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U.S. Treasury yields move lower as investors await housing, employment data

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Tuesday as investors awaited economic data and weighed the inflationary backdrop ahead of the rate decision next week.

What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests

Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.

CNBC Daily Open: Tech rebounds in the U.S., but Asia isn’t buying it yet

The Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1% after last week’s sell-off, led by advances in Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet.

U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems.

Brent crude holds near five-month high on Middle East tension

Oil prices advanced, with Brent hovering around a five-month high as traders priced in a geopolitical risk premium from Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction

Copper is up 15.8% in 2026 as investors point to AI, grid and national security demand, tight supply and tariff-driven U.S. stockpiles.

'Cannot play hide and seek': Minister's warning over haze sends Singapore agricultural stocks lower

Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.

WPP AI chief says AI will start shopping for you, changing how brands advertise

WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme joins Arjun Kharpal to explore how AI is transforming advertising, from creative campaigns and audience insights to AI agents that could one day shop and make recommendations for us. They also discuss AI safety, testing and the future of human creativity.

Bank Indonesia faces mounting pressure to hike after MSCI threat fuels market rout

Bank Indonesia faces growing pressure to raise rates after MSCI’s threat to cut its market to standalone status triggered a rout in stocks, weakened the rupiah.

BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Indian telecom major Jio's IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion

Jio Platforms plans to raise up to $3.2 billion through an IPO, which is India's largest ever in rupee terms, but the second largest in dollar terms.

‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments

Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups as Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI at an industry summit in Berlin.

JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise

Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.

Top venture capitalist Jenny Lee says Asian startups are speeding toward IPOs

The timeline for startups to do initial public offerings has accelerated, according to Granite Asia's Jenny Lee

Stock futures mixed after tech shares rebound to start the week: Live updates

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq clawed back some of their steep losses from the week before.

The world’s finance chiefs see new risks — and less China angst

Debt, AI and Ukraine dominated the conversation at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, while China, the focus in 2018, slipped into the background.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Navigating a tech-heavy world

While economists and former central bankers discuss tech and monetary policy at the Bund Summit, companies are moving faster to capture new revenue.

Tech stocks had a nice oversold bounce on Monday. Earnings this week will determine if it's for real

Investors are hopeful that last week's pullback was a clearing event for equities, but lingering concerns remain.

5 best veterinary practice loans for 2026

Compare veterinary practice financing options for startup costs, expansion, equipment and working capital, with picks for different borrowing needs.

The turnaround of this beaten-up Dow stock looks for real, says Katie Stockton

Sherwin-Williams is reacting to oversold conditions following a corrective phase, showing renewed short-term momentum within its cyclical downtrend channel.

Wells Fargo's comeback is just getting started. Here's why I'm buying

Stephanie Link sees a buying opportunity in Wells Fargo as accelerating loan growth, improving profitability and the lifting of its asset cap fuel the bank's turnaround.

Apple announces product launch event for Oct. 28. Analysts expect touchscreen laptop

Apple sent invitations for an event next week, calling it "Pro and tell."

Apple's iPhone Duo is proving itself the catalyst that Jim Cramer said it would be

Preorders of Apple's iPhone Duo are proving Jim Cramer right, as early indications show strong demand.

CNBC Points Pro: Which card should I use for an appliance purchase?

Points expert Jason Stauffer helps a reader decide which credit card to use to purchase a kitchen appliance.

Goldman says play defense with these stocks if you're worried about the AI bull failing

These defensive stocks, some of which have lagged, could be ready rally as investors bail on AI trade.

Gartner analyst behind tech rout: AI returns are not yet large enough to justify neocloud build-out

The firm stands behind analysis that sent shockwaves through the market last week.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Sandisk, Marvell, Datadog, Cleveland-Cliffs, Amazon & more

Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Cornell sexual assault case has some prospective students rethinking plans, consultants say

Some prospective Cornell University students are rethinking applications amid the Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit, college admissions consultants say.

Capital One, General Motors are among the stocks reporting this week with momentum. Here are the others

Capital One and General Motors are among the names reporting earnings next week with accelerating profit froecasts from analysts.

Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy

Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have steadily risen in recent weeks, while Russia, which invaded Ukraine, has received multiple breaks from the U.S.

