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CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 19%
A global memory shortage driven by AI is spiking demand for chipmakers like Micron.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent oil jumps more than 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes
President Trump earlier said talks with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Pope Leo is concerned about AI replacing human work. Traders share his concern long term
The leader of the Catholic Church warned about artificial intelligence upending the labor market. Traders on Kalshi see unemployment jumping before 2030.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent oil jumps back above $100 after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes
President Trump earlier said talks with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 18%
A global memory shortage driven by AI is spiking demand for chipmakers like Micron.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

American Airlines picks SpaceX's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes
American Airlines said it will install SpaceX's Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi on more than 500 of its airplanes.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC
Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down after 19 years at helm of cloud storage pioneer
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, who started the cloud storage company when he was 24, plans to step down and assume the role of executive chairman.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Investors ‘afraid' to take position on oil, data chiefs say as tankers face potential Hormuz fees
Oil markets fear Iran may impose fees on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal with the U.S.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Eli Lilly stock edges higher as company plans nearly $4 billion in vaccine deals
The deals are part of Eli Lilly's effort to expand into infectious disease research and development.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent oil price jumps 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes
Donald Trump had said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

UK gilt yields retreat from multi-decade highs as political drama mellows, rate hike expectations ease
As bond markets returned from a bank holiday on Tuesday morning, the yield on the benchmark 10-year bond stood at 4.85%.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious' conduct concerns
The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

‘The market has spoken': Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle
Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

‘A very dangerous bluff': Mark Carney warns of Brexit-like regret if Alberta leaves Canada
The Canadian prime minister led the Bank of England when the U.K. left the European Union in 2020.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

‘The market has spoken': Ferrari shares fall 6% after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle
Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent crude climbs as Iran vows retaliation against ceasefire violations after U.S. military strikes
Donald Trump had said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Treasury yields slide after Memorial Day break as traders weigh Iran peace prospects
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 6 basis points to 4.510%.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent crude rises 3% as Iran vows retaliation against ceasefire violations after U.S. military strikes
Donald Trump had said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Ferrari shares fall 6% after luxury carmaker launches first fully electric vehicle
Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Russia tells Marco Rubio U.S. citizens should leave Kyiv ahead of 'systematic' strikes on Ukrainian capital
Moscow said it would be launching "systematic and consistent strikes" on the city of Kyiv.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

European stocks edge lower amid U.S-Iran peace talks uncertainty
European stocks edged lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

European stocks set to open lower following U.S. strikes on Iran, mixed messages on peace talks
European stocks were set to open lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

Brent crude rises 2% as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects
Donald Trump had said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 26, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Markets optimism tested by fresh Iran strikes
U.S. officials suggested a deal with Iran is near, but strikes continue, creating a complex trading picture for Wall Street's reopening.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

U.S. conducts 'self-defense strikes' in Iran as Trump pushes for peace deal
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

South Korea's Kospi hits new high amid mixed trading in Asia
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Faith in markets, doubts in diplomacy
Markets remain optimistic as talks inch toward an Iran deal.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects
Donald Trump also said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," but cautioned that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh record as hopes of U.S.-Iran breakthrough rise
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tariffs eased. Trust didn't.
As the largest consumer market globally, the U.S. still remains a prized destination for Chinese companies that are finding ways to address local concerns.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Oil prices fall 7% after Trump says Iran talks are 'proceeding nicely'
Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

European stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran talks continue; euro zone bond yields drop on peace hopes
Stocks in Europe are tracking their Asian counterparts higher after Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

When are prediction markets most helpful? Evercore ISI has a formula
Evercore ISI strategists provide insight for when prediction markets are useful for forecasting.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI excitement
"In the long run, it's a pretty dreadful industry," William de Gale of BlueBox Asset Management, told CNBC's Europe Early Edition on Wednesday.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

European stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran talks continue
Stocks in Europe are tracking their Asian counterparts higher after Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Delivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bid
Delivery Hero confirmed in a statement on Saturday that it had received a takeover offer from Uber of €33 per share.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Iran is in the 'process of blinking' over the Strait of Hormuz, Petraeus says
Ex-CIA director David Petraeus said that an initial successful peace deal with Tehran would see the Strait opened without any conditions.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Huawei plans new smartphone chips this fall as rivalry with Nvidia and Apple heats up
Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced Monday a new way of designing chips that improves their capabilities, despite U.S. restrictions on the company.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, said Carlyle's Jeff Currie.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

