5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. A bumpy beginning 2. Boeing woes continue Boeing shares dropped in premarket trading Monday, after the FAA grounded about 171 of the company’s 737 Max 9 planes. The agency grounded the aircraft for inspections after a panel blew out … Read more

Early signs of cooling in the still-hot jobs market

A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a retail store in Manhattan on January 05, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images 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 … Read more

December jobs data is startlingly strong

A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a retail store in Manhattan on January 05, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images 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 … Read more

The 2023 U.S. economy, in charts

A pedestrian holds an umbrella as they walk along a street in the rain in Times Square, New York, on Sept. 26, 2023. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images The state of the U.S. economy may be a chief concern among Americans, but 2023 wound up as a pretty good year for the macroenvironment. … Read more

Watch inflation and earnings in the stock market next week

The first week of 2024 is officially in the books – and with it, the end of a nine-week winning streak on Wall Street. The S & P 500 dropped about 1.5% during the holiday-shortened trading week. The Nasdaq was the worst performer this week, losing more than 3% as the Magnificent Seven stocks and … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Winning streaks in jeopardy A stellar run for U.S. stock has hit a hurdle this week. The major averages could break nine-week winning streaks after a poor start to 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 0.7% for … Read more

Don’t read too much into market losses so far

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on January 3, 2024, in New York City.  Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images 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 … Read more

Despite losses, 2024 holds promise for markets

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on January 3, 2024, in New York City.  Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images 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 … Read more

Jim Cramer reviews the worst performers on the Nasdaq-100 in 2023

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday gave his take on the worst performers in the Nasdaq-100 in 2023. Cramer compared each company’s closing price in 2022 to the end of 2023, noting the biggest losers. The list included healthcare companies as well as several utilities outfits. “You’ve heard of the Dogs of the Dow? Well, now … Read more

Walgreens (WBA) earnings Q1 2024

Shares of Walgreens fell more than 11% on Thursday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that topped expectations, but cut its quarterly dividend nearly in half.  The retail pharmacy giant slashed its dividend to 25 cents per share from 48 cents per share to “strengthen [its] long-term balance sheet and cash position,” … Read more