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Jim Cramer's strategy to avoid missing out on big winners
Jim Cramer explained a strategy to help ensure investors don't miss out on big winners in the stock market. "You need to have the discipline which says you have to have the stock and you are not going to miss it for a few points," said the "Mad Money" host.
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Another 40 Days Like This And A Recession Could Hit Us
Markets are overly optimistic about Middle East ceasefire developments, ignoring persistent risks from the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The physical oil price is trading at a 20% premium to futures, signaling severe supply stress and investor complacency.
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The Treasury Market Might Be Sleeping on Risk
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note's yield matches its three-year average.
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S&P and Nasdaq Set Fresh Records After Cease-Fire Extension
Brent crude tops $100 a barrel as longer-term peace remains uncertain.
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Dow Jones jumps 340 pts as ceasefire, earnings fuel rally
US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, snapping a recent losing streak as investors responded positively to an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while a strong start to earnings season provided additional support. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.64%, touching a fresh all-time intraday high, while the S&P 500 advanced about 1% to close at 7,137.90.
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Warsh Advocates For Regime Change And Narrows The Definition Of Fed Independence
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's Fed Chair nominee, advocates for a regime change in Fed policy, emphasizing sharper tools and reduced reliance on the balance sheet. Warsh seeks to narrow Fed independence to operational monetary policy, aligning with presidential influence while maintaining a stance of independence.
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Pirro says DOJ won't drop Fed probe, will appeal judge's order blocking Powell subpoenas
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro doubled down Wednesday on her controversial investigation of the Federal Reserve, saying she is "going forward." The probe has endangered the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to replace central bank Chairman Jerome Powell.
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Ben Carlson: Long Term Investing Still Wins - Even When It Feels Wrong
Portfolio Manager, Author, Podcaster Ben Carlson on why markets are fascinating and increasingly driven by rapid cycles, emotional psychology, and evolving investor behavior, requiring adaptive long-term strategies. Private credit's risks differ from 2008; asset-liability mismatches and illiquidity highlight the need for defined time horizons and disciplined capital allocation.
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Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination
The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe.
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War Has Sent Shipping Rates Soaring. 6 Stocks That Could Win, According to This Analyst.
Omar Nokta, managing director and equity analyst at Clarksons Securities, favors Teekay Tankers, Scorpio Tankers., and other carriers.
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Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Market Outlook - Nasdaq Breaks A New Record After Ceasefire Extension
US stock benchmarks corrected yesterday from a reappearing angst regarding the ceasefire and Kevin Warsh's hawkish hearing. Donald Trump saved the day by announcing yet another short-term extension to the ceasefire.
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Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him
But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.
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Nasdaq Index: Tech Stocks Hit Record High, US Indices Forecast Stays Bullish
Nasdaq hits a fresh record as tech stocks and earnings drive US indices higher. Oil and the Strait of Hormuz remain the key risks.
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These stocks are signaling the return of the market's 'Animal Spirits'
These stocks are signaling the return of the market's 'Animal Spirits'
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EV battery supply may be less fragile than feared as markets swap key materials
The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases.
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Balance Sheets, QE & Key Takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Senate Testimony
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin recaps Kevin Warsh's Senate testimony and the key takeaways from the meeting. Warsh's desire to shrink the Fed's balance sheet is a process Collin believes will have headwinds.
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Market Wrap
Over the last month, markets have been turbulent amid escalating tensions in Iran, with the VIX currently sitting around 25. For historical context, the VIX spiked above 50 during last year's “Liberation Day” volatility and exceeded 80 during the COVID selloff, while it typically trades in the 15–25 range.
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Goldman Sachs' Akila Raman to lead alternatives capital markets business, memo shows
Goldman Sachs has appointed insider Akila Raman as the global head of its private and alternatives capital markets business, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
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Stocks Shook Off March Dip: Q1 Earnings and April Data Take Center Stage
Stocks pace for one of their best April performances on record. The 9% S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP: .INX) pullback from January through the March 30 intraday low may feel like a distant memory for investors.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, financial regulation and Iran
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, concerns around private credit, regulation in the banking sector, and more.
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