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Warsh Prepares to Take Helm with Stocks Near Highs

Kevin Warsh gets sworn in as Fed chair today, putting him in the spotlight if he mentions the economy. Stocks are on pace for weekly gains, with sentiment data due after the open.

Warsh Settles In as Yields Hit Historic High

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.

Stocks Up Early on Iran Talks, Warsh to Take Oath

The new Fed chairman is expected to take office today facing an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has fueled inflation. Major indexes are poised for a positive week.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil erased its early morning gains on Thursday as optimism surrounding a potential peace deal with Iran sent prices lower.

How Do Treasury Auctions Work?

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

Ready or Not, The Digital Stock Market Is Coming

Tokenization is often associated with cryptocurrency, but now Wall Street is looking to tokenize stocks. What do investors need to know about a digital stock market?

Nvidia Results, Fed Minutes Loom as Losses Mount

The two main features today come after lunch starting with Fed minutes and concluding with Nvidia's post-close results. High yields have stocks down three straight sessions.

Home Depot Gets Retail Results Started, Oil Eyed

Though oil prices and yields could set direction later, investors focus this morning on Home Depot earnings that kick off a busy reporting week. Nvidia looms tomorrow afternoon.

Yield Watch: Rates in Focus Before Retail Results

Stocks are shaky following Friday's sell-off in reaction to rising yields and oil. Treasuries might continue calling the shots in a week dominated by retail earnings and Nvidia.