Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk

Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
Maduro claims innocence, Nvidia’s robotaxi initiative, JPMorgan’s special strategy, and more in Morning Squawk.

Morning Update: Key Insights for Investors Happy Tuesday! Can you believe it’s only the start of the year? Already, I’m telling myself my goal to read more might just mean reviewing drafts of this newsletter. This morning, stock futures are pretty steady. The market seems to have a bit of an edge. Here are five […]
Soybeans Experience Monday Morning Surge

Soybean Prices on the Rise Soybean prices are seeing an upward trend, with futures climbing between 15 and 18 1/4 cents as traders return from a relatively quiet holiday period. On Friday evening, there were an additional 401 deliveries for January soybeans. The national average cash price for soybeans rose by 16 ¾ cents, reaching […]
Trump shares a victorious video making fun of Maduro following his capture in Caracas early in the morning.

On Saturday, President Trump expressed his excitement after a video mocking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aired. This came just hours after Maduro claimed the U.S. would “execute” Venezuela, leading to mixed reactions. “Vengaporumi!” he is expected to declare in a speech for 2024. The English subtitles of the clip reveal Maduro’s famous taunts, as dramatic […]
Father of deceased CVS employee Edeedson Cine shared that his son spent his last morning with family before his tragic shift.

On a warm Christmas morning, Edydson Sine shared gifts with his parents and helped wash the breakfast dishes before heading to what would be his final shift at CVS, where he was tragically stabbed just before closing. His father, Edison Cine Sr., mentioned that his 23-year-old son hadn’t planned to work that day; he was […]
Texas teenager Camila Olmos disappeared during a morning walk on Christmas Eve.

A Texas teenager mysteriously vanished from her home early on Christmas Eve, taking only her car keys. Her family initially thought she was likely just out for her routine walk. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last spotted outside her home in San Antonio shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Bexar County […]
Why bitcoin ETFs seem to be underperforming despite their increasing importance: Asia Morning Briefing

Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the market: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing. We provide you with a summary of the top news from the US, along with market movements and analysis. As the year draws to a close with just two weeks left and Christmas holidays approaching, many businesses in Hong Kong […]
Broadcom financial results, Lululemon CEO resigns, ‘fibermaxxing,’ and more in Morning Squawk

File Photo: An illustration from August 25, 2025, featuring the Broadcom logo alongside a computer motherboard. Here are five crucial insights for investors as they kick off their trading day. 1. Types of chips Yesterday, there was a noticeable shift as investors flocked to traditional economy and blue-chip stocks, propelling these markets to record closing […]
Morning Bid: Copper surpasses silver to lead gold

Gregor Stuart Hunter Looks Ahead to European and Global Markets After a strong year for precious metals, industrial metals are taking the main stage as copper futures prices in Shanghai reach new heights, fueled by expectations of more economic stimulus from China. With the U.S. dollar slipping to a two-month low — a result of […]
10 Thursday Morning Reads – The Overview

Morning Schedule Insights My morning agenda, busy as always, goes a little something like this: Are retailers the main players now? It’s kind of easy to poke fun at retail traders sharing their losses on platforms like Reddit. They claim their strategies are foolproof, invest in quirky ETFs, and even buy stocks linked to fried […]