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Are Conditions Right For The TSX Rally To Continue?

Fundamental conditions sound good for the TSX in 2026. Metals and financials may be sectors to watch.

17 minutes ago - Seeking Alpha

Markets Weekly Outlook: CPI Is Back On Time

Investors are betting that "America First" is no longer just an isolationist slogan, but a policy that places US strategic interests above all else - including international norms. Metals are once aga...

17 minutes ago - Seeking Alpha

America's unemployment rate is low. But so is its job growth.

Job hunts are getting desperate for Americans who find themselves locked out of stable, full-time work in a stagnant job market.

3 hours ago - WSJ

The Federal Reserve should pay attention to this, chief strategist advises

QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses economic growth during decreasing job growth on 'Making Money.'

4 hours ago - Fox Business

Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.

5 hours ago - CNBC Television

What's happening is a broad rally encompassing many overlooked areas, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.

5 hours ago - CNBC Television

Bessent: Goal of MBS buys is to match Fed run-off

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the goal of the Trump administration's launch of mortgage-backed securities purchases is to roughly match the rate at which those bonds are rolling...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Wall Street's move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire from the Trump administration

The move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire.

5 hours ago - WSJ

People feeling good about taking on more risk right now, says Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher

Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher joins 'Fast Money' talks if investors are getting complacent in teh current market environment.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

Things That Can't Go On Forever

Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management recently highlighted that the AI Bubble will eventually end like all technology paradigm shifts before it. As highlighted in the article below, historical va...

7 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Jobs report doesn't motivate the Fed to move at end of month, says Fmr. Dallas Fed President Fischer

Richard Fisher, Former Dallas Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve following the latest batch of economic data.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow, S&P, and Russell 2000 close at record highs

Sam Stovall, CFRA chief investment strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

'Fed Will Not Be Cutting In January': Lindsay Rosner

"January is unambiguous, the Fed will not be cutting." Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Lindsay Rosner joins "Bloomberg Real Yield" to give her reaction to today's US jobs report that showed nonfarm p...

7 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Investors See Bright Side in Economic Outlook, Push Stocks to New Highs

The stock market is off to a hot start in 2026, a good omen for the rest of the year.

7 hours ago - WSJ

Friday's stock-market rally reveals what investors are really focused on in 2026

U.S. stocks pressed higher on Friday after the December jobs report helped quiet concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.

7 hours ago - Market Watch

Overall landscape for owning common stocks is 'tremendous' right now: Rich Saperstein

CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses markets, investment strategy and more with Rich Saperstein, founding principal and chief investment officer of Treasury Partners.

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Could Keep Rising Even if AI Spending Slows Down. Here's Why.

Big tech's massive investments in artificial intelligence propelled stocks to record after record last year. They may not need another year of big spending to keep climbing in 2026.

8 hours ago - Investopedia

It's the End of the World as We Know It—and the Market Feels Fine

It seems tech can take a breather and stocks can still gain. So far this year, areas like materials and industrials are far outpacing tech names.

9 hours ago - Barrons

Traders See Minimal Chance of Jan. Rate Cut | Real Yield 1/9/2025

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Goldman Sachs Asset Management Head of Multi Sector Fixed Income Investing Lindsay Rosner, RBC Capital Market...

9 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stocks and Bonds Both Had Good Runs in 2025. Even With Fed Cuts, That's Unlikely in 2026.

Bond yields look set to rise this year, despite the possibility of at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts. Even a small increase in yields can be a problem.

9 hours ago - Barrons

Job gains came to virtual standstill after first four months of 2025: KPMG's Swonk

CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the weaker-than-expected jobs report, what the Fed's next move is and more with Diane Swonk of KPMG and Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Management.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

White House official: Trump's social media posts on jobs data were 'inadvertent public disclosure'

CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the White House's response to President Trump's social media post that indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation...

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

S&P 500, Russell 2000 Soar To Record Highs, Silver Jumps To $80: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact.

10 hours ago - Benzinga

White House says it's reviewing protocols after Trump reveals embargoed data before jobs report's release

A social-media post by President Donald Trump ahead of an important jobs report may have again violated federal guidelines barring officials from commenting on such information before its release.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street Roundup: Is Everything Priced In But Normalcy?

