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Feb 20, 2026

Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by ex-Instacart exec Asha Sharma
Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after joining the software company 38 years ago, and will be replaced by Instacart's former COO.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

How the Supreme Court's decision affects Apple and its $3.3 billion tariff bill
President Donald Trump's tariffs have cost the iPhone-maker about $1 billion each quarter.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Oil prices stable as Trump considers limited military strike against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran "10 to 15" days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or "really bad things" will happen.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Trump announces new 10% global tariff after raging over Supreme Court loss
President Donald Trump spoke hours after the Supreme Court ruled against his global tariffs that he imposed without Congress.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Trump says he's considering limited military strike against Iran
The oil market's biggest fear is that a conflict between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a prolonged disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

U.S. trading partners cheer Supreme Court tariff ruling — but businesses must still navigate 'murky waters'
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down large parts of President Trump's tariff policies Friday.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

European stocks close higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
European stocks finished higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Oil prices edge lower as Trump considers limited military strike against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran "10 to 15" days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or "really bad things" will happen.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Trump previewed weak GDP on Truth Social ahead of official data release
Trump has revealed economic data before its official release on multiple occasions, raising questions about possible policy violations

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, rebuking president's signature economic policy
Trump, as recently as Thursday, has talked up the consequences of the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs prior to the seismic ruling.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

European stocks trade higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
European stocks moved higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Luxury retailer Moncler pops 12% after earnings beat; European stocks rise
European stocks were higher on Friday as traders parsed more earnings reports and monitored tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

The Tech Download: China's AI surge — real threat or hype?
Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

The Tech Download: Will China win the AI race?
Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Trump could attack Iran in days — what's at stake for the oil market
President Trump has warned Iran that an attack would be "far worse" than the U.S. airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Oil prices hit six-month highs after Trump warns Iran of 'bad things' if there's no deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran "10 to 15" days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or "really bad things" will happen.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

European markets open higher as investors monitor U.S.-Iran tensions
European stocks opened higher on Friday as traders parsed more earnings reports and monitored tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Who's laughing now? China's humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring Festival Gala.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh high for a second straight session amid regional declines
South Korea's Kospi touched a record high for the second straight day on Friday, powered by a rally among insurance stocks and defense players.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Sumitomo Pharma shares plunge nearly 16% despite greenlight for Parkinson's treatment
Shares of Japan's Sumitomo Pharma fell over 15% on the back of profit-taking after a specialist panel endorsed its iPS cell-based therapy for Parkinson's disease.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets rocked by private credit worries and potential strike on Iran
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

European markets set to open higher as investors monitor U.S.-Iran tensions
European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as traders awaited more earnings reports, and monitored tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Alien files: Trump to order U.S. agencies to release documents on 'extraterrestrial life'
In a Truth Social post, the U.S. president said his move was based on the "tremendous interest" in the subject, without providing additional details.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

'Canary in the coal mine': Blue Owl liquidity curbs fuel fears about private credit bubble
The private credit boom is facing a new test after Blue Owl Capital permanently restricted withdrawals from one of its retail-focused debt funds.

CNBC World News
Feb 20, 2026

Three Silicon Valley engineers charged with stealing Google trade secrets and sending data to Iran
A federal grand jury indicted three engineers on charges of stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech firms and transferring sensitive data to Iran.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh record high for second straight session amid regional declines as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold
South Korea's Kospi touched a record high for the second straight day on Friday, powered by a rally among insurance stocks and defense players.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Sumitomo Pharma shares plunge 12% despite greenlight for Parkinson's treatment
Shares of Japan's Sumitomo Pharma fell over 12% on the back of profit-taking after a specialist panel endorsed its iPS cell-based therapy for Parkinson's disease.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Nvidia is in talks to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, source says
The investment is separate from the $100 billion infrastructure agreement that OpenAI and Nvidia announced in September.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall, tracking Wall Street losses, as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold
Investors will look at Japan inflation data, as well as oil prices.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Private credit fears and U.S.-Iran tensions pressure Wall Street
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets set to dip, tracking Wall Street losses, as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold
Investors will look at Japan inflation data, as well as China's loan prime rate decision.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Japan inflation falls below BOJ's 2% target for first time since March 2022
The 1.5% figure ended a run of 45 straight months that the inflation rate has been above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Gold and silver prices help turn Olympic medals into the most valuable in modern games' history
Olympic gold and silver medals at the 2026 Milan Winter Games in Italy are the most valuable of any games as precious metals are trading at near record highs.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares slide almost 6%
Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Trump to decide whether to attack Iran in next 10 days — oil prices rise
The U.S. has launched a major military buildup in the Middle East is it threatens Iran with potential military strikes.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Trump to decide whether to attack Iran in next 10 days — oil prices jump
The U.S. has launched a major military buildup in the Middle East is it threatens Iran with potential military strikes.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
President Donald Trump on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to spur the domestic production of glyphosate and elemental phosphorus.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

