Iran attacks, Lindsey Graham, Apple sues OpenAI and more in Morning Update
Happy Monday! Over the weekend, I found myself in an overnight trail race in Vermont. It’s funny how even when you’re not out there doing something adventurous, the feeling of inflation manages to reach us all, doesn’t it? This morning, stock futures are trending downward, despite a positive week for the S&P 500. So, what […]
Frazier Park earthquake shakes Southern California early Sunday morning
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Hits Southern California Early Sunday morning, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake was registered in Southern California, around 110 miles north of Los Angeles, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred just after 3:30 a.m., with its epicenter located about a mile southeast of Frazier Park, an area near Interstate 5 […]
Stock surge, Federal Reserve initiatives, Delta financial results, and additional updates in the Morning Briefing.
Morning Update Happy Friday! This morning, “Squawk on the Street” will feature an interview with FCC Chairman Brendan Kerr at 11 a.m. ET, continuing his investigation into ABC’s “The View.” You can catch it live on CNBC or CNBC+. Currently, stock futures are showing mixed results. However, both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 […]
93-year-old soccer referee attributes his matchday energy to morning porridge
93-Year-Old Referee Frank Foster Keeps Whistling At 93, referee Frank Foster still takes to the field three times a week, brandishing red and yellow cards for his local football league. The great-grandfather, with a staggering 5,500 games under his belt from a 46-year officiating career, attributes his endurance and health to a lifetime of good […]
The jobs report, Meta’s rise, Trump accounts, and more in Morning Squawk
1. 1 day shorter Employment statistics were released earlier this morning due to the holiday schedule. In June, nonfarm payrolls are expected to grow by 115,000 jobs, a noticeable slowdown from May’s increase of 172,000, based on a survey from Dow Jones economists. Here’s the key takeaway: 2. Transaction review The U.S. has finalized the […]
Morning Coffee: Bank of America’s challenging visitor. Morgan Stanley bankers become influencers.
Bankers and Client Dinners: The Challenge of Balancing Act One of the more unrecognized challenges for bankers is organizing dinners for their clients. If you’ve got good connections, perhaps through the Federal Reserve or some other notable venue, it’s a chance to show off a bit. But then comes the hard part: coordinating the schedules […]
South Korea Soccer Team Faces Aggressive Crowd at Airport Early Morning After World Cup Defeat
Following a disappointing exit from the FIFA World Cup, eight members of the South Korean national soccer team and their former coach, Hong Myung-bo, attempted to return home early Tuesday. They were met at the airport by a crowd of upset fans wielding protest signs and calling for the return of their salaries. Arriving at […]
Former ‘View’ star Elisabeth Hasselbeck chosen as guest host for CBS morning show
Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, is reintroducing a familiar conservative presence to network television. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who previously co-hosted “The View,” is slated to guest host a CBS morning show next week, which may be an audition for a more prominent role. “CBS Morning” announced on Thursday that Hasselbeck will join Gayle King […]
10 Thursday Morning Reads – The Overall View
Here’s Montreal’s morning message: • SpaceX’s IPO leads Jefferies to a unique opportunity: Aspiring investment bankers generally shy away from situations like this. SpaceX’s recent listing omitted Jefferies Financial Group from its roster of IPO handlers. Interestingly, some skeptical investors and those at Jefferies see this as a chance worth exploring. • Inside CFM: A […]
Berkshire Hathaway agreement, new businesses face challenges with AI, the expenses of the Iran war, and more in Morning Squawk
1. Pull-ups Traders were busy at the New York Stock Exchange recently. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump mentioned that there’s “no need to rush” into a deal to conclude the war with Iran. He brought up the possibility of escalating military actions if an agreement isn’t achieved. Here’s what else is happening: 2. Death […]