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OpenAI releases sweeping report on Hugging Face AI agent hack

The 37-page report walks through the actions that OpenAI's models took during a series of evaluations prior to and during the Hugging Face breach.

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

Kansas City Fed's Schmid says inflation 'stubborn' and 'sticky,' policy rate not restrictive

The policymaker stopped just short of calling for an interest rate hike.

Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes as core inflation stays elevated

The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.

Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation stays elevated

The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.

S&P 500 closes little changed as investors weigh sticky inflation and await Nvidia earnings: Live updates

The S&P 500 was relatively unchanged after the latest personal consumption expenditures price index reading revealed that inflation remains elevated.

S&P 500 falls slightly after PCE report shows sticky inflation; Nvidia earnings on deck: Live updates

The S&P 500 moved slightly lower on Wednesday after the latest personal consumption expenditures price index reading revealed that inflation remains elevated.

Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group: Court documents

Hackers targeted networks "operated by hospitals, telecommunications providers, power companies, financial institutions, and defense contractors," a filing…

Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of China hacker group: Court documents

S&P 500 is little changed after PCE report shows sticky inflation; Nvidia earnings on deck: Live updates

The S&P 500 moved slightly lower on Wednesday after the latest personal consumption expenditures price index reading revealed that inflation remains elevated.

Core PCE: In line but not enough to lower Fed rate hike expectations

One of the three key events of the week took place early Wednesday. It did little to change investor expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next month.

S&P 500 edges lower after PCE report shows sticky inflation; Nvidia earnings on deck: Live updates

The S&P 500 moved slightly lower on Wednesday after the latest personal consumption expenditures price index reading revealed that inflation remains elevated.

10-year Treasury yield is flat after PCE inflation report is mostly as expected

Treasury yields were broadly flat on Wednesday, as investors assessed the publication of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

'Big Short' investor Danny Moses calls 10-year yield, Nvidia the two most important assets for markets right now

The two assets are the center of gravity in financial markets at the moment, according to the Moses Ventures founder.

Stock futures are little changed as traders await key inflation report, Nvidia earnings: Live updates

Traders awaited inflation data along with Nvidia's latest quarterly results. Both are due Wednesday.

Stock futures rise as investors await Nvidia earnings, inflation report due later this week: Live updates

Stock futures ticked higher ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a closely watched inflation report. Both are due later this week.

Futures are flat as investors await Nvidia earnings, inflation report due later this week: Live updates

Investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a closely watched inflation report. Both are due later this week.

Bitcoin’s macro case is strengthening even as regulation takes a back seat, says BlackRock’s digital assets head

The flagship cryptocurrency's recent rally parallels its history of rebounding when investor sentiment is especially weak, says BlackRock's Robbie Mitchnick.

Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year

The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.

SEC reportedly subpoenas Wall Street banks over AI hedge fund Situational Awareness's near collapse

The SEC is seeking information from major Wall Street banks about trades and financing tied to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.

Brian Sullivan: Gulf nations are unlikely to agree to a toll plan for Strait of Hormuz safe passage

Gulf nations will be reluctant to agree to or adhere to a fee or toll for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to my conversations.

CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO

Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.

Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman

Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.

Medical device maker Boston Scientific is being hit by a cyber attack. The shares are falling

The attack has disrupted the company's ability to ship products, and it's not clear when services will be restored.

Oil prices fall on Hormuz deal hopes, U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran

Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.

Oil falls as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran

Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.

Oil falls on easing concerns of renewed tensions as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran

Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.

Oil drops more than 3% as U.S. shifts to economic pressure on Iran, easing fears of renewed war

Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission

Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil drops 3% as U.S. shifts to economic pressure on Iran, easing fears of renewed war

Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Oil drops 3% to 12-day low as Iran claims two-year plan to cope with Washington’s ‘economic D-Day’

Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure point

Kyiv says the attacks are aimed at disrupting Russian supply chains and inflicting further pressure on Putin's wartime economy.

Jim Cramer says the data center trade is under attack. Here’s who could benefit

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday the data center trade isn't dead, but its next wave of winners could look very different.

Donald Trump Jr. told Republican state attorneys not to fight prediction markets, NY Times reports

The president's son, who is an advisor to two prediction market platforms, told Republican attorneys general to back off on the industry, the Times reported.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."