European stocks end lower as investors parse Airbus, Renault earnings
European stocks finished lower on Thursday as investors parse through Airbus and Renault earnings.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares plunge 8%
Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Accenture tells senior staff to use AI tools or risk losing out on leadership promotions
Accenture started tracking how often senior staff are logging in to its AI tools this month saying AI adoption will be a "visible input to talent discussions."

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Apple sued by West Virginia for alleged failure to stop child sexual abuse material on iCloud, iOS devices
The lawsuit accuses Apple of prioritizing privacy branding and its own business interests over child safety.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

U.S. renews threat to quit the International Energy Agency over net zero agenda
U.S. energy chief Chris Wright said the U.S. would pressure the global energy watchdog to move away from its net zero agenda over the coming months.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit
Bill Gates has become a point of controversy at a major Indian AI festival this week, amid the fallout of the latest Epstein file release.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%
New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares down 3% in pre-market trading
Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic's rivalry on display as CEOs avoid holding hands at AI summit
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei had an awkward moment at a major AI summit, with the two CEOs of competing AI giants opting not to link hands.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

European stocks move lower as investors parse Airbus, Renault earnings
European stocks moved lower on Thursday as investors parse through Airbus and Renault earnings.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul
United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

King Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
UK police on Thursday arrested King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

King Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct, reports say
UK police on Thursday arrested King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct, according to reports.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Russia's Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba: 'We do not accept anything like this'
His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Airbus falls 6% after targeting only 870 deliveries this year as Boeing competition tightens
The sentiment around Airbus has turned markedly more sour since the beginning of the year.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic's rivalry on display as CEOs don't hold hands at India AI summit
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei had an awkward moment at a major AI summit, with the two CEOs of competing AI giants opting not to link hands.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Vietnamese airlines sign deals for nearly 100 Boeing jets during party chief's Washington visit
The deals include commitments from Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways and VietJet.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Chinese tech companies progress 'remarkable,' OpenAI's Altman tells CNBC
Top tech executives gathered in India this week for the AI summit in New Delhi.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Airbus falls 5% after targeting only 870 deliveries this year as Boeing competition tightens
The sentiment around Airbus has turned markedly more sour since the beginning of the year.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

U.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise' to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills
It comes shortly after Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of failing to address core U.S. demands during nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Nestle plans sale of ice cream business as fourth-quarter sales growth beats estimates
Nestle shares rose 3% Thursday after the maker of Nescafé and KitKat reported organic sales growth for the fourth quarter that beat analyst forecasts.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

European stocks open lower as investors parse Airbus, Renault earnings
European stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors parse through Airbus and Renault earnings.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

'Do not give away Diego Garcia': Trump attacks the UK over Chagos Islands deal, again
Trump told the U.K. not to "give away" the Chagos Islands, which is where a joint U.S.-U.K. military base is located.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol gets life sentence over martial law attempt
The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, matched what prosecutors sought at the trial's final hearing in January.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

European stocks set to open mixed as investors parse Airbus, Renault earnings
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors parse through Airbus and Renault earnings.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India is throwing its weight behind AI — but is there substance behind the headlines?
Some of these obstacles include the lack of regulation clear enough to encourage the best AI businesses to come to India and the need for capital infusion.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Positive day for U.S. and European markets amid Fed minutes and ECB developments
Traders think there's a roughly 50% of the Fed cutting rates in June. They should start considering the possibility of higher interest rates, too.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Quantum's big leap puts data centers in the spotlight
Quantum is advancing rapidly, sparking discussions about how the powerful computers will integrate with industries like the already booming data center sector.

