Stocks (^DJI, ^GSPC) are rallying modestly at the midday mark, with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) making reaching all-time highs. The tech (XLK) and consumer discretionary (XLY) sectors are leading, while telecom (IYZ) is the most in the red. Keith Bliss of Cuttone & Co. joins us live from the New York Stock Exchange.
To discuss the other big stories of the day, Alexis Christoforous is joined by Yahoo Finance editor-in-chief Andy Serwer and Yahoo Finance’s Melody Hahm.
Presidential job creation legacies
Let’s break down the jobs report and President Barack Obama’s legacy as a job creator. December marked the 75th straight month of job creation—a record. Yet Obama trails Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan in terms of total jobs created.
French workers unplugging
The French are battling what they call “info-obesity” with a new law giving workers the right to disconnect when they go home. Will other countries follow suit?
2017 Int’l Consumer Electronics Show
It’s day two of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show, where tech companies and gadget lovers descend on Las Vegas in search of the next big thing. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley joins us live from the event.
