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Futures point lower as investors weigh cautious guidance from Walmart and rising geopolitical risk tied to Iran. Dow futures fall about 166 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also in the red. Markets are watching consumer data and oil prices for the next signal. Walmart mode ...  Show more

Stocks are rebounding after another AI-driven sell-off, with housing starts and durable goods topping estimates despite December declines. Still, US equities are off to their worst relative start since 1995, as investors await the GDP report and reassess positioning. The S&P 500’ ...  Show more

In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5%, kicking off its first easing cycle since the pandemic began. But unlike previous rate cuts, this decision is not a response to economic weakness – instead, it's a proactive bid to prevent futu ...

Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points with one dissent. (0:15) Dot plot pencils in two more cuts this year – barely. (1:11) Powell calls move ‘risk management.’ (1:42)Show Notes6 stocks for a Fed rate cutEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here ...  Show more

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates aggressively Wednesday, announcing the first rate cut since March 2020. The half-point move paves the way for lower borrowing costs on everything from mortgages to credit cards. It marks a crucial milestone for the central bank’s histori ...  Show more