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Jul 31, 2026

Oil prices rise after Iran says it attacked two tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz
Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Amazon surges 14%, Apple falls 9% as investors pick post-earnings AI winners
Amazon reported a surge in revenue at its key cloud business while Apple issued disappointing guidance.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Leonardo expects more deals as Europe ramps up defense spending
Leonardo is eyeing further M&A as it races to expand capabilities and meet surging defense demand after raising its 2026 outlook.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Novo Nordisk shares dive after heart medicine fails trial, dealing another blow to its pipeline
The experimental medicine ziltivekimab didn't translate into a statistically meaningful reduction in major cardiovascular adverse events, Novo said Friday.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war
ExxonMobil and Chevron on Friday reported second-quarter profits that surged on rising oil prices due to the Iran war.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Novo Nordisk shares dive after heart medicine fails trial, dealing another blow toits pipeline
The experimental medicine ziltivekimab didn't translate into a statistically meaningful reduction in major cardiovascular adverse events, Novo said Friday.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Fed officials who voted to hike rates say action is needed now against inflation
Kashkari and Hammack joined Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan in dissenting against holding the Fed's key overnight borrowing rate steady.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Oil prices move higher as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium
Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

The Tech Download: Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf talks AI in warfare and manufacturing push
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down on The Tech Download podcast with the defense company chief.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Hamas says Trump's Gaza 'disarmament' claim depends on Israel honoring commitments
Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Oi prices choppy as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium
Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

A portfolio manager says investors are looking overseas as Magnificent Seven worries grow. Here are the stocks and sectors he favors
Janus Henderson's Julian McManus says investors are looking overseas as Magnificent Seven concentration worries revive diversification.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Apple drops 7%, Amazon surges 12% as investors pick AI winners after earnings
Shares of Amazon jumped sharply in premarket trading on Friday while Apple dropped as investors digest earnings.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

SK Hynix, Samsung shares skyrocket to clock best days as AI rally roars back
South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Deadly storms and a global supply squeeze are sending copper prices soaring
Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted mining operations, further straining supply and potentially driving prices higher, strategists say.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. tensions, China's factory data and a steady Bank of Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill against Russia and Tehran that has bipartisan support. However duties would have little effect, as the U.S. imports nearly nothing from Iran.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Iran targets strategic U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
Iran's army said it launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Fast-fashion retailer Shein's 3-year IPO odyssey may have cost it the ‘golden time' to go public
Investors are questioning whether Beijing's blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a clothing retailer whose growth engine is stalling.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted mining operations, further straining supply and potentially driving prices higher, strategists say.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

Oil prices ease as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium
Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.

CNBC World News
Jul 31, 2026

BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of core inflation exceeding 2% target
The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

South Korea's 'bipolar' stock market: meltdowns, a record rally and what's to come
South Korea's stock market staged its sharpest reversal on record on Friday, capping a month of wild swings.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

CXMT's blockbuster debut in Shanghai sets stage for next test against global memory giants
South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July as export rush fades
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Potential Iran tariffs, data centers and tech comments
U.S. President Donald Trump wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill against Russia and Tehran that has bipartisan support.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

SK Hynix shares surge 25%, while Samsung soars over 20% as AI rally roars back
South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Anthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systems
Anthropic said it discovered three instances where its Claude AI models accessed the internet during an evaluation and accessed outside systems.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Fast-fashion retailer Shein's 3-year IPO odyssey cost it the ‘golden time' to go public
Investors are questioning whether Beijing's blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a clothing retailer whose growth engine is stalling.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Indonesian state telecom said to weigh sale of venture arm managing $830 million
Indonesia's state-owned telecom giant is exploring a sale of MDI Ventures, according to people familiar with the matter.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Amazon got $600 million in Trump tariff refunds and will pass return along to some customers
The company previously hadn't disclosed whether it would recoup tariff costs after the Supreme Court ruled many of President Donald Trump's levies were illegal.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Meta sinks 8%, continuing record losing streak, while Microsoft jumps 15% as AI trade splits
Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Reddit shares sink 11% on 'choppy' search referrals even as results blow past estimates
Reddit reported second-quarter earnings that beat on the top and the bottom, and gave a revenue forecast that topped estimates.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

