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Trump threatens to blow up Iran's Kharg Island oil hub as hostilities escalate once again

The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island

Oil rises Monday, amid heightened concerns over supply disruptions after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed `at odds' with Treasury

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance reinforced expectations of a relatively tighter stance at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September.

CNBC Markets 04:56

He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

CNBC Markets 04:56

BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earnings

BYD shares slid after the automaker released its latest results on Friday, despite higher second-quarter profit and overseas growth.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Aon nears $17 billion deal to buy insurance broker USI from KKR, WSJ reports

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion deal, including debt, to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR, the Journal reported.

CNBC Markets 04:56

China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials

Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.

CNBC Markets 04:56

National Park Service backs Trump’s 250-foot arch despite ‘adverse effects’ on historic sites

The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual relationships among nearby landmarks.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer’s access road

The Trump administration is considering a Yosemite land exchange that could give a developer more direct park access.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Meta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO

India's largest digital and telecom operator, Jio Platforms, got a regulatory nod for an IPO, but the National Stock Exchange, another mega issue, is still awaiting regulatory clearance.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations sold gas a distributor says went unpaid for

A federal lawsuit claims that fuel distributor KRSM failed to pay for $4 million worth of fuel, some of which the company sold to the Freedom Fuel network.

CNBC Markets 04:56

K-beauty giant APR's shares up 100% this year ahead of U.S. Costco launch in September

APR is accelerating its U.S. retail expansion with a Costco launch in September, as the K-beauty company's shares have surged nearly 100% this year.

CNBC Markets 04:56

What caused Nvidia's nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explores the linkage between Nvidia's stock, the oil market, and the Federal Reserve.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Icelanders reject reopening talks to join the EU despite Trump's Greenland threats

Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening talks to join the European Union.

CNBC Markets 04:56

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

Broadcom and Palo Alto Networks report. Plus, it's jobs week.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.

CNBC Markets 04:56

The 'choose your own adventure' earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently

Retailers have diverged on how they've reported tariff refunds in their earnings this quarter, with some choosing to lower prices and others boosting margins.

CNBC Markets 04:56

OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.

CNBC Markets 04:56

What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals

When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.

CNBC Markets 04:56

China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back

Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 dividend stocks for consistent income

These three dividend stocks offer steady income in turbulent markets.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

Iran's president says sanctions are hitting imports and exports, as its supreme leader urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar.

CNBC Markets 04:56

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.

CNBC Markets 04:56

I'm a psychologist who studies couples: The happiest couples never fight about this 1 thing (it's not sex or money)

Psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples have stopped fighting about who's doing more. Here's how to avoid it.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Op-ed: Salesforce just revealed the next battleground in AI — and it's not the models

For the past year, markets have vaporized roughly $2 trillion in software value by asking the wrong question about AI.

CNBC Markets 04:56

Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues

The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.

CNBC Markets 04:55

Buffett remains active at 96, but Berkshire's shares aren't doing much

Warren Buffett will be celebrating his 96th birthday on Sunday, but Berkshire Hathaway investors aren't celebrating the stock's anemic performance.

CNBC Markets 04:55

Op-ed: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths

In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.

CNBC Markets 04:55

U.S. stock futures slip as chances of rate hike rise after Warsh’s Jackson Hole comments

U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday, as investors ponder the likelihood of a fresh interest-rate hike and as new fighting between the U.S. and Iran threatens to reignite the conflict.

MarketWatch Top 04:55

‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?

“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?

“I also own my home and an SUV outright, with no outstanding debt.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

‘I feel shoehorned’: My father funded my $800,000 Roth IRA. Does that give him the right to say how I invest it?

“His argument is essentially that, since my parents provided the money for the Roth, they have a say in how I invest it.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?

“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?

“I specifically rejected Contractor A because of his reputation.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

Does a 2% beneficiary inherit 100% if the 98% beneficiary dies in a car accident? Asking for a friend.

“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.

“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”

MarketWatch Top 04:55

These charts show how leverage-happy investors are transforming the stock market

A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading.

MarketWatch Top 04:55

Party balloons could become a ‘luxury’ as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage

Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.

MarketWatch Top 04:55

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%.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

WSJ Markets 04:55

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

WSJ Markets 04:55

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

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

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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.

WSJ Markets 04:55

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