Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades
The U.S. president said he was "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."
TSMC first-quarter profit rises 58%, beats estimates as AI demand fuels record run
TSMC reported another quarter of record profit, with the company expecting AI demand to continue to grow.
UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot
Economists polled by Reuters expected U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) to have expanded by 0.1% month-on-month.
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
The information sought includes so-called Tag 50 identifiers, which can be used to determine who was behind the trades.
Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
Iran war cuts India’s March goods exports by over 7%, hammering key sectors and markets, lifting costs and delaying recovery for months.
China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran war clouds outlook
Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.
The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending
Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.
Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt: 'We're running out of f---ing margin'
Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are boycotting the online retailer's advertising platform on Wednesday to protest the policy changes.
Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot to AI, adds $127 million in value
Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.
Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up
Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of herds.
European stocks set for another mixed open as Iran peace efforts remain unclear
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory as investors assess a confused picture of where the Iran war and peace talks are headed.
Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks
Asia markets opened higher, with Nikkei at an all-time high after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Small towns are fueling India’s e‑commerce surge, with Amazon and Flipkart chasing new shoppers, faster delivery and rising aspirational demand.
Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, sources say
The carrier is facing the added challenge of a spike in the price of fuel. Fuel is airlines' biggest expense after labor.
Daikin shares jump 14% after activist investor Elliott pushes for reforms
Daikin shares surged as much as 13.9% after activist investor Elliott urged the company to boost margins and shareholder returns.
White House budget chief Russell Vought won't estimate Iran war cost in testimony
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified before the House Budget Committee on Wednesday.
Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to prewar levels.
Nvidia's long-awaited stock breakout is proof that patience pays off
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Epstein accusations fly in Senate after César Chávez Monument row
Sen. Heinrich proposed amending a bill to temporarily close the monument and require the government to examine a new monument to honor the farm labor movement.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing banks to collect citizenship data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration expects banks to comply in collecting citizenship information from customers.
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here’s Cramer’s advice on how to play it
CNBC’s Jim Cramer offers guidance for navigating a “tricky” market rotation.
Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: 'A fire is being lit under' them
Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.
Ford EV chief leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts
The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own
Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.