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Anthropic commits 5% of shares to new public benefit fund that could address AI job disruption

The Claude maker said that establishing the fund as an LLC will provide greater flexibility in how the money is used.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Cleveland-Cliffs, Intel, Datadog, Amazon & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Amazon is a top pick and will get a big boost from a slew of catalysts, says Morgan Stanley

Amazon is likely to gain ground on its AI-focused AWS push, in addition to its agentic and physical AI initiatives, per…

India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit

Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.

In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid…

China's CXMT shares fall nearly 8% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaround

CXMT shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after the company released its earnings forecast for the first nine months of 2026.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates

The prime minister denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising JGB yields.

China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates

China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods…

'Where there's smoke there's fire': Why BTIG is sounding the alarm on tech

Investors should use a potential rebound in semiconductor stocks to reduce exposure ahead of a decline that could…

France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response…

Indonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount

Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.

Monday, October 19, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East

Fires broke out at an oil terminal and depot in St. Petersburg after Ukraine launched a massive wave of drone strikes…

Why I am taking the other side of the trade that crushed the market Friday

How did this happen so quickly? Where were the buyers? I have some answers.

Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds

Trudy's center was expected to remain near the Mexican coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja…

Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about claims U.S. is throttling Starlink

Starlink, high-speed satellite internet provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine's defense.

France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'

Macron blamed "unrestrained violence" on "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous…

At least 4 killed in major fire at Canadian military base

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the incident one of the worst peacetime tragedies ever for Canada's armed forces on…

Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

A judge last week ordered a halt to Trump's plans until at least Oct. 26 after scolding the government for starting a…

The bloated workweek is coming for Sundays—as some embrace flexibility, others worry about job security

A new report finds nearly half of workers are often logging in on Sundays. It is a boon for worker flexibility, or a…

Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the U.S. resumes attacks, as shipping vessels report strikes

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the country's military has prepared a…

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise resilient, successful children teach them these 6 lessons early on

Parenting coach Reem Raouda shares lessons to help kids feel worthy regardless of achievements and handle…

Roth conversions: When the ‘juice isn't really worth the squeeze,’ according to a top-ranked advisor

If you're considering a year-end Roth conversion for 2026, there are some key things to know, experts say.

Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'

Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

Meta Platforms and Tesla are among the companies set to report next week. What to expect

Meta, General Motors, major airlines and more companies will report earnings this week. Here's what analysts forecast…

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on the growth potential of these 3 stocks

Amid fear of rate hikes and oil prices, investors can look past volatility and track Street analysts' stock picks with…

Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy

AI always-listening wearables from Apple, Amazon, Meta and other startups are getting creative with privacy rules and…

Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

The string of sharp questions previewed the rocky path he may face if he runs for president in 2028 and has to answer…

Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says

South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite…

Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for Ukraine

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S.…

Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely

The Bank of England's deputy governor has warned that hedge funds' activities could raise the risk of a global bond…

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

Trump's self-proclaimed power clashes with voter frustration, with more Americans seeing the president as looking out…

AI rapidly improving, could vastly boost U.S. GDP, Anthropic's Clark tells policymakers

Anthropic's Jack Clark said international cooperation was needed to set "unusual and serious rules" for transformative…

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

Trudy's center was expected to approach the coast on Saturday and pass near it into Sunday.

French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living

The protests began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where demonstrations over education…

Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets

Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the…