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The bond market is sending a warning about a darling of the AI infrastructure boom Original
Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link "Yikes." That's the message in the market on Wednesday swirling around CoreWeave, as the company, which leases high-end GPU compute to companies building AI tools, saw the yield on its 2032 bonds surge to almost 15% and prices tumbling into distressed territory.
Inflation accelerated more than expected in September
The consumer price index report includes data for food and other expenses. Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Inflation is rearing its ugly head once again with a hotter than expected data release. The Bureau of Labor Statistics published the new consumer price index report, in which inflation accelerated from 3.4% in August to 3.7% in September, more than the 3.6% expected.
There's a tough truth under the surface of the 4-year-old bull market in stocks Original
The entrance to the New York Stock Exchange Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link There's a brutal truth lurking beneath the surface of the stock market's four-year bull run. Since the October 12, 2022 bottom, endless enthusiasm for the AI trade has defined the stock market.
Król Offa uczynił z Mercji mocarstwo. Jego wał istnieje do dziś [FRAGMENT KSIĄŻKI]
Kroniki Mercji W VIII w. w samym sercu Anglii rosła potęga, która na blisko stulecie zdominowała świat anglosaski. Mercja — ambitna, bogata i świetnie zorganizowana — stała się najważniejszym królestwem heptarchii, zanim polityczne przywództwo przejął Wesseks. Jej władcy rozwijali handel, umacniali granice, wspierali klasztory i budowali system zależności między koroną, ziemią i Kościołem, który na długo ukształtował angielskie społeczeństwo.
Free money and lower rates: Trump's latest ideas are a recipe for more inflation Original
Oil prices are surging, markets are anxious about inflation, and borrowing costs for Americans are climbing. None of that has stopped Donald Trump from floating ideas in the last week that would likely exacerbate rising consumer prices: free money and lower interest rates. Ironically, it's a similar cocktail for hotter inflation that helped derail Joe Biden's presidency and gave Trump a foothold in the 2024 election.
Buyback backfire: Bond yields are surging despite the Treasury's $6 billion plan to lower them Original
Bond yields aren't playing ball with the Treasury's announcement that it will triple the size of its buybacks of long-dated US government debt. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday morning that the department will buy $6 billion of 10- and 20-year bonds on Thursday. The move, first announced at the end of August, has been interpreted by markets as an attempt to rein in bond yields that have surged to the highest levels in years. However, details of the plan stoked the opposite reaction.
AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for operating a 'quasi-fake market' for tokenized stock
"The list of concerns is almost existential." So kicked off a lengthy tirade from AMC CEO Adam Aron on Friday as he bashed Robinhood for enabling the trading of "tokenized" versions of AMC and other stocks. Aron was replying to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, who had responded to an earlier post from Aron pointing to the offshore unit that Robinhood issues tokenized stocks from. "What's the concern?" asked Tenev.
AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for operating a 'quasi-fake market' for tokenized stock Original
"The list of concerns is almost existential." So kicked off a lengthy tirade from AMC CEO Adam Aron on Friday as he bashed Robinhood for enabling the trading of "tokenized" versions of AMC and other stocks. Aron was replying to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, who had responded to an earlier post from Aron pointing to the offshore unit that Robinhood issues tokenized stocks from. "What's the concern?" asked Tenev.
AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for operating a 'quasi-fake market' for tokenized stock
AMC's CEO unloaded on Robinhood over social media on Friday. • Adam Aron bashed the brokerage for operating a "quasi-fake market" for tokenized stocks. • "I hereby call on you and Robinhood to voluntarily CEASE AND DECIST the trading of AMC stock tokens." "The list of concerns is almost existential." So kicked off a lengthy tirade from AMC CEO Adam Aron on Friday as he bashed Robinhood for enabling the trading of "tokenized" versions of AMC and other stocks.
The US added way more jobs in August than expected, bouncing back after a disappointing July
Last month's jobs report brought an unwelcome surprise. The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs on net in July, after four months of job growth. Job growth for both of the previous two months was revised downward, resulting in 103,000 fewer jobs than previously reported. Unemployment inched down to 4.1%, last seen in June 2025, and labor force participation inched down to 61.4%, the lowest since the 70s outside the pandemic. Last month's jobs report brought an unwelcome surprise.
