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- Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill orforglipron clears its latest trial, paving way for approvalby Annika Kim Constantino on August 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Eli Lilly now has the clinical trial data required to start filing for approvals of the drug for chronic weight management with global regulators.
- Buy this sneaker and apparel stock for more than 40% upside, says Bairdby Brian Evans on August 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Shares have pulled back more than 36% so far in 2025.
- Treasury yields mixed after Trump orders removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cookby Sawdah Bhaimiya on August 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
U.S. Treasury yields were mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank board.
- ‘Our country is in danger’: French PM takes confidence vote gamble over budget woesby Jenni Reid,Ruxandra Iordache on August 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
France’s CAC 40 index plunged 2% on Tuesday as analysts assessed the potential for a fresh period of political instability.
- CNBC Daily Open: The White House might need a rebranding exercise in the corporate worldby Yeo Boon Ping on August 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
You wouldn’t associate “state-owned enterprise” with the U.S. But if the White House gets its way, the government’s stake in Intel might just be the start.
- European markets head for lower open amid Trump-Fed clash and French budget disputeby Jenni Reid on August 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
European markets are headed for a lower open as global investors assess the attack on Federal Reserve independence.
- Nvidia’s Huang says buying TSMC’s stock is ‘very smart.’ The pros share their takeby Amala Balakrishner on August 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Nvidia’s CEO made headlines last week when he said “TSMC is one of the greatest companies in the history of humanity.” Analysts share their views with CNBC Pro.
- A world on weight loss drugs: How GLP-1s are reshaping the economyby Karen Gilchrist on August 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
As GLP-1 adoption grows and new applications for the drugs come to light, experts say that could have sweeping impacts for both health outcomes and the economy.
- He quit a job in engineering to travel and work on yachts. Here’s how much he earns nowby Kaela Ling on August 26, 2025 at 4:36 AM
American Hugo Ortega quit his job in engineering to travel the world. Along the way, he entered the yachting industry and worked up from deckhand to captain.
- Lutnick says update coming this week on Japan’s $550 billion U.S. investmentby CNBC on August 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The United States will make an announcement this week on Japan’s $550 billion investment in the U.S., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
- Ships, planes, billions in investment pledges: South Korea’s Lee charms Trump with dealsby Lim Hui Jie on August 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A $150 billion investment pledge from South Korean companies, an order of 103 airplanes from Boeing, as well as a purchase of South Korean ships was announced
- Nissan shares fall over 6% as Mercedes-Benz plans to shed 3.8% stakeby Lee Ying Shan on August 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Nissan Motor shares tumbled on Tuesday after Mercedes-Benz announced plans to offload its 3.8% holding in the Japanese automaker.
- Trump threatens 200% tariff on China over possible export curbs: ‘They have to give us magnets’by Anniek Bao on August 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 200% tariffs on China if Beijing does not give magnets to the U.S. amid an extended trade truce.
- CNBC Daily Open: U.S. wants equity in private businessesby Yeo Boon Ping on August 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
You wouldn’t associate “state-owned enterprise” with the U.S. But if White House gets it way it appears that the government’s stake in Intel is just the start.
- Trump vows ‘substantial’ new tariffs, chip restrictions on countries with digital taxesby CNBC on August 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
- Trump says he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cookby Erin Doherty on August 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
President Donald Trump’s move pushes the Federal Reserve into unchartered territory.
- Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower after Wall Street declinesby Amala Balakrishner on August 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Investors will be keeping a close watch on South Korean stocks following a meeting between U.S. and South Korean presidents over a trade deal.
- Google says Fox channels to go dark on YouTube TV if agreement isn’t reachedby Jennifer Elias on August 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Google-owned YouTube TV said Fox is asking for payments “far higher” than competitors.
- Jim Cramer says CVS stock is a buy at these levels. Here’s whyby Julie Coleman on August 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said he’s optimistic about CVS and explained to investors why he the healthcare company’s stock is worth buying
- Tuesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading sessionby Adrian van Hauwermeiren on August 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Nasdaq finished lower on Monday, despite rising earlier in the session thanks to Nvidia, which is due to report earnings on Wednesday.
- Korean Air announces an order for 103 Boeing airplanes amid Trump-Lee summitby CNBC on August 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Korean Air announced an order on Monday for 103 Boeing airplanes coinciding with the visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Washington, sources told Reuters.
- Cramer’s Lightning Round: Powell Industries is a buyby Julie Coleman on August 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.
- Jim Cramer makes a case for sticking with tech megacapsby Julie Coleman on August 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
CNBC’s Jim Cramer reviewed Monday’s market action.
- Interactive Brokers to join S&P 500, replacing Walgreensby Christina Cheddar Berk on August 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Robinhood Markets shares were slightly lower in extended trading. Some investors have had high hopes that the digital brokerage would be added to the index.
- Stock futures are little changed after major averages fall to start week: Live updatesby Sarah Min on August 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.