Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The stock market rally picked up on Thursday as lower oil prices and Treasury yields boosted key indexes in a positive reaction to the second day of the Federal Reserve meeting. The names of chip and artificial intelligence manufacturers, biotechnology, … Read more
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 16: The Bank of Japan headquarters at dusk on September 14, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. The move also marked an acceleration in … Read more
‘This is our company’: Nigerians show off their oil wealth after share buying frenzy BBCDangote IPO tests Nigeria’s fintech infrastructure as investor demand overwhelms platforms ReutersAfrica’s richest man Dangote’s IPO out of reach in Nigeria DW.comWhat Africa’s biggest IPO can do for its stock markets The EconomistPopular Nigerian presidential candidate backs oil refinery IPO as … Read more
Stephen Moore joins Stuart Varney to discuss the economic impact of rising crude oil prices, rising diesel costs, and President Donald Trump’s proposed dividend plan for American adults. Executives from American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that higher jet fuel prices are prompting airlines to adjust capacity and closely monitor flight schedules. … Read more
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading an effort to block a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charlie Gasparino discusses the regulatory battle, while actor Mark Ruffalo urges officials to stop the deal. While Paramount has yet to announce its official departure from Hollywood, Los Angeles officials are on high alert after … Read more
Stuart Varney and Madison Allworth report on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissing apocalyptic AI fears. Jensen Huang explains why extreme concerns about AI are not based on science, as President Donald Trump mentions at the event. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a dual message of caution and explosive financial optimism at a recent Scottish summit … Read more
The richest person in your town probably isn’t a tech entrepreneur or a hedge fund manager. Chances are, it’s the dentist who runs six offices or the HVAC contractor whose trucks are everywhere, according to economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick. These “stealth rich people,” as the duo describe them in their new book, “The … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, USA, September 16, 2026. Jeenah Moon | ReutersStock futures rose on Thursday, with traders attempting to recoup some of the losses suffered in the previous session prompted by the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years. Futures … Read more
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Moran, Wyoming, on August 28, 2026.David A. Grogan | CNBC The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, even though inflation has risen well above its 2% target. Markets … Read more
Generac Holdings revealed a major long-term deal to supply backup power generators for Amazon data centers. Amazon will also get warrants to buy Generac shares, which soared Wednesday night. Generac will provide initial deliveries of generators worth $2.4 billion in 2027 and 2028, but the total deal could be worth up to $8 billion. Amazon … Read more