BofA says the coming jobs report is just an appetizer for the next Fed meeting
The next batch of economic data will hit a bit different in light of the temper tantrum thrown by the bond market this week. With bond yields hinting that rates might be set to rise and stay elevated, investors will be keenly focused on this Friday's August jobs report as a fresh input for what the Federal Reserve might do when it meets later this month. According to Bank of America, though, jobs are just the appetizer ahead of the Fed meeting on September 15th and 16th.
BofA says the coming jobs report is just an appetizer for the next Fed meeting Original
The next batch of economic data will hit a bit different in light of the temper tantrum thrown by the bond market this week. With bond yields hinting that rates might be set to rise and stay elevated, investors will be keenly focused on this Friday's August jobs report as a fresh input for what the Federal Reserve might do when it meets later this month. According to Bank of America, though, jobs are just the appetizer ahead of the Fed meeting on September 15th and 16th.
Why global bond markets are tumbling all at once
Stocks dipped as bond yields tumbled across the globe on Tuesday. Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The pros said "let the bond market speak." But investors don't like what it's saying on Tuesday. After an unusual intervention by the Treasury Department in August did little to tamp down bond-market jitters, US Treasury yields are spiking again, but the latest sell-off isn't confined to the US.
Why global bond markets are tumbling all at once Original
The pros said "let the bond market speak." But investors don't like what it's saying on Tuesday. After an unusual intervention by the Treasury Department in August did little to tamp down bond-market jitters, US Treasury yields are spiking again, but the latest sell-off isn't confined to the US. A host of macroeconomic fears is rippling through global fixed income, causing yields on government bonds to rise from the UK to Germany to Japan.
AI is a threat to the stability of the global financial system, a top central banker says
Investors love AI, but there's a risk the technology causes the next great upheaval in markets. That's according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who wrote in a letter published on Monday that increasingly powerful frontier AI models are raising the threat level for a disruptive cyber attack. "The risks associated with frontier AI will not respect national borders," Bailey wrote in a letter to G20 finance minsters.
AI is a threat to the stability of the global financial system, a top central banker says
Investors love AI, but there's a risk the technology causes the next great upheaval in markets. That's according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who wrote in a letter published on Monday that increasingly powerful frontier AI models are raising the threat level for a disruptive cyber attack. "The risks associated with frontier AI will not respect national borders," Bailey wrote in a letter to G20 finance minsters.
AI is a threat to the stability of the global financial system, a top central banker says
Global markets are vulnerable to "disorderly corrections," Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey says. • AI is ramping up the threat of a big upheaval in the financial system. • "The risks associated with frontier AI will not respect national borders," Bailey said. Investors love AI, but there's a risk the technology causes the next great upheaval in markets.
What smart people in markets are saying about Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech
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Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Investors were glued to their TVs on Friday as Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh stepped up to the podium at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The hotly anticipated remarks held a few key takeaways for investors. For one, Warsh reiterated what many already knew, which is that the era of forward guidance from the central bank is largely over.
By Jennifer Sor Verified, Samuel O'Brient Verified, Allie Kelly Verified, William Edwards Verified, Max Adams Verified
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What smart people in markets are saying about Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech Original
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Investors were glued to their TVs on Friday as Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh stepped up to the podium at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The hotly anticipated remarks held a few key takeaways for investors. For one, Warsh reiterated what many already knew, which is that the era of forward guidance from the central bank is largely over. In stark contrast to his predecessor Jerome Powell, Warsh wants a "quieter" Fed.
By Jennifer Sor Verified, Samuel O'Brient Verified, Allie Kelly Verified, William Edwards Verified, Max Adams Verified
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Nvidia earnings recap: The AI party rages on as the chip-maker warns 'extreme' memory costs will push down margins
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The stock slipped 2% after hours immediately following the results, but rose 4% as the earnings call progressed. The chip maker's all-important data center segment brought in $89.0 billion compared to analysts' estimates of $85.83 billion. That's up 117% year over year. Nvidia's closely watched gross margin was in line with estimates at 75% — but, as some investors feared, the chip-maker expects that to decrease in the coming year.
By Steven Tweedie Verified, Ben Shimkus Verified, Brent Griffiths Verified, Truman Dickerson, Geoff Weiss Verified, Max Adams Verified, Hugh Langley Verified, Jennifer Sor Verified, Tom Carter Verified
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Nvidia earnings: Wall Street hopes the chip titan can keep carrying the AI trade, with the stock up 14% in 2026
Nvidia will have the final word on the AI trade this earnings season. The tech titan is about to deliver its results for the second quarter, and the stakes are high. After a bout of volatility sent many high-flying AI stocks tumbling this summer — causing a hedge fund meltdown in the process — investors are eager for a bullish catalyst to get the party started again. But the bar is high, and the stock isn't the driver of market gains the way it once was.
