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Affirm stock surges 20% as CEO Levchin notes continued consumer strength
Going into the print, the big question was whether losing Walmart to rival Klarna would drag on results.
Affirm stock surges 20% as CEO Levchin notes continued consumer strength
Going into the print, the big question was whether losing Walmart to rival Klarna would drag on results.
Trump housing director Pulte lodges new criminal referral for Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is seeking to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook from the board of the central bank.
Trump housing director Pulte lodges new criminal referral for Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is seeking to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook from the board of the central bank.
Alibaba shares jump 6% in premarket trading as AI drives cloud unit acceleration
Alibaba posted a a revenue miss in the June quarter even as it showed an acceleration at its cloud computing unit.
Alibaba shares jump 6% in premarket trading as AI drives cloud unit acceleration
Alibaba posted a a revenue miss in the June quarter even as it showed an acceleration at its cloud computing unit.
Former Trump officials: Strong intellectual property protections are crucial to America’s national security
China now leads in 57 of 64 key technology fields and analysts warn that if war broke out today, America's technological disadvantage could be catastrophic.
Former Trump officials: Strong intellectual property protections are crucial to America’s national security
China now leads in 57 of 64 key technology fields and analysts warn that if war broke out today, America's technological disadvantage could be catastrophic.
End of de minimis shipping could be biggest Trump tariff of all for many U.S. businesses
Trump's removal of duty-free shipping for low-value packages from overseas will hit small and medium-sized businesses with steep trade war costs.
End of de minimis shipping could be biggest Trump tariff of all for many U.S. businesses
Trump's removal of duty-free shipping for low-value packages from overseas will hit small and medium-sized businesses with steep trade war costs.
India's economy grows at faster-than-expected 7.8% in the June quarter
The gross domestic product print for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 came in higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in a Reuters poll.
India's economy grows at faster-than-expected 7.8% in the June quarter
The gross domestic product print for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 came in higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in a Reuters poll.
The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today in Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing
Trump’s bid to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.
The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today in Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing
Trump’s bid to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.
Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Despite Elon Musk's exhaustive promotion of Tesla's FSD technology, U.S. consumers don't seem to want it.
Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Despite Elon Musk's exhaustive promotion of Tesla's FSD technology, U.S. consumers don't seem to want it.
The Trump family crypto empire looks to Asia: Eric Trump talks Bitcoin in Hong Kong
Eric Trump appeared as a speaker at a crypto conference in Hong Kong, marking the first of a series of Asian crypto events that will feature the Trump family.
The Trump family crypto empire looks to Asia: Eric Trump talks Bitcoin in Hong Kong
Eric Trump appeared as a speaker at a crypto conference in Hong Kong, marking the first of a series of Asian crypto events that will feature the Trump family.
Buy now, return later: Wealthy shoppers rack up more refunds, report finds
Higher-income households have higher rates of retail refunds compared with lower-income shoppers, a report found. Here's why.
Buy now, return later: Wealthy shoppers rack up more refunds, report finds
Higher-income households have higher rates of retail refunds compared with lower-income shoppers, a report found. Here's why.
Trump’s war on the Fed created a ‘twist steepener’ in the bond market and it’s hurting the dollar
The dynamic is dragging the dollar lower, in reaction to President Trump's interference in the Fed, weak growth, and inflation risk, according to analysts at Convera.
Trump’s war on the Fed created a ‘twist steepener’ in the bond market and it’s hurting the dollar
The dynamic is dragging the dollar lower, in reaction to President Trump's interference in the Fed, weak growth, and inflation risk, according to analysts at Convera.
Denmark slashes 2025 growth forecast amid Novo Nordisk slowdown
Denmark on Friday cut its annual growth forecast to 1.4% from 3%.
Denmark slashes 2025 growth forecast amid Novo Nordisk slowdown
Denmark on Friday cut its annual growth forecast to 1.4% from 3%.
What makes people say ‘no’ to a $100 million job offer? The AI talent war reveals lessons for hanging on to top performers
Vibrant corporate cultures, meaningful missions, and strong teams help companies keep their best employees from defecting. (But better pay helps, too.)
What makes people say ‘no’ to a $100 million job offer? The AI talent war reveals lessons for hanging on to top performers
Vibrant corporate cultures, meaningful missions, and strong teams help companies keep their best employees from defecting. (But better pay helps, too.)
Trump’s EV tax credit cuts are fueling a U.S. battery surplus that could lead to factory cancellations, ‘a poison pill for U.S. manufacturing hopes’
“If you believe—as many people do—that batteries are a key technology as the world moves towards more electrification, that's not a good scenario,” one expert said.