AI-driven demand is fueling outsized gains in memory, storage, and power infrastructure stocks, with SNDK up 71% in a month and MU up 230% in 2025. Geopolitical events, notably US action in Venezuela,...

11 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: US Indices Eye Records as Jobs Miss Supports Rate Cut Bets

Nasdaq eyes record high at 24019.99 as weak jobs data boosts Fed rate cut bets. S&P 500 hits new record while Intel surges 9.78% on Trump meeting.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

President Trump's social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report

The social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

11 hours ago - WSJ

2026 will be a ‘very good year' for M&A, says Citizens Commercial Bank's Mark Lehmann

Mark Lehmann, vice chair at Citizens Commercial Bank, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in 2026, which sectors to focus on, the AI revolution, and more.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed appoints regional bank board chairs and vice chairs

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the chairs and vice chairs of its 12 regional banks for this year, a list that includes Emerson Electric Co's chief executive Lal Karsanbhai as chair of t...

11 hours ago - Reuters

Trillion Dollar Market Cap Changing Of The Guard

For the past several months, NVIDIA has held the title of the world's largest stock by market cap. Additionally, we would note that AAPL is currently larger than Microsoft, but that gap has also been ...

11 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year's panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

11 hours ago - Barrons

Labor demand is even weaker than labor supply, causing unemployment to rise, says former CEA chair

Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the December jobs report, softening of the labor market,

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

Forget About A January Rate Cut

December labor market data was stronger than it appeared, with household survey metrics showing tightening conditions. The improved labor data reduces pressure on the Fed to cut rates at its January m...

12 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Stocks Sail Past Jobs Data, Tariff Opinion Delay. Earnings Season Looms.

The market's solid early gains will be tested next week. But investors are feeling optimistic

12 hours ago - Barrons

U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident

The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.

12 hours ago - NYTimes

Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day

President Donald Trump in a social media post Thursday evening indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation of long-standing federal policy. Offic...

12 hours ago - CNBC

Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius finds December jobs report ‘not strong'

Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the December unemployment rate, tariffs, and more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Wolfe Research's Marcus on how the Supreme Court may rule on Trump administration tariffs

Tobin Marcus, head of U.S. policy and politics at Wolfe Research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss potential outcomes for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

How to Trade the Next Earnings Season? Goldman Says Try Options

Earnings season is around the corner. Goldman Sachs' analysts have ideas about how to trade it.

13 hours ago - Investopedia

Trump Posted Unpublished Jobs Data Early

President Donald Trump posted a chart on social media Thursday evening that included figures in the yet-to-be released December employment report. The chart matched figures that were not publicly publ...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

U.S. inflation data for December will likely be the highlight of the week as investors continue to gauge the likely timing and extent of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

13 hours ago - WSJ

Consumer sentiment comes in at 54 vs. 53.5 estimate

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

We've probably seen Jerome Powell's last cut as Fed chair says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss jobs growth, the affordability issue, the Fed rate cut and more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Jobs report for December forecasted to show modest gains in U.S. workforce

Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate.December's jobs repo...

13 hours ago - Fast Company

Good, Bad & Ugly in December Jobs, Questions Around SCOTUS Tariff Outlook

Friday's December jobs report can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin considers the unemployment drop to 4.4% a "welcome development" to a stagnating jobs p...

13 hours ago - Schwab Network

The US added 50K jobs in December: What it means for Wall Street, the Fed, and the economy

Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest December jobs report and financial news for January 9, 2026. We speak with market insiders about what the latest job numbers mean for investors,...

13 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

US Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.4%, But Payrolls Fall Short of Forecasts

US job growth fell below expectations in December, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 50,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data ...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Don't Fight The Trump QE

Trump's administration is aggressively boosting liquidity, directing $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases to lower housing costs and support markets. These measures, alongside resumed ...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

US Added Jobs in Right Places, Sonderling Says

US Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling says jobs are being added in the right spots, pointing out that the private sector is growing. Sonderling also expects more manufacturing jobs to come bac...

