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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Far right gains in EU elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Far-right advanceFrench President Emmanuel Macron said he will dissolve parliament and call for a new legislative vote after his Renaissance party suffered a major defeat at the EU elections. Populist, far-right parties also won record support in this year's European Parliament elections, exit polls indicated late on Sunday. No way, MuskNorway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Tesla's eighth-largest shareholder, will vote against Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, Pen, CNBC's Karen Gilchrist, Dow, Stocks, Musk, Kitty's, Keith Gill, Gill, Korea's Kospi, Macron Organizations: CNBC, Populist, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Treasury, Elon Musk's, GameStop, Nikkei, Markets, Nvidia, Apple Locations: Europe, freefall, Japan, Asia, Australia, Hong Kong, China

☆ Stock market today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs ahead of Fed meeting, May inflation report
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks started the week with gains as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. The all-time highs come ahead of the May inflation report and the Fed's two-day FOMC Meeting. AdvertisementUS stocks climbed to kick the week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closing at record highs. Earlier that day, investors will digest the May consumer price index report, which will set the tone for markets as investors head into the summer months. Economists expect Core CPI to have risen 0.3% month over month last month.

Persons: —, Morningstar, Dave Sekera, Jerome Powell, Sekera, Dan Ives, Ives Organizations: Nasdaq, Apple, Service, Federal Reserve, CPI, Here's

☆ Stock futures are little changed as traders look ahead to Fed decision, inflation data: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders and floor officials react to technical issues on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on June 3, 2024. U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night after a winning week, as traders looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and May inflation data. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. Markets are now pricing in just one rate cut this year, coming in November, according to the CME FedWatch tool. ... On the hawkish side is that the firm NFP and associated details suggest labor demand growth remains solid."

Persons: Macquarie's David Doyle Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Dow, Nvidia, Apple's Worldwide

☆ Gold gains as U.S. dollar, yields slip; focus on jobs data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gold firmed on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields retreated on rising bets that U.S interest rate cuts may start as early as September, while investors awaited the U.S. non-farm payrolls data. Gold firmed on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields retreated on rising bets that U.S interest rate cuts may start as early as September, while investors awaited the U.S. non-farm payrolls data. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $2,373.31 per ounce as of 0258 GMT, after rising 1% in the previous session. The dollar index was down 0.2%, hovering around a near two-month low, and benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields lingered near their weakest levels in more than two months. "The fundamental outlook still looks constructive for gold as we move closer towards possible Fed rate cuts in the second half of the year.

Persons: Tim Waterer Organizations: Treasury, ., U.S ., KCM, U.S, Federal

India's stock market has been topsy-turvy in the past week. WealthMills Securities' equity market strategist Kranthi Bathini says "India's stock markets need stable policy continuity going forward." "The Union Budget has consistently increased allocations for infrastructure development. Strong digital economy and startup ecosystem Another longer-term theme on Sengupta's radar is the digital economy and startup ecosystem. Riding the consumer wave Aside from sectors poised for growth, WealthMills Securities' Bathini suggests looking out for names set to benefit from the strong consumer.

Persons: turvy, Narendra Modi's, Modi, Dhruba Jyoti Sengupta, Kranthi Bathini, Sengupta —, Sengupta, Bathini Organizations: Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, Lok Sabha, Wrise, CNBC Pro, BSE, Bombay Stock Exchange, WealthMills Securities, Budget, Hindustan, Indian Railway Catering, Tourism Corporation, Indian, Construction, Titagarh, Systems, India, Canara Bank, Bajaj Finance, Securities, Hindustan Aeronautics, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries Locations: Lok, Asia, East, Europe, India, uptrend

☆ Gold rangebound as traders seek more U.S. data for Fed cues
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gold bars arranged at the Korea Gold Exchange store in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday helped by lower Treasury yields, but were stuck in a tight range as investors waited for more U.S. data to gauge the Federal Reserve's next step on monetary policy. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $2,354.50. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields lingered near their lowest level in almost three weeks hit on Tuesday, making bullion more attractive to investors. The U.S. services data is due at 1400 GMT.

Persons: Matt Simpson Organizations: Korea Gold Exchange, Federal, Index, Gold Locations: Seoul, South Korea, U.S

☆ Stock market today: Indexes rise as weak private payroll data boosts optimism for rate cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors took in weaker jobs data. Investors are solidly betting on at two rate cuts in 2024, according to the CME FedWatch tool. AdvertisementUS stocks ticked higher on Wednesday as traders took in soft jobs data and revved up their hopes for Fed rate cuts later this year. Meanwhile, annual wage growth remained level at 5% — both promising signs that the job market is coolingWeaker hiring trends are good news for the outlook for rate cuts. Investors are largely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady at its next policy meeting, but are still feeling bullish on rate cuts by the end of the year.

