U.S. crude oil tops $100 again – last seen in May – as market braces for prolonged Iran war
Oil prices remain elevated amid worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in August, as expected
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
10-year Treasury yield tops 4.9%, highest since 2023, as oil surge raises inflation fears
Treasury yields moved higher on Thursday as U.S. oil prices hit $100 per barrel.
Trump's $1 trillion-plus 'dividend' plan meets immediate bipartisan pushback
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Republican convention speech in Dallas is raising questions about how politics could affect market confidence in him.
'Extinction' warnings ramp up as more OpenAI, Anthropic researchers join calls for an AI slowdown
There is growing concern globally about the capability of AI, following numerous cyberattacks and security incidents in recent months by rogue models
Macy's posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold
Macy's posted strong fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday and raised its full-year guidance.
Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent, eyeing 2027 launch of 'tokenized' stock trading
Nasdaq is making a big bet that tokenization of stocks and other assets are becoming part of the plumbing of the stock market.
Amazon gives OpenAI's ad business a boost, letting its advertisers into ChatGPT
Amazon has been hesitant to open its sprawling webstore to external AI platforms.
Bond sell-off, stock boom: Why rebalancing is a good strategy right now
With stocks near all-time highs and bonds selling off, it's likely a good time for investors to consider rebalancing to their target risk, advisors said.
Oracle options are doing something curious heading into earnings
If ever there were a stock that captured the hopes and fear of the AI trade, it's Oracle.
NFL's Roger Goodell is playing the international long game ahead of league's Australia debut
Goodell spoke with CNBC Sport ahead of the league's first-ever, regular-season game in Australia this week.
European Central Bank hikes interest rates to 2.5% as policymakers see risk of higher inflation, weaker growth
The central bank is contending with rising prices, the consequences of the U.S.-Iran war and surging government borrowing costs.
Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
The Iran war and the AI boom have created a crowded market for mineral rights and other energy assets.
Coinbase partners with Moov to boost community bank stablecoin capabilities before Clarity vote
A bill to regulate digital assets is due for a preliminary vote in the U.S. Senate next week.
A rare disease is taking his vision. A gene therapy could help — if he can get it
A well-connected family’s fight to access a potential treatment for their son highlights the barriers most rare disease patients struggle to overcome.
Apple drops its folding iPhone. Our first reaction, plus the other key launch news
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Amazon backs Ariane with rocket launch orders as Europe battles to close its space gap
The deal hands the continent's space industry a commercial boost as governments push for greater sovereign capabilities.
World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high
TSMC reported monthly sales revenue for August on Thursday.
Republicans to tout congressional stock-trading ban at midterm convention as Trump trades
Trump disclosed more than 21,000 trades in 2025, while the House-passed restrictions Republicans are promoting apply only to Congress.
Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market
Samsung is drawing more iPhone users to its foldables as Apple’s rumored entry threatens to reshape the market.
What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry
The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season, which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket sales and higher-priced premium screenings.
Investors seek hedges as midterms and geopolitical risks threaten market calm
Investors are starting to seek more protection against stock market swings as a historically volatile period for markets approaches.
Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention
Republicans hope to build momentum as they sag in the polls ahead of November's midterm election, but some vulnerable candidates skip the event.