After 9 months on hold, the Fed could cut rates in September. Why the long pause may extend stocks’ rally.
The long pause between rate cuts could be particularly bullish for equities, potentially extending and broadening the stock market’s rally, analysts said.
Eli Lilly’s obesity pill will rival Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy drug
A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesEli Lilly's stock is still recovering after…
I’m a widow with $200,000 in a brokerage account. So why am I treated so poorly?
“I had to hunt high and low to have them sell my Tesla stock because it was tanking.”
Microsoft and NFL expand Azure AI partnership for game day analysis
A referee reviews a play on a Microsoft Surface during the second half of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January…
Do you have a lottery addiction? With the Powerball jackpot now at $700 million, this man’s story may be telling.
Adam Osmond gambled away a fortune on lottery games, but eventually sought help.
CRE hurricane resilience is leveraging drones and AI
A screenshot of Site Technologies' commercial real estate risk assessment tools.Courtesy of Site TechnologiesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property…
Alaska Airlines launches $395 card, combines loyalty with Hawaiian
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Puerto Vallarta on Sept. 19, 2024.Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesAlaska Airlines is getting into the…
‘I learned a hard lesson’: My ex-husband gambled away our $900,000 life savings. Do I use my 401(k) to buy a home?
“I have about $80,000 in my 401(k) and $10,000 in savings.”
Target picks Michael Fiddelke as CEO to replace Brian Cornell
Target's Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke will take over as CEO from Brian Cornell.Courtesy of TargetTarget on Wednesday said that company veteran Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO at…
As a nurse, I’ve seen people use their power of attorney to take advantage of their parents. It would chill you to the bone.
“Even if someone has millions of dollars in retirement, that won’t keep them from being trapped in the hospital.”
Fix-and-flip real estate investors pull back
Marioguti | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the…
Aerospace and defense stocks are hot. These 10 companies are expected to show the fastest sales growth.
Various strategies for tracking the aerospace and defense industry have made good money for investors over the past 10 years.
Meet Gunnar Wiedenfels, the finance chief about to lead WBD networks
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels walks to a session at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho.Kevin Dietsch |…
What wealthy parents need to know about giving real estate to heirs
A local house with a porch in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA.Wolfgang Kaehler | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter…
‘I’ve struggled in every way’: My brother passed away and I’m $28,000 in debt. How do I get out of this mess?
“Has my grief affected my situation? Looking back, I think it did.”
Summer box office sizzled, but fall movie sales might see a lull
Movie stills from Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and "Fantastic Four" and Warner Bros. Discovery's "Superman."Courtesy: Disney | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. DiscoverySuperheroes, dinosaurs and a…
Bond market rallies after Powell ‘walked a fine line’ with Jackson Hole speech
The Fed chair delivered a “virtuoso performance” with his Jackson Hole speech, says State Street’s Michael Arone
Walmart, Target, Home Depot discuss tariffs
Customer with shopping cart in the snack aisle of a Walmart store in Florida City, Florida, Aug. 5, 2025.JC Milhet | AFP | Getty ImagesAs some of the biggest names…
Trump says furniture tariffs are coming later this year
A shopper looks at chairs for sale at an At Home store in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 15, 2025. Kylie Cooper | ReutersThe Trump administration has launched an…
‘I can only rely on me’: How do I protect myself from my parents’ nursing-home bills?
“I do not expect or need anything from my parents.”
Spirit Airlines fate shaky after avoiding hard decisions in bankruptcy
A Spirit Airlines plane takes off from Oakland International Airport on May 06, 2024 in Oakland, California.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesIn March, Spirit Airlines came out of bankruptcy protection in…
The stock market soared following Fed Chair Powell’s speech. Why it might just be a ‘late-summer rally.’
The Dow logged its first record close of the year and bond yields fell after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck an upbeat tone on a September interest-rate cut.
Canada drops many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after Canada announced that it is removing many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,…
BJ’s will ‘hold prices as long as we can’ says CEO, amid a tough tariff backdrop
BJ’s saw members across all income levels pull back on spending during the quarter, according to CEO Bob Eddy.
John Deere faces a crossroads amid decreasing demand, increasing investments
Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February…
Disney ESPN flagship streaming app launches Thursday
Disney is launching its new ESPN flagship streaming app Thursday, just in time for the football season, bringing customers the full ESPN suite in one place.The entertainment company has been…
Are you middle class? No, you’re not. Here’s why.
The middle class is dead. Long live the middle class.
July home sales rise as prices approach inflection point
A "For Sale" sign outside a house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSales of previously…
I’m single, 75, and living with kidney disease and a pacemaker. I’ve no long-term care insurance. Will I be OK?
“My income is $120,000 per year which includes $60,000 in Social Security and a pension.”
Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone food delivery
Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery, the fast-casual chain announced Thursday, as the restaurant industry faces a consumer pullback.Select customers in the…
Stellantis unveils Jeep Cherokee as brand tries to reverse declines
Jeep is rolling out a freshly designed model after six consecutive years of annual sales declines.The Stellantis automaker unveiled a new Jeep Cherokee on Thursday, the latest move to try…
Off-price retailer Ross flashes another sign that consumers are seeking discounts this fall
Ross Stores joins TJ Maxx parent in seeing consumers flock to their discounted merchandise.
Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, branding
The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesShares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store…
Here’s the secret Powell, Trump and Bessent aren’t telling us about gold and bitcoin
The inevitable gold-price reckoning that could fund Trump’s bitcoin ambitions — and sting your bank account.
Fujifilm Holly Springs pharma factory readies open with J&J, Regeneron
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A hallway as long as three football fields connects four buildings at Fujifilm Biotechnologies' new biologics manufacturing plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina.The first two buildings…
The good news is we got an $800K windfall. The bad news is it came after a layoff. What do we do with it?
This couple, still in their 50s, are thinking about a vacation home and investing.
How billionaire family offices bet on stocks during tariff turmoil
Leon Cooperman on CNBC's "Halftime Report."Scott Mlyn | CNBCA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor…
Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages
Starbucks' Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of more stores, as it leans further into health and wellness.Starting…
Lucy Guo, world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, buys $30 million L.A. mansion
Tech mogul Lucy Guo, the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, has invested a sizable portion of her enormous wealth into a new L.A. home.
Walmart (WMT) Q2 2026 earnings
The logos of Walmart and Sam's Club are pictured in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico, January 30, 2025.Raquel Cunha | ReutersWalmart will report quarterly earnings on Thursday, as economists and investors try…
Meta reportedly freezes its AI hiring spree amid wider restructuring
After a months-long hiring spree, Meta Platforms has frozen hiring in its artificial-intelligence division, according to a new report.
Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership
Hertz sells hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year, in addition to running its signature car rental business.Courtesy of HertzHertz on Wednesday announced it will start selling preowned vehicles on…
New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces challenges
People walk by a Target store in midtown Manhattan in New York City, March 21, 2025.Kylie Cooper | ReutersWhen Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke steps into the role in early…
Here’s how SoftBank could turn Intel’s fortunes around
SoftBank’s $2 billion stake could help the chip maker gain customers and increase Intel’s earnings per share.
Lowe’s (LOW) Q2 2025 earnings
Lowe's beat Wall Street's earning expectations on Wednesday as demand for home projects picked up during the quarter, but homeowners' appetite for bigger projects remained softer.The retailer also announced its…
Estée Lauder approves 3,200 job cuts as China and duty-free sales remain weak
Estée Lauder Cos.’ stock dropped about 5% Wednesday after the maker of beauty products warned of a full-year profit miss and said it has approved 3,200 job cuts based on…
Bankrupt Claire’s sells most of its North American business
Jewelry is displayed at a Claire's store in Novato, California, on June 23, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesClaire's announced Wednesday it is selling most of its North American business to…
TJX Cos. (TJX) Q2 2026 earnings
Shoppers come and go the TJ Maxx store at the Mall at Prince George's on August 17, 2022 in Hyattsville, Maryland.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesTJX Cos. on Wednesday reported earnings…
Meredith Whitney famously called the 2008 financial crisis. Here’s the new problem with the U.S. economy, she says
Meredith Whitney is worried about a bifurcated economy. Here is how she’s playing that.
Target (TGT) Q2 2025 earnings
In an aerial view, a Target store is seen on August 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTarget will report fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on…
Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months
Ether's price appears overvalued compared to Ethereum's dwindling revenues, one analyst said. Ethereum's native token Ether (ETH) fell to a six-week low on Tuesday, with traders in the options…
MakerDAO’s MKR, Ripple’s XRP and Stellar’s XLM Led Crypto Gainers in July
Cryptocurrency giants bitcoin and ether, meanwhile, lost ground during the month. MakerDAO’s MKR was the leading gainer among the constituents of the Coindesk Market Index (CMI) in July, advancing 47%. The native…
ApeMax and Dogecoin: Battle of the Meme Coins
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, meme coins have carved out their own niche. These internet-inspired coins, often humorously named and themed, have a unique appeal to a wide…
Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Is It Time To Invest in XRP?
Recently, a judge in the United States made a ruling in favour of Ripple (XRP) and this news sent a ripple effect to the entire crypto market with XRP price…
Bitcoin Plunged 11% in Worst Week Since FTX’s Collapse. What’s Next for BTC’s Price?
BTC slipped below $26,000 amid the crypto market mayhem. BTC’s fall below $26,000 is poised to be the worst weekly decline since the collapse of FTX. Absence of a decision…
FTX Crypto Bankruptcy Filing Shows $8.6 Billion Shortfall
If FTX was founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged personal piggy bank, it wasn’t refilled. Newly filed court documents introduced last week (March 2) reveal what John J. Ray III, FTX’s current CEO, has called…
