Bitcoin dips below $78,000 as market digests silver sell-off, Trump's Fed chair pick

Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged following wide swings in the commodities market.

Federal judge denies bid to end ICE Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

The crackdown "has had, and will likely continue to have, profound and even heartbreaking, consequences," U.S. District Judge Menendez said in the ruling.

American Express, credit card provider to the wealthy, wants even more high spenders

AmEx's strategy shift is the latest example of the K-shaped economy, in which wealthy consumers continue to spend freely while others rein in their expenses

This dividend fund is one of Morningstar's best for 2026. Here are its manager’s top stock picks

"If you can keep them in the market and then capture enough of the upside over time, you can really help people build wealth ...," the fund manager said.

These 2 stocks getting unfairly slammed in the software sector rout are buys

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

'Nearly every investor' could benefit from adding international stocks, expert says—here's why

After years of U.S. outperformance, your portfolio could maybe use a little more diversification, experts say.

Why investors shouldn't cash out on Corning's monster rally just yet

Shares surged more than 16% after CNBC reported that Corning inked a new deal with Meta Platforms.

How to buy gold from Costco

Costco's affordable gold prices can be stacked with membership rewards for additional savings.

Zoom's 'hidden gem' investment in Anthropic could be worth $2 billion to $4 billion, analysts say

Anthropic revealed that Zoom Ventures had invested in the AI startup in May 2023.

Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

While the East Coast is digging out from a winter storm, the temperature is set to heat up on Wall Street.

From Bill Gates to Emmanuel Macron: How the world’s most powerful people communicate and exert influence

"It's the performance, not the content... it's not what you say, it's the way that you say it," executive coach René Carayol tells CNBC about how leaders speak.

Japan PM vows to act against speculative market moves after yen spike

Japanese government bonds and the yen have sold off in recent weeks on concern over Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policy

U.S. to inject $1.6 billion into rare earths miner for 10% stake, FT reports

The miner has brought in Cantor Fitzgerald, chaired by Brandon Lutnick, son of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, to lead efforts to raise over $1 billion.

Buy low, sell high: How we navigated the wild week on Wall Street

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst sessions since October following President Trump's threats of Greenland-related tariffs.

Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for undermining Trump's credit card affordability push

Sen. Elizabeth Warren seized on contradictions within the Trump administration when it comes to his push to make credit cards more affordable for Americans.

Two stocks investor Kevin Simpson snapped up amid the volatility that stand to benefit from the AI buildout

The companies are among the opportunities he sees outside of the "Magnificent Seven" for his firm's growth strategy.

You may soon be able to use a buy now, pay later plan for your rent—what to know

Consumers can use buy now, pay later plans for nearly everything these days, potentially including their rent soon.

Retail traders keep their hot streak going, buying Tuesday’s dip while Wall Street drove ‘Sell America’ trade

Individual traders boosted the stock market by continuing to buy the latest selloff — the same strategy that helped power relentless gains in 2025, data shows.

Trump says inflation was 'defeated.' Some economists disagree

President Donald Trump said the U.S. "defeated" inflation and reined in consumer prices over the past year. Federal data suggests otherwise.

2 stocks that won in last year's trade war may benefit from new tariff threats

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Jerome Powell could stay at the Fed even after being removed as chair. Here's what that means

The saga over President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve has another twist.

How my Coinbase account was almost stolen

A scammer almost convinced me to give him all the money in my Coinbase account.

Dow set to fall more than 300 points on Trump’s new tariff threat over Greenland: Live updates

Stock futures on Monday night pointed to a downbeat session on Wall Street as President Donald Trump intensifies his rhetoric on Greenland.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

The earnings calendar is filled with industry bellwethers ranging from 3M to GE Aerospace.

OpenAI to focus on 'practical adoption' in 2026, says finance chief Sarah Friar

OpenAI will make 2026 its year of "practical adoption," the artificial intelligence startup's finance chief said in a blog Sunday.

Why South Korean noodle companies are betting on an overseas appetite for growth

Higher average selling prices, the popularity of K-pop, and a tepid domestic market are pushing noodle makers to look for growth overseas.

I talked to many health CEOs out West and see big things for drug stocks

Health care is going to resume its rightful place in big-time managers' portfolios.

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion for permanent Board of Peace seats

The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to remain on his Gaza peace board, reports show.

Week in review: Stocks battled a flood of news and we booked some profits

Stocks finished last week slightly lower as the market battled a series of political headlines and policy news.

Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for 'debanking' him

President Trump threatened to sue JPMorgan for allegedly "debanking" him following the Jan. 6 insurrection in 2021.

EU and South American bloc Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The agreement paved the way for the European Union's largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

2026 credit card trends: Luxury and 'middle-class' card growth and a focus on experiences

Premium cards boomed in 2025. 2026 will bring a K-shaped market, more experiential perks, growing mid-tier cards and steadier rewards despite fee pressure.

Can Home Depot's AI-powered push to court pros move the needle in its own business?

