The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect
Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.
Solar stocks shine after Trump extends China tariffs to polysilicon products
Solar stocks rose in premarket trading President Donald Trump announced fresh import restrictions on polysilicon products.
Oil rises as Iran's draft plan sees U.S. and Israel banned from Strait of Hormuz
News of Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, renewing concerns over supply disruptions.
Iran's chief negotiator accuses Trump of 'theater diplomacy' with Hormuz traffic near standstill
The conflict is broadening across the region, with Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints under renewed threat.
Virginia governor to intervene in NextEra, Dominion merger over electricity price concerns
Virginia's State Corporation Commission is tasked with reviewing the deal and will either accept, reject or impose conditions on it.
Fox won't renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox has decided not to renegotiate its current TV deal with the NFL until the expiration of the league's opt-out clause in 2030, said CEO Lachlan Murdoch.
Grindr's AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says
Grindr says AI is boosting engineering productivity, supporting a new $350-per-month premium tier and driving stronger subscriber growth and retention.
GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government
The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk's DOGE didn't cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.
SK Hynix to invest $38 billion building new memory chip plants as demand soars
Memory prices have surged because of short supply and huge demand with investors watching closely for any changes to the supply-demand imbalance.
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival set for record attendance despite macro challenges
MVAAFF founder Floyd Rance says the festival has found a sustainable audience on the Massachusetts island, helping it weather macroeconomic uncertainty.
Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why
The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.
Jim Cramer highlights 5 investing themes — and the stocks to buy for each
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said earnings season reinforced five investing themes he thinks will produce the market's best buying opportunities.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New Mexico
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund after a jury ruled the company violated the state’s unfair practices act.
Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks
Trump's reported phone calls to the Fed chairman will complicate his efforts to prove he will act independently on inflation and interest rates.
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
The salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter
Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.
Savers Value Village thrift store launches new AI tool to price items
Savers Value Village is launching a new AI pricing tool to keep product prices consistent and low, the company told CNBC exclusively.
AMD buys chip startup that hardwires AI models into its silicon
Taalas' current chip runs a small version of Meta's Llama 3.1, though the company is working on chips for bigger and more advanced models.
We're adding a critical enabler of AI computing to our Bullpen watchlist
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will work from home
"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," the 84-year-old McConnell said.
Yen rally fades a week after U.S.-Japan intervention as focus shifts to policy
The coordinated involvement from the Treasury and BoJ had initially lifted the yen as low as 155 to the dollar, down from just above 163 beforehand.
Wildfire costs are surging — but much of the damage in Europe isn’t insured
Insurers warn that Europe is facing a "protection gap" in wildfire cover as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.
From birth to brokerage: Why South Korea is seeing a surge in infant investment accounts
South Korean babies are turning into mini shareholders, thanks to their parents' investment strategies.
China's exports growth beats estimates in July, as AI-driven shipments surge
China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.