Economy

We're adding 2 new names to the Bullpen watchlist

Our newest additions hail from the semiconductor and transportation markets.

Highmark CEO's pledge to leave Pittsburgh better off than when he arrived

PITTSBURGH — David Holmberg explains that his first week on the job as the CEO of Highmark included a private lunch with the then-PNC Financial Chair Jim Rohr at the iconic Duquesne Club in the heart of the city.

The market this week completed one of its fastest turnarounds in at least 36 years

Market turnarounds like this rarely happen.

House Dem Sam Liccardo probes suspicious oil trades during Iran war

A number of well-timed trades during the war have caught the attention of lawmakers and regulators.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 17, 2026?

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Jim Cramer's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market Friday

The S&P 500 was up early this morning after President Trump said that the U.S.-Iran war "should be ending pretty soon."

This payments stock is a top pick and poised to rally on 'strong' catalysts, Morgan Stanley says

Affirm is likely to see its stock price rise on a combination of catalysts, according to Morgan Stanley.

Bessent says to adjust your paycheck withholding

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told workers to update their paycheck withholding. But mistakes could trigger a tax bill next season.

Investors Are Due a Brutal Wake-Up Call as Economic Reality Sets In

One portfolio manager warns that investors have "nowhere to hide" as markets face an economic wake-up call.

Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, JPMorgan, Affirm, UnitedHealth, WeRide & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday.

The Nasdaq's win streak, Netflix earnings, another AI pivot and more in Morning Squawk

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

Drinking dries up amid tough US economy

Fewer Americans are consuming alcohol than at any point in recent history, a growing trend that poses another threat to an already shaky economy.