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States reach agreement at autonomous weapons talks in Geneva

When do higher bond yields become a bigger problem for stocks?

Goldman raises Asia-Pacific equity target on tech earnings outlook

Foxconn says third quarter to outperform market expectations on AI strength

Barclays sees a $3.6 trillion annual investment opportunity in this sector

Seattle Times, Newsday sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement

Howmet’s SpaceX threat looks more like a buying opportunity: Bernstein

AI hiring boom could turn into a surprise tailwind for software: Bernstein

Starbucks anti-unionization case brought by NLRB narrowed by US appeals court

Exclusive-Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say

Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates

President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.

Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street

Tesla's long-awaited Cybercab update failed to dazzle investors.

From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland

The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.

Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination

Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.

World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings

Norway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.

Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms

Trump's pledge would dramatically increase MAGA Inc.’s spending after the Trump-aligned PAC kept most of its $403 million war chest on the sidelines.

THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again

THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.

The big business of personal protection: How private security became a $50 billion industry

Private security spending and guard employment have climbed as companies and communities respond to high-profile attacks, even as violent crime falls.

Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian

President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.

Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here's why

Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.

U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran as Bessent says he 'hopes for' no further bank penalties

President Donald Trump hyped the sanctions plan as "economic D-Day" against Iran, but the U.S. has so far taken few steps to implement it.

Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries

Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026

Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.

Mike Khouw: Cybercabs are a game changer—here's how I'm trading Tesla

The strategist at YieldMaxETFs breaks down how a bullish bet on Tesla could pay off for options traders.

Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won't fix them

Long-term Treasury yields are being held up by Trump-era policy risk, heavy government borrowing and AI-driven corporate debt.

What strong jobs data means for rates — plus, an out-of-favor trade shines this week

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Labor Day marks the start of 'fallcations' as wealthy travelers avoid summer crowds

Wealthy travelers are moving their typical summer getaways to autumn.

U.S. 'Economic Outcast’ operation gains momentum as EU joins sanctions; South Korea weighs military backing

The EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Lululemon stock plunges 20% on disappointing earnings and outlook

Lululemon posted another quarter of disappointing results and a sales slowdown as the company struggles to turn its business around.

Global bond sell-off likely not over yet, Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC

In a wide-ranging interview, the renowned economist also said the U.S. Treasury had taken "a step too far" with its market intervention.

Why Nvidia's 'defensive move' to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal could protect its open AI ecosystem, deepen ties with developers and keep the platform from rivals.

Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain

Argentina's President Javier Milei has renewed the country's claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions on oil companies.

2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates

Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.

The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report

The global billionaire count hit a record of 3,795 people last year, with the biggest wealth gains for the richest of the rich, per a recent Altrata report.

A living room unlike any other—how to gather and connect like Gloria Steinem, says expert

Steinem's living room "cracked open opportunities to lend support, let ideas flow, and build trust face-to-face," says journalist and author Allison Gilbert, founder of More Connected.

Bitcoin heads for third winning week in a row as macro pressures mount

Bitcoin headed for its third straight winning week, as traders searched for refuge amid volatile moves in equities, currencies and bond markets.

Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry

Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.

Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: 'Would be nice to have some help'

Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks came less than two weeks before the Federal Open Market Committee is set to convene and decide whether to adjust rates.

Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel expands to Detroit as lawsuit over supplier's unpaid fuel heats up

Freedom Fuel won free publicity when President Donald Trump urged other gas retailers to emulate its low prices in July.

Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks 'when the Americans are ready'

Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.

Bloom Energy was just named to the S&P 500. These other stocks are joining the index as well.

Molson Coors Beverage, Builders FirstSource and Trade Desk will be getting the boot from the benchmark index.

Tesla’s stock falls as Cybercab launch lands with a thud

The company’s Cybercab rollout won’t be as broad as some investors had hoped.

Micron is doubling down on AI memory chips. That could pay off big time for investors.

Micron is reportedly increasing production capacity of a more profitable memory offering that’s in high demand due to AI.

Will a data center hurt your home’s value? Research says no. Sellers disagree.

In recent months, Americans have gotten more vocal about their concerns over data centers and the effects they could have on home values.

Here’s what’s worth streaming in September 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

Prices are rising again, but a slew of fan-favorite shows — including Apple’s ‘Slow Horses,’ Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ and Paramount’s ‘MobLand’ — are returning for new seasons

Why Oracle’s stock looks like a compelling buy ahead of earnings

While there are long-term debates around Oracle’s stock, analysts say the company looks poised to benefit from upbeat pricing trends and more when it reports results next week.

There’s a new record number of 401(k) millionaires as retirement savings hold at all-time highs

Retirement savings hovered at record highs in the second quarter, pushing the number of 401(k) millionaires to a record as investors focused on their long-term goals despite persistent anxiety about the broader economy, Fidelity Investments said Thursday.

I’m 68. Should I spend half my 401(k) to buy a home with a mortgage?

There’s a long checklist when deciding where to live, especially in your retirement years.

Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire.

Access to healthcare, recreation, and low taxes lure retirees, new research says

Think you maxed out your 401(k)? The real limit is actually almost $50,000 higher.

You can unlock greater retirement wealth by reading this document that nearly everyone ignores.

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.