Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary
President Donald Trump had targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for opposing GOP priorities.
Trump's past tax returns get protection from IRS enforcement under 'lawfare' fund settlement
President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund that can compensate allies who were targeted under the Biden administration.
SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs for lead left position on record-breaking IPO, sources say
SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs to lead what's expected to be a record-setting IPO.
Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents in effort to keep pace with OpenAI and Anthropic
Google made a number of AI announcements at its annual developer conference, rolling out more-advanced models and agentic tools for its expansive user base.
Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump
The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.
Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian markets
North Asian markets are outperforming South Asian markets, supported by stronger fiscal ability and AI developments, Goldman said.
Asia markets open lower as Treasury yields climb and Iran tensions linger
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as investors weighed elevated bond yields and renewed geopolitical tensions.
The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win
AI-driven hiring slowdowns are hitting some entry-level jobs for college graduates as companies like Ford and AT&T ramp up recruiting for skilled trade workers.
2026 CNBC Disruptor 50: See the full list of companies, rankings, and a new leader in the AI race
CNBC reveals the 2026 Disruptor 50 list led by an increasingly powerful and highly valued group of AI companies.
New data boosts our confidence in Lilly's obesity pill. Plus, Google's new AI features
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Vance defends stock-trading spree in Trump financial filings: 'Come on, man'
Vice President JD Vance said at the White House on Tuesday that he and President Donald Trump both support banning congressional stock trading.
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.19%, highest since before the financial crisis
Global bond markets remained on edge as traders monitored central bank responses to renewed inflation fears.
Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July
Mortgage rates continued to move higher Tuesday on uncertainty over the war with Iran. They are at the highest level since last July.
Japan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasurys as Iran war fallout stokes currency fears
The sell-off came as the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict and resulting surge in crude oil prices sent the yen and other Asian currencies tumbling.
Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses ahead of fall launch
At its annual developers conference, Google offered a first look at its audio smart glasses that will be available later this year.
Trump says it's not a 'war.' Insurers with money on the line say it is
Businesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
Polymarket launches private company trading so investors can speculate on Anthropic, OpenAI
The company is launching prediction markets tied to private company milestones, including valuations, IPO timing and secondary-market activity for names like OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI announces new Guaranteed Capacity offering for customers to secure compute
Altman said OpenAI will make sure it leaves enough capacity available for its products like ChatGPT and its coding assistant Codex.
Fed to hike? When traders see a rate increase coming
Traders on prediction market platforms see increasing odds that an interest rate hike from the central bank comes by July 2027.
Trump flexes endorsement power for Ken Paxton after ousting Cassidy, targeting Massie
Paxton and Cornyn are locked in a bitter Texas Senate runoff that will decide which Republican faces Democrat James Talarico in November.
What's the mortgage rate you'll be paying later this year? Probably higher
With mortgage rates reaching a record high on Tuesday, traders also increase likelihood that rates will go above 6.8%.
Anthropic hires OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, former Tesla AI leader
Andrej Karpathy, an artificial intelligence researcher who co-founded OpenAI before getting poached by Tesla, said he's joining Anthropic.
Pentagon taps Shield AI for low-cost drone program as Iran war accelerates demand for cheap drones
Shield AI is fresh off a $1 billion funding round, which valued the company at $12.7 billion
Trump says he was 'an hour away' from Iran strike decision before he postponed it
Asked how long Iran has to come to the table, Trump said it could be two or three days, or perhaps until Sunday or early next week.