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Sun, May 10th, 2026

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Sun, May 10th, 2026
Powell Out, Warsh Likely In: What a New Fed Chair Means

Experts provide their thoughts on how Jerome Powell's replacement as Federal Reserve chair could affect interest rates, inflation, the dot plot, and more.

Stocks Finish Higher on Solid Earnings and a Resilient Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.35%. June E-mini S&P...

SNDK : 1,562.34 (+16.60%)
HL : 18.61 (+2.99%)
CDE : 18.56 (+2.43%)
CRWV : 114.15 (-11.40%)
WDC : 480.00 (+3.47%)
AMD : 455.19 (+11.44%)
SCCO : 185.29 (+3.20%)
SPY : 737.62 (+0.83%)
ADSK : 244.50 (-2.61%)
MU : 746.81 (+15.49%)
QQQ : 711.23 (+2.34%)
IREN : 61.20 (+7.65%)
Earnings Strength Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

SNDK : 1,562.34 (+16.60%)
HL : 18.61 (+2.99%)
CDE : 18.56 (+2.43%)
ADI : 416.52 (+1.96%)
CRWV : 114.15 (-11.40%)
WDC : 480.00 (+3.47%)
AMD : 455.19 (+11.44%)
SCCO : 185.29 (+3.20%)
SPY : 737.62 (+0.83%)
ADSK : 244.50 (-2.61%)
MU : 746.81 (+15.49%)
QQQ : 711.23 (+2.34%)
Stocks Climb on Solid Tech Earnings and US Labor Market Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.32%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

SNDK : 1,562.34 (+16.60%)
ADI : 416.52 (+1.96%)
CRWV : 114.15 (-11.40%)
WDC : 480.00 (+3.47%)
AMD : 455.19 (+11.44%)
SPY : 737.62 (+0.83%)
ADSK : 244.50 (-2.61%)
MU : 746.81 (+15.49%)
ORCL : 195.95 (+0.70%)
QQQ : 711.23 (+2.34%)
IREN : 61.20 (+7.65%)
FTNT : 114.07 (+5.65%)
April Jobs Report Comes in Better Than Expected

America's employment situation seemed to improve in April, with job creation coming in above expectations and unemployment remaining level.

S&P Futures Climb With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.46% this morning as investors shrugged off an exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran and awaited the release of the key U.S. jobs report.

ESM26 : 7,419.00s (+0.76%)
QCOM : 219.09 (+8.17%)
TTD : 23.08 (-1.75%)
DDOG : 200.16 (+6.06%)
IAG.LN : 385.000 (-3.21%)
ZTS : 82.83 (-5.13%)
AKAM : 147.71 (+26.58%)
XYZ : 74.85 (+6.72%)
RKLB : 105.47 (+34.22%)
RHM.D.DX : 1,213.400 (-9.56%)
ARM : 213.27 (-0.02%)
INSM : 101.35 (-3.48%)
Don’t Trust This Top-Heavy Stock Market, Hedge It. Here’s Your Roadmap.

Our ETF columnist addresses the knowledge gap in bonds and explains how equity-loving investors can build a bond ladder for safety.

QQQ : 711.23 (+2.34%)
$FVX : 4.01 (-0.74%)
TBT : 35.36 (-0.87%)
TBF : 24.40 (-0.35%)
$TNX : 4.36 (-0.68%)
TMV : 37.82 (-1.12%)
SPY : 737.62 (+0.83%)
TLT : 86.08 (+0.50%)
Stocks Fall on Doubts About an Imminent US-Iran Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.12%. June...

AMAT : 435.44 (+6.04%)
APP : 468.55 (-6.08%)
AVGO : 430.00 (+4.23%)
SNDK : 1,562.34 (+16.60%)
INTU : 396.31 (-2.57%)
DDOG : 200.16 (+6.06%)
$IUXX : 29,234.99 (+2.35%)
DASH : 163.93 (-4.33%)
ZNM26 : 110-240s (+0.21%)
MKSI : 313.21 (+4.13%)
ESM26 : 7,419.00s (+0.76%)
WDC : 480.00 (+3.47%)
If You Want to Know How Much Inflation Has Really Hurt U.S. Consumers, Skip the CPI and Study Big Mac Burger Prices

This analysis explores the gap between official core CPI and real-world costs using the Big Mac as a constant. Hedonic adjustments create a statistical illusion of growth while masking a long-term decline...

$SPX : 7,398.93 (+0.84%)
MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
S&P 500 Reverses After Hitting Record High as Oil Prices Bounce Back

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.28%. Equity markets retreated...

MPC : 244.87 (+1.08%)
APP : 468.55 (-6.08%)
INTU : 396.31 (-2.57%)
CVX : 181.62 (-0.48%)
DDOG : 200.16 (+6.06%)
SLB : 53.27 (+0.51%)
DASH : 163.93 (-4.33%)
$IUXX : 29,234.99 (+2.35%)
ZNM26 : 110-240s (+0.21%)
MSFT : 415.12 (-1.34%)
MKSI : 313.21 (+4.13%)
OXY : 53.03 (-1.69%)

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