From the Yahoo Finance Newsroom Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as investors weigh Nvidia earnings Investors are digging into Nvidia's earnings for insights into the AI boom. Yahoo Finance • 5 minutes ago ^IXIC YM=F Trump could finally end one of the oldest financial fights on Wall Street Investors are ramping up bets that Trump 2.0 will loosen the federal government’s grip over mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, ending one of the oldest fights on Wall Street. Stanley Black & Decker CEO on potential Trump tariffs: Tool prices will go up Stanley Black & Decker CEO Don Allan says any new tariffs by the Trump administration would not be good for his business. Nvidia earnings, forecasts top expectations as 'age of AI is in full steam' Nvidia stock slipped after its less-than-lofty revenue forecast failed to impress. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 eke out gains ahead of Nvidia earnings Nvidia's results are seen as a reality check on just how important the AI chipmaker is to the rally in stocks. Fed's Michael Barr, like his boss Jay Powell, won’t leave if Trump tries to fire him The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator said Wednesday he wouldn’t leave before his term was up even if President-elect Donald Trump tried to remove him. Delta Air Lines predicts premium passenger revenue will overtake main cabin by 2027 Delta cemented its focus on premium revenue growth at its investor day. Qualcomm stock falls after new autos, PC targets fail to wow investors Qualcomm stock fell a day after it provided new five-year targets for its non-smartphones businesses. Some analysts question the pace of growth in areas like PCs. Owning a home has rarely been this much more expensive than renting The premium for homeownership has grown in recent years as home insurance, upkeep, and high mortgage rates skew the buying vs. renting math. Comcast announces plan to spin off TV networks including MSNBC, CNBC to play 'offense' in new media landscape Comcast stock jumped as investors reacted to news that the company will spin off its cable TV networks. Target CEO 'guiding for some conservatism' as the retailer misses earnings estimates ahead of the holidays Target unsettled investors ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. Why Nvidia earnings could be a sink-or-swim moment for this bull market The market rally has been broadening away from Big Tech and Nvidia, its leader. But at the same time, the chip company is still critical to the health of the bull market. 'We're concerned': Walmart, Lowe's among latest companies to warn Trump tariffs could raise product costs Walmart and Lowe’s were the latest to raise concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. The DOJ wants to break up Google. It needs to convince a judge first. US prosecutors submitted a document Wednesday asking for Google's Alphabet parent company to sell off its Chrome browser, among other remedies. Whether that actually happens won't be decided until 2025. Trump could be the next Biden There's a new pattern in US presidential elections: Voters frustrated with worsening wealth inequality repeatedly punish the incumbent. Stock market today: Nasdaq jumps as Nvidia surges before earnings, Wall Street shrugs off Russia-Ukraine tensions Worries about a nuclear escalation to the Russia-Ukraine war rattled markets, stealing focus from Nvidia and Walmart earnings. Bitcoin hits record high above $93,800 as Trump rally resumes Bitcoin touched new highs today as a key component of the "Trump trade" resumed its climb. Nvidia stock rises on AI spending, chip deal ahead of earnings Nvidia stock rose as much as 4% on Tuesday following a series of bullish notes from Wall Street analysts ahead of its earnings report. Stellantis reveals 'multi-energy' EV truck platform that's 'well-positioned' for the market, CEO says Stellantis revealed new details for its upcoming truck EV platform as the Big Three automaker attempts to revamp its flagging business. Markets look to Howard Lutnick, other Trump economic picks for signals on tariffs Donald Trump has been somewhat cagey about his economic plans — especially tariffs — since voters elected him president. That is raising the stakes in a drawn-out contest to become his treasury secretary while focusing Wall Street's attention on other key posts. How to choose the best savings options to cover the cost of college Ross Riskin, a personal finance expert, breaks down some smart strategies to fund your child's education, as well as the importance of FAFSA and potential education savings changes to consider under the incoming Trump administration. Gold jumps to 1-week high as Russia-Ukraine war escalates Gold hovered at its highest level in a week as the Russia-Ukraine war took a new turn. Walmart raises guidance after another strong earnings report ahead of the holiday season Value-seeking shoppers continue to provide a boost to Walmart. Lowe's beats its quarterly estimates, but negative sales outlook draws focus 2025 could be a better year for the home improvement sector. Goldman Sachs sees S&P 500 hitting 6,500 in 2025 amid 'narrowing' Big Tech outperformance Goldman Sachs sees the S&P 500 gaining 11% over the next year as stock market gains continue to broaden out from