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From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated at the open, midday and close every weekday, featuring CNBC expert analysis and top business newsmakers. Anchored and reported by CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Higher, Saturday Update: Trump Ups "Legally Tested" Tariffs, Supreme Court Rules The Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, President Trump Announces News 10% Global Tariffs 2/20/26
Markets climb after a landmark Supreme Court tariff ruling and big tech leads the gains. Discussion of retailers hitting record highs and the headache of seeking tariff refunds. Coverage of a newly announced temporary 10% global tariff and legal pushback over unlawful levies. Brief look at weak Q4 GDP, rising inflation, and major earnings and tech events to watch next.

Feb 20, 2026 • 4min
Market Midday: Stocks Mixed, Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, Inflation Rises Again 2/20/26
Markets trade mixed as investors react to a major Supreme Court ruling on presidential tariff authority. A small business owner recounts how import levies felt like a hidden tax. Economic growth missed expectations and inflation ticked up in the latest PCE data. Brief cultural notes cover spring training and new film openings.

Feb 20, 2026 • 3min
Market Open: Stocks Higher, Supreme Court Rules Against The Trump Tariffs, Economic Growth Slips, PCE Inflation Comes In Hotter Than Expected 2/20/26
JB McCuskey, West Virginia Attorney General, speaks on a lawsuit alleging Apple failed to scan iCloud for child sexual abuse images. Rick Santelli, market commentator, and Aditya Bave, Bank of America economist, discuss weak Q4 GDP, mixed market moves, a hotter PCE inflation print, and divergent consumer spending trends across income groups.

Feb 19, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Lower, Oil Pops On Fears The US Will Attack Iran, Apple Sued For Alleged Failure To Stop Child Sexual Abuse Material On iCloud 2/19/26
Markets slip as Middle East tensions push oil higher and lift defense stocks. Amazon overtakes Walmart in U.S. revenue while consumer trends shift toward discount retailers. West Virginia files a lawsuit accusing a tech giant of failing to stop illegal material on cloud storage. Pending home sales drop and upcoming economic data and Supreme Court decisions could sway markets.

Feb 19, 2026 • 4min
Market Midday: Stocks Lower, Oil Higher On Iran Conflict Worries, West Virginia Sues Apple Over Child Sexual Material On Devices 2/19/26
Markets slide as investors fret over a possible conflict with Iran. A major lawsuit accuses a tech company of failing to prevent child sexual material on devices. Analysts debate oil volatility and rising gas prices. Employment claims stay low while consumer confidence and retail outlook show mixed signals. Corporate news includes strong farm-equipment results and changes to airline loyalty rewards.

Feb 19, 2026 • 4min
Market Open: Stocks Lower, Oil Higher On Iran Strike Fears, Walmart With Disappointing Outlook For This Year 2/19/26
Markets dip while oil jumps on fears of a U.S.-Iran strike. Conversation highlights historic oil swings and what to watch next. Weekly jobless claims stay low as consumer confidence shows caution. Walmart’s strong holiday sales clash with a disappointing outlook for the year. Discussion of a K-shaped recovery and selective company results from Deere to Wayfair and Molson Coors.

Feb 18, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Higher, Meta CEO Takes Stand In Social Media Addiction Trial, Oil Prices Pop 2/18/26
A market recap highlights Wednesday gains and top-performing stocks. Discussion covers why strong earnings have not pushed markets to new highs. Coverage of a high-profile tech CEO testifying in a social media addiction trial and courtroom claims. Reports on oil and gas prices surging after geopolitical concerns. Preview of major corporate results and upcoming economic data.

Feb 18, 2026 • 4min
Market Midday: Stocks Higher, Investors Wait For Fed Meeting Minutes, Facebook And Instagram Parent Meta CEO Testifies At Social Media Trial 2/18/26
David Faber, CNBC reporter on sports franchise valuations, Marta Norton, market commentator on earnings and AI themes, and Julia Boorstin, tech and media reporter covering the social media trial. They discuss market movers like Goldman Sachs and NVIDIA. Conversation covers why strong earnings meet investor caution, Meta CEO testimony at a landmark trial, and possible MSG team spinoffs.

Feb 18, 2026 • 4min
Market Open: Stocks Higher, Oil Popped Higher On Iran Strike Fears, Netflix CEO Tells CNBC Why Netflix Will Win The War To Buy WBD 2/18/26
Morning market movers and early gains for major indexes, with NVIDIA leading the charge. AI's surprise disruptions across software, wealth management and trucking. Oil jumps on heightened Iran strike concerns and political signals. Homebuilding picks up while mortgage applications dip. Netflix argues for clarity in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery amid competing public offers.

Feb 17, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Higher, Amazon Snaps Longest Losing Streak Since 2006, Cheaper Apple Devices Coming 2/17/26
Market moves and major indexes tick higher while NVIDIA posts modest gains. Amazon ends a historic nine-day slide amid debate over big spending. Apple teases a March event with cheaper iPhone, iPad and MacBook options and AI Siri ambitions. Home builder sentiment cools even as remodeling demand holds. Ford weighs joint ventures in China and regulatory risks.