CNBC World News
Feb 19, 2026

Airbus targets 870 deliveries this year, below estimates as Boeing competition tightens
The sentiment around Airbus has turned markedly more sour since the beginning of the year.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Trump order pushes glyphosate production; Roundup chemical hated by MAHA
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement is largely opposed to glyphosate.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss 'wellbeing of teens and kids'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Traders are betting for a rate cut — but a hike could be on the table
Traders think there's a roughly 50% of the Fed cutting rates in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Perhaps they should start considering the possibility of higher interest rates, too.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

South Korea's Kospi jumps to record high as regional rally tracks Wall Street gains
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Thursday, with several bourses in the region returning from the Lunar New Year holiday.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street gains after Lunar New Year break
Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open higher on Thursday, with several bourses in the region returning from the Lunar New Year holiday.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Why India joining this U.S.-led tech alliance could help supply chains
India is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, giving Washington its biggest win yet in the race to shape and influence who has access to advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure supply chains.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Zuckerberg testimony: Company consulted stakeholders about keeping beauty filters
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Zuckerberg testimony: Upping engagement on Instagram was not a company goal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Treasury yields rise as Fed minutes show disagreement on next rate cut
Investors weighed the Fed meeting minutes and awaited more economic data.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
Anthropic landed a $200 million Defense contract last year, as did AI rivals OpenAI, Google and xAI.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Zuckerberg questioned about Joe Rogan interview in social media safety trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Trump Jr. calls banking a 'Ponzi scheme' that forced family to create crypto business
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are hosting the World Liberty Forum at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., owned by their father, President Donald Trump.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Oil jumps 4% after Vance says Iran ignored key U.S. demands, military strikes on the table
Oil traders are worried that war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a major disruption of crude supplies in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Palo Alto shares sink 7%, CEO defends cybersecurity's position as AI hits software stocks
Palo Alto has bet big on AI in recent months and launched an aggressive acquisition spree that included buying CyberArk for $25 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets end higher
European stocks finished higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Microsoft's Brad Smith says U.S. tech should ‘worry a little' about Chinese firms' government subsidies
The Microsoft president said American firms will have to compete with subsidies provided by Beijing to Chinese companies.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

FDA agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application in a reversal
The FDA is slated to make a decision on the flu shot on Aug. 5, which will allow Moderna to make the vaccine available for the upcoming influenza season.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Oil jumps 3% after Vance says Iran ignored key U.S. demand, military strikes on the table
Oil traders are worried that war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a major disruption of crude supplies in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Palo Alto shares sink 8%, CEO defends cybersecurity's position as AI hits software stocks
Palo Alto has bet big on AI in recent months and launched an aggressive acquisition spree that included buying CyberArk for $25 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Treasury yields nudge higher as investors await Fed meeting minutes
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher on Wednesday as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and looked ahead to key inflation data.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Arm shares edge higher as Nvidia sells entire stake in company
SEC filings showed Nvidia has exited its position in the British chip designer, which it once tried to buy for $40 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Bayer falls 8% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets trade higher
European stocks traded higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Treasury yields are little changed as investors await Fed meeting minutes
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and looked ahead to key inflation data.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Arm shares edge higher in premarket as Nvidia shakes up its AI bets
SEC filings showed Nvidia has exited its position in the British chip designer, which it once tried to buy for $40 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Britain's BAE Systems sets sights on defense spending boom amid record order backlog
Shares in the UK defense giant rose on Wednesday after it reported strong full-year earnings.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Bayer falls 8% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?
Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.

CNBC World News
Feb 18, 2026

Trump lauds Japan's pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.

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