CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday stressed his belief that the market can be vehicle for wealth in the long term, suggesting that investors park their money in both index funds and growth stocks.”We’ve been blessed with a tremendous market here, I know that,” Cramer said. “But it won’t always be. You have to learn to trust the market.”According to Cramer, it’s wise to have a “bifurcated portfolio,” with half devoted to index funds and the other half into five stocks — including one solid speculative investment and one insurance investment, like gold or cryptocurrency. He suggested a good stock portfolio…
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A worker walks past molten steel at a steel factory in Huai’an, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on July 22, 2025. – | Afp | Getty ImagesThe European Union is less than three months away from launching its carbon levy — the world’s first large-scale border tax on carbon-intensive goods.The forthcoming step, which has the potential to completely transform global trade, comes as part of the bloc’s efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industries and promote cleaner production processes across the globe.Starting from Jan. 1 next year, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impose a cost…
Nike shares jumped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the sportswear maker reported quarterly results that far exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling that CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum. Total revenue in the company’s fiscal 2026 first quarter increased 1% year over year to $11.72 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of about $11 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS) fell 30% from the year-ago period to 49 cents, beating the consensus of 70 cents, LSEG data showed. The stock — a member of the Club’s portfolio for only a few days — climbed more…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching on Tuesday and what’s on the radar for Wednesday’s session. Stocks climb ahead of shutdown deadline The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high as investors moved past worries of a potential government shutdown . It is up 9% so far this year. Pfizer was the biggest gainer in the S & P 500 — posting its best…
People walk by a banner featuring the logo of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the day of their initial public offering (IPO) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 30, 2020.Andrew Kelly | ReutersaWhen Palantir hit the stock market in September 2020, there was a lot that could go wrong. The Covid pandemic was sweeping across the globe, society was in lockdown and markets were volatile.Meanwhile, Palantir was operating at a loss while dealing with ongoing criticism over its government work, in particular with U.S. Customs and Immigration. And the company was going public…
Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in Seoul city, South Korea.Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street ahead of a potential U.S. government shutdown as lawmakers continue to wrangle over details of a second temporary spending bill.Investors in Asia will look toward the Reserve Bank of India’s rate decision late Wednesday. Investors are also awaiting the Bank of Japan’s Tankan index, which measures business sentiment among Japanese companies and is closely watched by the central bank.Futures for Australia’s S&P/ASX…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 30th, 2025.NYSEStock futures edged lower Tuesday night as investors assess the ramifications of a looming U.S. government shutdown.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 52 points, or 0.1%. S&P futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both slipped about 0.2%.The moves come ahead of the widely expected U.S. government stoppage, which will take place at midnight unless Congress agrees on a deal to fund the government before Wednesday’s deadline. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to vote for a second time on a temporary spending bill, which Democrats…
The federal government may soon shut down, in large part because of a debate between Republicans and Democrats over Obamacare subsidies and whether some immigrants should get those financial benefits.Republicans claim Democrats want to give health care to “illegal immigrants.” Democrat, in turn, say that’s a lie. Democrats say they are only trying to restore health care coverage options that were available to immigrants having “lawful presence” in the United States before those options were eliminated by President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful” tax bill this year.”They want to have illegal aliens come into our country and get massive…
In windswept, remote Thacker Pass in the far northern reaches of Nevada permits approved for a massive lithium mine, proposed by Lithium Americas Corp., are drawing impassioned protest from the local indigenous population, ranchers, and environmentalists. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesShares of Lithium Americas popped more than 35% in extended trading Tuesday after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Bloomberg that the U.S. government will take a small stake in the company.The U.S. Department of Energy plans to take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake directly in the Canadian miner’s Thacker Pass…
College is expensive for many American families. But it doesn’t have to be.The average cost of a year’s worth of tuition and fees is over $30,000 at all U.S. 4-year colleges, according to the latest National Center for Education Statistics data, but many families wind up paying far less after federal and school-based financial aid, grants and scholarships.Students and families looking for institutions that offer strong outcomes for graduates at an affordable cost can find several schools that meet that criteria in the Big Apple. Seven of the 10 best value colleges in the U.S. are part of the City…
