Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era
A drop in the unemployment rate helped provide some upside to what was an otherwise downbeat jobs report — but it was for all the wrong reasons.
Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report
Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.
Led by Buc-ee’s and new rival Dolly Parton, America’s gas station chains are in a mega-sizing era
Gas station chains led by Buc-ee's are coming closer to rivaling America's big box stores in size, and Dolly Parton is getting in on the retail trend.
Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit
Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.
Trump Accounts get a boost from employer contributions — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are the latest to offer matching programs
The growing list of companies that will match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees now includes Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's files for IPO, reports 50% same-store sales growth in recent years
Jersey Mike's has nearly 3,300 locations, making it the second-largest hoagie sandwich chain in the U.S. behind Subway.
Married Americans tend to be wealthier and happier. Gen Z is forgoing the institution anyway
Gen Z defines the American Dream as having financial stability and being happy. Marriage could help them reach both of those goals, but many aren't sold on it.
Premier Lacrosse League plans to bring in team owners by 2028 'or soon thereafter,' co-founder says
Paul Rabil told CNBC he's banking on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport, to shine a spotlight on the PLL.
High-end camping and a capital raise: AutoCamp is banking on summer travel to fuel growth
AutoCamp offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
Americans are paying record prices for steak. Here's why demand isn't cracking
Despite record beef prices, Americans aren't giving up steak. Consumers are treating beef as an affordable luxury and prioritizing it for special occasions.
Autonomous drone startup Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion as investors pile into defense
Defense tech startups are raising record amounts on both sides of the Atlantic amid a flurry of investment in the sector.
House lawmakers approved a bipartisan bill to protect older adults from financial fraud. Here's what to know
The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 is aimed at preventing adults age 65 or older or those with disabilities from losing their money to fraud.
Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series supplier issue, falling EV demand
Ford said its EV sales fell by 40.7% during the quarter compared with a year earlier, while sales of its F-Series trucks, including the F-150, declined 11%.
Treasury says Trump Account investment options will include State Street, BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs
The Treasury Department said the investment lineup for Trump Accounts includes ETFs from State Street, BlackRock and Vanguard.
Rivian raises 2026 delivery outlook while Lucid misses Wall Street expectations for second quarter
Rivian is increasing its delivery outlook to between 65,000 and 70,000 EVs, up from 62,000 to 67,000 units.
GE Vernova's gas turbines aren't the only way it's winning from the AI boom
Electrification secured $2.4 billion in data center equipment orders during the first quarter of 2026, beating the segment's total for all of 2025.
Meta’s push into cloud computing means Wall Street has to prepare for lower margins
Meta appears poised to enter the cloud computing market in an effort to monetize its massive AI infrastructure.
Trump says 'everybody's profiting' from recent market rallies — but it’s mostly the 1%
A large share of U.S. households have no exposure to equities and have not benefited from the bull market.
Ford CEO wants level playing field with Toyota, GM imports as USMCA trade talks reopen
Ford reports it assembled over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year – more than any other auto manufacturer, including 311,000 units for export.
Stock market gains minted nearly 1 million new millionaires in 2025, new UBS report says
Global personal wealth surged by 10.8% in 2025, the biggest jump since 2017, according to UBS.
AI agents will soon be able to match human traders, Robinhood CEO tells CNBC
Vlad Tenev spoke about the potential of AI agents in trading in an interview with CNBC.
How high hopes for Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plans cost borrowers
The Biden White House's lofty expectations for its loan forgiveness efforts inadvertently damaged the financial situation of many student loan borrowers.
OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: Report
Trump said in June that the U.S. taking an ownership stake in AI giants would be "a beautiful thing" and make American public "partners in this revolution."
Most prediction market contracts have low volume, leaving users exposed to volatility and bots
Prediction market volume has grown exponentially but several markets never make it over $10,000.