Disney lands an upgrade — plus, why we’re considering adding to this laggard stock

Disney lands an upgrade — plus, why we’re considering adding to this laggard stock

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Muted Monday: Wall Street is having a relatively quiet session to wrap up a volatile, yet positive September and a strong third quarter. Federal Reserve Chair … Read more

Markets just had an expectations-defying month

Markets just had an expectations-defying month

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 14, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters 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. Like what you see? You … Read more

Japan Tankan, Powell inflation comments, Golden Week

Japan Tankan, Powell inflation comments, Golden Week

Commercial and residential buildings in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are mixed on Tuesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the recent outsized cuts enacted by the U.S. central bank should not be interpreted as a sign that future … Read more

Jim Cramer names Wall Street bright spots from the third quarter

Jim Cramer names Wall Street bright spots from the third quarter

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday looked back at the past three months, picking out positives in a chaotic stretch for the market. “For once, good news was actually good news and interesting,” he said. “The next time you start to feel horrible about the state of the world, remember that miracles can still happen — … Read more

GE Healthcare has been an under-the-radar winner — and a new catalyst just arrived

GE Healthcare has been an under-the-radar winner — and a new catalyst just arrived

GE Healthcare ‘s quiet outperformance is becoming harder to tune out — and its new drug used in radiology to improve the diagnosis of heart disease can help the Club stock make some more noise. In a note to clients Sunday, Wells Fargo analysts said that GE Healthcare’s diagnostic agent Flyrcado is “possibly the most … Read more

Cramer sees Abbott becoming a buying opportunity — but timing is key

Cramer sees Abbott becoming a buying opportunity — but timing is key

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments. 1. Wall Street started the week off slightly lower on the last day of September — historically the worst month of the year, but not this year. During Monday’s Morning … Read more

‘No challenges can stop China’s progress’ Xi Jinping says in 75th anniversary speech

‘No challenges can stop China’s progress’ Xi Jinping says in 75th anniversary speech

China’s President Xi Jinping speaks during an awards ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 29, 2024, ahead of China’s National Day. Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that no challenges can stop the country from moving forward and reiterated Beijing’s … Read more

China stocks just had their best day in 16 years, sending related U.S. ETFs soaring

China stocks just had their best day in 16 years, sending related U.S. ETFs soaring

A shareholder at a securities hall in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in east China, on Sept. 24, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China stocks rallied to their best day in 16 years, with related U.S. ETFs also soaring after recent economic stimulus buoyed investor optimism in the market. The Shanghai … Read more

Bitcoin and crypto stocks sink after last week’s rally

Bitcoin and crypto stocks sink after last week’s rally

Bitcoin. Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin and crypto stocks retreated on the final trading day of September, following a rally last week, but are still poised to post a positive month. The flagship cryptocurrency was last lower by 3.5% at $63,612.63, after briefly reclaiming the $65,000 level last week, according to Coin Metrics. Crypto stocks … Read more

WTI on pace for third monthly loss

WTI on pace for third monthly loss

U.S. crude oil prices are on pace for a third monthly loss in a row in September as rising supplies from OPEC+ and weak demand in China haunt the market. The U.S. benchmark has declined more than 7% for the month, while global benchmark Brent has fallen about 9%. “Oil markets are experiencing a panic … Read more