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November 13, 2026

Nvidia Fallout, Key Levels, and a Hawkish Fed

A hot CPI report has the Fed weighing a possible 50-basis-point hike. Plus, fallout from the Nvidia scandal, key technical levels on the S&P 500, and a sliding bitcoin.
November 13, 2026

Why This Market Keeps Changing Its Mind

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin analyze sticky inflation, the Fed’s path, bond yields, and rapid rotations across the stock market.
November 13, 2026

PPI Ahead as Market Grapples with Nvidia Fallout

Investors await October Producer Price Index data today after a hot CPI that raised yields. The market is digesting Jensen Huang's departure from Nvidia as earnings loom Tuesday.
November 13, 2026

Stocks Up as PPI Cools, Nvidia Attempts Rebound

Lower-than-expected monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) growth of 0.3% in October helped stocks build on early gains, and shares of Nvidia rose after falling 4% Thursday.
November 13, 2026

After Tech-Led Rally, More AI-Related Results Loom

Yesterday's relief rally triggered by CoreWeave results faces a test today as Nebius, Cisco, and Applied Materials report. Investors brace for PPI Friday as rate hike odds rise.
November 12, 2026

Can New Congress Deliver What Voters Asked For?

The midterm elections brought massive change to the balance of power in Washington and the country. Democrats now face challenges to deliver what voters want.

November 12, 2026

With Bonds Closed, Investors Mull Earnings, CPI

After Tuesday's retreat, stocks lack direction with the bond market closed for Veteran's Day. Investors might ponder CoreWeave results and are still digesting the hot October CPI.
November 11, 2026

CPI Next, with Big Implications for Rates, Market

Today's 8:30 a.m. ET Consumer Price Index is seen cooling, but hot numbers could hurt stocks on rate fears after Monday's strong rally. Nvidia remains in focus, along with crude.
November 10, 2026

After Sell-Off, Investors Brace for Inflation Data

Today's light calendar belies an important week for inflation reports, Fed speakers, and Treasury auctions. Tomorrow's CPI is the key data following Friday's robust jobs report.
November 9, 2026

Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: AI Trade Under Pressure

Chip, software, and cybersecurity stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch as the AI trade wavers and spending growth slows.
November 9, 2026

The AI Innovation Cycle: Scenarios and Signposts

The AI innovation cycle is early stage and investment is surging, with uncertain outcomes. Four scenarios and key signposts can help investors assess how the AI cycle may evolve.
November 9, 2026

Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…

Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.
November 4, 2026

What Is Day Trading? How It Works and Key Risks

Learn how day trading works, common strategies like scalping and momentum trading, risks involved, and how it differs from long-term investing.
October 29, 2026

Divided Fed Chooses Patience, Leaves Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
October 28, 2026

Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets

Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?
October 22, 2026

Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: Can AI Save the Day?

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and spending plans to headwinds from persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields.
October 20, 2026

Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
October 15, 2026

How Do Rising Rates Impact Global Equities?

Rising rates can affect global equities. Learn why the pace of yield increases, earnings strength, and diversification matter.
October 12, 2026

Q3 Bank Earnings: Muddier Waters to Navigate

Amid potentially slowing IPO demand and the Fed's first interest rate hike in three years, the outlook for this quarter's bank earnings enters a more challenging phase.
October 12, 2026

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