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Trump expects to announce the next Fed Chair "over the next couple of weeks."
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 20:41
When do you expect to make your announcement about the new Fed chair, sir. Before the end of the year, what what what do you think >> over the next couple of weeks. ...
Obesity pill race heats up
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 20:35
Let's get more now on the story. Pharma and biotech reporter Anukica Kim Constantino. Anukica, what's the story here.Is this pill going to be ready soon. >> Right. So, thanks for having me on today.So, basically the news today is that Lily has trial data showing that its obesity pill could be an effective maintenance treatment for people that want to preserve their weight loss but don't want to keep taking weekly injections like Wgoian Zepbound. So in this trial, they basically followed people that initiall ...
Palladium Bull Market Continues
Benjamin Cowen· 2025-12-18 20:30
Market Analysis and Investment Strategy - The analysis suggests that there is always a bull market occurring in some asset class, and investors should identify and capitalize on these opportunities rather than waiting for their preferred asset class to recover [2][7][24] - The report highlights palladium as an example of a current bull market, noting a potential buying opportunity around $1,000 to $1,100 [3] - The analysis draws parallels between palladium's price action and patterns observed in Bitcoin dominance and the HSI (Heng Seng Index), suggesting a broader applicability of the identified market pattern [12][14] - The report suggests that metals are in a macro bull market, and investors should focus on riding the trend rather than trying to time the top [18][20] Palladium Specific Analysis - Palladium experienced resistance around $1,600, followed by a pullback to approximately $1,350, before resuming its upward trend [4][5][6] - Long-term expectations for palladium remain positive, with potential for it to return to previous high levels, although this may take considerable time, possibly until the end of the decade or longer [10] - Despite recent pullbacks, the palladium market still appears constructive, with higher highs and higher lows indicating a continuing bull market [15][24] Risk Management and Alternative Investments - The analysis cautions against investing in altcoins with the sole aim of quick profits, advocating instead for investments in assets with long-term value [8][9] - The report acknowledges the possibility of a consolidation phase in metals, similar to historical patterns observed in gold, and advises investors to be aware of this potential [19][20] - The analysis suggests that a transition from a bull to a bear market typically provides ample warning signs, such as a prolonged period without new highs, before a distribution phase begins [21][23]
Trump signs executive order reclassifying pot, opening door to broader access
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 20:30
Today, I'm pleased to announce that I will be signing an executive order to reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three control substance with legitimate medical uses. We have uh people begging for me to do this. People that are in great pain.For decades, this action has been requested by American patients suffering from extreme pain, incurable diseases, aggressive cancers, seizure disorders, neurological problems, and more, including numerous veterans with service related injuries and olde ...
How Trump's cannabis executive order could benefit medical research
NBC News· 2025-12-18 20:30
Just a short time ago, President Trump announced a new change on cannabis policy. In an executive order signed this afternoon, the president laid out his intention to reclassify cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act. Right now, cannabis is a schedule one substance along with drugs like heroin, LSD.Under the law, these drugs are considered to have the highest potential for abuse and no medical use. Under the executive order, cannabis would now become a schedule three substance, falling into the same c ...
Lot of opportunity across energy space, says Cohen & Steers' Rosenlicht
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 20:29
Trump Media merging with a nuclear fusion power company. Yeah, you heard that right. The company is called TAE Technologies based in Orange County, California.The combined fusion power and media companies will be co-run by the nuclear team, a gentleman I spoke with about an hour ago named Michael Binderbower and the media team led by former politician Devin Nunes. Investors like the deal. Trump Media shares soaring on the news on pace for its best day in nearly two years.Michael told me on the phone the cap ...
Josh Brown says 'divergence' in AI stocks is hallmark of healthy bull market
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 20:28
Market Dynamics & Investment Strategy - A healthy bull market distinguishes strong companies from weaker ones, indicating conviction in fundamentally sound businesses [1][4] - The market favors adding to positions in stocks demonstrating strength, provided the fundamentals remain supportive [3] - Divergence in stock performance can signal early conviction in a company's strength [1][3] Comparative Analysis: Micron vs SMCI - Micron demonstrates resilience, recovering quickly after earnings reports, suggesting market confidence [2] - SMCI's stock declined significantly from $118 to $30 over approximately 20 months, indicating market skepticism [2] - Despite both Micron and SMCI being suppliers to the AI data center buildout theme, the market perceives Micron as a superior investment [2] Overall Market Assessment - The current market environment is not characterized as a speculative hype bubble, but rather a sorting process of identifying winners [4]
'SCARED TO DEATH': Joe says Republicans don't want JackSmith to testify publicly
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 20:27
Former special counsel Jack Smith has told a congressional committee his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in quote a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election. That's according to parts of his opening statement obtained by NBC News. Smith testified for eight hours before the House Judiciary Committee yesterday during a closed door deposition.What's more, Smith said his team turned up quote powerful evidence that showed Trump willfully retained highly ...
LIVE: Officials provide update on Brown University shooting
NBC News· 2025-12-18 20:26
Watch live coverage as officials in Providence provide updates on the fatal shooting at Brown University that left two people dead and nine others injured. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through ...
President Trump comments on Chris Waller following Fed chair interview
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 20:26
We've got some breaking news on the race for Fed chair. Steve Leeman is standing by for more on that. But first, let's head to Washington to Aean Jabvers.And Aean, what's the news. >> Kelly, the news is the president was just talking about the Fed chair race uh in a session in the Oval Office. Reporters asked him about how many people he's considering for the job. The president said he's considering three or four people for that job.The president did not commit to selecting a Fed chair before the end of thi ...