Maturing bull market faces some early tests to begin 2026
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Forget the bubble talk — why you need to own AI stocks in 2026
I am tired of the lies, exaggerations, and dispersions that are constantly told in the assault on the…
We initiated a position — plus, top gainers and laggards
Friday marked the end of a lackluster week for stocks and the first trading session of 2026. The…
Jefferies says this Chinese tech giant will get a boost from its AI chip subsidiary spin-off
Jefferies sees further upside ahead for Baidu from a planned spin-off of its AI chip subsidiary. The bank…
Eaton’s stock sat out the AI boom this year. What can spark a rally in 2026
Better things are ahead for Club name Eaton after its lackluster 2025 performance. Shares are on track for…
This RMD mistake costs investors up to $1.7 billion annually
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5 themes that defined business and markets in 2025: Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday and New Year’s…
Who runs Berkshire’s $300 billion equity portfolio?
As Berkshire Hathaway marks Warren Buffett ‘s official retirement Wednesday, attention is shifting to a less settled part…
Stock market offered opportunities in 2025, even as some big names stumbled: Josh Brown
The story of the stock market in 2025 is its ability to advance even as big technology names…
Here are Dan Ives’ top AI picks heading into the new year
Artificial intelligence was once again the undisputed stock market leader in 2025. In 2026, there may be some…
The best Dow performer of the year isn’t a tech stock
Caterpillar’s emergence as an artificial intelligence play has boosted the stock this year, reaching hitting an all-time high…
Consumers take on more credit card debt this holiday
Every year, Hillary Lanier puts her holiday shopping on credit, racking up debt that takes months to pay…