Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
The summit sees top world leaders, defence officials and key executives gathering in Singapore from May 29 to 31
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously challenged freedom of navigation in the sea lane, raising questions about the future.
Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality
Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.
Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push
Disney is selling ads for the Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027, all major advertising revenue drivers. Global ad president Rita Ferro is leading the charge.
Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade
With Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket company.
Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?
Meta is making a major push to expand its business beyond online advertising, but past efforts show that success is far from guaranteed.
Josh Brown, counting on a new momentum strategy, thinks investors want more than index funds
Brown debuted a separately managed account named after a premium cut of steak — built to hold what he considers the market's best opportunities.
Travelers to Europe may be leaving money on the table. Here's why
Travelers to Europe who buy certain merchandise can claim a refund of the value-added taxes they pay.
At least 3.5 million people have lost food stamp access as Trump's 'big beautiful bill' cuts take effect, analysis finds
Even as Americans confront higher costs, millions of people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records.
Will Gen Z be the generation to revive moviegoing?
Gen Zers like affordable, social experiences and are driving demand for anime and video game titles at the theaters.
Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China's role in the region
Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.
Jim Cramer says Dell’s blowout quarter sets up a crucial week for AI stocks
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Dell Technologies’ blockbuster quarter reignited enthusiasm around AI and data center stocks.
3 themes that drove stocks to another week of records — and a banner month
The S&P 500 extended its winning streak to nine weeks.
Berkshire trails red-hot S&P 500 by biggest margin so far this year
Berkshire's widely held B shares are now running 16.3 percentage points behind the benchmark index year-to-date, the biggest gap so far in 2026.
Roth IRA owners may need a second retirement account to claim the new Saver's Match
The Saver's Match program, which starts in 2027, is for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers — but Roth IRA owners may face a hurdle to get the money.
Student loan borrowers will have two new repayment options come July 1. Here's how to pick one
Starting July 1, millions of federal student loan holders will have two new ways to repay their debt. Here's what to know about the additional options.
U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China
President Donald Trump has referred to $14 billion in arms sales to the island, which has been approved by Congress, as a "negotiating chip" with China.
This Trump-linked startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military
With ties to the Trump family, Foundation Robotics Labs is aiming to deploy humanoid robots in the military in the next 12 to 18 months.
Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards
The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.
Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge rules
"The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.
Software stocks wrap up best month since 2001 as talk of 'SaaSpocalypse' subsides
Snowflake and Okta both saw record stock pops this week as investors found favor in their AI software strategies.