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South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?

If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?

2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say

At least 1 person was killed, 6 injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say

Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market

Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.

Inside India newsletter: India’s economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren't feeling the love

India's strong economic growth has surprised every quarter for the last year, but the performance of its key stock…

J&J's run to record highs hasn't reached the finish line yet. Here are the key drivers

Jim Cramer agrees with UBS: The rally in Johnson & Johnson shares still has room to run.

Broadcom guides to big numbers but investors wanted more. Why we're OK to hold for now

We recently reduced our position size, which allows us to be more patient with this one.

PG&E CEO calls on California to pass wildfire reform after the shelved effort crushed the stock

PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she's hopeful California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform after a failed…

Jim Cramer says investors aren't ditching tech — they just want cheaper stocks

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors aren’t abandoning AI or technology stocks — they’re rotating out of high-multiple…

How Equinix has found a niche in the multitrillion-dollar AI data center boom

Nvidia announced a new data center deal with Equinix and Together AI on Wednesday to help enterprise customers with…

Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units

Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Snowflake, Broadcom, Netskope, Five Below & more

Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading.

Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations

Trump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing…

G20 tech takeaways: Lutnick pitches adoption of U.S. AI, pushes data center buildout

Follow Day 2 of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, and…

Travel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with…

New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to take on prediction markets

The petition comes after a key ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on sports-event contracts.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a…

USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats

Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.

Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum

Snowflake business is growing quickly, in part thanks to adoption of an artificial intelligence agent for writing code.

Stocks stumbled out of the gate in September. Use these hedges to guard against volatility, Evercore ISI says

Evercore ISI names dozens of S&P 500 stocks with negative beta to help investors ride out renewed volatility in…

Yields surged to kick off September. BlackRock spots solid income in this corner of the market

Today's higher yields offer a solid starting point for returns in fixed income, but investors will need to be picky…

10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023

The 10-year Treasury note yield reached a fresh multiyear high on Wednesday as inflation and debt concerns pressured…

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'

Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.

Stocks rise for first time in four sessions as Treasury yields take breather: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields took a breather from the recent run-up that sent them to multiyear…

The Los Angeles Angels are being sold for a record $4 billion. Here's what every MLB team is now worth

These women were laid off while on maternity leave. Yes, it's legal, and probably more common than you thought

It's never a good time to be laid off. Losing your job with a newborn can be especially hard.

Traders are piling into this international stock market that just pulled ahead of the Nasdaq

The rally might be tied to commodities, which are also surging, or an expression of optimism around the country's…

Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later

Individuals may generally use Medicaid, insurance or their own funds to pay for long-term care in retirement. Here's…

Widen your energy stock horizon if refining margins roll over, Todd Gordon advises

Be on guard for a reversal in the refining and marketing names should the crack spread divergence play out and move…

We're starting positions in 2 more defensive stocks to balance our AI exposure

We're adding a couple of new positions to the portfolio following Tuesday's exit of a data center name.

AI trade faces test with next week's Oracle earnings

How Michael Khouw is playing ORCL ahead of earnings.

Iran says two tankers have hit Hormuz naval mines. U.S. disputes claim

U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Revolutionary Guard…

New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects

New York Fed President John Williams said higher Treasury yields reflect a strong economy as he weighs whether another…

Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come

The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge…

Charts show Spotify shares could soon break out, Frank Cappelleri says

The founder of CappThesis breaks down what's going on with the audio streaming giant.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: PG&E, Dell, GitLab, Credo Technology, Brown-Forman & more

Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Ford's production of highly profitable Super Duty trucks hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier fires

Ford reported its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year U.S. new vehicle sales declines in August.