Nvidia is bolstering support for Chinese open AI models as it warns of White House crackdown

Nvidia is optimizing hardware for DeepSeek and Qwen while warning that potential U.S. restrictions on models originating in China could hurt its business.

Fed's Lisa Cook turns mortgage allegations back on Trump and his Cabinet

The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.

Qatari PM heads to Iran to 'de-escalate tensions' as tanker attack tests Trump’s Hormuz claim

The Prime Minister of U.S.-ally Qatar is in Iran for talks on Thursday as part of efforts to "de-escalate tensions" between Tehran and Washington.

Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'

An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping alive risks deterring vessesl from the vital energy corridor.

Fed Gov Lisa Cook’s lawyer fires back at Trump's renewed threat to oust her

The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.

Federal judge lifts final block on Trump mail-in voting order, clearing way for midterm restrictions

The rule in question would require election officials to give USPS voter information and use federally reviewed, uniquely barcoded ballot envelopes.

States sue to block Trump-backed USPS mail-ballot rule after Supreme Court setback

The rule in question would require election officials to give USPS voter information and use federally reviewed, uniquely barcoded ballot envelopes.

Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions

Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.

Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk

Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the pact for not including a permanent prohibition on enrichment or reprocessing.

Sen. Darline Graham, Trump's pick for South Carolina Senate, wins GOP primary

Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday defeated Rep. Ralph Norman, winning the GOP nomination for a South Carolina Senate seat.

From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties

Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were "costly" and send "inappropriate and hostile" signals to North Korea.

Trump goes all in on Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, as primary losses pile up

Sen. Darline Graham squares off Tuesday against Rep. Ralph Norman in a bid to win the GOP nomination for the a South Carolina Senate seat.

World Liberty Financial CEO Zach Witkoff says success of stablecoin silences charge of Trump cronyism

Zach Witkoff, CEO of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, said conflict-of-interest concerns related to the Trump family are misplaced.

Canada poised to retaliate against Trump tariffs: 'We're not waiting by the phone'

Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.

China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions

The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.

Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed

Washington's threat of "economic D-Day" collides with a small group of governments that account for most of what remains of Iran's foreign trade.

Supreme Court allows some Trump vote-by-mail limits ahead of midterm election

The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.

Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say

Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.

Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt

From Nvidia earnings to trade war tape bombs, a simple strategy could be this week's best bet

Mike Khouw gives a low-risk options strategy to play the next few weeks.

Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027

U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more'

What Warsh will say and how the market will react, according to prediction markets

Kalshi sees a low chance that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will mention "bond market" or "rate cut" at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium.

Okta's stock skyrockets 27%, CrowdStrike's surges 18% as rising AI threat boosts earnings

AI adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools from companies such as CrowdStrike and Okta

SK Hynix CEO says Indiana will be key memory production base by 2030, first U.S. facility now underway

At the groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix's first U.S. facility, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung says Indiana will be a key memory production base by 2030.

'We have a limited window': 116 companies, entities sign on to major AI cyber defense push

The letter also urged a coordinated government effort to make cyber defense accessible to critical infrastructure under pressure.

Anthropic pushes into physical world with new standard to help AI agents operate machines

The Model Hardware Standard is initially available in a research preview, but Anthropic plans to open source it in the future.

SpaceX shares are doing something very unusual. Options traders are taking note

After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Okta, Hormel, Veeva, HP, Celsius, Best Buy & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Salesforce earnings are sparking a breakout. Where the stock is going, according to the charts

"Watch the gap," says the chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.

Nvidia's blowout earnings contained some red flags

Supplier commitments, accounts receivable and free cash flow are points of concern.

Salesforce leads software rally, rocketing 20% on track for second-best day ever

Salesforce reported a strong beat on second-quarter earnings and announced an expanded AI partnership with Anthropic.

Jim Cramer says this is why demand for Nvidia's chips keeps accelerating

CNBC's Jim Cramer said the demand for Nvidia's chips is accelerating because customers are finding they can make money from the technology almost immediately.

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.

Why to delay claiming Social Security — even when COLAs are high

New estimates show the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be up to 3.6%. Retirees may benefit from the boost even if they wait to claim.

Josh Brown did a double-take when this travel name made it onto his Best Stocks list

Josh Brown and Sean Russo break down the travel name.

Nvidia jumps 7% after blockbuster earnings boost AI confidence

Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.

This software stock's AI pivot is starting to pay off, Goldman Sachs says

Salesforce reported strong quarterly financial results and guidance on Wednesday, boosting confidence in the growth potential of its stock, per Goldman Sachs.