China's U.S.-bound shipments fall in July after brief recovery, survey shows
The latest China Beige Book study found factory activity decelerated in July.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center
Morgan Stanley is the lead banker engaging in advanced talks to lend $15 billion to Nexus Data Centers, CNBC confirmed.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Amazon hikes 2026 capex to $220 billion due to higher memory costs
AWS sales expanded 37% year over year, which trounced analysts' expectations for 31% growth.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Rivian reduces 2026 spending plans, narrows earnings guidance
Rivian reduced its 2026 spending plans and slightly narrowed its previously forecast losses this year as the company reported second-quarter results.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Amazon stock soars 9% on 'booming' cloud growth, revenue beat
AWS sales expanded 37% year over year, which trounced analysts' expectations for 31% growth.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Retailer Reformation closes flat in NYSE debut as CEO says company is 'ready to scale'
Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Oil prices fall after Saudi Arabia proposes naval coalition to protect ships from attack
The U.S. launched a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran in retaliation for its missile attacks on American forces in the region.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

China's open-weight model lead exposes America's AI blind spot
The future of AI may be dictated not by who builds the smartest model, but who builds the models everyone runs on. Right now, that's China.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Retailer Reformation opens flat in NYSE debut as CEO says company is 'ready to scale'
Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan
FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

OpenAI cuts prices for two of its GPT-5.6 AI models as companies grow sensitive to costs
The company is facing pressure to cater to a more cost-sensitive customer base.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Retailer Reformation opens flat in market debut after pricing IPO at $15
Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Amazon on deck to report earnings after the bell with cloud, capex in focus
Amazon projected its 2026 capex will reach $200 billion, and some analysts believe the total could rise in the face of surging artificial intelligence demand.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Jeep maker Stellantis swings to profit on rising demand in North America
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday swung to profit in the second quarter, boosted by rising demand in North America.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

The oil majors are about to report booming profits. These smaller stocks may be better buys
Several renewable and AI-linked stocks that may be better buys than the majors right now, according to Wall Street.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner forced to unwind all public stock positions after steep losses, sources say
Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund has sold all of its public stock holdings, according to people familiar with the matter.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Meta tanks 9%, continuing record losing streak, while Microsoft jumps 15% as AI trade splits
Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Apple and Amazon report after the bell. Here's what the options market is saying
Earnings on deck this afternoon for Apple and Amazon will likely decide if the stock market can end what's so far been a rough week on solid footing.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Ferrari CEO says he 'would not change anything' about polarizing Luce EV debut
Ferrari is pleased with the launch of the Luce all-electric vehicle despite significant criticism upon the car's spring debut, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

New details in the OpenAI Hugging Face hack show how far agents will go: 'It's now remarkably easy'
OpenAI's rogue models used publicly exposed credentials across "four accounts on four services" to help facilitate the Hugging Face breach.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Oil prices fall despite escalating fighting between U.S. and Iran
The U.S. launched a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran in retaliation for its missile attacks on American forces in the region.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

30-year yield hovers near 2007 high as traders weigh Fed decision to holds rates steady
Investors weighed the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%
The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi alllies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widened strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Egypt says drone hit two ships at Mediterranean port as attacks on energy infrastructure widen
The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi alllies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widened strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Ferrari raises 2026 guidance after Q2 earnings beat
Ferrari is bumping up its 2026 guidance after beating Wall Street's second quarter expectations amid "healthy" demand for its products.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Rolls-Royce CEO says major hyperscaler nuclear deal is imminent as data center demand soars
Rolls-Royce is riding two of the biggest investment themes in global markets: the defense boom and the AI buildout.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Bank of England holds UK interest rate steady at 3.75% — but policymakers see upside inflation risk
The Bank of England on Thursday held U.K. interest rates steady at 3.75%, in line with economists' expectations.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Meta tanks nearly 9%, Microsoft jumps 9% as the AI trade splits Big Tech
Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Oil prices move higher as Iran threatens response to latest U.S. strikes
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, gained 1.5% to $92.10 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures advanced 0.9% to $85.23 per barrel.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Samsung says chip crunch will last until 2028 as quarterly profit soars
Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts' estimates.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order'
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea are pushing shipowners to reroute cargo and rethink global trade risks.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Iran says it will 'punish the aggressor today' after 'heavy wave' of U.S. strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened further escalation on Thursday after a wave of retaliatory U.S. strikes on the country overnight.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Jeep maker Stellantis swings to profit on rising demand in North America; shares fall 5%
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday swung to profit in the second quarter, boosted by rising demand in North America.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Rolls-Royce hikes guidance as it benefits from both the defense boom and AI data center buildout
Orders in the company's data center power business grew more than 50% in the first half of the year.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices
The bumper result comes as energy majors receive a profit boost from soaring fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Oil heats up on Middle East tensions as Fed sees a 'family fight'
Tensions in the Middle East are heating up again. U.S. forces hit Iran late Wednesday stateside, after Trump's threat to give Tehran a "beating."