Trump’s EV tax credit cuts are fueling a U.S. battery surplus that could lead to factory cancellations, ‘a poison pill for U.S. manufacturing hopes’
“If you believe—as many people do—that batteries are a key technology as the world moves towards more electrification, that's not a good scenario,” one expert said.
$16 billion Twilio CEO has been waking up for work at 4:30 a.m. since college—he says it’s why he was CFO of a multi-billion-dollar brand by 31
EXCLUSIVE: Running a $16 billion company looks like 4:30 a.m. starts, working on Sundays and running laps around the house to blow off steam—and Twilio’s CEO says all his peers have similarly strict r...
$16 billion Twilio CEO has been waking up for work at 4:30 a.m. since college—he says it’s why he was CFO of a multi-billion-dollar brand by 31
EXCLUSIVE: Running a $16 billion company looks like 4:30 a.m. starts, working on Sundays and running laps around the house to blow off steam—and Twilio’s CEO says all his peers have similarly strict r...
As CEOs predict AI will rival humans in 5 years, Shark Tank’s Daniel Lubetzky tells Gen Z to get off TikTok and study Greek philosophers to get ahead
The billionaire warns Gen Z doomscrolling on TikTok is setting them up for failure; instead, he suggests picking up the writings of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.
As CEOs predict AI will rival humans in 5 years, Shark Tank’s Daniel Lubetzky tells Gen Z to get off TikTok and study Greek philosophers to get ahead
The billionaire warns Gen Z doomscrolling on TikTok is setting them up for failure; instead, he suggests picking up the writings of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.
China warns against ‘disorderly competition’ in booming AI race
The country’s top economic planner said the government will encourage provinces to develop AI in a coordinated and complementary way.
China warns against ‘disorderly competition’ in booming AI race
The country’s top economic planner said the government will encourage provinces to develop AI in a coordinated and complementary way.
Wife of jailed South Korean ex-president indicted for corruption bribery and stock manipulation
These charges come as President Lee Jae Myung reportedly approved legislation back in June for investigations into Yoon's martial law bid
Wife of jailed South Korean ex-president indicted for corruption bribery and stock manipulation
These charges come as President Lee Jae Myung reportedly approved legislation back in June for investigations into Yoon's martial law bid
Elephant-dragon tango: Modi's visit to China signals improving ties — will the bonhomie last?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China after seven years, as relations had soured over border clashes in 2020.
Elephant-dragon tango: Modi's visit to China signals improving ties — will the bonhomie last?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China after seven years, as relations had soured over border clashes in 2020.
Investing in Space: Made in Russia
Roscosmos is sticking to a December timeline for the test launch of its all-Russian Soyuz-5 medium-class rocket — a reincarnation of the Ukraine-built Zenit-2.
Investing in Space: Made in Russia
Roscosmos is sticking to a December timeline for the test launch of its all-Russian Soyuz-5 medium-class rocket — a reincarnation of the Ukraine-built Zenit-2.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed, breaking ranks with Wall Street
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in August, easing from July's 2.9% increase.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed, breaking ranks with Wall Street
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in August, easing from July's 2.9% increase.
Jim Cramer says faith in growth stocks like Nvidia pays off
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should trust that they can make money in the market with growth stocks like Nvidia (NVDA).
Jim Cramer says faith in growth stocks like Nvidia pays off
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should trust that they can make money in the market with growth stocks like Nvidia (NVDA).
New home inventory is at its highest level since just before the housing market collapse that led to the Great Recession, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same market
Since roughly 2022, ResiClub co-founder Lance Lambert told Fortune, "the national power dynamic has slowly been shifting from sellers to buyers."
New home inventory is at its highest level since just before the housing market collapse that led to the Great Recession, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same market
Since roughly 2022, ResiClub co-founder Lance Lambert told Fortune, "the national power dynamic has slowly been shifting from sellers to buyers."
The S&P 500 officially notches a new record over 6,500—but investors shouldn’t get too giddy
History has shown that when stock valuations rise this far into the stratosphere, they eventually come back to earth.
The S&P 500 officially notches a new record over 6,500—but investors shouldn’t get too giddy
History has shown that when stock valuations rise this far into the stratosphere, they eventually come back to earth.
Gap stock falls as retailer misses sales expectations, warns tariffs will impact profits
Gap posted mixed fiscal second quarter results, beating on earnings per share but missing on revenue after Athleta saw sales decline 11%.
Gap stock falls as retailer misses sales expectations, warns tariffs will impact profits
Gap posted mixed fiscal second quarter results, beating on earnings per share but missing on revenue after Athleta saw sales decline 11%.