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May 18, 2026

Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request
The U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Oil prices stay in the green even after Trump calls off planned Tuesday attack on Iran
A senior U.S. official told Axios that Iran's latest proposal is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Nvidia bulls mount uphill battle into earnings
Call volume outpaced puts by more than double on Monday, though more calls were exchanged at the bid or below, meaning likely sold.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists
Trump, at a White House event Monday, is expected to announce an expansion of the number of discounted prescription drugs offered through TrumpRX.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk loses court battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after 3-week trial
A jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Seagate leads memory sell-off as CEO says it would 'take too long' to build new factories
Seagate CEO Dave Mosley's comment sent shares sinking, along with those of Micron, SanDisk and Western Digital.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Nvidia earnings call drama: Will Jensen Huang talk 'Trump' and China chips after Xi summit?
Both Nvidia's earnings and its commentary on its financial report are expected to be big tests for U.S. equities.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday
When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase."

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Brent oil tops $110 on report U.S. views latest Iranian proposal as insufficient
A senior U.S. official told Axios that Iran's latest proposal is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase' in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it
When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase."

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway has revamped its portfolio — Here's how the new stocks are trading
Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines and increased its shares in Alphabet by 224%.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Higher aluminum prices are powering one former Dow component. Here's how to buy for less
Despite elevated aluminum production costs and shipment timing issues, Alcoa (AA) is strongly capitalizing on structurally higher prices.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

The EU will cut growth outlook, raise inflation forecast as Iran war drives 'stagflationary shock'
The commission's forthcoming spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

10-year Treasury yield touches highest in a year, Japan's 30-year yield rises to a record
Global bond yields rose on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation grip financial markets.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Oil prices fall after Iran media report that U.S. proposed temporary oil sanctions waiver
The U.S. hasn't confirmed the waiver, which has been a key demand sought by Tehran.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

European markets rebound after Trump threatens Iran
European stocks start the new trading week in negative territory before rebounding as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Bank of England does not need to hike interest rates, says IMF — it may even need to cut
The Bank of England is expected to hold and even potentially hike interest rates this year in response to resurgent inflation sparked by the Iran war.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

NextEra Energy to buy Dominion in deal that unites two key players in race to power AI data centers
Dominion powers the world's largest data center market in Northern Virginia. NextEra is the biggest renewable energy developer in the U.S.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Berkshire has revamped its portfolio — here's how the new stocks are trading
Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines and increased its shares in Alphabet by 224%.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Trump says he should've asked for 'more' of Intel when negotiating stake with CEO
The chipmaker's stock has soared since the U.S. equity deal in August gave the government 9.9% of the company.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

‘This is bad': Strategists see European oil shortages within weeks as inventories are depleted
The Iran war oil squeeze could trigger shortages in Europe within weeks, and keep global inventories depleted until 2027, strategists warn.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Meta layoffs starting this week stress harsh AI reality inside Zuckerberg's company
Meta is starting layoffs this week, with 8,000 jobs expected to be cut, as employees brace for a new era of AI.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Lululemon takes battle with Chip Wilson public, calls founder 'misguided' and 'outdated'
Lululemon responded publicly to founder Chip Wilson's campaign in a letter to shareholders, where it urged them to vote in its favor at its annual meeting.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

European markets mixed after Trump threatens Iran
European stocks start the new trading week in negative territory before paring losses as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Weight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on its Wegovy pill
The weight loss pill had a strong U.S. launch this year, and Novo believes that will be replicated in other markets around the world.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Treasury yields rise as inflation fears drive global bond rout
Global bond yields rose on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation grip financial markets.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

European markets slide after Trump threatens Iran
European stocks start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Britain's prospective next PM tries to placate bond markets after sell-off, gilts steady
The U.K.'s would-be prime minister, Andy Burnham, is being closely watched by bond markets.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: G7 to assess economic shock
The Group of 7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors are concerned by higher borrowing costs and debt as they meet in Paris.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Ryanair has plans for 'armageddon' scenario as CFO warns weaker European carriers may not survive jet fuel crunch
Ryanair said it has plans for an "armageddon situation," amid the jet fuel crisis.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

High energy prices could derail Europe's AI race with U.S. and China
Energy costs vary widely across Europe, creating clear winners and losers in attracting investment.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Novo Nordisk's next obesity battlefront: Winning beyond America
The weight loss pill had a strong U.S. launch this year, and Novo believes that will be replicated in other markets around the world.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Why a small UK lender has major U.S. credit firms on edge
The continuing fallout from MFS' collapse has heightened fears that problems in complex credit markets pose a broader systemic risk.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

China's economy loses steam in April as retail sales hit 40-month low
China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations.

CNBC World News
May 18, 2026

Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea's president urges labor deal
South Korea's government stepped up pressure on Samsung Electronics and its union to avert a strike that officials say could cost the economy billions.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Mizuho shares slide 7% after denying decision on reported Rakuten Bank investment shift
Shares of Mizuho Financial Group fell over 7% Monday, after the company said it has not made decision yet on investment in Rakuten Bank.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Trump's Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST."

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

South Korea market volatility nears record high after $13 billion foreign investor selloff
South Korea's stock market volatility surged near record highs on Monday after foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities last week.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Oil jumps as Trump warns 'Clock is Ticking' for Iran, fanning fears of escalation in conflict
Trump's warning to Iran over the weekend signals that the impasse between Washington and Tehran over ending the war could deteriorate into resumption of armed conflict.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing
Days after Air Force One departed Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Oil rises as Iran-U.S. deadlocked peace talks fan fears of extended supply disruption
Trump's warning to Iran over the weekend signals that the impasse between Washington and Tehran over ending the war could deteriorate into resumption of armed conflict.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets fall as Trump's Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST."