Home Depot's latest suite of AI-powered products is aimed at boosting pro sales.

White House economic advisor floats idea of 'Trump cards’ amid credit card battle with banks

Trump called for banks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, an idea that has been roundly rejected by industry executives and their lobbyists this week.

We're raising our price target on Goldman Sachs after strong but noisy quarter

It wasn't the cleanest quarter, but there was plenty for investors to like.

Goldman Sachs CEO is looking at how the Wall Street bank can get involved in prediction markets

Goldman's interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility and debate swirls over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.

Wells Fargo was hot into earnings and paid the price. Why we still hiked our price target

We think that Wednesday's drop in shares of Wells Fargo is more reflective of profit-taking than concerns about the year ahead.

Oracle sued by bondholders over losses tied to AI buildout

Oracle was ⁠sued on Wednesday by bondholders ‍who ‍say ‍they suffered losses because the company did not disclose significant additional debt.

How these 2 portfolio names staved off Tuesday’s software stock rout

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Jim Cramer reveals his favorite big-cap stock to own now, sees 20% upside ahead

Sentiment toward this Mag 7 stock has strengthened as it's increasingly seen as a leader in generative AI.

We're booking a small profit on a struggling stock that has perked up in 2026

We're trimming this position to take advantage of the stock's 12% gain to start the new year.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

The new year on Wall Street officially kicks into high gear this week.

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals

Nearly 15,000 nurses could walk off the job early Monday if a deal is not reached, amounting to the largest nurses strike in city history.

Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports

Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Weir joined the Grateful Dead at just 17 years old and spent the next 30 years playing on endless tours alongside fellow legend Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995.

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing

Lawmakers are considering actions such as a full investigation into Renee Good's shooting death to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

How we navigated the market’s winning week amid Trump's Truth Social surprises

Wall Street shook off a barrage of uncertainty.

The struggles of luxury chain Saks is another retailer's gain

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Goldman says two plays on the senior housing boom can rally more than 20%. They also pay dividends

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on two real estate investment trusts Friday.

CrowdStrike stock breaks its win streak. But the reason is not what you may think

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Retail traders had one of their best years ever in 2025. Here's what they're buying now

Retail investors are rushing back into the market coming off a strong 2025. They're especially focused on energy stocks this time.

How Russia is benefiting from Trump's Venezuelan oil plan

Russia is reflagging sanctioned vessels involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, quickly growing its dark fleet.

Our Goldman Sachs stake may soon require action, and that's a good problem

We regularly right-size positions — even "own, don't trade" Apple — with our investment theses intact.

Venezuela bonds are the hottest trade on Wall Street this week. But there are big risks from here

Investors are betting that a political transition along with a clearer path to asset recovery could unlock value that has been frozen for nearly a decade.

George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York

Conway joins a flood of Democrats looking to take over Nadler's seat, including Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy.

What Wall Street expects to see from CES 2026, the biggest tech show of the year

Robotics is expected to be at the forefront of the show this year. Analysts see agentic automation and semi stocks as potential winners.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, Arista Networks, Chevron, Halliburton & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

Analysts estimate that Venezuela's total external debt, including PDVSA obligations, bilateral loans and arbitration awards stand at roughly $150 billion to $170 billion.

Forget all the bubble talk — here's why you need to own AI stocks in 2026

There isn't enough air to inflate a bubble, so how can it be popped?

To influence people, do 5 simple things, says expert: These 'powerful behaviors' make a big difference

Influence isn't some "magical quality" you're born with, it's a set of learnable actions, says executive coach and human behavior expert Melody Wilding.

Maduro overthrow in oil-rich Venezuela unlikely to shake energy markets in the near term

While Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, its oil production is relatively small.

'A dangerous ​precedent': World leaders react to the U.S. attack on Venezuela

Russia and Iran broadly condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela, while other world leaders called for de-escalation and said they are monitoring the situation.

Airlines cancel dozens of Caribbean flights after U.S. attacks on Venezuela

U.S. airlines cancel hundreds of Caribbean flights after U.S. strikes on Venezuela.

3 credit card and travel deals that feel too good to last

These credit cards and award prices buck the trends. The only question is, for how long?

What's the difference between trading and investing? It's more than time horizon

There are more subtle distinctions that all begin with your mindset.

SpaceX stock debut is the big market event of 2026. Why Musk's venture could be biggest IPO ever

Investors have already thrown their weight behind the company ahead of its planned IPO.

Asia-Pacific markets set to start 2026 on a mixed note

Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China.

This investment account is 'like a super-powered Roth,' expert says. And 6 million more Americans are now eligible to contribute

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for Americans with disabilities and other medical conditions. Now even more savers can open one.

There are 6 ‘money personalities’—finding out yours can help you be happier and richer in 2026

"Recognizing your tendencies empowers you to make intentional shifts and cultivate healthier behaviors," says Steph Wagner, National Director of Women & Wealth at Northern Trust.