Crushed tech stocks bounce — plus, new doctor survey keeps us positive on Lilly

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

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots: AP

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, following blood clots in his calf.

We're buying more of a beaten-up stock before another overhang is lifted

The stock is still down big from its Aug. 5 close.

Saudi Arabia postpones big investor conference to 2027 as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on kingdom

Iran-backed Houthi militants have launched repeated volleys of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia since a deadly airport attack earlier this month.

Anthropic is AI trade's last big hope for a major IPO this year

On Kalshi, Anthropic is seen as the last major IPO in 2026 after OpenAI delayed its public market debut. Others have postponed too.

Healthcare is catching the rotation out of AI. Josh Brown's list includes two names that can benefit

Josh Brown and Sean Russo dive into two names that can get a boost from a move out of AI-linked names.

Supreme Court won't review Trump's firing of labor board member

The court's action follows its June decision backing Trump's firing of Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic Federal Trade Commission member.

This software stock has nearly doubled for the year. Bernstein sees even more upside

The investment firm upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform.

NYSE becomes latest exchange to extend options hours as appetite for around-the-clock trading grows

The New York Stock Exchange becomes second major exchange to announce extended-hours options trading for heavily traded ETFs and single stocks, following CBOE.

Why this bull market is unlike any we've seen before

The stock market has already reached a positive milestone despite growing consternation around the artificial intelligence trade.

We're trimming a stock that has made a comeback, locking in big hard-fought profits

'Not all neoclouds are created equal': Goldman Sachs says buy the dip on CoreWeave after sell-off last week

Investors should scoop up CoreWeave following an overblown sell-off last week, as it has key advantages over competitors, according to Goldman Sachs.

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, CoreWeave, Amazon, Meta, Eli Lilly & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Cleveland-Cliffs, Intel, Datadog, Amazon & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Google says it can build data centers the right way. Some experts and residents are skeptical

Google says its Minnesota AI data center will add clean energy to the grid and protect ratepayers. Experts question whether grid upgrades are needed.

Credit stress is threatening to unwind the AI bull. All eyes are on Oracle to hold the line

Investors are pushing up the cost of insurance against an Oracle default.

Women may be at greater risk of AI job losses. Telephone switch operators and PCs show why

The history of technological progress suggests that as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Amazon is a top pick and will get a big boost from a slew of catalysts, says Morgan Stanley

Amazon is likely to gain ground on its AI-focused AWS push, in addition to its agentic and physical AI initiatives, per Morgan Stanley.

Terrorism squad probes vehicle attack that critically injured Australian lawmaker

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday ​after being deliberately struck by a ​car outside her office.

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

With $5 billion already deployed off its balance sheet, JPMorgan Chase is racing ahead on direct investments in defense tech, hardware and supply chains.

Elon Musk says he'll give a SpaceX share to every child in America next year

The SpaceX boss said Monday that he'll give one of his company shares to every child in the U.S. next year. He didn't say how the share giveaway would happen.

French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall

"It looks like either the bond markets riot, or the people riot, or both," one analyst told CNBC.

In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.

OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan held without bail after Saudi government offers to pay

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is accused of planting a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates

The prime minister denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising JGB yields.

'Where there's smoke there's fire': Why BTIG is sounding the alarm on tech

Investors should use a potential rebound in semiconductor stocks to reduce exposure ahead of a decline that could stretch into 2027, according to BTIG.

Putin reportedly proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine war — without Zelenskyy

The report comes amid mounting tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.

Indonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount

Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.

China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates

China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.

France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.

China's CXMT shares fall nearly 8% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaround

CXMT shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after the company released its earnings forecast for the first nine months of 2026.

India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit

Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.

Why I am taking the other side of the trade that crushed the market Friday

How did this happen so quickly? Where were the buyers? I have some answers.

Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East

Fires broke out at an oil terminal and depot in St. Petersburg after Ukraine launched a massive wave of drone strikes on Sunday.

France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'

Macron blamed "unrestrained violence" on "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals."

Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

A judge last week ordered a halt to Trump's plans until at least Oct. 26 after scolding the government for starting a large-scale tree removal at the course.

Anthropic commits 5% of shares to new public benefit fund that could address AI job disruption

The Claude maker said that establishing the fund as an LLC will provide greater flexibility in how the money is used.

