Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.
Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.
U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace
For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.
Trump will decide whether U.S. participates in IEA release of oil reserves, Interior Secretary says
The IEA is group of 32 advanced economies primarily in Europe, North America and northeast Asia. The U.S. is a member of the organization.
Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.
Investor ban on buying homes stalls housing affordability bill
A bill to increase housing supply and decrease costs is set to sail through the Senate on Thursday, but House leaders foresee further negotiations.
Oracle's TikTok stake sits at just over $2 billion, filing shows
Oracle bought 15% of TikTok's U.S. operations in January after China's ByteDance was forced by U.S. law to divest.
Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart
The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.
Five things to know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
The next generation of Microsoft's video game hardware will first land in the hands of developers next year.
Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
Oracle stock spikes 9% as strong Q3 earnings answer Wall Street AI build-out concerns
Oracle CEO Clayton Magouyrk said on an earnings call the company's model of having customers provide data chips for new data center builds is working.
Tim Scott hopes Fed Chair Powell investigation 'goes away' to clear Kevin Warsh confirmation
President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but the process has been blocked amid a federal investigation into Powell.
Where the auto supply chain is most threatened by the Iran war
Oil prices above $100 per barrel, rising fuel costs for consumers and shortages of metals and petrochemicals refined in the Gulf region could hurt automakers.
Meta rolls out in-house AI chips weeks after massive Nvidia, AMD deals
Meta's latest generations of its MTIA series of in-house chips for artificial intelligence will help support the company's massive data center expansion plans.
Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump ally will bring conservative immigration policies to DHS
Republicans are optimistic about Markwayne Mullin taking over the reins at DHS, while Democrats warn his tenure will be more of the same after Kristi Noem.
Jim Cramer says Eli Lilly has checked the most important box as obesity pill approval looms
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
You can't 'borrow your way out of debt,' expert says — but more consumers are trying
Borrowers who struggle with high-interest debt often turn to personal loans to help pay it off, but without a change in habits debt can become a cycle.
JPMorgan Chase reins in lending to private credit firms after marking down software loans
JPMorgan's move shows that the biggest U.S. bank by assets wants to get ahead of potential turbulence involving private credit loans to software companies.
Nebius stock pops 16% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.
Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it's in 'prime position' to arm the U.S. amid war in Iran
Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.
Black women were disproportionately impacted by DOGE cuts. A year later, they're rebuilding careers for themselves and each other
Black women make up 12% of the federal workforce and experienced the largest federal employment losses between 2024 and 2025.