Nasdaq jumps as Nvidia revenue outlook lifts chip stocks: Live updates

Global investors are reacting to the earnings report from Nvidia, which surpassed analyst forecasts.

Okta skyrockets 20%, CrowdStrike surges 15% as rising AI threat boosts earnings

AI adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools from companies such as CrowdStrike and Okta

Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls

Best Buy raised its full fiscal-year outlook on Thursday after reporting a stronger-than-expected first-half performance.

Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker

The data includes the portfolios of hundreds of family offices, representing a total of $1.4 trillion in assets.

CrowdStrike posted record results. Citi sees sharp gains ahead

CrowdStrike is poised to see its shares go up after it posted very strong quarterly financial results on Wednesday, according to Citi.

Salesforce stock jumps 10% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain

Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.

Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, Alphabet, Meta, Salesforce, CrowdStrike & more

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes

American is adding seven routes to its 2027 schedule, with the majority heading to smaller European cities from its Philadelphia hub or from New York City.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nvidia, HP, Salesforce, Dollar General, Everpure & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

What the Buss family Lakers dispute can teach the wealthy about trusts

Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, is contesting her siblings' decision to sell the family's remaining stake in the NBA team.

U.S. considers fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, report says

As tech giants race to beat China in the AI infrastructure buildout, the U.S. is reportedly considering enforcing tariffs on semiconductors.

Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalaya flood

Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said on Thursday.

Best Buy tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as computing shows strength

Best Buy raised its full fiscal year outlook on Thursday after reporting a stronger-than-expected first half performance.

After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain

Meta's agreement to settle a federal social media addiction case with state AGs doesn't absolve the company of similar litigation or potential regulation.

Why Citi thinks one of the year's best-performing sectors is finishing its bull run

European banks have shaken off a weak first quarter to notch solid share price gains in the year to date, but Citi analysts warn their momentum may be fading.

Nasdaq futures jump as Nvidia earnings lift chip stocks: Live updates

Global investors are reacting to the earnings report from Nvidia, which surpassed analyst forecasts.

Nvidia jumps 6% in premarket trading after blockbuster earnings boost AI confidence

Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.

Treasury yields ease ahead of jobs data and Jackson Hole

Treasury yields were slightly lower as investors gear up for an initial jobless claims print and a highly-anticipated speech from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says

Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy open source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as the chipmaker expands deeper into the AI ecosystem.

Nvidia’s 70% growth forecast puts it on track to become tech’s No. 2 company by revenue

"Our demand is much greater than 70%," CEO Jensen Huang said on the earnings call.

Qantas shares jump after earnings as airline unveils new business-class seats

Qantas shares jumped 4% after the airline reported full-year earnings and introduced new business-class seats amid strong demand for premium travel.

Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter

Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.

Stock futures rise as Nvidia shares gain over 4% after earnings: Live updates

Investors looked at the earnings report from Nvidia, which surpassed analyst forecasts.

Japanese startups, IPOs set for boost with platform to trade unlisted companies

The Japanese regulator's registration of a new trading platform for unlisted shares could help create a more favorable capital-raising environment for the…

Z.ai shares surge 8% after releasing new AI model running only on Chinese chips

The Chinese AI company said it had already launched the model globally in stealth mode for a week.

China industrial profits growth cools to slowest in seven months as economic slowdown deepens

China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.

China industrial profit growth in July slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%

China's industrial profits growth slowed to its weakest pace this year, expanding 11.2% from a year earlier, according to National Bureau of Statistics data on…

Salesforce stock jumps 12% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain

Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.

Jensen Huang defends Nvidia's growing financial support for AI ecosystem, says 'the risk is low'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the chipmaker’s growing role in financing AI companies, calling its investments a “once in a generation” opportunity.

Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered

A glacier-rock collapse triggered catastrophic Nepal–Tibet border floods, killing at least 157 people and leaving hundreds of tourists missing.

Stock futures rise as Nvidia shares jump 4% after earnings: Live updates

Investors looked at the earnings report from Nvidia, which surpassed analyst forecasts.

The toy industry's latest craze is cheap, colorful and very squishy

Squishy toys are booming, with social media and low prices helping fuel the craze.

U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says

The U.S. may be asking allies to step up their own defense, but it still wants them to align on geopolitical interests.

