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Andrew Rocco

A Changing of the Guard: Powell Out, Hassett Favored

As Jerome Powell's tenure enters its final phase, markets are looking ahead to the next chapter of monetary policy leadership. Trump ally and "dove" Kevin Hassett is the overwhelming favorite to replace Powell.

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Andrew Rocco

Why a December Fed Cut Will Reignite the 2025 Bull Market

While the recent correction rattled investors, the broader landscape shows more reasons for optimism than fear.

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Bryan Hayes

Retailer Earnings Paint Cloudy Economic Picture: Stocks to Watch

The big-box retailer weakness appears to have been widespread during the quarter.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Up as Government Shutdown Looks to End

We don't officially see the government opened this morning, but a major impediment from the minority party is being removed.

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Bryan Hayes

November Pullback Underway: Here's What to Know

The latest bearish headlines point to hefty AI valuations. But here's why this bull market likely still has some legs.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Down on Questions: Fed, Jobs & Q3 Earnings

Weekly Jobless Claims are not out again this Thursday morning, for the fifth straight week.

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Bryan Hayes

Nvidia's Headline Flurry: Why You're Not Bullish Enough

Nvidia powered to a fresh record high following its GTC event, becoming the world's first company to achieve a $5 trillion market value.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Fall Back on Fed Cut - Big Earnings After the Close

Fed Chair Powell insists the Fed's decision for the final FOMC meeting will be data-dependent, and that a cut in December is "not a forgone conclusion -- far from it."

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Advance Ahead of FOMC Rate Cut, Mag 7 Earnings

Today's rate cut will bring the Fed funds rate down to 3.75-4.00% -- the lowest we've seen since mid-December 2022.

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Mark Vickery

New Record Closing Highs Ahead of Fed Cut, Mag 7 Earnings

Companies reporting earnings Wednesday include Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Boeing, Chipotle and Starbucks.

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