America's oil reserves are the lowest in 43 years Original
America's stockpile of crude oil has dropped to the lowest level in more than four decades. According to the US Department of Energy, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve declined by 6 million barrels last week to 298.7 million. Data from the Energy Information Administration shows that's the first time the stockpile has dipped below 300 million barrels since 1983.
Alphabet stock drops after the Google parent reshuffles top AI leadership Original
Investors don't appear to be thrilled with the shakeup in the ranks of Alphabet's top AI minds. The stock dropped as much as 6% on Wednesday after news broke that DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis will assume an expanded role at Alphabet. It's a momentous shift for the trajectory of an exec who had recently been tipped a likely contended for Alphabet's next CEO. The legendary AI researcher and leader of Google's AI efforts will become the chief scientist at Alphabet.
SpaceX earnings: Hotly anticipated first report comes as the stock tumbles 15% since IPO Original
SpaceX's first earnings report since its historic IPO is about to drop, and it comes at a sensitive time for the stock, which has tumbled 15% from the $135 offering price. Wall Street isn't expecting the company to report a surprise profit. Starlink, its satellite internet business, is where investors will want to see growth in order to keep the money coming in while other projects pan out.
Apple earnings recap: Stock tumbles 6% as Tim Cook warns of 'very significant' supply constraints
Updated 2026-07-30T22:20:13.337Z Read in app Apple delivered an earnings beat on both the top and bottom lines for its fiscal third quarter on Thursday, but its stock sank 7% after CEO Tim Cook warned that its supply chain was facing "very significant constraints." Apple's services business, iPad segment, and China sales all came in below Wall Street's estimates. The company's revenue growth guidance for the current quarter came in below Wall Street estimates.
Market moves and 'a good family fight:' top takeaways from the July Fed meeting Original
Kevin Warsh is living up to his hawkish reputation. The Federal Open Market Committee opted to hold rates steady at its July meeting, the second with former Wall Street executive Warsh at the helm. FOMC leaders voted 9-3 in favor of the decision, with the dissenters hoping for a quarter-point hike. The market reaction was muted at first, and then volatile. After whipsawing most of the day, indexes plunged as bond yields spiked.
Meta Q2 earnings: AI spending in focus for Wall Street, with the stock down 10% in 2026
A major test of the market's AI trade is here in the form of Big Tech earnings, and Meta is due up next. Along with Microsoft, the social media giant will deliver second-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Meta is one of the "hyperscalers" spending huge sums on its AI projects, from data centers to its own large language models, and investors are getting impatient to see what those efforts have yielded.
Fed meeting recap: The FOMC held rates steady for the fifth time this year, but dissent is growing
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Updated 2026-07-29T20:23:10.042Z Read in app The Fed held interest rates steady for the fifth meeting in a row, but three voting members are ready to hike. Kevin Warsh has already left his mark on the central bank. The new chair of the Federal Reserve took the helm this summer and has since announced plans to overhaul the central bank's approach to economic data and communications.
By Max Adams Verified, Allie Kelly Verified, William Edwards Verified, Madison Hoff Verified, Samuel O'Brient Verified, Jennifer Sor Verified
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Apple dethrones Nvidia as the world's most valuable company Original
Nvidia stock dropped on Monday, costing the chipmaker its position as the world's most valuable company, swapping positions with Apple. Monday's 5% decline in Nvidia shares extends a volatile stretch for the company and chip makers broadly.
Tesla earnings: Investors want answers on robotaxis, robots, and SpaceX, with the stock down 14% in 2026
Tesla's next earnings report is due after the closing bell, and many of the usual topics are on investors' collective radar, with one big addition: SpaceX. The second-quarter report, due after the closing bell on Wednesday, is Tesla's first since Elon Musk's other big company went public last month. Expect analysts on the call to press Musk for answers on a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger. Bulls say that a tie-up of the two companies is a natural fit and would streamline some of Musk's goals.
Micron just showed that investors can still get excited about AI spending Original
Micron on Thursday is proving that AI capex can still get investors excited about a stock. Shares popped as much as 9% after the memory-chip maker announced that it will boost capex spending by $50 billion, bringing the estimated total through 2035 to $250 billion. Other memory makers were also up after a tough few days that dragged the sector into a bear market. Sandisk and Western Digital each rose 7%.
