U.S. reaffirms grip on Hormuz blockade, turning away 55 ships as talks stall
The escalating tally underscores how far the two sides remain from resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.
Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?
The windfall is fueling fresh political and environmental backlash, with Trump accusing Exxon Mobil and Chevron of making “too much money.”
How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta
The rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular.
Oil prices choppy amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal
Oil was mixed as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not be coming anytime soon.
Abel puts a big chunk of Berkshire's cash to work
In his second quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel did some serious spending, including $4.5 billion on buybacks.
Iran denies any direct talks with U.S. on opening Strait of Hormuz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi refinery
Iran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries."
Myspace eyes comeback as an 'antidote' to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot
"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.
Ocasio-Cortez hasn't 'ruled out' running for president or Senate in 2028
The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.
From birth to brokerage: Why South Korea is seeing a surge in infant investment accounts
South Korean babies are turning into mini shareholders, thanks to their parents' investment strategies.
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Investors should be conversative in retirement, but abandoning equities is a big mistake.
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes
Rep. Max Miller is set to remain the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District after the window for the GOP to replace him on the November ballot closed.
Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard
Strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results.
'Moneymaxxing' isn't a trend, it's a 'cultural shift,' financial advisor says — here's how to get started
In an affordability crunch, social media's viral "maxxing" trend could lead to long-term financial security.
Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The market's attention will be on July inflation data.
Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'
The Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI.
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for their solid growth potential
Investors are closely monitoring earnings releases of AI companies amid concerns about the durability of high spending and demand.
A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.
The 72-hour crisis that could upend Meta’s business in India as firm risks losing legal protection
U.S. social media giant Meta is facing increasing pressure from Indian regulators, including demands to revoke the firm's safe harbor immunity in the country.
Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.
Customers still having trouble with their service should restart their devices, the wireless carrier said. Verizon did not provide a reason for the outage.
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further and is ‘very painful’
"The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful. It's very debilitating in many respects," Hunter Biden said.
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
Traffic to salad chains has fallen as consumers avoid greens due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S.
5 ‘rules’ your parents taught you that are sabotaging your career, says expert—like ‘always be grateful’
"Well-intentioned career advice absorbed from a young age can work against you," says executive coach Melody Wilding, author of "Managing Up."
Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says one of its ships was targeted by airstrike
Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.