Nvidia earnings takeaways: Huang forecasts 70% fiscal 2028 revenue growth, far above estimates

Nvidia reported better-than-expected results and issued guidance that sailed past analyst estimates.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ is nonsense. Here's why

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff pushed back against “SaaSpocalypse” fears.

CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as 'Mythos moment' drives AI cyber wave

CrowdStrike shares have surged 61% this year to new highs as the threat from frontier AI has fueled demand for advanced security tools.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nvidia, Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Urban Outfitters and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after-hour trading.

Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security

New products accounted for 30% of total bookings and Okta said it closed dozens of AI deals during the period

Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November

President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was "devised" by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries "cost what they cost."

CrowdStrike pops 11% on record second quarter as 'Mythos moment' drives AI cyber wave

CrowdStrike shares have surged 61% this year to new highs as the threat from frontier AI has fueled demand for advanced security tools.

Nvidia forecasts fiscal '28 revenue growth of 70%, soaring past estimates: Live updates

Follow Nvidia’s Q2 2027 earnings for data center results, guidance, AI demand and NVDA stock reaction in real time.

Nvidia reports earnings beat as revenue more than doubles: Live updates

Follow Nvidia’s Q2 2027 earnings for data center results, guidance, AI demand and NVDA stock reaction in real time.

Nvidia earnings are out — here are the numbers

Follow Nvidia’s Q2 2027 earnings for data center results, guidance, AI demand and NVDA stock reaction in real time.

Okta pops 15% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security

New products accounted for 30% of total bookings and Okta said it closed dozens of AI deals during the period

Thursday, August 27, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

Salesforce stock jumps 8% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain

Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.

Salesforce, Anthropic expand partnership as Benioff responds to ‘SaaSpocalypse’ concerns

"We're delivering a dynamic interface that thinks, reasons, and acts," Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said in a statement.

Treasury yields are running hot. Here are opportunities for income-seeking investors

Long-dated Treasury yields hit key levels last week. Investors can turn up attractive income amid the volatility.

What investors should do with Meta now that the child privacy case has settled

Analysts and investors on Wall Street are calling the settlement a win for Meta Platforms.

At least 157 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

At least 403 people, including 47 from the United States, were reported missing, officials in Nepal said.

Las Vegas Sands shares are about to 'catch a heater,' says Mike Khouw

Although named after the Nevada gaming mecca, Las Vegas Sands has largely depended on the Asia/Macau story of the last decade.

Anthropic and Nscale strike $45 billion cloud deal, sources say

Anthropic will rent around 460 megawatts of compute capacity at an Nscale data center development in West Virgina, according to sources.

How Dolly Parton inspired women in leadership: 'We all owe Dolly a debt'

The legendary Dolly Parton inspired women to dream bigger and fight for what they deserve. Female business leaders and workers share what the icon meant to…

An auto parts stock bottomed in May and is set to keep rallying, according to the charts

Frank Cappelleri of CappThesis breaks down the technicals on this auto parts name.

Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey

Eighty percent of CNBC Fed Survey respondents say the Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh should provide more insight into his economic views.

Debasement trade to take bitcoin to $300,000 in three years, Bernstein says

Bitcoin could soar as the debasement trade comes into focus again, according to Bernstein. That could also boost shares of Strategy.

Why we need ‘Human Reserved’ jobs, says Bill Gates—and how we can combat the worst of the AI upheaval

"This unprecedented technology demands an unprecedented global response," Bill Gates wrote in a 6,000-word memo.

Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus

Analysts expect the company to launch new iPhones and Apple Watches at the event, including the company's first folding phone

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Abercrombie & Fitch, Zoom, Intuit & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Nvidia earnings live updates: Q2 results, memory prices and AI outlook

Follow Nvidia’s Q2 2027 earnings for data center results, guidance, AI demand and NVDA stock reaction in real time.

Revolution Medicines gets FDA nod for targeted pancreatic cancer drug

The drug is a once-daily pill designed to block several forms of the RAS protein, which helps drive tumor growth in many pancreatic cancers.

SpaceX is 'attractively valued' after $100 billion Louisiana spaceport plan, Morgan Stanley says

Investors aren't appreciating the full scope of the rocket maker's plan to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana.

The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay

More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card…

At least 95 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

At least 403 people, including 47 from the United States, were reported missing, officials in Nepal said.

Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next

Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, leaving WBD in limbo during a pivotal moment for media.

