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CNBC Daily Open: He who controls the rare earth metals, controls tech’s future
by Yeo Boon Ping on October 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Beijing may be signalling its leverage ahead of a potential high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting by tightening control over rare earth exports.
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Microsoft engineer resigns over cloud business from Israeli military
by Jordan Novet on October 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Scott Sutfin-Glowski, who joined Microsoft in 2012, is resigning over the company’s work with Israel’s military.
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower, tracking Wall Street losses
by Lee Ying Shan on October 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Friday, tracking Wall Street declines as investors assess the state of the economy.
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Gold is hitting new highs — here’s one way to hedge a potential price pull-back
by Hugh Leask on October 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The precious metal has topped the landmark $4,000, but investor profit-taking could spark a price retreat.
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Friday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
by Jason Gewirtz on October 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed lower on Thursday, but the two indexes still could manage gains for the week.
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U.S. sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza
by CNBC on October 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday.
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Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey withdraws name for Fed chair
by Lillian Rizzo on October 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Former U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Larry Lindsey has withdrawn his name from the list of candidates for the next potential chair of the Federal Reserve.
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500, Nasdaq pullback from record highs: Live updates
by Liz Napolitano on October 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit all-time intrady highs on Thursday, but stocks later reversed and all three major U.S. indexed closed lower.
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Santoli’s Thursday market wrap-up: Stocks pull back from record highs as Wall Street takes a breather
by Michael Santoli on October 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Stocks closed lower Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs as the federal government shutdown drags on.
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Levi Strauss raises prices, helping to boost profit and outlook
by Gabrielle Fonrouge on October 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Levi Strauss is raising prices across its assortment but said consumer demand is so far holding steady.
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Grand jury asked to indict Trump foe Letitia James, MSNBC reports
by Dan Mangan on October 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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US buys Argentine pesos, agrees to $20 billion swap line, Bessent says
by CNBC on October 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The U.S. purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina’s central bank, Treasury Secretary Bessent said Thursday.
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Tesla faces U.S. auto safety probe after reports FSD ran red lights, caused collisions
by Lora Kolodny on October 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised investors that Tesla would someday be able to turn their existing electric vehicles into robotaxis.
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When the news makes you anxious about your finances, ‘Do not move your money at all,’ financial therapist says
by Kamaron McNair on October 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The government shutdown and other news events can make you stressed about money. Experts warn not to make any sudden movements, though.
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Report finds crypto jobs saw ‘cautious’ hiring, declining compensation: CNBC Crypto World
by taliakaplan on October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin falls as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat from record highs. Plus, Citi has invested in stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK as big U.S. banks ramp up their presence in the crypto space. And, Zack Skelly, head of talent at Dragonfly, explains the findings of the digital asset venture capital firm’s new crypto compensation report.
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Trump meets with Jared Isaacman about top NASA job after pulling nomination
by Chris Eudaily on October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Isaacman, who has close ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, was at the White House in September for Trump’s dinner for tech power players.
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Nike, Starbucks score well among teen shoppers — and Microsoft has fans in the C-suite
by Jeff Marks,Natasha Abellard on October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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These 5 stocks reporting earnings next week have momentum on their side
by Lisa Kailai Han on October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Stocks reporting results next week that could see a post-earnings boost include Progressive and Charles Schwab.
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The ‘debasement trade’ is the talk of Wall Street. What is it and is it too late to get in?
by Jeff Cox on October 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The trade is a bet that government borrowing and money printing will erode the value of the dollar and shift cash into assets
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Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza
by CNBC on October 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Here are the new federal income tax brackets for 2026—the standard deduction now exceeds $16,000 for single filers
by Mike Winters on October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The IRS announced higher income thresholds, which means taxpayers will get taxed less on lower income amounts.
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An AI stock showing a classic uptrend that investors should ride for as long as possible
by David Keller on October 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
David Keller breaks down the charts on Arista Networks.
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Op-ed: With rare earth restrictions back on radar, it’s time for U.S. market to get real about Chinese lawfare
by Dewardric L. McNeal on October 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
What starts with rare earth restrictions will grow into a long era of ‘lawfare,’ and the U.S. economy is not yet fully prepared to challenge China.
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Looking for high-risk, high-reward stocks? Check these 3 boxes to guide your search
by Zev Fima on October 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A leap of faith is required anytime an investment is based on predicting what the future will hold in five to 10 years.
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The IRS upped capital gains brackets: How much you can earn and still pay $0 in 2026
by Ryan Ermey on October 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The IRS announced higher tax brackets for capital gains on Thursday. Here’s how it affects your money.