What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.
Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos reveals 'a lot more vulnerabilities' for cyberattacks
The remarks show how a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon can also pose serious threats, like uncovering new ways to hack into systems.
Nvidia stock is on a 10-day winning streak and up 18% over that stretch
Nvidia denied rumors that it's in talks to buy a large PC company, telling CNBC in a statement that it's "not engaged in discussions."
More U.S.-Iran peace deal talks are in discussion, White House says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle, despite President Donald Trump proclaiming that a ceasefire with Iran depended on it reopening.
New Eric Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes says 'he raped me,' plans to file police report
Eric Swalwell already faced a pending criminal investigation by the Manhattan DA's office over an allegation of sexual assault by another woman.
DA wants Sam Altman arson suspect Daniel Moreno-Gama held without bail
Daniel Moreno-Gama allegedly threw a lit Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and threatened to burn down OpenAI's headquarters.
Prediction markets will grow to $1 trillion by 2030, Bernstein estimates
The investment bank said volumes will reach an estimated $240 billion in 2026 and grow at a 80% compound annual rate between 2025 and 2030.
Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs
Kevin Warsh, nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, detailed his holdings in newly released financial disclosures.
Share of 7-year car loans grows as buyers 'work harder to make the numbers fit,' expert says
With the amount financed reaching an all-time high, more car buyers are stretching out their loans to at least seven years to afford the monthly payments.
Market volatility may 'weigh heavily' on Gen Z, advisor says: How young investors can adapt
For young investors, the recent market volatility can be especially unsettling. Financial advisors have tips to help you through it.
Treasury Secretary Bessent backs rate cuts but says he understands if the Fed wants to wait
Bessent has previously said the Fed should hasten cutting interest rates, calling reductions "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic growth.
David Einhorn signals caution as his hedge fund Greenlight prioritizes capital protection
"It probably won't surprise anyone that we are again putting capital preservation at the top of our priorities," Einhorn said in his latest investor letter.
Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin
A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz for the next six to 12 months will mean an unavoidable recession, the billionaire investor said.
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can supplement the work that's already done, improving its quantity and quality.
Amazon to buy Globalstar to bolster Leo satellite business in deal worth about $11.6 billion
Amazon said it would acquire Globalstar, giving its nascent satellite internet business a boost as it vies to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Oracle jumps for a second day, Bloom Energy soars 20% on AI data center power deal
Oracle stocks bounced as software shares continued to recover and the company expanded a capacity deal with Bloom Energy.
Blackstone’s Joan Solotar says investors should separate ‘signal from the noise’ in private credit
Joan Solotar, global head of Blackstone Private Wealth, said the capital flight from private credit isn't justified by the likely returns and potential losses.
Stocks keep the rally going and oil tumbles. Here's why we have some trepidation
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact
The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
House Republican campaign arm touts tax cuts in new 2026 election ad
Republicans are trying to defend a razor-thin majority in the House and are running on tax policies passed last year.
China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible'
The Chinese foreign ministry said only a "comprehensive ceasefire" would help ease the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Iran war could cost the American taxpayer $1 trillion, says Harvard academic
As efforts to reach a lasting settlement have so far proved unsuccessful, one Harvard academic estimates the total could end up far higher than was promised.
JPMorgan tops estimates on Wall Street results, Dimon flags 'increasingly complex' economic risks
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called the economy resilient, but pointed to an "increasingly complex set of risks" across global markets.
Lucid names auto industry outsider as CEO, expands Uber deal
Lucid Group has named former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, an industrial machinery manufacturer of escalators and elevators, as its new chief executive.