Santoli’s Tuesday market wrap-up: Stocks remain on hold ahead of Fed meeting with a few interesting sector rotations

Stocks are largely on hold ahead of the Federal Reserve decision just below the old record highs, but there are some interesting wrinkles in sector rotations.
Sen. Gillibrand says ‘nothing is holding up’ progress on crypto market regulation: CNBC Crypto World

On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin bounces as investor look ahead to this week’s rate decision from the Federal Reserve. Plus, Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her goal is to share a draft of the Senate Banking Committee’s version of a crypto market structure bill by the end of the week, then let […]
The five biggest stock moves Todd Gordon has made to prepare his portfolio for 2026

Todd reviews how he is managing his portfolio for the new year.
Eli Lilly to build $6 billion manufacturing plant in Alabama to help make upcoming obesity pill, other drugs

That added production capacity for Eli Lilly’s obesity pill, orforglipron, is crucial as the company races to file for its approval.
The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here’s what to expect

The central bank is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while firing a warning shot about what’s ahead.
Oracle’s AI-fueled debt load has investors on edge ahead of quarterly earnings

Oracle’s fiscal second-quarter results will be a crucial test for the AI trade and whether demand justifies the company’s buildout plans.
Teachers’ union AFT slams crypto market bill, warns of ‘profound risks’ for America’s retirement plans

American Federation of Teachers is urging senators to reconsider its crypto market structure bill which the union says will put Americans’ retirement at risk.
Trump’s blessing of Nvidia AI chip sales to China gets a chilly reception from GOP

Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping “responded positively” to the proposal to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips on condition that the U.S. gets 25% of revenue.
A biotech stock for investors scared to invest in the risky industry

Citi sees shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals soaring another 46% on top of an already impressive year-to-date rally.
Instacart’s AI pricing tools drive up the cost of some groceries, study finds

Federal regulators and politicians have scrutinized companies’ use of AI tools to set the cost of products or services, often called “surveillance pricing.”