Nasdaq climbs more than 1% as AI trade makes a comeback

The S&P 500 lost nearly 2% last week, its biggest weekly decline since late June. The Nasdaq fell 4.5%, snapping a four-week winning streak.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

Meta and Capital One are set to report earnings. We'll also hear from plenty of important companies outside the Club portfolio.

Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about claims U.S. is throttling Starlink

Starlink, high-speed satellite internet provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine's defense.

The bloated workweek is coming for Sundays—as some embrace flexibility, others worry about job security

A new report finds nearly half of workers are often logging in on Sundays. It is a boon for worker flexibility, or a sign of job-hugging insecurity?

Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the U.S. resumes attacks, as shipping vessels report strikes

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the country's military has prepared a response to any new attacks.

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise resilient, successful children teach them these 6 lessons early on

Parenting coach Reem Raouda shares lessons to help kids feel worthy regardless of achievements and handle disappointment, disagreement and difficult feelings.

Roth conversions: When the ‘juice isn't really worth the squeeze,’ according to a top-ranked advisor

If you're considering a year-end Roth conversion for 2026, there are some key things to know, experts say.

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

Meta Platforms and Tesla are among the companies set to report next week. What to expect

Meta, General Motors, major airlines and more companies will report earnings this week. Here's what analysts forecast and what's happened in the past.

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on the growth potential of these 3 stocks

Amid fear of rate hikes and oil prices, investors can look past volatility and track Street analysts' stock picks with strong long-term growth potential.

Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds

Trudy's center was expected to remain near the Mexican coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula.

Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy

AI always-listening wearables from Apple, Amazon, Meta and other startups are getting creative with privacy rules and fueling concerns about covert recordings.

Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

The string of sharp questions previewed the rocky path he may face if he runs for president in 2028 and has to answer for the administration's record.

At least 4 killed in major fire at Canadian military base

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the incident one of the worst peacetime tragedies ever for Canada's armed forces on home soil.

Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely

The Bank of England's deputy governor has warned that hedge funds' activities could raise the risk of a global bond market shock.

AI rapidly improving, could vastly boost U.S. GDP, Anthropic's Clark tells policymakers

Anthropic's Jack Clark said international cooperation was needed to set "unusual and serious rules" for transformative technology.

Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says

South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

Trump's self-proclaimed power clashes with voter frustration, with more Americans seeing the president as looking out for his own interests, not the country's.

AI stocks plunge. Inflation heats up. Where we're still finding opportunities

The sinking AI trade rattled last week's market. But solid bank earnings and a rotation beyond tech gave us reasons for optimism.

'Dead money’ for a decade: Why this hedge fund approach may deliver an advantage over bonds

Investors may want to rethink their bond allocation and opt for managed futures exposure.

Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets

Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the market can also be a profit trap.

Trump's student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says

After nearly three decades as a bankruptcy judge, Sarah Sharer Curley writes about the legal process in her new book, "The Price of Forgiveness."

'Everyone laughed' when he started a pumpkin farm—now it brings in $2 million a year

Kelly Schultz bought a pumpkin farm in 1996. He transformed it into a seasonal attraction that draws in 100,000 visitors each fall.

These tech stocks are a buy ahead of their earnings reports, Bank of America says

Bank of America says there are several technology stocks that have more room to run heading into their next quarterly results.

Berkshire shares buck market sell-off, rally to highest since Buffett said he would step down as CEO

Berkshire Hathaway shares are at their highest level since Warren Buffett told shareholders at the May 2025 annual meeting he planned to step down as CEO at the end of that year.

How to get a same-day personal loan

Some lenders can deposit your money the same day you're approved, but you need to meet certain requirements.

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

While hundreds of thousands protested in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, looted and attacked police.

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

Trudy's center was expected to approach the coast on Saturday and pass near it into Sunday.

Software’s new consolidator gets big vote of confidence from Berkshire

Less than four months into life as a public company, Bending Spoons got a big vote of confidence this week from Berkshire Hathaway.

IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

"Escalating conflicts and trade tensions could further disrupt critical trade routes," the chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee said.

Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'

Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for Ukraine

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

Some companies give AI to everyone. This CEO is doing the opposite

Paysend CEO Ben Chisell limits AI tools to top performers as other U.K. companies push broader workplace rollouts.

5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk

Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.