European stocks expected to open higher as U.S.-Iran talks continue
Stocks in Europe are tracking their Asian counterparts higher after Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time on Monday.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%, revises economic growth higher
Core inflation — which strips out prices of private transport and accommodation — came in at 1.4%, against estimates of 1.7%.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia — and Europe isn't far behind — warns Carlyle's Currie
Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, said Carlyle's Jeff Currie.

CNBC World News
May 25, 2026

Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom
"In the long run, it's a pretty dreadful industry," William de Gale of BlueBox Asset Management, told CNBC's Europe Early Edition on Wednesday.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trump keeps the world guessing with mixed messaging on Iran deal
While he says that Washington will not rush into a deal, energy stockpiles risk hitting the red zone this summer.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Japan's Nikkei 225 tops 65,000 for first time as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes
Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 64,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment in holiday-thinned trading.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner'
Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Space rockets, satellites, data centers and Grok: What's the right S&P sector index for SpaceX?
What S&P Sector is SpaceX likely to be in once it launches on the public markets.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'
The president said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in effect until "an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock
Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding in 'orderly and constructive manner;' warns against rushing
The president said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in effect until "an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening
Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied and estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

Barriers grow for international students seeking U.S. jobs: The 'American dream ... is collapsing'
International graduates say a weak hiring market and changing immigration rules make it harder for them to achieve their American dream of working in the U.S.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

I've worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with the best people skills use these 6 phrases
"Strong people skills are not the same as people-pleasing," says child life specialist and therapist Kelsey Mora, who's supported thousands of kids and families.

CNBC World News
May 24, 2026

The Middle East war is testing the Gulf's ambitions to become an AI hub
Attacks on data centers in the Middle East and persistently high energy prices have altered the calculus for operators of the facilities, analysts say.

CNBC World News
May 23, 2026

Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated,' will be announced soon
A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
May 23, 2026

U.S. and Iran are closing in on a 60-day ceasefire extension with nuclear framework, FT reports
A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
May 23, 2026

‘Blue dot fever'? What's really behind a tricky summer dynamic for live music
As prices rise everywhere, consumers are choosing to be more intentional with how they're spending on live music and concerts this year.

CNBC World News
May 23, 2026

Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade
U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.

CNBC World News
May 23, 2026

AI wealth must benefit the public, South Korea's deputy PM says amid Samsung labor tensions
South Korea's deputy PM tells CNBC there are concerns as to whether AI could worsen wealth gaps or lead to job losses.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

SpaceX launches Starship test flight on second try
SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson
Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he has five children. She disclosed this week that she has breast cancer.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

New lawsuits against Trump's DOJ 'lawfare' fund
President Trump droppped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged "lawfare" victims.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Qualcomm's stock pop shows investors are 'waking up' to boom in AI devices
Qualcomm is on a big run, powered by investor bullishness that the company will be at the center of a boom in AI devices.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Home Depot comps finally catch Lowe's, opening the door for the stock to do the same
It took nearly a year. But it finally happened this quarter.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Oil prices post weekly loss as U.S. and Iran signal progress toward a deal
The U.S. and Iran have signaled progress in talks to end the war, but the warring sides remain at loggerheads over key issues.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' tallies lowest Thursday preview sales in franchise history
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advanced tickets in franchise history.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Trump's intelligence chief
Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump seeks interest rate cuts
Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Treasury yields are mixed as investors digest Fed chair swearing in, bond market volatility
The volatility in the bond market continued as new Fed chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh's real Fed 'regime change' may happen deep inside Wall Street's plumbing
Warsh could guide to a smaller role in day-to-day markets, while also setting clearer rules for how and when it should intervene.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Watch: Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as he seeks interest rate cuts
Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Donald Trump Jr.-backed 'Steroid Olympics' are happening on Sunday. Here's what to expect
Olympic medallists are among 42 athletes competing in the controversial competition, but the Enhanced Games has big product plans beyond the event this weekend.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

