Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessel attempting to cross comes under gunfire
Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.
We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns
From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.
Berkshire shares left behind as S&P 500 rallies to record high
While the overall market was soaring over the past two weeks, Berkshire wasn't doing much of anything, as its shares slipped to MTD drops of just under 1%.
Iran war, $4 gas, took all the fun out of the U.S. consumer economy. There's only so much time to bring it back
Consumers are still spending amid U.S.-Iran war and $4 gas prices, but there's a pullback at entertainment and dining venues hitting local economies hard.
'It's just scale': Local mom-and-pop car dealerships are growing or dying amid industry consolidation, rise of mega-retailers
Multibillion-dollar dealerships have been on the rise amid a decadeslong consolidation that has led to a grow-or-die mentality for many U.S. auto retailers.
Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI, 'and that breaks my heart'
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.
AI fears drive some young adults to grad school — 'people shelter in higher education,' expert says
Experts say going back to school for a graduate degree is one way to hedge against a rapidly changing labor market.
There's an 'art' to writing AI prompts for personal finance, MIT professor says
There's a good and bad way to write effective artificial intelligence prompts for personal finance advice.
Bessent says to adjust your paycheck withholding — but mistakes could trigger a tax bill, experts caution
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told workers to update their paycheck withholding. But mistakes could trigger a tax bill next season.
Average tax refund is 11.2% higher, latest IRS filing data shows
The average tax refund is 11.2% higher this season, according to the latest IRS filing data. Here's what taxpayers need to know.
'It's sad': The U.S.-UK 'special relationship' sours ahead of royal visit to Washington
A year ago, it was all going so well for the U.S. and U.K.'s so-called "special relationship", but ties have soured.
Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.
Naomi Watts wants women to own their menopause journey: 'Why is it so taboo when we are half the population?'
Actress and entrepreneur Naomi Watts founded Stripes Beauty with a singular mission: helping women take control of menopause health and aging with confidence.
Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.
Child psychologist: This common issue can hurt kids' future success, happiness—they won't just 'grow out of it'
Test anxiety can hurt your child's academic performance and, if left unchecked, their future success and well-being, says clinical psychologist Tram Huynh.
AI chipmaker Cerebras files to go public after scrapping IPO plans last year
Cerebras said that it can expand its business with OpenAI over the coming years and that it gave OpenAI a warrant to purchase stock.
How to tell if your dating standards are too high—or too low: Harvard-trained psychologist
Ask yourself, where do your standards come from, says psychologist Sabrina Romanoff.
Trump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude.
Netflix was long 'a builder not a buyer.' Is that era over?
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during an investor call that the company built its "M&A muscle" during its pursuit of WBD's assets.
AMD, Oracle, Microsoft and the IGV lead a monster week for tech stocks
Oracle, AMD and Microsoft had major benchmarks, while Intel, Broadcom, Micron, Marvell and ON Semiconductor have all roared in April.
Three things to know about FISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term extension of controversial surveillance program
The law allows the U.S. government to surveil people outside the U.S., including when they're communicating with American citizens.
Perspective: AI demand is inflated, and only Anthropic is being realistic
The main usage metric for artificial intelligence, called tokens, looks explosive on paper, but it may be significantly overstated.
House Dem Sam Liccardo probes suspicious oil trades during Iran war
A number of well-timed trades during the war have caught the attention of lawmakers and regulators.
Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war
The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high even with little apparent progress in a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, and a continued oil-supply disruption.