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

December Jobs Report Sets The Stage For Fed Decisions In 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...

14 hours ago - Forbes

Dow Jones and S&P500: US Indices Climb as Markets Digest Mixed Employment Data

Dow Jones and S&P 500 climb today as unemployment drops to 4.4%. US indices digest mixed jobs report while Supreme Court delays tariff ruling.

14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Is The Infamous 'Wall Of Worry' Finally Crumbling?

The Sentiment King Wall of Worry (WOW) indicator suggests the current bull market is not yet over. Despite widespread optimism for 2026, the WOW indicator remains below prior peaks, indicating we have...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher, Michigan Survey Finds

Consumers' mood improved slightly in January, yet Americans remain mired in anxiety about affordability and sluggish hiring, the University of Michigan's latest survey indicated.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Dow Edges Higher; US Economy Adds 50,000 Jobs In December

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.2% on Friday.

14 hours ago - Benzinga

Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement' in economy

The University of Michigan's gauge of consumer sentiment rose to 54 in a preliminary January reading from 52.9 in the prior month. This is the second straight gain and the highest level since Septembe...

14 hours ago - Market Watch

Wait, Tesla Is a Value Stock? Welcome to the Wacky World of Factor ETFs

Investors who buy look-alike funds can end up with sharply different returns.

14 hours ago - WSJ

December Job Report: 2 Cuts, Not Yet

The U.S. labor market is stable but not strong, with equilibrium driven by reduced labor supply pressures rather than robust demand. Recent employment data shows job creation hovering just above a low...

14 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls

Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, affirming an end-of-the-year hiring slowdown even as the economy has shown significant growth. Jobs in movies and music fell by 2,100 to 394,300, accordin...

14 hours ago - Deadline

Jobs Report For December: Labor Market Limps Along, As It Has All Year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...

15 hours ago - Forbes

Watch CNBC's full discussion with the ‘Squawk on the Street' crew

CNBC's Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the recent news affecting markets.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

US stocks jittery at open after jobs data: S&P up 0.2%, Nasdaq flat

US stocks were little changed on Friday as investors digested a softer-than-expected jobs report and awaited a potential ruling from the US Supreme Court that could have significant implications for t...

15 hours ago - Invezz

EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses: Ignore Prediction Markets At Your Own Risk

For years, prediction markets lived on the fringes of finance — interesting, occasionally accurate, but easy for investors to dismiss. Danny Moses says that complacency is becoming a mistake in 2026.

15 hours ago - Benzinga

December Jobs Report: A Positive But Cooling Finish To 2025 Payrolls Calendar

The Labor Department released its final jobs report of 2025 on Friday. The December jobs report showed employers adding 50,000 jobs during the month.

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

2027: Defense Boom As The AI Trade Unwinds

Defense spending is entering a structural supercycle as geopolitical risk and deterrence priorities drive sustained budget increases across NATO and allied economies. Equity markets are highly overval...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

US jobs add 50,000 in December, miss estimates as unemployment dips to 4.4%

US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,...

15 hours ago - Invezz

Roger Ferguson on December jobs report: I'd take a pause in January

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the December jobs report, impact on the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

US Jobs Report Unlikely to Trigger Fed Move, Rosenberg Says

BlackRock's Jeffrey Rosenberg reacts to the US monthly jobs report on "Bloomberg Surveillance." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

15 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed seen on longer rate-cut pause after jobs data

A drop in the U.S. unemployment rate may ease concerns at the Federal Reserve about labor market weakness and build the case for a longer hold on the policy rate, with traders betting the central bank...

15 hours ago - Reuters

Experts react to the December jobs report

Natasha Sarin, Yale Law School professor and former Treasury official under President Biden, Peter Earle, American Institute for Economic Research director of economics, and Saira Malik, Nuveen CIO, j...

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

Unemployment Stayed High But Fell To 4.4% In December—These Key Sectors Lost Jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will report inflation data for December on Jan. 13. Analysts expect consumer prices to have risen 2.7% in the month, matching November's increases, while core inflation—...

