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All three major averages rose on Wednesday to kick off the second quarter.

Analysis: Trump's Iran speech ignores the risks of...

Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.

Trump admin tells Supreme Court birth tourism is e...

"Birth tourism" is the practice of pregnant women traveling to the U.S. with the intention of giving birth and obtaining U.S. citizenship for their ch...

Iran's war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego ...

Iranian propaganda is also homing in on the war's destabilizing impact on the global economy and energy prices, which have shot up in the U.S.

Stock market is in for 'choppy, bumpy ride' in 202...

The market's worst days are often followed by the best days, according to JPMorgan Asset Management data. Investors who stay the course stand to gain ...

GOP leaders Thune and Johnson boost two-track appr...

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security — including the TSA — lapsed in February, over Democratic concerns about the agency's immigration enfo...

Walmart-owned Sam's Club raises its annual members...

Sam's Club is hiking membership fees as its annual sales and membership grow and as high gas prices call attention to one of its key perks.

Tiger Woods’ future in golf is uncertain as he fac...

The latest developments leave Woods at least temporarily at the fringes of the sport that made him a household name.

Trump is paying TSA agents — but where is the mone...

President Donald Trump has said he is drawing from unspent funds in last year's tax and spending bill to pay TSA agents.

Wall Street loses patience with Nike as turnaround...

Nike warned that its turnaround is taking longer than it expected, leading three Wall Street banks to downgrade the stock as investors lose patience.

Parents with student loans are running out of time...

Parents with student debt still have time to consolidate their loans and preserve their access to affordable repayment plans and debt forgiveness.

Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricin...

Eli Lilly opposes the White House's push to codify "most favored nation" drug pricing into law, CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.

Franklin Templeton acquires digital assets investm...

Franklin Templeton has agreed to buy 250 Digital, which will join the newly established unit Franklin Crypto, as the firm deepens its digital assets p...

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage...

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the n...

The FDA approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill Foundayo comes nearly three months after Novo Nordisk's oral version of Wegovy hit the market.

Intel shares jump 9% after buying back Ireland chi...

The semiconductor company will now wholly own Fab 34 after spending $14.2 billion to repurchase the 49% stake it sold to Apollo Global Management two ...

'I hate customer-service chatbots': The consumer-A...

Generative AI is designed to please humans, but maybe not in the case of customer service chatbots dealing with angry consumers looking for refunds.

Germany stops gas stations from raising pump price...

Germany is introducing a fuel package to prevent powerful gas companies from "abusive fuel price increases," as the Middle East conflict continues.

NFL approves sale of 3.5% of Las Vegas Raiders at ...

The National Football League has approved the sale of 7% of the Las Vegas Raiders at a valuation of more than $11 billion.

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, b...

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

Trump to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthri...

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

Prices may rise more this year than the Fed predic...

Long-term investors should keep an eye on inflation, which erodes the value of your savings over time, experts say.

Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut th...

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, bet...

Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

The stock market rebound, Nike's recovery question...

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Five key questions Apple faces entering its second...

As Apple turns 50, the iPhone maker faces questions about succession, its role in AI and whether it can maintain a premium brand.

Visa launches new AI tools to manage the charge di...

Visa's new tools are part of a larger push by major banks and financial institutions to incorporate AI into their businesses.

Oil supply crunch will worsen in April, IEA warns ...

The organization’s Executive Director Fatih Birol also warned that the Iran war had created the worst oil crisis in history.

Sen. Warren slams Trump administration for pressur...

Sen. Warren said the Trump administration trade negotiations are focused on giving advantages to Trump's "tech billionaire friends."

Volkswagen deal with EV maker Xpeng shows how Chin...

Xpeng's deal to make software, hardware and even vehicles with VW Group in China shows that Chinese firms are now making the high-value components.

Weekly mortgage refinance demand is down more than...

Mortgage demand from both homeowners and potential home buyers is dropping due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the war with Iran.

Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'p...

The President's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Treasury yields fall as Iran peace hopes fuel reli...

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants...

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations they'll be considered "legitimate ta...

Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended ...

The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on the England's NHS.

Baidu robotaxis reportedly halted mid-traffic caus...

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social media.

Shares of China AI 'tiger' Zhipu surge 35% after r...

Shares of Chinese AI company Zhipu surged over 30% in trading, after posting strong revenue growth in its first earnings report since its IPO.

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says...

CNBC Daily Open: Get ready for Trump's Iran war up...

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver an address "to the nation to provide an important update on Iran" late on Wednesday evening.

Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despi...

The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Trump's $10 billion...

Former Google executive Matt Brittin's appointment comes as the BBC prepares to battle a $10 billion defamation claim from U.S. President Donald Trump...

IndiGo shares jump 8% after India's largest airlin...

Walsh, 64, is currently the director general ‌of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.

Oil prices extend gains after record monthly rally...

Crude prices extended gains as traders weighed escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf and signs that President Donald Trump was contemplating an exit ...

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump signals Ir...

The impacts from the Iran war continue to way on global supply chains as economists raise their expectations for a potential recession in the U.S.

Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comme...

On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in "two or three weeks," adding "We leave because there's no reason for us to do this."

Crypto asset manager CoinShares to begin trading o...

CoinShares is merging with Vine Hill Capital to form the holding company CoinShares PLC in a deal valuing the business at about $1.2 billion.

Jim Cramer: Three ways the stock market will flip ...

Want to know how the market will react when the war's over? CNBC's Jim Cramer says Tuesday's session gives investors a hint.

NFL approves sale of 7% of Las Vegas Raiders at ov...

The National Football League has approved the sale of 7% of the Las Vegas Raiders at a valuation of more than $11 billion.

Trump says U.S. will leave Iran in 'two or three w...

Stock market today: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon.

White House says Trump to sign executive order lim...

U.S. Army suspends Kid Rock helicopter flyby crews...

Kid Rock is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Anthropic leaks part of Claude Code's internal sou...

Claude Code has seen massive adoption over the last year, and its run-rate revenue had swelled to more than $2.5 billion as of February.

Column: Apple's crackdown on AI apps puts it on th...

Apple is going against its founding mission from 50 years ago by standing in the way AI coding, or vibe-coding.

Tom Brady, famed health nut, explains his junk foo...

Tom Brady has struck a new partnership with chocolate maker Ferrero pegged to the 2026 World Cup.

Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street sinc...

With Microsoft losing almost a quarter of its value this year, investors have reset the company's earnings multiple to the lowest since late 2022.

OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding...

The round totaled $122 billion of committed capital, up from the $110 billion figure that was previously announced.

Amazon settles Teamsters case alleging it retaliat...

The Teamsters alleged Amazon illegally docked employees' unpaid time off after they walked off the job, calling the practice "unlawfully coercive."

Judge blocks Trump White House ballroom project fo...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States sued President Trump and the National Park Service over the White House ballroom pro...

Women are making strides in education and employme...

Women haven't broken through the glass ceiling when it comes to participation in the stock market. Societal norms and ongoing pay disparities are to b...

I asked ChatGPT for tax help—experts say I fell in...

I found the AI-generated answers so convincing that I didn't realize I was missing some important context.

Mercedes U.S. CEO sets ambitious sales goal despit...

Mercedes is investing $4 billion in its Alabama plant through 2030 in a push to increase production as the automaker targets a 28% increase in U.S. ca...

Social Security needs money to fix its shortfall. ...

Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out of money in 2032, according to the latest projections. Lawmakers have some ideas for how to fix th...

Snap climbs 13% as activist Irenic suggests change...

Irenic Capital suggested shuttering the Specs division and replacing more than a fifth of Snap's workforce with artificial intelligence.

Warren Buffett says Iran bomb would make nuclear d...