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is just one trade chokepoint facing a new era of maritime warfare
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea are pushing shipowners to reroute cargo and rethink global trade risks.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Here's why Europe's hot summers are becoming an expensive challenge
Record heatwaves are straining Western Europe's infrastructure, businesses and budgets as wildfires and insurance costs rise.

CNBC World News
Jul 30, 2026

Senate Judiciary postpones Blanche AG nomination vote over Trump-IRS settlement concerns
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran after surprise missile attack, dashing hopes of de-escalation
The U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran Wednesday stateside, plunging the two sides back into open conflict after a days-long pause.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO
Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: From geopolitics to monetary policy, fighting takes center stage
The Fed's "family fight" returns U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to give Iran a "beating," and investors actually gave one to Meta.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Todd Blanche AG nomination vote by Senate Judiciary postponed amid Trump-IRS settlement concerns
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft jumps 8% as it boosts capital spending plans, citing demand
Microsoft sees positive free cash flow for the new fiscal year as it changes accounting for data centers and office buildings.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh's credibility in question after leaving interest rates unchanged
The Fed held interest rates steady, but long-term Treasury yields jumped. Investors are questioning whether he will act forcefully enough on inflation.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft's AI spending guide is music to our ears, quieting the bears — for now
Microsoft broke ranks — and the troubled stock was handsomely rewarded Wednesday evening.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

U.S. resumes strikes against Iran, retaliating against surprise missile attack
The U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran Wednesday stateside, plunging the two sides back into open conflict after a days-long pause.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Samsung Electronics second-quarter operating profit beats estimates on soaring AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts' estimates.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Inside India newsletter: Meta's clout in the world's largest democracy is surging — inviting scrutiny
Meta Platforms has strengthened its influence on India as Gen Z protesters widely relied on Instagram to raise their concerns against the Modi government.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Meta's stock drops on disappointing guidance, dwindling free cash flow
Meta issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast and narrowed its capex range for the year.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

What a divided Fed means for investors
Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
The world's largest continent is becoming the center of the artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar tells employees that annualized revenue in July topped all of Q2
OpenAI is trying to reassure employees that the business is healthy as competition emerges from Anthropic as well as a host of open-source players.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft jumps 7% as it boosts capital spending plans, citing demand
Microsoft sees positive free cash flow for the new fiscal year as it changes accounting for data centers and office buildings.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Here are the last times the Dow dropped by 1,000 points and what happened next
After the Dow falls by 1,000 points, the index typically is weak in the week that follows. The average then posts gains in the next month and three months.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Meta's stock plunges almost 10% on disappointing guidance, dwindling free cash flow
Meta issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast and narrowed its capex range for the year.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft beats Q4 cloud expectations as full-year Azure revenue tops $100 billion
Microsoft's backlog sat 8% taller than the previous quarter, mainly thanks to contributions from customers other than large artificial intelligence companies.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Qualcomm to raise prices during memory crunch as chipmaker issues light earnings guidance
"Cost went up, prices are going to go up," Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in an interview.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Meta's stock drops on light revenue guidance, dwindling free cash flow
Meta issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast and narrowed its capex range for the year.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Starbucks stock jumps as coffee giant raises full-year outlook
Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Meta's Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter
Meta's Reality Labs unit, which develops virtual reality and wearable devices, continues losing money.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Here are the five big takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 after Fed keeps rates unchanged
The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee left rates unchanged at the range of 3.5% to 3.75%.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hike
Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

10-year Treasury yield ticks higher as Fed keeps rates the same despite inflation risk
The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee left rates unchanged at the range of 3.5% to 3.75%.

CNBC World News
Jul 29, 2026

Brent oil jumps back above $90 after Trump threatens to hit Iran hard
Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.

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