The Stock Market Just Keeps Breaking Records

The stock market keeps climbing even though expectations for Fed rate cuts are falling. That’s not what usually happens. Read More

Why stock market records aren't always a great sign for the economy

Politicians often incorrectly point to a stock market rally as a sign of a healthy economy, he said. Meanwhile, US stock investors are the most bullish they've been in two years. Read More

Why the stock market rally may mislead investors in 2025

Despite the current market optimism, relying on economic headlines for investment decisions can prove harmful in the long run. You need to do your homework. Read More

Why bad news for the economy can be good news for stocks

Strange market logic shows why good news for the economy can be bad news for stocks. Some investors want to see growth and employment falter so the Fed cuts interest rates. Read More

'Good news is good news': A mindset shift by investors has driven a new stock-market record

The S&P 500 hit a fresh record even as the strong June jobs report dented the market's expectations for rate cuts this summer. Read More

CNBC Daily Open: Why markets aren’t always a good barometer for ... - MSN

That implies things in the economy aren't so bad that the Fed will be forced to make a drastic cut. Adding to that, there hasn't been any concrete news or earnings reports that have affected the ... Read More

Why the stock market crushed expectations in 2024

The stunning rally in US stocks this year caught Wall Street's top forecasters off guard, with most analysts far less upbeat heading into 2024. Read More

US economy 'on wobbly footing': Why Wall Street strategists are ...

Wall Street strategists warn that despite recent stock market highs, investors should be wary of rising tariffs and economic uncertainty. Read More

The stock market sets new records as Wall Street's confidence in the ...

The stock market has been blasting through record after record. The S&P 500 recently crossed a new threshold for the first time ever. What's driving this record-setting run? Read More

Why Fed interest-rate cuts aren't always good for stocks

Rate cuts from the Federal Reserve would finally give companies reeling from ballooning borrowing costs a break. But historically, Federal rate cuts haven't always been positive for the stock market. Read More

CNBC Daily Open: Why markets aren't always a good barometer for the economy

But with the job market softening uncomfortably quickly and stock market leaders losing momentum, it remains a question how much the upcoming rate cuts will affect markets. Read More