Persons: —, 1750,000 Organizations: Service, Treasury, ADP, Bank of America, Investors

☆ 'Everyone is too scared to come': Taiwan's earthquake deals a blow to top tourism hotspot
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Jan Camenzind Broomby | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan's Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes disturbed her work. Source: Jan Camenzind BroombyNow, survivors like Chen are facing a new challenge. "It might take five to 10 years for full recovery," Chang Chih-hsiang, director general of Hualien's tourism department, told CNBC Travel. Chang Chih-hsiang, head of Hualien's tourism office, estimates the area's tourism industry could take five to 10 years to fully recover. Source: Jan Camenzind Broomby

Persons: Chen Rei, jia, Chen, I've, Camenzind Broomby, Lai, Camenzind, Liang, Howard Yeh, Chang Chih, Stephanie Zhang, Chang, Cheng Wen, zhong, Lin Ya Organizations: Tourists, Hualien Hotel Association, CNBC Locations: Hualien County, Taiwan, Hualien, Taroko, Taipei

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery hikes prices for Max streaming service
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Discovery 's Max announced price increases for its ad-free options on Tuesday, as a range of streamers make their memberships more expensive. Discovery and Disney's decision to bundle their streaming services, Disney+, Max and Hulu. Discovery last month missed both top- and bottom-line estimates for its first-quarter earnings report, despite adding two million direct-to-consumer streaming subscribers during the quarter. This is only the second time Max has raised prices for its ad-free service since its launch. Last summer, Netflix got rid of its cheapest basic ad-free option in the U.S. and U.K. markets, offering a cheaper yet ad-supported option and more expensive ad-free options instead.

Persons: Max, Hulu, David Zaslav, Comcast's NBCUniversal Organizations: Warner Bros, Warner Bros ., Disney, CNBC, Discovery, Netflix, Comcast Locations: U.S, NBCUniversal

☆ Pharma giant GSK plunges 9% after U.S. court allows scientific testimony in Zantac lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Company logo of pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is seen at their Stevenage facility, Britain October 26, 2020. LONDON — Shares of British pharmaceuticals giant GSK plunged 9% Monday, after a U.S. court ruled that scientific evidence could be presented in a stack of lawsuits relating to the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac. The Delaware State Court late on Friday ruled that plaintiffs' expert witnesses could testify in the roughly 75,000 cases alleging the once-popular drug ranitidine — sold under the brand name Zantac in the U.S. — may cause cancer. The companies involved deny there is a scientific consensus that the drug can be linked to any later development of cancers. In a statement Friday, GSK said it disagreed with the latest Delaware ruling and would immediately seek an appeal.

Persons: ranitidine —, Brent Wisner, Wisner Baum, Zantac Organizations: GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, GSK, Delaware State Court, France's, Pfizer, Germany's Locations: Britain, Delaware, U.S, France's Sanofi

☆ Stock market today: Indexes slide as rising bond yields pressure stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Max Adams | Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks slipped on Wednesday as traders watched the rise in US Treasury yields. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementStocks dipped on Wednesday — with the Nasdaq falling from a record — as investors watched bond yields move higher for a second day this week, with the 10-year Treasury continuing to climb above 4.5%. US bond yields are hovering around the highest level in about four weeks following a weak government bond auction Tuesday, as well as waning rate-cut hopes amid the latest inflation data.

Persons: Stocks, —, Carol Schleif Organizations: Treasury, Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips, Service, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, BMO Family Office, American Airlines Locations: PCE, Here's

☆ GameStop shares rise 25% in premarket trading after $933 million stock sale
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A trader works as a screen displays the trading information for GameStop on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on May 15, 2024. GameStop shares rose 25% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company on Friday announced that it had made around $933 million from a stock sale. Shares in the videogame retailer were up 25.11% at 6:43 a.m. ET in the U.S. Markets are set to re-open on Tuesday after remaining closed on Monday for Memorial Day. GameStop said on Friday it made close to $933.4 million by selling 45 million common shares.

Persons: GameStop Organizations: GameStop, New York Stock Exchange, U.S . Locations: U.S

☆ European stocks close higher; UK and U.S. markets closed
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Katrina Bishop | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

European markets closed slightly higher on Monday as traders searched for direction on a quiet day for markets. U.K. markets are closed for the late May bank holiday, while stateside, U.S. markets are shut for Memorial Day. It comes as speculation over when interest rates might start to come down dominates the news flow once again. On Monday, two key European Central Bank figures threw their weight behind the prospect of a June interest rate cut. It indicates that the European Central Bank is going to act in June — sooner than the U.S. Federal Reserve, which usually leads the way in monetary policy decisions.