a few large tech names. Super Micro stock surges after company files plan to avoid Nasdaq delisting Super Micro Computer met a deadline Monday to avoid delisting from the Nasdaq after delaying prior financial statements. Microsoft debuts new Copilot software, touts AI growth at Ignite Conference Microsoft announced a number of new AI features for its enterprise products during its Ignite conference in Chicago on Tuesday. Wall Street isn’t panicking with 'known entity' Jay Clayton as new top cop Donald Trump’s choice of former SEC boss Jay Clayton to lead an office of federal prosecutors with a history of pursuing financial crimes is notable for its complete lack of controversy — especially on Wall Street. Wall Street strategists aren't relying on AI to drive the stock market rally anymore: Morning Brief AI prospects are no longer the key reason why Wall Street strategists see the bull market rally reaching new highs. DJT, Bakkt stocks pop on report Trump Media in talks to acquire crypto trading platform Trump Media stock surged on Monday following a report the company is in advanced talks to acquire crypto exchange Bakkt. Tesla stock jumps on report Trump could ease self-driving regulations Tesla stock is jumping on Monday as more news rolls in that CEO Elon Musk’s bet on President-elect Trump is paying off. Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Tesla jumps, Nvidia earnings loom Investors are looking ahead to Nvidia earnings to test the health of the AI trade, as optimism for rate cuts fades. Netflix stock recovers from losses after technical glitches disrupt the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson boxing match Netflix's highly anticipated boxing event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced multiple technical glitches, leading to investor concerns over the company's ability to broadcast live events. My Trump trade went bust — with a consolation prize Some investors made millions on the "Trump trade." Not me. How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could impact the healthcare sector as secretary of health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS is causing cautious concern among investors. Here's which companies and stocks could be impacted, as well as which policies are in line for disruption. Wall Street forecasts 'normal' year for stocks in 2025 after historic rally After two years of massive gains in the S&P 500, one of Wall Street's biggest bulls thinks the rally will take a "breather" in 2025 as small stocks lead the index higher. Starbucks CEO aims to improve employee relationship after years of struggles CEO Brian Niccol aims to brew up the perfect blend, quality coffee and opportunity. Nvidia stock sinks on reports of Blackwell AI server issues ahead of earnings Nvidia stock sank early Monday ahead of earnings later this week as investors reacted to a report from The Information highlighting issues with its latest Blackwell AI servers. Inside a $400 billion bet on the brain-computer interface revolution Morgan Stanley's latest report pegs the BCI market at $400 billion — signaling to investors that this revolutionary technology is the next big bet in medtech. The competition to become Trump's treasury secretary is getting more harried by the day The contest for treasury secretary has emerged as a key stumbling block in Donald Trump's presidential transition period. There are 'no natural sellers' in stocks: BlackRock's Rick Rieder Despite last week's stock slide after the post-election rally, Wall Street strategists are long-term bullish. That includes BlackRock's Rick Rieder, who said earnings and technicals support further gains. Wall Street is optimistic about Trump 2.0 Wall Street is staying upbeat on Trump 2.0. Why Nvidia stock is ripe for another surge: Investor More reasons why Wall Street loves Nvidia. A big Wall Street winner from Trump's bitcoin bump: BlackRock BlackRock CEO Larry Fink was once a "proud skeptic" of bitcoin, but now his money management giant is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries of a post-election surge in enthusiasm for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Billionaire Tom Steyer: Trump presidency won’t hold back the energy transition At Yahoo Finance's Invest conference, former presidential candidate Tom Steyer said the energy transition is happening regardless of who is president, thanks to the free market. IBM CEO on Trump: ‘Less regulation, more innovation’ is a win for business Tech executives may be warming to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House as clarity sparks optimism for more spending and dealmaking. How the Trump tariffs on Taiwan chips could hurt the AI trade — and the likes of Nvidia Tariffs on chips produced in Taiwan could hamstring the AI trade. The holidays are coming and experts say Americans will be opening their wallets Americans plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year than they did last year. Trump win has economists concerned US economy will fail to make soft landing Economists warn that Donald Trump and his proposed policies could threaten the US economy's soft landing. Here's why. Why the Affordable Care Act is in real trouble this time With Republicans assuming power, major changes are coming for the Affordable Care Act.