A breakout is brewing in this bitcoin-linked stock. How to trade it

Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay breaks down how he's trading this name.

Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion

Meta and state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that company misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.

OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground

OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip beat Nvidia Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests as custom AI silicon gains ground among major tech companies.

Meta settles social media addiction trial with California, other states

Meta and coalition of state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of…

Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause

Bill Gates warned governments are not adequately preparing for how AI could displace workers, strain social systems and create global risks.

Meta settles federal social media addiction trial with California AG, others

Meta and coalition of state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of…

Dollar and bond markets 'on edge' ahead of Jackson Hole as Bessent's market intervention piles pressure on Warsh

Strategists said investors were approaching Jackson Hole “on the back foot."

Mark Walter's TWG Global blasts 'attacks,' insists 'no fraud' amid federal probe

Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Broadcom, SolarEdge, Nike, Oracle & more

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

Morgan Stanley says investors should scoop this stock tied to the AI buildout

The investment bank named the energy infrastructure stock a top pick.

Hyundai has grown more than any automaker in the U.S. — and it's not done yet

The South Korean automaker wants to keep going by ramping up production at a new $7.6 billion plant in Georgia to capture more sales and market share.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intuit, Zoom, Semtech, SolarEdge & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Steer clear of these stocks tied to a faltering footwear market, Truist says

The bank downgraded both names to hold from buy.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further

Mortgage rates rose again last week causing demand for both refinances and purchase loans to drop. Rates rose to their highest level in three weeks.

Are investors backing the ‘wrong future’ in AI? Analyst sees unexpected winners — and bad news for hyperscalers

One investment strategist said local AI models could upend the data center boom — and named these potential winners from the fallout.

This solar stock is about to get a big boost from a change in U.S. policy, UBS says

The investment bank upgraded the solar technology name to buy from neutral.

U.S. crude falls below $80 as oil prices sink on Hormuz deal hopes

Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.

Haidilao shares jump as delivery growth and new restaurant brands boost outlook

Haidilao shares rose after results showed strong growth in delivery and newer restaurant formats, even as revenue from its core hotpot restaurants declined.

China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners

The short-drama model offers an alternative to traditional entertainment, but rising distribution costs and audience-retention challenges remain.

Temasek-backed investor behind Unitree pitches Singapore as Chinese robots' path to U.S.

As Washington shuts out Chinese robotics, a Temasek-backed VC bets that startups with genuine development in the city-state can still reach American buyers.

'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economists

Indonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren't sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.

Fidelity says this phenomenon is 'reshaping markets' and recommends stocks to fight it off

Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment, trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping markets.

HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech

It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.

Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down

Mechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers.

Cramer says Nvidia has become 'all-important' to the AI trade. Here's what to watch beyond the numbers

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Nvidia has become so central to the AI ecosystem that its earnings are effectively a referendum on the entire AI trade.

Dick’s Sporting Goods just had its worst day ever. Here's Jim Cramer's advice on the stock now

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t give up on Dick’s after its record 30% plunge.

Instagram chief Mosseri says in social media addiction trial he doesn't tell team to 'hide anything'

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri testified during a federal trial that he doesn't direct employees to withhold information that could pose legal risks to Meta.

OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits

An OpenAI spokesperson said the company "recently reorganized our infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."

Nvidia's 'expectations premium' dogs the stock after earnings. Here's what analysts are watching

Over the past year, Nvidia has topped estimates on all the topline metrics and has still been punished by investors the next trading day.

S&P 500 closes higher, Dow posts three-day win streak as Treasury yields retreat: Live updates

Treasury yields fell for another day. Chip stocks also moved higher, with investors looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings.

Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out

Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.

Bond rout ending? Massive bets on bond rally dominate options market

There's an old Wall Street adage: Stocks float on a sea of bonds. Options traders are betting the tide is going out.

Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in

The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.

Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80

With songs such as "Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," she was one of the best-selling female artists of all time.

SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX plans will establish its Starbase LA in Vermillion Parish in order to "support thousands of launches annually."

Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.

Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the UK, Japan and now Germany.

Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year

Even though macro uncertainty and volatility continue to show up in the broader economy, bidding keeps rising, according to JLL.

Top chip analyst says the group could fall another 10%. Here's why

A 10% decline would bring the benchmark semiconductor index back to a valuation relative to the S&P 500 unseen since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.

HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say

HHS plans to name two deputy commissioners for technology and drugs, said two sources familiar with the matter.

Bitcoin price extends gains, briefly tops $81,000 as crypto rally gathers pace

Bitcoin briefly surged past $81,000 as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail

The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dick's Sporting Goods, Marvell, AMD, Kura Oncology & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Cash is no longer king in home sales

Cash buyers are a diminishing share of the overall housing market, as more supply and weaker prices give them more purchasing power.

The stocks that tend to move with Nvidia earnings, and the ones that don't

Nvidia earnings have become a market event that can ripple beyond the chipmaker itself.

Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods

Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.

Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods

Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.

S&P 500 rises slightly as yields fall, Nasdaq boosted by chip names: Live updates

Treasury yields fell for another day. Chip stocks also moved higher, with investors looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings.

Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls 25% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market

Dick's Sporting Goods reported fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.

A lesser known area of the AI market is set for its biggest boom since 2022. Buy this stock to play the trend, Morgan Stanley says

The investment bank upgraded software cybersecurity name to overweight from equal weight.

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release

The ruling said that Maxwell's habeas petition to free her from a 20-year prison sentence was "demonstrably meritless."

S&P 500 rises as yields fall, chipmakers gain: Live updates

Treasury yields fell for another day. Chip stocks also moved higher, with investors looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings.

Stocks open higher as yields fall, chipmakers gain: Live updates

U.S. equity futures rose on Tuesday as Treasury yields fell for another day. Chip stocks also moved higher, with investors looking ahead to Nvidia's earnings.

Nvidia and Jackson Hole are the big catalysts this week. How stocks could react

Wednesday and Friday are likely to define the broader stock market’s direction this week.

To cram more AI skills onto LinkedIn profiles, more job seekers are turning to 'time travel,' say researchers

Workers are "time traveling" on LinkedIn to add AI skills to roles they left years ago, likely to get a leg up in a tough job market, researchers say.

Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades

Gold hovers near three-month high on dollar weakness, Treasury bond buyback plans

Gold prices fell Tuesday after rising to their highest in over three months.

Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Netflix, Marvell, AMD, Coinbase, Moderna & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

Oil drops more than 3% on report U.S. plans to return evacuated diplomats to Middle East

Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Nvidia’s dependence on hyperscalers faces big test in earnings report

Nvidia is trying to expand its customer base by creating new financing options that allow for more clients to purchase its costly systems.

Stock futures rise as Treasury yields decline, chipmakers gain ahead of Nvidia earnings: Live updates

Stock futures ticked higher ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a closely watched inflation report. Both are due later this week.

Netflix is primed to move higher as viewer engagement improves, Wolfe Research says

Investors should shrug off concerns around Netflix's viewer engagement as the stock is set to bounce, according to Wolfe Research.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Dick's Sporting Goods, Advanced Micro Devices, Kura Oncology & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.

Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls nearly 15% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market

Dick's Sporting Goods reported second fiscal quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.

Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the future of supercars is old-school combustion engines

Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac told CNBC he thinks high-end sports cars will continue to have combustion engines "for a very long time" even with the rise of EVs.

The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style

Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade.

OpenAI bans Russian ChatGPT accounts used in covert misinformation campaign

The AI company said the incident "illustrates how influence actors can use AI as a supporting tool within a broader effort to manufacture authority."

Dick's Sporting Goods misses revenue expectations, citing 'challenging' footwear market

Dick's Sporting Goods reported second fiscal quarter revenue on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.

United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here's what it says about travel today

United is betting big on premium, international travel with a host of new routes.

Bitcoin price extends gains, briefly tops $80,000 overnight, as crypto rally gathers pace

Bitcoin initially surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.

Buy this semiconductor stock that could soon overtake Intel in CPU market, Raymond James says

The investment firm upgraded the semiconductor name to strong buy from outperform.

BlackBerry CEO says robotics is one of its fastest-growing businesses

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo says robotics is one of QNX’s fastest-growing businesses as the company expands its software beyond cars.

Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agree on a $7 bn investment in the anime theme park.

Gold price hovers at three-month high on dollar weakness, Treasury bond buyback plans

Gold prices fell Tuesday after rising to their highest in over three months.

Bitcoin price extends gains as crypto rally gathers pace

Bitcoin initially surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.