15 hours ago - Forbes

50,000 jobs were added to the US economy in December, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%.

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15 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Dow 50,000? How About 60,000?

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Dow Jones marks 130 years of history, positioned for a significant leadership shift. The Dow is 55% concentrated in its top 10 stocks, but unlike tech...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

As tech stocks soar, executives use exchange funds to diversify wealth without selling

Strong market returns and the AI boom have meant new riches for some employees, but it's risky to have too much of your net worth tied up in one stock. Rather than selling stock to reinvest, sharehold...

15 hours ago - CNBC

US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since the pandemic

Employers added 50,000 jobs, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite a year of uneven growth

15 hours ago - The Guardian

U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the December jobs report.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines

The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.

15 hours ago - Fox Business

5 'Top Picks' For 2026 (Not Mag 7)

In this episode, Kenny Polcari and Erin Gibbs of SlateStone Wealth break down how they are approaching the market as leadership broadens and fundamentals start to matter more. They explain how, after ...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

The Healthy Rotation Into Small Caps Is Upon Us

The Russell 2000 small-cap index hit an all-time high, signaling a decisive rotation from technology stocks into small caps. Valuation concerns are driving tech underperformance, while small caps, tra...

16 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

US employers add 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate drops to 4.4%

US employers added 50,000 jobs in December – a bit weaker than the already-slow monthly average gain of 55,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.

16 hours ago - New York Post

US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, but the unemployment rate dipped, supp...

16 hours ago - Reuters

American employers added a seasonally adjusted 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Labor Department reported Friday

American employers added a seasonally adjusted 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Labor Department reported Friday.

16 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.

16 hours ago - CNBC

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are slightly higher this morning as investors prepare for key economic data and an important Supreme Court ruling; the jobs report, due this morning, is expected to show that hiring pick...

16 hours ago - Investopedia

Energy executives to meet today at White House: Here's what to expect

CNBC's Brian Sullivan joins 'Squawk Box' to report on the latest news.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

5 Things To Know: January 9, 2026

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the 5 things to know on January 9, 2026.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.

16 hours ago - NYTimes

Jobs data, a potential tariff ruling, the latest on Venezuela and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

16 hours ago - CNBC

What to know about the report.

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

17 hours ago - NYTimes

Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assess Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

17 hours ago - NYTimes

What do markets expect from US Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs

The US Supreme Court could deliver today what could be a landmark ruling on President Donald Trump's most sweeping global tariffs. The court has indicated on its website that Friday is scheduled as an...

17 hours ago - Invezz

Morning Bid: Happy new world order

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

17 hours ago - Reuters

Choppy quarter to come but stocks will take off afterwards, says this strategist

Darius Dale thinks there are at least two more rate cuts to come from the Fed but he's worried about bonds owing to the government's unsustainable deficit.

17 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump's Grand Plan for Housing Relies on His Fed Pick. Here's Why.

Trump's plan to lower mortgage rates, Glencore and Rio Tinto in mega-merger talks, General Motors takes another big EV charge, and more news to start your day.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Dollar Extends Gains With Jobs Data and Potential Tariff Ruling in Focus

The dollar has added to the year's early gains but two big risks are looming.

18 hours ago - Barrons

Chart Of The Day: Foreign Funds And Geopolitical Shocks

The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the recent performance of ETFs that track markets in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Denmark compared to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY). So far, the iShares MSC...

18 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Jobs report updates: What to expect in December's data after a low-hire, low-fire year

It's jobs day in America. At 8:30 a.m.

18 hours ago - Business Insider

Eurozone Retail Sales Rise Despite Cautious Consumer Backdrop

Sales volumes rose 0.2% in November, providing a boost for the economy in the final quarter of 2025.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Markets Face First Major Test: Jobs Data and Tariff Ruling Could Trigger Volatility

Friday's jobs report and Supreme Court tariff ruling could end market calm. Elevated valuations and options pricing signal potential volatility ahead.

19 hours ago - FXEmpire

What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

19 hours ago - NYTimes

Trade and Jobs Skew Bond Risks Negative: 3-Minute MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Skylar Montgomery Koning break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:21 - N...

20 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance