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A strong 10-year Treasury auction pushing stocks higher at the top of the hour, but it was President Trump’s 90 day pause of some tariffs that sent stocks soaring. We have the story as it breaks, including Treasury Secretary Bessent’s news conference, and instant reaction from strategists and traders as the Dow posts its biggest rally in five years.

Stocks lose steam as Trump team sticks by tariffs and a weak bond auction pushes yields higher. Plus, why Needham’s Laura Martin says things are going to get worse for one of tech’s biggest companies.

It’s been a wild day of swings in the market. From the Dow being down 1,700 points at the low, to up nearly 900 points at the high, we make sense of one of Wall Street’s most volatile sessions ever

JPMorgan’s Chief Economist tells us why he upped his U.S recession risk to 60%. President Trump posting he’ll extend the TikTok sale deadline by 75 days—we have instant reaction from the CEO of AppLovin, one of the companies bidding to buy the social media service. Plus, the software name that could be a stealth tariff winner.

Stocks and yields both sinking after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs. We dig into how we got here, what it means for Americans’ wallets, and the names best- and worst-positioned names.

As Wall Street awaits Trump’s tariff announcement, Wolfe Research’s Tobin Marcus says investors are underestimating one of their key features. But it’s not just tariffs making news, the last-minute bids for TikTok coming in fast and furious ahead of Saturday’s deadline. We bring you all the headlines and the big names stepping up to buy it.

With a little more than 24 hours until Trump’s big announcement, Raymond James’ Ed Mills says the tariff talk is just getting started. The sectors and countries he expects to be targeted first—and why we’ll still be talking about this in a year’s time. If you’re looking for names successfully navigating the uncertainty in the meantime, one portfolio manager has an under-the-radar software pick. Plus, Acy Cooper, fourth-generation Louisiana fisherman and captain of the Lacy Kay, tells us why the shrimping industry is rooting for more trade restrictions.

Tech under pressure again today, but two Mag 7 names are starting to look attractive according to Extel’s 2024 top-ranked portfolio strategist. Economists see an increasing chance of stagflation, so what does that mean for the Fed? And Jefferies’ new cruise stock to buy as travelers begin to trade down.

Stocks are selling off as growing uncertainty on U.S. trade policy and a more grim outlook on inflation weighs on investor sentiment. Plus, Coreweave makes its public debut, but immediately comes under pressure after pricing below its expected range. And China hawk Kyle Bass chimes in on the market sell-off, saying the economy actually needs a “slight recession”.

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs focused on autos and auto parts. We’ve got the details, the winners and losers, and the name one trader says will cut its dividend “immediately.” And while President Trump touts them as a win for America, will the government eventually have to step in to support the automakers like it did farmers following the 2016 tariffs? Plus, Sal Khan on how AI is reshaping the classroom for both teachers and students alike.

Are the markets REALLY ready for tariffs? Just how inflationary could they be? And what does that mean for both business and consumer spending? We dive into all of that ahead of this afternoon’s auto tariff announcement. Plus, the latest on the Trump administration’s Signal group chat fallout.

Consumer confidence is tumbling to a 12-year low, and one of our guests agrees that a recession is back in play. Plus, our trader covered his Tesla calls, comparing it to catching a falling knife. And we have an exclusive sit-down with the Gap CEO live at the ShopTalk conference in Las Vegas.

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

The S&P is trying to avoid a 5th-straight losing week, but our market guest insists there are four signals that the correction is over. Plus, Elon Musk holding an all-hands meeting at Tesla last night, and today he’s visiting the Pentagon. We’ll look at whether his reach is getting too wide. And some consumer names are less exposed to tariffs than others. Bank of America gives us the names on their radar.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee joins us with the four positive signs he sees in the market this week. Plus, Tesla is becoming the new political football in Washington, and now even the White House is stepping in to support it. And Robinhood is getting on the action ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

Jensen Huang is taking the stage at Nvidia’s biggest event of the year, and Wall Street’s expectations are higher than ever. We’ll look at what to expect and how investors are positioning. Plus, tariffs are hitting the housing market from every angle, but one pre-fabricated homebuilder could be a beneficiary. And President Trump spoke at length with Russian President Putin about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. We have the headlines and what it all means for U.S. foreign policy.

Today’s economic data is painting a mixed picture of the consumer, but most of Wall Street remains positive on GDP growth for the year. We’ll debate what it means for the Fed’s path forward. Plus, Klarna is poaching Walmart from its rival Affirm to become the retailer’s exclusive provider of Buy Now Pay Later loans. And the author of “Moneyball” and “The Big Short” joins us in a First on CNBC interview to discuss his new book, “Who is Government?”

Stocks are rebounding today but still on track for their worst week in two years. Plus, our market guest likes gold at record highs, but he’s also starting to nibble on some equities amid the recent sell-off. And Apple is having its worst week in five years, but one analyst says the bears are wrong.

We’re less than 36 hours away from a potential government shutdown, and Senate Democrats seem to be uniting against the House bill. We have the latest from Capitol Hill. Plus, Intel is flirting with its best day since 2020 after hiring a permanent CEO, who Wall Street’s #1 analyst says can drive a turnaround. And DOGE’s cuts to the federal government are having a direct impact on defense and education companies. Our analyst has some names to avoid, and some to consider ahead of more potential layoffs.