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Nukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella is pushing allies to weigh defense options, raising risk of a proliferation cascade
As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.
Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The S&P 500 fell for a third session as elevated bond yields and oil kept stocks under pressure Tuesday. Tune in to CNBC Wednesday for BlackRock's Rick Rieder.
Income investors need to 'wake up' to the new market regime. Where to find solid yields now
With Kevin Warsh heading the Federal Reserve, investors must accept the reality of a new market regime, said Luis Alvarado at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
If AI is a bubble, could rising yields pop it?
Many stocks tied to the AI trade have soared on the promise of posting ultrahigh earnings years from now, but rising yields could throw water on that outlook.
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93.
CNBC Points Pro: Can you buy a car with a credit card?
Points expert Jason Stauffer shares what you need to know if you're thinking about buying a car with a credit card.
We upgraded Home Depot and raised our price target. It made the best of a terrible hand
Home Depot reported a very good quarter, executing well on things it can control.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Amylyx, Baidu, Klarna, Coherent, Sandisk & more
Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.
Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.
What the Meta Platforms trial means for investors
Meta could pay hundreds of billions in damages, but potential changes to how content is served are a bigger concern for shareholders
U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move
Fixed income market watchers ascribe a run that began in June to a number of variables.
S&P 500 falls, hurt by elevated global bond yields and oil prices: Live updates
The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, pressured by a run in sovereign bond yields to multidecade highs amid concerns of persistent inflation and elevated oil prices.
The top 10 colleges for financial aid in 2026, according to The Princeton Review — and what families actually pay
With cost a top concern, these colleges are considered the most generous with their financial aid packages.
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Long-term government bond yields have risen sharply in recent days. Higher bond yields push consumer borrowing costs up, sometimes immediately.
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a "retaliatory campaign" due to its programming.
Kalshi seeks to launch ‘perps’ on equity indexes as it moves in on traditional exchanges' turf
The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing.
Analysis: Bond market pressure is squeezing Main Street as Wall Street waits on Warsh
A sell-off in long-term Treasurys is raising borrowing costs, exposing how debt, AI spending and energy are turning the bond market into a political problem.
This cancer drug stock could double as its treatment hits the market, JPMorgan says
The investment bank initiated coverage with an overweight rating.
Cyclospora is changing the American workplace lunch: 'We switched our marketing immediately,' says Saladworks CEO
Amid the country's ongoing cyclospora outbreak, salad-focused restaurants like Sweetgreen and Saladworks are shifting their marketing.
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high on inflation, spending concerns
Long-dated fixed income hit their highest level in almost two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation.
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