US stocks tumble and oil prices soar as Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Markets were jolted on Wednesday by a major re-escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran. Oil prices soared and stocks tumbled as the conflict heated up again, leading President Donald Trump to declare that the ceasefire that's been in place since mid-April is "over." West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude were each up around 5% to $73.91 and $77.97, respectively. US stocks tumbled on the news, with the Dow dropping more than 500 points. Bond prices also tumbled, sending yields higher.
Meta stock spikes 10% on reports of a plan to sell excess AI compute Original
Investors cheered news that Meta could get into the cloud computing game on Wednesday. Shares of the Facebook and Instagram parent surged as much as 10% after Bloomberg reported that the company is planning to launch a cloud business that will sell excess AI compute capacity. The move would put it in direct competition with cloud giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet. Even with Wednesday's gain, the stock is still down 8% year to date.
The winter of our dis-coin-tent: Why bitcoin is trading at a 2-year low Original
Bitcoin is in the dumps. The apex cryptocurrency is down more than 30% in 2026, slumping to its lowest level since 2024 this week to trade around $59,200. That marks about a 53% drop from the token's all-time high above $126,000 last October. Ethereum, the second-biggest crypto, is doing even worse, down 48% this year. So, how did the Trump-era bullishness for crypto that took bitcoin to record highs give way to a brutal crypto winter that shows little sign of thawing?
Micron stock surges after earnings show memory-chip demand is still soaring Original
Micron passed the test. After fears that a less-than-stellar report from the memory-chip maker could further derail the AI trade after Tuesday's bruising sell-off, Micron delivered on all fronts. Shares of the company surged 14% in after-hours trading after it crushed revenue estimates for its fiscal third quarter. Revenue came in at $41.46 billion compared to expectations for $35.7 billion. Earnings per share were $25.11 versus estimates of $20.49.
SpaceX IPO live updates: Markets and tech gear up for historic offering
The day has arrived. Markets and the tech world are gearing up for the long-awaited SpaceX IPO. Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to raise $75 billion at a valuation of about $1.8 trillion. It's the biggest IPO ever by proceeds, and it's not particularly close. The last time a tech debut was this hyped was Facebook's turbulent IPO way back in 2012, which also offers a glimpse of what could go wrong for such a mega-deal.
It's TACO time (again): Stocks surge after Trump cancels Iran strikes Original
It's TACO time. Donald Trump called off planned attacks against Iran on Thursday, backing down from earlier threats to resume military action. His pivot sent stocks soaring and pushed oil prices lower. Here's where major indexes stood around 2:30 p.m. ET: Trump said that following discussions with "the highest level of Iranian leadership," he had canceled bombings set for Thursday evening.
Dell explodes 30% higher after its best earnings report since returning to the stock market in 2018 Original
Dell just dropped its biggest earnings report since its return to public markets in 2018, and the stock is rocketing higher. The company saw shares spike 30% after hours on Thursday after it crushed Wall Street's first-quarter earnings estimates. The stock closed Thursday's session at $317.05, up nearly 4%. The company, famed for its 2000s-era "Dude, you're getting a Dell" advertisements, reported revenue of $43.84 billion versus expectations for $35.43 billion.
The era of mega-IPOs could spark a major reshuffling of investor cash Original
The mega-IPOs that have investors so excited this year are coming at an interesting and potentially messy time for markets. Primary markets—i.e. the market for newly issued stocks or bonds—are in an awkward place. SpaceX is expected to raise up to $75 billion in its IPO, which would make it the biggest offering ever. But that money is going to have to come from some other part of the market where investors have already parked their cash.
Tesla earnings recap: Elon Musk braces investors for a big spending increase but says it will pay off Original
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Tesla delivered an earnings beat on Wednesday and signaled a "rebound of demand" in North America. But hold onto your hats, investors: Tesla is planning a big increase in capex spending. Tesla's total revenue for the first quarter came in at $22.38 billion — a 16% year-over-year increase and above analysts' estimates. Elon Musk's automaker also grew its profits, posting adjusted earnings per share of 41 cents, up 51% from the same period last year, and above Wall Street's expectations.