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won't be anything left'
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it
Expatsi's "Move Abroad Con" attracted hundreds of Americans hoping to move overseas.

CNBC World News
May 17, 2026

G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure
G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

Global oil stockpiles could hit record lows if Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The world's oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows by the end of May due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to UBS.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever
Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

Meet the pilots flying Spirit Airlines' yellow jets to the desert
Special pilots have been moving Spirit's fleet of yellow jets to the desert.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
The visit was full of friendly overtures, orchestrated pageantry, business dealmaking, and headline-grabbing sideshows.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks
U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.

CNBC World News
May 16, 2026

From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage
"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Cerebras stock falls 10% in first full day of trading after blockbuster debut
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump went big on tech stocks in first quarter of 2026, new filings show
President Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb turns to China to develop new drugs in newest cross-continent collaboration
U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb inked a partnership with a Chinese company that some say could mark the next wave of collaboration across continents.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

European stocks close lower as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished Friday's session in negative territory.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them
Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher
China and the U.S., the world's two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright
China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Cerebras stock falls 10% after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

The Tech Download: Trump's China visit sparks fresh questions over chip exports and rare earths access
China President Xi welcomed deeper commercial engagement from the U.S., but uncertainty still hangs over American access to rare earths and chip sales.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about' whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump says he will soon make a decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranion oil.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump says Xi offered help on Iran — But how far is Beijing willing to go?
Trump said in an interview that Xi told him he "would like to be of help" in efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Magnum Ice Cream stock soars after report of potential private equity takeover
It comes just six months after Magnum spun off from Unilever to create the world's largest standalone ice cream maker.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump leaves China with Iran conflict still at a stalemate
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Why Britain's potential next PM is putting investors on edge
Traders fear a new left-leaning U.K. government led by Andy Burnham would challenge the country's fiscal discipline.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Bonds, stocks and precious metals slump as inflation fears mount, silver falls 7%
Mounting inflation fears, geopolitical tension and ongoing uncertainty around the Iran war has prompted selling pressure across asset classes.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Cerebras stock falls after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Magnum Ice Cream stock soars 18% after report of potential private equity takeover
It comes just six months after Magnum Ice Cream Company spun off from Unilever to create the world's largest standalone ice cream maker.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

European stocks slide as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
Shortly after 11:00 a.m. in London, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was seen trading down 1.3%.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

UAE fast tracks second West-East oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The second pipeline project comes as global energy supplies remain under pressure and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely limited

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump-Xi summit: the 3 big takeaways from historic meeting in Beijing
The two-day meeting wrapped up Friday, setting the tone for further U.S.-China talks this year.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

South Korea's Kospi retreats from record high to drop over 6% as heavyweight tech names sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

European stocks fall as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

CIA chief makes historic trip to Cuba as US blockade chokes island's energy supplies
The U.S. has been restricting oil shipments to Cuba since January, plunging the country into blackouts lasting days at a time.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's China trip ends, but uncertainty remains
U.S. President Donald Trump wraps his trip to China, while political uncertainty grows in the U.K.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China this week for two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after a year of heightened trade tensions.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

European stocks set to fall as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
London's FTSE 100 looks set to open 0.8% lower, according to IG data.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Singapore Airlines sticking with Air India for the "long game" despite losses
Air India has been a big drag on SIA's earnings, but the airline says its investment is part of the "long game"

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Honda shares rise over 7% as investors shrug off first operating loss in nearly 70 years
Honda Motor rose over 7% on Friday, even after posting its first annual operating loss in nearly 70 years.

CNBC World News
May 15, 2026

Billionaire Gautam Adani and nephew agree to pay $18 million in SEC settlement over fraud allegations
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over allegations they misled investors.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

South Korea's Kospi retreats from 8,000 milestone as Trump-Xi talks enter second day
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Xi summit delivers Wall Street boost
Investors are monitoring Day 2 of a high-stakes Xi-Trump summit in Beijing after the first day signaled an easing of trade tensions and some deals.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

South Korea's Kospi hit fresh record of 8,000 as Trump-Xi talks enter second day
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Cisco posts best day since 2011 on strong AI demand, CEO says tech is entering a 'networking supercycle'
Shares headed for their best day in more than two decades after Cisco blew past its AI infrastructure and hyperscaler orders guidance for the fiscal year

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Where Cerebras' monster debut puts in among tech's biggest IPOs
Cerebras narrowly missed out on joining Facebook-parent Meta and Alibaba with market cap of over $100 billion on the market close of IPO day.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

SpaceX IPO prospectus could land as soon as next week, sources say
Elon Musk's reusable rocket company is getting closer to what's expected to be a record stock market debut.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Cerebras pops 68% in Nasdaq debut, pushing the AI chipmaker's market cap to $95 billion
Cerebras is taking advantage of a bull market for silicon, as the chipmaker becomes one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Cerebras almost doubles in Nasdaq debut, topping $100 billion market cap after blockbuster IPO
Cerebras is taking advantage of a bull market for silicon, as the chipmaker becomes one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Crypto industry scores win as Clarity Act regulation bill clears Senate hurdle
The Senate Banking Committee advanced a rules-of-the-road crypto bill known as the Clarity Act by a vote of 15-9.

CNBC World News
May 14, 2026

Cisco CEO says tech is entering a 'networking supercycle' as stock pops 13% on strong AI demand
Shares headed for their best day in more than two decades after Cisco blew past its AI infrastructure and hyperscaler orders guidance for the fiscal year

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