The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Trump was said to be unhappy with Pam Bondi's handling of DOJ files about Jeffrey Epstein and the DOJ's failure to prosecute his political enemies.
Asia-Pacific markets rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening
South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.
Microsoft executive touts Copilot sales traction as AI anxiety weighs on stock
Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage.
Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA
The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the Iran war started in late February.
United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb
United Airlines became the second U.S. carrier in a week to raise check bag fees as the industry grapples with a more than 80% jump in jet fuel costs.
Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government
The lawmakers also cited a recent report that a Pete Hegseth-linked broker sought to make a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense-linked ETF in February.
Analysis: Trump's Iran speech ignores the risks of a return to the 1970s
Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.
One year on from Trump's 'liberation day,' global investors are rethinking American exceptionalism
U.S. exceptionalism is "no longer automatic" among global investors, one market watcher told CNBC.
Cramer’s week ahead: Two key economic reports and earnings from Levi's, Delta
CNBC's Jim Cramer outlined what investors should watch in the week ahead, including Middle East developments, major earnings and key inflation data.
Tiger Woods called Trump after DUI crash, he told cop on bodycam video
President Trump called Tiger Woods a close friend after the golfer's auto crash in Jupiter, Fla., last week. Woods is dating the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices
With the Iran war now in its fifth week, Amazon said it's adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada.
Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.
OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN
OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.
Tesla's stock suffers steepest drop of 2026 on disappointing deliveries report
Tesla is coming off a year of declining deliveries due in part to increased competition from rivals in China offering lower-cost models.
CFTC sues Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois over prediction market regulation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it was suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over its ability to exclusively regulate prediction markets.
Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt
The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.
Grocery shock on the horizon for approaching U.S. elections as Iran war drags on
"It just pisses them off more," said Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, said in an interview when asked about how voters will react if food gets more expensive.
Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here’s how to prepare
Investors within a decade of retirement may want to ensure their portfolio allocation will limit the impact of retiring into a down market, advisors say.
U.S. oil prices soar 11% as Trump's Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation
Oil surged as Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.
Coca-Cola unveils ad campaign with 13 restaurant chains to boost drink sales as diner traffic falls
The restaurant industry has been struggling with declining traffic and sluggish sales growth.
Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep request levels
Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."
Iran's war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes
Iranian propaganda is also homing in on the war's destabilizing impact on the global economy and energy prices, which have shot up in the U.S.
DHS shutdown: Senate advances deal to fund agency with TSA, waits on House
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown that sowed chaos in airports across the country could draw to a close as GOP leaders coalesced around a deal.