By Steven Tweedie Verified, Lloyd Lee Verified, Ben Shimkus Verified, Alistair Barr Verified, Max Adams Verified, Tom Carter Verified, Samuel O'Brient Verified, Naomi Buchanan Verified
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Top economist Mark Zandi says recession risk is 'rising significantly,' but he still sees a path to avoid it Original
Market Zandi is among the prominent market voices that continue to sound alarms about the state of the economy, but he also recently revealed he still sees a path to avoid a major downturn. Loading audio narration... In a recent webcast hosted by commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap, Zandi said that he thinks the US can sidestep a recession if it can "get out of its own way" and pivot from some of the damaging policies he's previously warned against.
Wall Street sees Tesla's Q1 earnings as an opportunity for the EV maker to claim its place in the AI era Original
Wall Street is eyeing Tesla's upcoming earnings results as a key moment in the EV maker's AI story. Loading audio narration... Tesla will report first-quarter earnings results after the closing bell on Wednesday, with CEO Elon Musk set to deliver updates on the initiatives that have formed the core of the bull case for the stock, namely AI and robotaxis. Investors will also be on the lookout for clues about the impact of its investment in xAI and any insight into a potential SpaceX merger.
Famed investor Jeremy Grantham warns of 'painful' consequences from the oil spike Original
An investing legend has a warning for investors: more pain is likely coming. Loading audio narration... Jeremy Grantham, the famed bubble watcher and cofounder of GMO, said he believes the outlook for the US economy in markets looked "dangerous." That's due to a confluence of bearish factors, he said, pointing in particular to the Iran war and the "painful" ramifications of higher oil prices.
There are 5 technical signals that hint the record-breaking stock rally is out of steam, Jefferies says Original
The relief rally markets have enjoyed in the last week might already be out of steam, according to Jefferies' Michael Toomey. Loading audio narration... The managing director of equities trading at Jefferies said he believed the market's recent rebound has likely hit its upper limit. In a note to clients, he pointed to various technical signals that suggested the market is about to "stall" following last week's big rally that took major indexes to all-time highs.
SocGen's stock chief breaks down why physical assets are his highest conviction trade right now, and shares 4 ways to invest Original
Tech stocks have regained favor among investors over the last month, after a sell-off brought the sector's valuations down to historically cheap levels, but Manish Kabra is sticking with physical assets. Loading audio narration... Société Générale's chief US equity strategist likes the picks, shovels, and hard materials of the world.
Here's how much Apple stock has soared during Tim Cook's nearly 15-year stint as CEO Original
Apple stock has had a colossal run with Tim Cook at the helm. Loading audio narration... The Apple CEO is stepping down, set to be replaced by the company's hardware chief, John Ternus. Cook will assume the position of executive chairman. Shares dipped slightly on the news, with the stock down about 1% after hours. Looking back at the last 15 years of Cook's tenure, it's understandable that investors might be nervous about who will take over as the iPhone maker's top exec.
Short-seller Andrew Left is 'nervous' ahead of a trial that could send him to prison for 25 years Original
Andrew Left didn't hesitate when asked if he wants to take the stand at his upcoming trial on securities fraud charges. Loading audio narration... "Of course," he answered. Left, the high-profile short-seller and founder of Citron Research, is weeks away from going on trial for allegedly manipulating the prices of stocks, including Tesla, Nvidia, and Meta Platforms. He denies the charges, but said that the experience hasn't shaken his faith in the system he's up against.
Stocks hit fresh records, oil plunges after Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' Original
US stocks surged on Friday, adding to records after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" following a ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon. Loading audio narration... Oil prices plunged alongside the rally in equities, with Brent crude down 10% to $89.48 and WTI falling 11% to $84.06. The re-opening of the Strait, a critical passage for oil, was announced by Iran's Foreign Minister in a post on X Friday morning.
How 2 couples cut housing costs to speed up their path to early retirement Original
There's no one-size-fits-all path to early retirement. Loading audio narration... Business Insider has spoken with dozens of people pursuing FIRE, or financial independence, retire early. Most know their numbers inside and out — annual spending, net worth, savings rate — but they use different strategies to reach their "FIRE number." For two couples, an unconventional approach to housing helped make that possible.
A Trump-era trading pattern has emerged that points to big stock gains through year-end, investing vet says Original
The TACO trade isn't the only Trump-era trading pattern that investors should be keeping tabs on. Loading audio narration... Jeffery Hirsch, a longtime market strategist and the editor of the Stock Trader's Almanac, flagged a seasonal cycle in stock moves during Trump's presidency, outlining how the 2026 market action fits into the pattern and what it might signal about what's to come.
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