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A television station broadcasts Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaking after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Investors are increasingly preparing for the Federal Reserve

Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. The stock jumped 11% in extended trading. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates Earnings per share: 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected Revenue: $16.1 billion, versus $14.42

A Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed on a used vehicle for sale at a dealership in San Diego, California, Nov. 11, 2025. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at toughening a ban on Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, even as Chairman Ted Cruz,

John Paulson, the hedge fund manager who made billions betting against the U.S. housing market before turning bullish on gold, said he believes the precious metal is only in the early stages of a long-term rally. “I do think we’re in the beginnings or the early stages of a long-term bull market for gold,” Paulson

Fteri beach on Kefalonia, Greece. Miljko | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Yacht companies are offering discounts and special offers on charters in the

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplanes park at Hobby Airport during an afternoon rainstorm on May 27, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit from last year as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab,

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Courtesy: U.S. Navy A ramp-up in fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend has left Wall Street reconsidering its expectations for the war’s economic impact. The

Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk warned that investors betting against SpaceX have little chance of survival — even as short sellers boosted their wagers against the company to about one-third of its publicly tradable shares ahead of several key catalysts. About 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly

A SpaceX Flacon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 on June 8, 2026, in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Goldman Sachs has created a new platform to expand its offerings for wealthy clients and family offices who increasingly want direct stakes in fast-growing private companies, CNBC

Super Micro Computer CEO Charles Liang speaks at the Raise summit in Paris on July 8, 2025. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped 15% after the server maker said Tuesday it now sees higher margins than previously projected for the June quarter, with a surge in new orders.

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the 2025 Institute of International Finance annual membership meeting in Washington, Oct. 16, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said investors are underestimating the risks facing the global economy and that he wouldn’t buy either equities

Kalshi’s logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface, with a blurry betting curve projected in the background in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup has

Packages of Taylor Farms salad greens are displayed at a Safeway store on July 16, 2026 in Kings Beach, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration’s reversal on a key piece of its cyclosporiasis investigation has sparked confusion in the U.S., but the agency said Monday that it has not changed

This photograph shows an aircraft of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair parked at the Thessaloniki airport “Makedonia”, in Thessaloniki on May 7, 2026. Sakis Mitrolidis | Afp | Getty Images Ryanair warned on Monday that struggling European airlines are facing a “difficult winter” ahead, as the budget carrier reported first-quarter profit that took a 34% hit

CHANGCHUN, CHINA – JULY 11: People visit the 23rd Changchun International Automobile Expo on July 11, 2026 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The exhibition drew participation from 53 Chinese and foreign automobile manufacturers, with over a thousand vehicles on display. (Photo by Zhang Yao/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) China News Service | China

The ongoing earnings season, investor concerns about the durability of AI demand and spending, and geopolitical risks are key factors that have been contributing to stock market volatility in recent trading sessions. In this scenario, investors seeking steady income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios. Recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help

Robert Isom, chief executive officer of American Airlines Group Inc., speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Christian Monterrosa | Bloomberg | Getty Images FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has a math problem. The carrier is flying about 6,500 flights per day this

A logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is seen during the TSMC global RnD Center opening ceremony in Hsinchu on July 28, 2023 Amber Wang | Afp | Getty Images Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co on Thursday reported a 77.4% jump in second-quarter profit year on year, soaring past estimates as the world’s largest contract-chipmaker

F/m Investments’ Washington, D.C., office is just a short drive from the Federal Reserve‘s headquarters. But under the central bank’s new leadership, CEO Alexander Morris has found the distance feeling far greater. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh embarked on an overhaul of the central bank’s forward-looking communication since taking the post in May. That move sounded

1. 00:00 – Buffett on his decision to stop donations to Gates Foundation BECKY QUICK: Warren, first of all, thank you for sitting down and talking with us today. I appreciate it. WARREN BUFFETT: It’s always good to sit down. (Laughs) BECKY QUICK: Yes, I find the same thing. The last time we sat down and spoke with

Customers enter a Taco Bell restaurant on July 14, 2026 in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Taco Bell has removed lettuce linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak from restaurants, it said Friday. The outbreak has currently affected more than 1,600 people across five states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

Goldman Sachs reported a blowout quarter Tuesday, fueled by booming activity on Wall Street, sending shares to fresh all-time highs. The stellar results, coupled with CEO David Solomon’s rosy outlook, reinforce our desire to own the investment banking giant in a moment tailor-made to its strengths. Revenue in the second quarter rose 39.5% year over

Robert Nicholas | Ojo Images | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A new estimate for the great wealth transfer has sparked a debate over how many

After a year-long bear market, an almost 20% decline year-to-date, and sell-offs after four of its past four earnings reports, options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into Netflix‘s earnings on Thursday. Call volumes doubled puts in back-to-back sessions Friday and Monday, with almost three times as many calls bought versus puts by

Signage for SBI Funds Management Ltd. at a news conference in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India’s biggest public market offering this year, SBI Fund Management, has garnered bids worth 2.97 trillion rupees ($30.7 billion), underscoring the liquidity available in the market ahead of the much larger

UnitedHealth Group on Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that blew past estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and uses AI to help streamline operations.  The largest private insurer in the U.S. said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of $19.50 to $20 per share, up from a previous

Two different reads on the housing market released Thursday point to the same problem, one that appears to be getting worse. Housing is just too expensive — to own and to build. Pending home sales in June, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, fell 5.4% from May, according to the National Association of

A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Short sellers are rapidly increasing their bets against SpaceX, driving bearish positioning to nearly one-third of the company’s public float as the

OpenAI and Anthropic AI. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Omar Marques | SOPA Images | Getty Images A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to

Netflix reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that were in line with analyst estimates on Thursday as Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the company’s advertising and engagement metrics.  Netflix stock fell more than 8% in after-hours trading on Thursday. The streaming giant called engagement with its content “healthy,” saying live events were a