U.S. pushes its AI in China and Asia after Trump-Xi meeting
Integrating American AI in Asia is high on the agenda for the U.S., according to a senior official for APEC and economic policy.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Estée Lauder surges in premarket after Puig merger deal talks end
Estée Lauder's shares jumped before the market opened after talks over a potential merger deal with Spanish beauty group Puig was terminated.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Puig plunges after Estée Lauder tie-up talks terminated; European stocks rise
European stocks pushed higher on Friday as investors monitor the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada
The move for a referendum comes after months of campaigning from a group of separatists.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

NATO will spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense, says Rutte, as Trump pledges 5,000 American troops to top spender Poland
"I am pleased to announce that the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland," Trump said on Truth Social on Thursday.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

‘A big mistake': The ECB is ‘hell-bent' on rate hikes despite recession risks, senior economist warns
Berenberg's chief economist said ECB rate rises would be a "big mistake" amid growing signs of European stagflation.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Treasury yields fall as investors digest week of bond market volatility
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 2 basis points to 4.564%.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Oil prices climb 3% as traders grow skeptical of U.S.-Iran deal
The U.S. and Iran have signaled progress in talks to end the war, but the warring sides remain at loggerheads over key issues.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Lenovo shares jump nearly 20% on record earnings as AI revenue nearly doubles
Shares of Lenovo surged over 15% on Friday, after the electronics giant posted strong revenue growth bolstered by its artificial intelligence business.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

U.S., Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over enriched uranium, Strait of Hormuz tolls
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were "good signs" that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict is in sight.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Puig plunges after Estée Lauder tie-up talks terminated; European stocks open higher
European stocks opened higher on Friday as investors monitor the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

SoftBank Group adds over $61 billion to market cap in two days as shares surge on AI led optimism
Shares of SoftBank Group extended gains for a second straight session Friday.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

European markets: UK fuel sales drop 10% in April; stocks set to rise
Investors in the region are monitoring the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street set for a winning week
Major U.S. markets look set to end the week in the green despite a rocky start to the week's trade with bond market jitters still a concern.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Crypto bros, scalpers and Logan Paul: Inside the world of Pokémon where cards are sold for millions
A Pokémon card boom is being driven by nostalgia, blockbuster card sales and speculation.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Lenovo shares jump 15% on record earnings as AI revenue nearly doubles
Shares of Lenovo surged over 15% on Friday, after the electronics giant posted strong revenue growth bolstered by its artificial intelligence business.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

The Cuba situation is starting to resemble a pre-conflict playbook
The U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba appears to have entered a new phase.

CNBC World News
May 22, 2026

Indian telecom major Bharti Airtel is doubling down on Africa venture, UK's BT
Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel is raising its stake in British and African ventures as it hunts for growth overseas

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

SoftBank Group extends scorching rally with shares in OpenAI, Arm-backer surging over 11%
Shares of SoftBank Group extended gains for a second straight session Friday.

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

Airlines are struggling but China's 'Big Three' face a tougher year than most
China's carriers face sky-high jet fuel, lack of hedging strategies, and a customer base that can easily pivot to cheaper high-speed rail services.

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

China calls for APEC cooperation as commerce minister skips opening over ‘urgent official business'
China's international trade representative Li Chenggang said he was chairing Friday's meeting as Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had urgent matters to attend to.

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

An AI trade involving energy and infrastructure that's doubled your money, topping Nvidia
If you put the same money into a basket of companies that are building out AI infrastructure and energy sources, you've done much better than stocks like Nvidia.

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

Guzman y Gomez shares surge as much as 20% after fast-food chain says it will exit U.S. market
Guzman y Gomez's shares surged after announcing that it has decided to exit the U.S. market while keeping its Australian business as the main focus

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy
While oil prices fell in U.S. trading, reports that Tehran intends to keep its enriched uranium stockpile within the country stand to complicate negotiations with the U.S.

CNBC World News
May 21, 2026

SoftBank Group extends scorching rally as shares in OpenAI, Arm-backer surge over 12%
Shares of SoftBank Group extended gains for a second straight session Friday.

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