There is no return to lockdown here. Europe shouldsays not return to full scale shutdown to avoid another hit to the economy as french daily cases hit levels not seen since april. Tech continues to drive gains. The nasdaq hits a new record, propelling stocks and futures even higher. Pfizere news on a vaccine serves as a tailwind. Plus, biden vows to end the darkness. Calling his opponent a National Embarrassment. He promises to support the working class and reform taxation. Look at the futures right now. In terms ofains tech stocks in the u. S. A new high. Now we see a little bit of a mixed picture with ftse futures pointing down, but continental futures are on the rise. Back all gaining. Lets take a look at what u. S. Futures are showing us. More green arrows. Almost 0. 2 percent on nasdaq futures right now. Alsond dow futures are gaining. What are you seeing on the gmm . Anna it seems that markets, investors taking a glass halffull approach. You can see some of those markets doing we
Campaign 2020. At 9 15 a. M. , one American News networks discusses news of the day and her look at Tipping Points. Host good morning. It is the washington journal for the last day of 2019 and in keeping with the theme, for the first hour, we want you to tell us what you think the top news story of the year was. You can share with us what you think was the most important or significant story of the year. If you want to call us, 2027488001 for republicans. 2027488000 for democrats. And independents, 2027488002. If you want to text us this morning, you can include your name, city, and state and text to 2027488003. Post your thoughts on twitter at cspanwj and on our facebook page, you can do so at facebook. Com cspan. The Associated Press compiled what they saw as the top 10 news stories of 2019 here is their list and maybe there is something on the list that is the basis of you calling in. It starts with the impeachment of President Trump, issues regarding immigration at number 2. Number
Donald trump impeached. Only the third president in u. S. History and the first from queens. [laughter] that put into perspective on what people are interested in. Pedro with that in mind when i say close to home i am thinking the planet. This is the first to the planet has gotten the attention it deserves with the rise of the young climate activist, greta thunberg. New years eve tonight in new york city the climate is the theme. I dont know how they mixandmatch that with the revelry. But i think we are finally beginning to get serious about the dangers facing the planet from climate change. Pedro demonstration take on foot climate agreement. As far as the future, do you think the administration is done with climate . Will it continue on criticizing this administration is requesting value time. There will be one after this one. President trump will not be president for life. I think whoever succeeds him will have more realistic views on that topic. Pedro the story about the queens news
Run continues. 111 s p new highs today as we watchaction in technology. Despite some downgrades and plenty of commentary from henl fu hedge fund managers. Alphabet becoming the fourth firm to reach a trillion dollars. The five Top Tech Companies account for 70 of the s p and worth 5 trillion combined happy friday, gent, go tshggente you. Good to see you barry, you had moves in markets, bull markets of the 90s compared to bull markets of the 20s you said we have not hit the blow off top but were on our way. If you look at the exponential trends, a curve increasing at an increasing rate that characterized the 1920s bull market. It characterized the 1990s this one has been more linear and it doesnt have the upward sloping curve since the 2009 low. So i find it hard to believe that weve seen the top because we have not entered that parabolic move how would you know when were close . Well, youll see the parabolic move that will be the first thing euphoria, a lot less doubt in the market i h
Outside in fremont, the roads are wet as you head out for that morning commute and temperatures are fairly mild as we start out with some low 50s. It will be slow to warm up as the sun peeks out today. Well have more on this coming up in a few minutes. Vianey tracking the morning commute. As you heard kari say, the roads are still wet. You may want to take some extra time. Good news were starting our morning off fairly quiet on this thursday. No big accidents. One fender bender down to the south bay has cleared out. Nothing to worry about through there. Right to some of the drive times. Maybe youre heading out nice and early, westbound 80 to the bay bridge about seven minutes. To the dumbarton bridge about 11 minutes. A live look in oakland along 880 is already getting busy though its 4 30. This is regularly about where its at right around this hour. Ill have another update coming up shortly. President trump this morning waking up impeached. A live look at capitol hill where house lawm