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Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 2.83%

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says

Jensen Huang’s key statements shaping NVIDIA’s AI narrative

Best GLP-1 stocks: Lilly leads, Novo offers value, Amgen is the wildcard

Meta Platforms bull vs. bear: the case for and against META at $646

Stifel Names Top Supply Chain Technology Stocks Led by Celestica

U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.77%

Canada stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite down 0.22%

Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 0.06%

Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs

The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the World Cup final in New Jersey.

Inside the Chinese fraud rings stealing billions from banks and retailers

Chinese organized crime groups are making as much as $1 billion annually in tap-to-pay fraud schemes targeting retailers and banks.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell is hitting some restaurant stocks, but don't expect a long-term impact

Taco Bell, which the CDC linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, will likely recover soon from the health safety scare, according to analysts.

Economic outlook is worsening and Trump is getting blamed, CNBC survey finds

The public is as depressed about the economy as it has been since the years just after the pandemic, according to the All-America Economic Survey.

Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift

It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.

Epstein victims blast Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche after meeting

"Todd Blanche treated the meeting as a mere 'check-the-box' exercise intended to secure votes for his confirmation," said Epstein survivor Dani Bensky.

Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says

One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.

FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again

The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.

Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Democratic socialists top MAGA candidates among voters in CNBC's All-America poll

The survey's findings come as democratic socialist candidates win Democratic primaries following the 2025 election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

California's billionaire tax: What's at risk for the biggest state economy in America

California's billionaire tax would generate quick revenue, but Norway's example shows the longer-term economic impact of targeting the wealthy is unclear.

SpaceX stock has cratered nearly 23% since the company joined the Nasdaq-100

SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.

Anthropic in early talks with Meta to acquire compute power

The talks come weeks after Anthropic announced a similar deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to use the computing capacity at its Colossus 1 data center

Retail and Wall Street are underwater on SpaceX — but not going down without a fight

Good times for SpaceX are proving short-lived as Elon Musk’s intergalactic IPO is now giving fodder to bears.

Amazon's Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke

Last month, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into an active emergency fire scene that was clouded with smoke, the company said.

Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world's most valuable company

Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.

Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates

The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.

How big is the great wealth transfer? It could be over $100 trillion or $36 trillion

Two studies have raised new questions about the size and impact of the coming great wealth transfer.

Meta's latest move in the AI talent war — plus Cramer's 4 quick hits on the market

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

Iran says civilian infrastructure hit by latest U.S. strikes, expands attacks to Syria, Bahrain

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling

Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash

Data center-related policy proposals, protests and litigation are underway across the country citing Colossus and Memphis as a cautionary tale.

Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows

With both home prices and mortgage rates climbing since earlier this year, affording a home has become harder, according to a housing affordability index.

Obscure volatility measure points to a 'Magnificent Seven’ earnings breakout

If the S&P 500 is to make a new record, it may require the "Magnificent Seven" to get back into gear.

Microsoft's Nadella criticizes Anthropic's Fable for being 'editorially controlled'

Microsoft enjoys close ties to Anthropic, but it's also working to help companies refine models that keep their data private.

Trump doubles down on 2020 election claims in national address, alleging China meddling

Trump also repeated his calls for the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that lacks support to pass.

World’s largest olive oil company says market has 'definitively' entered new phase

The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.

ConocoPhillips to buy 42% stake in Iraqi unit from BP as U.S. seeks to weaken Iran's energy hold

BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday.

Fighter jet maker Saab smashes expectations as CEO urges procurement rethink

European governments ramp up defense spending and book orders with the region's companies.

Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports

Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.

Xi pitches China as AI partner to developing world, warns against risks and security overreach

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with various blocs.

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.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.

The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series

Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.

What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?

The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.

Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins

Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto

Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream

The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.

Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.