Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy

Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
Google adds Gemini features like message thread summaries to Gmail

Google is adding more Gemini features to Gmail, the company’s latest effort to spread its core AI product across its product portfolio.
Gap shares can rally more than 50% as Athleta sales improve, says UBS

UBS analyst Jay Sole’s revised price target of $41, hiked from $26, offers upside of 54% for shares of Gap.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Gap, Alcoa & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.
Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says

Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago.
JPMorgan downgrades Alcoa following strong run, sees aluminum pricing ‘leveling out’

JPMorgan’s price forecast of $50 implies a downside of around 20% for shares of Alcoa.
Alphabet is coming off a strong year. One analyst sees even more upside for the Google parent

Alphabet’s artificial intelligence capabilities will lead the stock to further gains, according to Cantor Fitzgerald.
CNBC’s Becky Quick details daughter’s rare disease journey

CNBC Squawk Box anchor Becky Quick details her daughter’s rare disease journey, and explains why it inspired her to launch CNBC Cures.
Obamacare subsidies extension clears procedural hurdle in the House

The three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare tax credits is slated for a final vote in the House on Thursday.
Jim Cramer says investors should avoid buying stocks near their highs after the market’s recent rally

Jim Cramer warns investors not to chase stocks after big rallies, pointing to better entry points created by volatility and earnings season pullbacks.