Treasury yields steady as traders await more economic data

Treasury yields steadied on Tuesday as investors await more data releases for insights into the U.S. economic picture.

New Delhi draws in $73 billion in 11 weeks, powered by special deposits for non-resident Indians

India has attracted inflows of $73 billion in 11 weeks, driven mostly by foreign currency bank deposits made by non-resident Indians.

Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing

Lego CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.

Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as crypto rally gathers pace

Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's recent rally.

Xpeng shares sink as weak delivery forecast overshadows $6.3 billion robot unit valuation

Xpeng shares slid after weak delivery guidance, even as its nascent robotics business secured a valuation nearly matching that of its core EV business.

Bitcoin jumps 3%, closing in on $80,000 as rally gathers pace

Bitcoin closed in on the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's recent rally.

Porsche inks $1.5 billion deal for AI deployment with India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy

Indian IT services giant TCS has secured a $1.5 billion contract to deploy AI for German sports carmaker Porsche.

Gold hits over three-month high on dollar weakness, Treasury bond buyback plans

Gold prices rose to its highest in over three months, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and the U.S. treasury's recent buyback announcement

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand

Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.

Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris

The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."

Here's what Jim Cramer says stock investors need to know about the bond market

Cramer said investors should watch long-term Treasury yields, which have surged amid inflation concerns, government borrowing and AI-related corporate debt…

Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.

Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees

Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.

Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz as top lawyer amid probe of insurers

Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his…

BlackBerry found a second life in car software. Now it’s looking to robotics

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.

S&P 500 falls to start the week, dragged down by a sell-off in chip stocks: Live updates

The broad market index slid on Monday, weighed down by a decline in semiconductor stocks.

These 'overlooked gems' pay attractive income, a dividend specialist says

Seek out these dividend-paying names, says ClearBridge Investments' Michael Clarfeld.

49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest after arrest in Ohio

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio on two misdemeanor charges.

S&P 500 falls slightly as chip stock slide outweighs yield decline: Live updates

S&P 500 futures trimmed losses as Treasury yields moved lower after CNBC reported that the Treasury may use the General Account to fund a buyback operation.

Why bitcoin has more room to run after biggest 3-day gain since 2023, according to analysts

Bitcoin's outsized rebound last week could prove more than just a short-lived relief rally.

There's one agriculture stock emerging from a 'corrective phase', says Katie Stockton

The founder of Fairlead Strategies breaks down the charts on this argiculture name.

A Goldman portfolio of favorite stocks is up 29% this year. Here are the new members

A group of six stocks are favorites of both hedge funds and mutual funds, a quarterly study of the latest 13F filings shows.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Expedia, Nvidia, Strategy, Hims & Hers and more

Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.

A massive trade just happened in gold. The options market is buzzing

Twenty minutes after the market opened Monday, someone sold almost 116,000 420-strike calls in the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) expiring Sep. 18.

Reports: 49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio over weekend

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio on two misdemeanor charges, multiple news outlets reported.

Nvidia reports earnings this week. Jay Woods says these are the key levels to watch

Nvidia is reporting its earnings results on Wednesday, and investors should keep an eye on these support and resistance levels for the stock, Jay Woods said.

Prediction market traders doubtful Bessent’s bond interventions will push yields lower

Speculators still see yields hitting new highs in 2026 and ending the year at levels elevated from where they're currently trading.

Biotech stocks are breaking out. How Josh Brown is trading them

Josh Brown and Sean Russo take a look at these two biotech names after a strong week for the sector.

Goldman Sachs partner warns of 'huge danger' in letting AI replace bankers' reasoning skills

Goldman Sachs is embracing AI, but one of its senior tech leaders warns that it comes with an unintended risk: weakening the reasoning skills of future bankers.

Nvidia says Groq racks will be online this year following $20 billion purchase

Nvidia's race to manufacture Groq chips and make them available to customers highlights the growing importance in AI of low-latency inference.

Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023

Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.

Shares of this sandwich chain that recently went public may surge, Loop Capital says

Jersey Mike's offers a unique experience to customers, and its shares should grow as marketing initiatives are refreshed, an analyst says.

California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'

California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.

Yes, yields are important, but don't forget about Nvidia

Lately, Wall Street's eyes have been fixed on the bond market, and rightfully so. But there's another major catalyst that could sway the market this week.

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Jersey Mike's, Dell, Chipotle, Marvell, CoreWeave & more

Here are the biggest analyst calls on Wall Street on Monday.