Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its December meeting.
Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for a down payment than pre-pandemic.
SoftBank has fully funded $40 billion investment in OpenAI, sources tell CNBC
Companies have been spending big on AI infrastructure to support growing compute and connectivity needs.
China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths playbook
The U.S. added silver to its nationally designated list of critical minerals in November.
China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations
China’s economy ended the year on a slightly less gloomy note as manufacturing, services and construction activity all improved in December.
Asia-Pacific markets fall in year-end trade; investors parse China manufacturing data
Asia-Pacific markets were poised for modest gains on the holiday-shortened and final trading day of the year.
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025
Chains like Starbucks, Wendy's and Denny's announced plans to close underperforming restaurants in 2025.
Rule expands penalty-free early 401(k) withdrawals — but new use ‘might not be practical,’ advisor says
A provision from the 2022 Secure Act 2.0 is now in effect that allows limited penalty-free withdrawals from 401(k)s to pay long-term care insurance premiums.
He has been walking around the world for the last 27 years—Here’s the no. 1 lesson he learned about happiness
In 1998, Karl Bushby set off on the "Goliath Expedition," a mission to walk around the world. Here's the number one lesson he learned about happiness.
Khanna calls for nationwide fraud investigation after wealth tax proposal caused firestorm
California Rep. Ro Khanna is navigating a difficult environment as one-time supporters turn on him due to his support of a wealth tax.
Apple needs to deliver an AI-charged Siri so good it gets older iPhone users to upgrade
Apple has one more chance to get AI right after its failure in 2025.
U.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade
The sanctions come a day after President Donald Trump threatened Iran over attempts to rearm, and amid a monthlong pressure campaign against Venezuela.
We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here's what it said
Unitree G1 humanoid KOID said "only time will tell" if the AI boom is actually a bubble.
Street analyst reveals 3 AI stocks set to dominate 2026 – plus, Meta’s next move
There's more room to run for four Club holdings after shattering records this year.
Tech startup Hyphen is bringing AI to the lunch line — with help from Cava and Chipotle
Hyphen aims to make service better and more efficient, and it has investors including Cava and Chipotle.
Silver rebounds 10% from worst day in 4 years as metal's roller-coaster end to a big year continues
The precious metal rally continued Tuesday as gold and silver recovered from Monday's sell-off.
California's Ro Khanna faces Silicon Valley backlash after embracing wealth tax
A proposal to tax California billionaires at 5% of their wealth could land on the California ballot in November.
Medicare drug price negotiations may save some retirees more than 50% in 2026, AARP finds
The first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations go into effect on Jan. 1. Part D enrollees may see those drug costs drop by about half, AARP finds.
Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves
Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence.
Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally
Analysts say copper's record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence.
Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin residence
Ukraine has denied an allegation by Russia that it launched a drone strike on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "official residences."
UK's Octopus Energy to spinoff AI unit Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation
British renewable energy startup Octopus Energy is set to spin out its AI tech unit Kraken Technologies, as an independent company valued at $8.65 billion.
Eurostar warns of ‘major disruption’ as power outage halts services between France and England
The disruption brings one of Europe's busiest international rail corridors to a halt at the peak of the New Year travel season.
Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality
China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.