Nvidia hits record, S&P 500 rallies, Trump eyes Fed shakeup
Jun 26, 2025•22 min
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Episode description
On Morning Brief, Brad Smith reports US stocks edge higher as Nvidia (NVDA) becomes the world’s most valuable company, fueling gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. First quarter GDP is revised lower, and jobless claims rise, pointing to a cooling labor market. President Trump may announce a new Fed chair pick ahead of Powell’s term ending, but markets remain calm. Walgreens (WBA), Palantir (PLTR), JetBlue (JBLU), and Nike (NKE) are among today’s trending tickers.
Takeaways:
Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable company as tech leads rally
Trump considers early Fed chair pick as Powell’s term nears end
The labor market shows signs of strain with higher jobless claims
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