian and European stocks slipped, along with precious metals.

State Street is among companies reporting this morning, rounding out a busy week for financial earnings

Amish Shah, Head of India Research at BofA Securities, details his outlook for Indian markets in the coming year. He explains remaining cautious on the IT sector, and what could slow its FII outflows down.

Even with the torrent of risks out of the White House to upend long-standing geopolitics and the economy, US stocks soared to all-time highs and government bond yields barely budged. Investors began 2026 with an overall complacent mindset, pursuing their instincts in equities to continue to buy on any dips in the market.

Political noise, earnings momentum, and fresh economic data collide as markets recalibrate 2026 expectations. Conference commentary and bank earnings offer some clarity amid policy drama and macro crosscurrents.

With the Fed under pressure to cut interest rates more, its counterpart in Australia is facing a different dynamic with implications for global currency and fixed-income markets.

Panelists Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dan Clifton analyze the economy under President Donald Trump, bank profits and more on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #economy #inflation #federalreserve #interest #banking #markets #business #growth #productivity #trump #donaldtrump #finance #media

Taiwan aims to become a close strategic artificial intelligence partner with the United States thanks to a deal to reduce tariffs and boost Taiwanese investment in the country, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday.

President Trump wants a loyalist. Senators want independence.

Trump claims tariffs drove 'historic' economic gains as U.S. and Taiwan announce massive $500 billion semiconductor deal to rebuild domestic manufacturing.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday praised Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. He suggested the financial giants are worth more than what they're currently trading for.
The U.S. Commerce Department's 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors announced on Wednesday is a "phase one" action to protect the sector and could be followed by other announcements pending negotiations with other countries and companies, a White House official said on Thursday.

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PIMCO's Pramol Dhawan joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the fundamentals of the emerging market trade.

U.S. corporate bond issuance is expected to increase substantially in 2026, driven in part by AI hyperscaler companies' build-out needs, analysts forecast.