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NY Fed President Williams says some 'technical factors' distorted November's CPI reading downward
NY Fed President Williams says some 'technical factors' distorted November's CPI reading downward
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Bitcoin will climb to $143,000, according to this Wall Street forecast
Bitcoin will rally to $143,000 next year as investors continue to increase digital-asset adoption through exchange-traded funds, according to a new Wall Street forecast.
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Top 2 Materials Stocks That May Plunge In Q4
As of Dec. 19, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
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Hunting For Reliable Returns In 2026
US economic weakness and the potential impact on equities. Are markets in a "stagflation-lite" scenario?
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3 Reasons Why XLF Is My Top Pick To Beat The Market In 2026
Dispersion matters more in 2026 than owning the broad market. Sector momentum vs.
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Big central banks signal rate-cut cycle is ending
Central banks in big economies are signalling a change of stance as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 30-year high on Friday.
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2026 Market Outlook: 6 Growth Drivers, S&P 500 +14%
The market outlook for 2026 is positive, considering the large tax refunds about to drop, deregulation, and lower inflation. Despite AI bubble fears, and previous concerns about recession, the S&P 500 has hit record highs.
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Dow Jones set for flat start, Nasdaq futures higher on 'quadruple witching' day
US stock futures were not painting a decisive picture ahead of Friday's opening bell, as investors mull the week's jobs and inflation data but also prepare for the Christmas break. The third Friday of December, today is branded "quadruple witching" by traders as four sets of derivatives simultaneously expire or are rolled, which can lead to increased trading volume and higher volatility, especially in the final hour of trading.
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Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
Investors welcomed the European Union's decision to fund lending to Ukraine through borrowing on Friday, saying it cemented the use of joint debt as a financing solution while avoiding a legally contentious plan to use Russia's frozen assets.
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Fed chair candidate Waller had 'strong interview' as Pres. Trump narrows shortlist to four
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest developments on the search for the next Fed chair.
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Rosa: It was a good quarter, but the second-half guide raised real questions
Ari Rosa, Senior Analyst at Citi, says FedEx delivered a solid quarter, but weaker second-half guidance and freight margin pressure cloud the outlook. Strength in Express and Network 2.0 keeps him bullish.
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5 Things To Know: December 19, 2025
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the 5 things to know on December 19, 2025.
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Wall Street banked on a flurry of deals under Trump in 2025. It wasn't that simple
Dealmakers across industries in the U.S. expected the floodgates to open in 2025 with the expectation of looser regulations with President Trump in office. M&A activity didn't live up to expectations with a slow first half as executives navigated macroeconomic uncertainty, some of which stemmed from the White House.
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Here's how much OpenAI stock would be worth in IPO
On December 18, it was reported by The Wall Street Journal that OpenAI was seeking to raise another $100 billion in funding, which would effectively bring the company's valuation to $830 billion and lay the groundwork for a potential OpenAI stock IPO.
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The media is 'flat wrong' about this: GOP lawmaker
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., touts the Trump administration's efforts to drive down inflation on 'The Evening Edit.
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Waller had a 'strong interview' for Fed chair with Trump as president appears to turn focus to job market
Fed Governor Christopher Waller had a "strong interview" for chair with Trump, according to two senior administration officials. The Fed chair candidate list has narrowed to four: Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Waller and Blackrock's Rick Rieder, who will be interviewed during the last week of the year.
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The Wrap-Up for Friday, December 19
The top headlines that could drive today's trading.
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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Stock Markets May Have Been Hasty With Inflation Bounce. Beware These Risks.
TikTok and Oracle sign an agreement for a U.S. venture, Nike beats forecasts but China sales disappoint, more news to start your day.
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Chart Of The Day: The Bull Market Rides Into Year-End
The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the weekly chart of the S&P 500 Index (SPX) going back three years, with 20-week, 50-week, and 200-week simple moving averages plus MACD.
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