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Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'
17 October 2026Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September. -
Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says
17 October 2026South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off. -
Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets
17 October 2026Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the market can also be a profit trap. -
AI stocks plunge. Inflation heats up. Where we're still finding opportunities
17 October 2026The sinking AI trade rattled last week's market. But solid bank earnings and a rotation beyond tech gave us reasons for optimism. -
Software’s new consolidator gets big vote of confidence from Berkshire
17 October 2026Less than four months into life as a public company, Bending Spoons got a big vote of confidence this week from Berkshire Hathaway. -
'Dead money’ for a decade: Why this hedge fund approach may deliver an advantage over bonds
17 October 2026Investors may want to rethink their bond allocation and opt for managed futures exposure. -
Trump's student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
17 October 2026After 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
17 October 2026Kelly Schultz bought a pumpkin farm in 1996. He transformed it into a seasonal attraction that draws in 100,000 visitors each fall. -
Berkshire shares buck market sell-off, rally to highest since Buffett said he would step down as CEO
17 October 2026Berkshire 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. -
Some companies give AI to everyone. This CEO is doing the opposite
17 October 2026Paysend CEO Ben Chisell limits AI tools to top performers as other U.K. companies push broader workplace rollouts. -
U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year
16 October 2026The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year. -
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test
16 October 2026Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo is drawing early demand as analysts assess whether the foldable can lift iPhone pricing and revenue. -
5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk
16 October 2026Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump. -
Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretary
16 October 2026Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam. -
Wall Street's fear gauge is ripping. Traders see it going even higher
16 October 2026The sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed the VIX above 22 for the first time in four months. A cluster of trades suggests it could go even higher. -
Prediction market odds on Tesla-SpaceX merger are above 50% for early 2027
16 October 2026Kalshi odds for a Tesla-SpaceX merger rose above 50% for early 2027 as Barclays outlined how a deal could work. -
Tesla unveils long-delayed Roadster developed with SpaceX, fueling merger speculation
16 October 2026Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date. -
KFC to switch to Coca-Cola beverages in U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades
16 October 2026KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants. -
South Texas Latino voters who flipped for Trump in 2024 are up for grabs in 2026
14 October 2026Hispanic and Latino voters swung hard for President Donald Trump in 2024. But in the 2026 midterm election, Democrats are pushing to get them back. -
Airport attacks put aviation in crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts
13 October 2026Deadly attacks at Riyadh’s main airport are disrupting airlines, closing airspace and raising new security questions for commercial aviation.