New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects
The central bank policymaker in a CNBC interview did not commit on whether he thinks an interest rate hike is necessary.
Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'
Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNBC more than 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday
The Energy secretary spoke to CNBC's Brian Sullivan in Venezuela on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump announced a massive oil deal with Caracas.
Trump to meet with travel industry CEOs as White House touts World Cup tourism boost
Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come
The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, less than expected, ADP reports
Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.
Ford continues ramping up pickup truck production as sales fall 10.3% in August
An increase in the supply of pickup trucks comes as Ford experienced its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year U.S. new vehicle sales declines in August.
Apple shares are doing something they haven't done in 20 years. Here’s what’s happening
Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005.
Scaramucci says he had 'Potomac fever' in the White House — and Bessent and Lutnick have it too
"You think you're smarter than the people that live in Washington, but Washington changes you, you don't change Washington," Anthony Scaramucci told CNBC.
American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes
American Airlines is adding its most premium seats to its largest planes, which it uses for its most popular long international flights.
Thyme Care raises $125 million, pushing cancer care startup's valuation above $2 billion
Thyme Care has raised $125 million from investors in a deal doubling the cancer startup's valuation as it tackles critical disease treatment gaps.
There is 'a lot more pushback' on data center construction, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC
The resistance to data centers is gaining steam and occurring nationwide.
Iran says two tankers have hit Hormuz naval mines, attacks regional targets in retaliation to U.S. strikes
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Revolutionary Guard sites across the country.
Bank of Canada mulls Trump tariff shock as it holds interest rates
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute and the descent into a retaliatory tariff blitz complicated the job for the Bank of Canada in its Wednesday decision.
Chevron to expand in Venezuela operations, doubling production through $7 billion investment
Chevron's move comes amid a U.S. push to increase oil production in Venezuela.
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Dell might've delivered the best quarter of the year.
Berkshire CEO Abel says Alphabet a 'significant player' in AI after growing stake in Q2
Abel said Berkshire has a clear view of the impacts AI is having across its portfolio of companies, and Google's position relative to the technology is strong.
Demand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest rates
Mortgage rates continue to rise, pushing some buyers to riskier, adjustable-rate loans in order to find savings. Rates are at the highest level since June 2025.
Nepal’s mountain tourism industry faces ‘serious warning’ after Himalayan flood disaster
Nepal's devastating floods have raised fresh concerns for the country's vital adventure tourism industry ahead of its peak travel season.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Fedorov is launching a defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, aiming to turn Ukraine’s wartime experience into new technologies.
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says Japanese bond yields not a challenge for trading houses right now
In an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Greg Abel said that yields in the country are still relatively low.
Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations
Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, warning that expanding Ukrainian drone operations are making the skies increasingly unsafe.
China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summit
China's Xi gave Iran's Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at the SCO summit, as Beijing seeks to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with Trump.
Meta settlement could clear the way for new AI product launches, Morgan Stanley says
"There are certainly signals, in our view, that Meta's product pipeline could start flowing following this legal clearing event," analysts said.