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Private equity pours billions into defense tech as investors debate a bubble
26 October 2026Private equity growth investments in defense reached $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024. -
‘Ticking time bomb’: The world's pension funds face an ageing crisis
26 October 2026The world's pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis as longer lifespans and dwindling birth rates threaten to stretch retirement finances. -
Neocloud stocks fall as Elon Musk says more than 200 of them face 'guppy-level death'
26 October 2026Investors are already questioning the debt-fueled expansion of neoclouds and whether the large AI infrastructure build-out will generate long-term returns. -
Can GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate who's bucked Trump, keep his Pennsylvania swing seat?
26 October 2026GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has consistently won his Pennsylvania swing seat, but Democrats say this election is an opportunity to oust the veteran lawmaker. -
How war, security and coalition math are shaping the Israeli election
26 October 2026Israeli voters will head to the polls to cast their votes in a general election on Tuesday. -
Brazil's Lula wins historic presidential election; Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concede
26 October 2026It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round. -
Oil slides over 2% as traders weigh Saudi attack risks, demand destruction
26 October 2026Oil prices fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could erode demand. -
Behind ‘Mad Money’ was a brilliant writer viewers never saw. We lost him too soon
26 October 2026Jim Cramer remembers Cliff Mason, the head writer of "Mad Money," who died last week at age 41. -
Blanche defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certification
25 October 2026Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan. -
Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms during drone operations
25 October 2026Ukraine challenged Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms, arguing that commercial Starlink limits prevented medium- and long-range strike use. -
Audi defends plans for a $4 billion Georgia plant amid VW restructuring, tariffs
25 October 2026Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs. -
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis
25 October 2026Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks. -
What Democrats and Republicans fear most about each other: CNBC survey has the answers
25 October 2026The economy is still a key issue in the 2026 election, but voters are concerned about Trump testing the bounds of the office and Democratic Socialist polices. -
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
25 October 2026Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO. -
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections
24 October 2026A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans. -
Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early
24 October 2026Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply. -
Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
24 October 2026Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds. -
Amgen says drug combo cuts risk of death by 58% in patients with aggressive lung cancer
24 October 2026A drug from Amgen could give patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer significantly more time to live when added to an immunotherapy from AstraZeneca. -
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it
24 October 2026A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election. -
America by the numbers: How voters feel about the economy, inflation, AI and Trump
24 October 2026With the U.S. midterm elections looming, Americans are nearly as gloomy about the economy as they were when the nation was emerging from the pandemic.