Markets are at new highs, but the euphoria is missing

Stock traders do not view a new high as truly valid unless there is some serious action. And that is what is missing from the rally.

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Remembering the start of CNBC, 30 years later

It was all so damn long ago: CNBC was born on April 17, 1989.

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Earnings are coming in, and higher costs are weighing on profit margins

Early earnings returns from the first quarter are in, and there is a clear warning: higher wage costs, higher raw material costs, and higher transport costs are weighing on earnings.

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Global markets are rallying on China and Jamie Dimon

Stocks are rallying around the world on strong China economic data and Jamie Dimon's supportive comments on the U.S. economy.

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The earnings picture is about to change, likely for the better, and Jamie Dimon may be a big help

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Earnings season is upon us — here's what to expect

First-quarter earnings for the S&P 500 are projected to decline 2.5% year over year, according to Refinitiv consensus estimates.

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Baby boomers face retirement crisis — little savings, high health costs and unrealistic expectations

It's National Retirement Planning Week, which means it's time for another round of depressing stats about how unprepared we all are for retirement.

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Pinterest enters IPO market on a roll, even with Lyft's pullback

Lyft's rocky debut has been an exception to the hot IPO market so far this year.

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After jobs report, the bull narrative is winning the argument and could take market to new highs

However, the global slowdown story is not dead.

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Tradeweb shares jump in latest test for crowded IPO market on Wall Street this year

A tremendous amount is at stake for Wall Street, for the slate of tech unicorns that are seeking to go public and for the investing public.

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Semiconductors are killing it—thanks to China

Semiconductors are killing it, and you can thank China. The Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is just shy of the historic high it hit a year ago, and there's good reason for it: China.

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The S&P 500 is now only about 2% from its all-time high

The S&P 500 is starting off April with a bang, at its high for the year and now only about 2% from the old historic closing high of 2,930 on September 20th of last year.

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There's a retirement crisis in America where most will be unable to afford a 'solid life'

The three "legs" of the retirement "stool" (private savings, pensions, and Social Security) are all in dire shape.

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As Lyft IPO nears, traders wonder whether the numbers match the hype

People are wondering whether Lyft's fundamentals justify a valuation of about $22 billion, 50 percent higher than last year.

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Stocks head for best quarter in 7 years despite rising fears of a recession

It's not just that the S&P 500, up 11.9 percent, is having its best quarter since 2012. Everything is up, including stocks and bonds.

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The stock market rally got mugged by economic realities and a global slowdown

The bull narrative is running up against reality. If this weak global economic growth stays with us, it means stocks are pricey at this level.

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IPOs are red hot, doubling the return of the market, as Levi Strauss kicks off wave of offerings

After months of waiting, the 2019 IPO pipeline will finally open on Thursday with Levi Strauss. It is a perfect moment for the long-stalled IPO market.

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CEOs warn about slowing global growth, but that doesn't mean stocks are headed for a fall

Top executives are talking about slowing growth and slashing their guidance, but that doesn't mean stocks are headed for trouble.

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This survey of global investors is useful because it often pays to do the opposite of the crowd

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's survey of roughly 200 global fund managers is often a contrarian indicator.

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Now that the market has broken through key resistance, here's what's next

The S&P 500 is now at the highest level since early October after breaking through key resistance levels.

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