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Piper Sandler says AI is causing 'insatiable demand' for compute capacity. These two stocks will benefit most

Investors seek hedges as midterms and geopolitical risks threaten market calm

Investors are starting to seek more protection against stock market swings as a historically volatile period for…

A rare disease is taking his vision. A gene therapy could help — if he can get it

A well-connected family’s fight to access a potential treatment for their son highlights the barriers most rare disease…

'Extinction' warnings ramp up as more OpenAI, Anthropic researchers join calls for an AI slowdown

There is growing concern globally about the capability of AI, following numerous cyberattacks and security incidents in…

Happen Bank personal loan review 2026

Happen Bank approves personal loans for up to $75,000 and borrowers can receive their funds within 24 hours.

JPMorgan upgrades Meta after company’s recent AI product announcements

The bank upgraded the hyperscaler to a buy with a belief that the company's agentic AI app and frontier models could…

Ryanair CEO says to brace for a 'significant uplift' in airfares as oil prices soar

Ryanair's CEO warned airfare prices may see significant hikes as the surging cost of jet fuel continues to squeeze the…

Coinbase CEO says clearer U.S. crypto rules are coming — with or without Senate approval

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says U.S. crypto regulation could move forward regardless of the outcome of the Clarity…

World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high

TSMC reported monthly sales revenue for August on Thursday.

'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted supplies

China's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the…

UBS CEO flags investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks mount

The UBS top boss cautioned that investors face an increasingly complicated environment given multiple headwinds.

'Once-in-a-lifetime’ shift is making 60/40 portfolios less relevant, says BlackRock exec. Here’s the mix it favors

A BlackRock exec said a "once in a lifetime" investment opportunity is upending the traditional 60/40 portfolio mix.

Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Republican convention speech in Dallas is raising questions about how politics could…

Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market

Samsung is drawing more iPhone users to its foldables as Apple’s rumored entry threatens to reshape the market.

Inside India newsletter: India’s green push aims to boost energy security but exposes China dependency

India's ambition to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a…

Apple event 2026: Folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, added AI features and more

Apple rolled out the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Max, Watch Series 12 and many other features and updates in…

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention

Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in…

Bank of America CEO says the consumer remains resilient despite rising gas prices

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the bank’s data shows consumer spending and credit remain healthy despite…

NFL teams still 'undervalued,' says Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says NFL teams are still undervalued compared with teams in other professional…

Amazon adds cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia to board 2 years after he left Google

Amazon said Kevin Mandia, the founder and former CEO of cybersecurity company Mandiant, is joining its board of…

Conversations from Goldman Sachs' Communacopia: AI blowback, broadband and Disney's free tier

CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator spoke to CNBC at the Goldman Sachs' Communacopia + Technology Conference this week.

Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention

Republicans hope to build momentum as they sag in the polls ahead of November's midterm election, but some vulnerable…

Bond sell-off, stock boom: Why rebalancing is a good strategy right now

With stocks near all-time highs and bonds selling off, it's likely a good time for investors to consider rebalancing to…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: AeroVironment, American Eagle, Cooper Companies & more

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

Dow tumbles 400 points, posting 3-day slide as rates jump and Brent crude tops $101

Stocks fell on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields and oil prices continued to rattle investors.

Barclays raises S&P 500 year-end target, citing 'standout' earnings driven by AI

Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target, citing 'standout' earnings season led by tech and durable AI-driven growth.

Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after…

What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry

The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season, which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket…

Apple drops its folding iPhone. Our first reaction, plus the other key launch news

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last…

Dump these loser stocks this fall, Wolfe Research says. It could help cut next year's tax bill

Mutual funds often start ditching their biggest losers in mid-September. Wolfe Research has a list of likely candidates…

Signet shares soar as jeweler lifts annual profit forecast

Signet Jewelers lifted its annual profit forecast off the heels of continuing demand for luxury goods, causing shares…

Trump pushes Fed for lower rates, but consumers may be better off with a hike, experts say

As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the Federal Reserve, consumers may be better served if senior…

A bullish pattern is emerging in SpaceX shares, says Frank Cappelleri

Frank Cappelleri takes a look at the technicals in the Elon Musk-led rocket name.

Experts weigh in as researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans'

Jacob Coxon said in a post on X that Anthropic and OpenAI are "gambling with our lives."

These are the top 10 U.S. states for workers' rights, says new report—8 of them have a minimum wage over $15

These states provide strong minimum wages, worker protections and rights to organize, according to Oxfam's research.

How much does it cost to move a midterm prediction market? Not much

Interested parties could seek to move prediction markets to give a perceived boost to a candidate who is struggling to…