Stock benchmarks are scaling record highs: ‘Animal spirits are soaring’

Easing inflation pressures, resilient corporate earnings and expectations for U.S. rate cuts have boosted investor sentiment.
Here’s why Jim Cramer thinks red-hot IPO Klarna is still a buy at these levels

CNBC’s Jim Cramer explained why he thinks newly-minted IPO Klarna is a buy even after shares climbed during its first trading session.
Asia markets set to open mixed after Wall Street gains on positive inflation data

U.S. equity futures were little changed in early Asian hours, as Wall Street awaited a key consumer inflation gauge for August due out Thursday stateside.
Jim Cramer reflects on 30 years of ‘Squawk Box’

As CNBC’s “Squawk Box” celebrates its 30th anniversary, Jim Cramer reminisced about the mood on Wall Street back then.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: A rival AI strategy

China is opening the firehose on artificial intelligence as the tech rivalry with the U.S. intensifies.
Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 set fresh records on Wednesday after a gauge of wholesale prices inched lower, strengthening hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Emergence of an ‘anti-Western alliance’ raises questions about a new axis of power

Analysts see the apparent strengthening of ties between China, Russia and North Korea as “worrisome” and part of a long-term strategy from Beijing.
Opendoor taps new CEO and names Keith Rabois chairman, boosting stock 30%

Opendoor continued its torrid run after the company announced that it’s named a new CEO and added co-founded Keith Rabois to the board.
Santoli’s Wednesday market wrap-up: Oracle, Nvidia accounted for 100% of S&P 500 gain

Oracle and Nvidia accounted for all of the S&P 500’s quarter-percent gain. Overall NYSE breadth was locked at 50/50 up/down.
Stock futures are little changed ahead of closely watched inflation data: Live updates

The S&P 500 is coming off another record close.