Persons: Germany's Dax, Olli Rehn, Philip Lane, Goldman Sachs Organizations: CAC, European Central Bank, ECB, Financial Times, U.S . Federal Reserve, Federal Locations: U.S

☆ European stocks head for slightly higher open as investors follow UK election news and euro zone data
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets are heading for a slightly higher open Thursday as traders digest the minutes of the last U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed Fed officials have concerns over sticky inflation and remain cautious on possible interest rate cuts. U.K. markets will be closely watched Thursday after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that a general election will be held on July 4, ending months of speculation over the date of a national vote. As polls stand, the ruling Conservative Party is expected to lose to the opposition center-left Labour Party.

Persons: Rishi Sunak Organizations: Federal Reserve, Conservative Party, Labour Party Locations: U.S

☆ Morgan Stanley's Slimmon names tech stocks to buy at a 'reasonable price'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Slimmon has been consistently bullish on stocks — even during periods of volatility. Given the "sky high" inflation numbers in 2022 and 2023, Slimmon said, it's "only natural" that inflation would be on a downward trajectory as the year-on-year comparisons were "relatively easy." Last week, the April consumer price index report in the U.S. showed that inflation eased slightly for the month. "The problem is, as we get into May number, June numbers, July numbers of last year, those CPI numbers really came down quite a bit," Slimmon told CNBC's " Street Signs Asia. " "When you think about Netflix, Amazon, you're talking about two [companies] that give a lot of value to their customers for a relatively reasonable price," Slimmon said.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Slimmon, it's, Slimmon, CNBC's, —, Jeff Cox Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment, CNBC, U.S . Federal Reserve, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Netflix, United Rentals, Waste Management Locations: U.S

☆ AMD stock has 'a lot of room' to grow, Musketeer Capital Partners founder says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAMD stock has 'a lot of room' to grow, Musketeer Capital Partners founder saysJosh Koren, founder of Musketeer Capital Partners, comments on the U.S. markets and why he prefers AMD to Nvidia.

Persons: Josh Koren Organizations: Musketeer Capital Partners, AMD, Nvidia

☆ Dollar calm as traders await clues on U.S. rate path
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this photo illustration, a person seen holding a 100 US dollar bill in his hand. The dollar was broadly steady on Monday as investors awaited further clues to help chart the U.S. interest rate path in the wake of cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials, even as inflation shows signs of cooling. The Japanese yen was flat at 155.74 per dollar, with traders on alert for any signs of government intervention. That has prompted traders to trim the amount of easing expected this year to about 46 bps, with only a rate cut in November fully priced in. In other currencies, sterling touched a two-month high of $1.2711 ahead of the crucial UK inflation report due on Wednesday.

Persons: Brian Jacobsen, Powell, Jackson, Flash PMIs, Paul Mackel, BoE, Charu Chanana Organizations: Federal Reserve, Annex Wealth Management, ANZ, European Central Bank, Bank of England, HSBC, New Zealand, Reserve Bank of New, Saxo Locations: Tokyo, Germany, U.S, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

☆ Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports are boosting these beaten-down stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Beaten-down clean energy stocks have rallied this week. The iShares Global Clean Energy exchange-traded fund, which tracks sectors from renewable electricity to semiconductors to solar energy, has gained roughly 3%. Plug Power shares have climbed 33%, Enphase Energy shares have gained 8% and NextEra Energy shares have added 4%. Some investors warn that though the tariffs could continue boosting clean energy stocks, the recent rally isn’t driven by just improving fundamentals. Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health care systemA pair of recent ransomware attacks crippled computer systems at two major American health care firms, disrupting patient care and exposing fundamental weaknesses in the US health care system’s defenses against hackers, reports my colleague Sean Lyngaas.

Persons: New York CNN — It’s, Joe Biden, CNN’s Kayla Tausche, ”, Steve Sosnick, Roaring Kitty, Keith Gill, Dow, Nicole Goodkind, stoking, Gary Pzegeo, ” Read, Sean Lyngaas, cybersecurity, ” Joshua Corman, Sen, Ron Wyden Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Clean Energy, Enphase Energy, NextEra Energy, Biden, Federal Reserve, Interactive Brokers, CNN, GameStop, AMC Entertainment, Roaring, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Markets, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIBC Private Wealth, “ Industry, Oregon Democrat Locations: New York, China

☆ China teases plan to buy unsold homes to fix property crisis. Markets are loving it
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The index has rallied nearly 30% from its January low, having entered a bull market earlier this month. Longfor Group, the ninth largest homebuilder in China, surged 11%, becoming the top performing stock on the Hang Seng Index. “We think this is a largely symbolic move to show support for the sector with a ‘national team’ for the housing market,” said Citi analysts. “We are cautiously optimistic about the ‘government-led buying on unsold units’ as it’s still being rolled out in more cities, “ said Jeff Zhang, an equity analyst at Morningstar. Nasdaq Golden China Index, which tracks Chinese companies listed on Wall Street, has gained 11% since the start of April.