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman said the growing number of nuclear-armed states has fundamentally altered the global risk landscape.

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed inter...

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Her...

Nike has shown some gains in North America, its largest market, amid its turnaround, but the strength was offset by weakness in China.

Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as...

Oracle has ratcheted up its capital expenditures as it builds data center infrastructure that can handle AI workloads.

Tiger Woods found with opioids in pocket after DUI...

"I asked Woods if he consumed any prescription medication to which he stated, 'I take a few,'" a Florida sheriff's deputy wrote.

Lilly to spend up to $7.8 billion to acquire Cente...

Centessa is one of several companies working on a new class of drugs to treat narcolepsy, a condition that makes it difficult for people to stay awake...

'Project Hail Mary' is the box office proof point ...

Amazon and MGM promised to spend around $1 billion each year on theatrical releases, a figure that would fund between 12 and 15 films annually.

Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happe...

The tie-up between Unilever and McCormick highlights a shift in strategy among consumer goods companies that prioritizes dominating specific categorie...

Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — bu...

The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets ...

Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began.

Warren Buffett says he sold Apple too soon and wou...

Apple remains Berkshire Hathaway's largest holding even after the conglomerate trimmed its stake at the end of last year.

Should you ‘buy the dip’ amid the latest stock mar...

Should you ‘buy the dip’ amid stock market volatility from the U.S.-Iran war? Here's what financial experts say about the strategy.

Epstein files: Buffett says he hasn't talked to Bi...

Warren Buffett says he’s still making calls on inv...

The 95-year-old investor said he still comes into the office daily and stays engaged with markets.

Marvell stock pops 11% as Nvidia takes $2 billion ...

Nvidia has also made $2 billion investments in CoreWeave, Nebius and Coherent in recent months.

Wall Street's rough month, Powell's inflation outl...

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Credit card APRs have an 'economically meaningful'...

When credit card rates go up, borrowers spend less on plastic, according to a research paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal th...

McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads.

Opendoor acquires Doma's closing and escrow busine...

Doma's technology has been used in a Fannie Mae pilot program designed to reduce title insurance costs on eligible refinance transactions.

Huawei's cloud computing revenue dropped in 2025 a...

When including internal customers, the telecommunications giant said cloud computing revenue grew from a year ago.

Warren Buffett teams up with NBA superstar Stephen...

The winning bidder — along with up to seven guests — will join Buffett and the Currys for an exclusive lunch in Omaha, Nebraska.

Novo Nordisk launches multi-month subscriptions fo...

Longer subscriptions offer lower monthly pricing, with people expected to save up to $1,200 a year on the injection and as much as $600 a year on the ...

Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies ...

Microsoft hit with UK competition regulator probe ...

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority had "concerns around Microsoft's licensing practices in cloud", Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, said.

Unilever enforces global hiring pause due to 'sign...

The Middle East conflict is impacting several sectors as supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are expected to push costs higher.

Delta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-F...

Delta says the Amazon Leo in-flight Wi-Fi will be available starting in 2028 on 500 initial aircraft.

Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to ...

Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate h...

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

Autonomous boat startup Saronic raises $1.75 billi...

Saronic's latest funding round more than doubles its valuation to $9.25 billion from the prior fundraising early last year.

European defense startups eye commercial deals and...

A crop of emerging defense companies in Europe are fielding increasing interest from Middle East militaries as conflict continues in the region.

Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran w...

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

Nebius unveils plans to build one of Europe's larg...

Europe is racing to create the infrastructure needed to power the AI boom.

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 20...

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

CNBC Daily Open: Hegseth on the defensive

Report suggests U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looked to make a major defense investment in the lead up to the Iran war.

Three niche commodity prices are surging. What the...

In the wake of the Iran war, prices are surging for critical elements used in defense and the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advanc...

European stocks eye mixed open as uncertainty surr...

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as uncertainty lingers over the likelihood of a peace deal between the U.S. and Ira...