Persons: ”, “, Jeff Zhang Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Longfor, China Holdings, National Development, Reform Commission, ’, Citi, ING Group, Morningstar, homebuyers, Communist Party, Nasdaq Locations: China, Hong Kong, Beijing, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai

☆ Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —The Dow broke past the 40,000 threshold Thursday morning for the first time ever, fueled by an encouraging inflation report. It also highlights a notable contrast between sentiment on Wall Street and Main Street. Dow 100: The Dow first closed in triple digits in January 1906. The Dow nearly matched that in 2017, rising 25%. Dow 30,000: Nov. 24, 2020: Covid sent the stock market plunging in the spring of 2020.

Persons: Dow, stoking, ”, Gary Pzegeo, John Williams, Tom Barkin, ” Tyler Schipper, Thomas, Hogan, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Trump, Covid Organizations: New, New York CNN, Markets, Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIBC Private Wealth, ”, Walmart, Airlines, Big Tech, York Fed, Reuters, Richmond Fed, Dow, University of Michigan, CNN, CPI, University of St, Riley Financial, Wall, Microsoft, Chevron, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, Getty, Federal, Woolworth, Eastman Kodak Locations: New York, United States, Minnesota, Chevron —, AFP

☆ Stock market today: Indexes slip after Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Max Adams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks turned lower and closed in the red on Thursday after the Dow briefly crossing 40,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 failed to extend its gains after closing at a record high on Wednesday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Dow failed to close above the key threshold, and the S&P 500 struggled to consolidate gains after hitting a record close on Wednesday. AdvertisementBroadly, the Fed speakers on Thursday painted a picture of a central bank in no hurry to pivot as inflation remains above its 2% target.

Persons: Stocks, —, Dow, Tom Barkin, John Williams, Barkin Organizations: Dow, Service, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, Richmond Fed, York Fed, Reuters, CNBC Locations: Here's

☆ Inflation eases in April with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The consumer price index, a broad measure of how much goods and services cost at the cash register, increased 0.3% from March, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Services reported Wednesday. Excluding food and energy, the key core inflation reading came in at 0.3% monthly and 3.6% on an annual basis, both as forecast. The core 12-month inflation reading was the lowest since April 2021. Futures traders raised the implied probability that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates in September. That figure is adjusted for seasonality but not inflation, suggesting consumers did not keep up with the pace of price increases.

Persons: Dow Jones Organizations: Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Services, Markets, Treasury, Federal Reserve

☆ Why investors shouldn't be clamoring for rate cuts this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThe market should be careful what it wishes for when it comes to rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Ed Yardeni, a longtime market veteran, has warned of a stock market "meltup" if the Fed were to cut interest rates this summer. High interest rates on risk tipping the economy into recession, but lowering rates too quickly risks a resurgence in inflation, which could slam American consumers. Fed officials have said they're looking for more evidence inflation is on track to fall to its 2% price target before mulling rate cuts. AdvertisementFor the most part, investors aren't expecting interest rates to come down before September.

Persons: Ed Yardeni, meltdowns, Yardeni, —, they're Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, Yardeni, Fed

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq closes at record high; Google launches new AI model
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The Nasdaq rose to a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 126 points. Meme craze coolsShares of GameStop and AMC rose on Tuesday, extending Monday's gains after "Roaring Kitty" made a reappearance. Shares, however, gave up some of their earlier gains, suggesting enthusiasm for the so-called meme stocks was fading. Powell: Inflation falling slowlyFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation was not slowing as quickly as anticipated, requiring the central bank to maintain its current interest rates for longer.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Alibaba, Powell, CNBC's Yun Li Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Treasury, GameStop, AMC, Biden, AMC Entertainment Locations: Hangzhou, New York, China, Amsterdam

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq at record high; Google boosts AI ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Meme craze coolsShares of GameStop and AMC rose on Tuesday, extending Monday's gains after "Roaring Kitty" made a reappearance. Shares, however, gave up some of their earlier gains, suggesting enthusiasm for the so-called meme stocks was fading. Powell: Inflation falling slowlyFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation was not slowing as quickly as anticipated, requiring the central bank to maintain its current interest rates for longer.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell, Australia's, CNBC's Yun Li Organizations: Google Gemini, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Treasury, GameStop, AMC, Biden, Sony, China's CSI, AMC Entertainment Locations: Brussels, Belgium, China, Amsterdam, Asia, Pacific, Hong Kong, South Korea

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