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United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge
The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.
Gates Foundation reviewing Jeffrey Epstein ties, will slash 20% of staff, WSJ reports
Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett had told CNBC he hasn't spoken to Bill Gates since details of Jeffrey Epstein's communications with him were revealed.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing 'seriously fractured' Iranian government
Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.
These stocks may rip if the Iran conflict is resolved, UBS says
The bank quantified the impact on individual stocks of the Iran war using a scoring system. Some companies stand to be ceasefire winners.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns, third House member to quit this month
Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted in November in Miami federal court on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in Covid-19 disaster funds.
Worried about rising gas prices? These 5 credit cards save on transit, rideshare and more
With gas prices averaging over $4 per gallon, CNBC Select highlights cards with rewards or credits for other methods of transportation.
How Warsh can give Trump rate cuts, keep Fed independent, and make the market happy
The confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee to be the next Fed chairman once again sparked heated debate.
Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact
The Fed chair faced many questions about his finances, but few about his plan to overhaul the central bank.
What a looming jet fuel shortage could mean for summer travel
Europe may face a jet fuel shortage in several weeks, perhaps leading airlines to cancel flights ahead of the busy summer travel season.
Marvell stands to gain from boosted Amazon-Anthropic partnership
Anthropic deal will benefit Amazon's chip and optical partners
Senate Republicans unveil immigration funding framework as DHS shutdown drags on
Democrats have opposed funding for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol since federal immigration enforcement agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 million to UT Austin to fund new medical campus
The donation will create a new hospital at the school where Michael Dell was once a premed student.
A timeline of how the Iran war shook oil prices — and what comes next
Oil markets have whipsawed since the start of the Iran war, with supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz driving extreme price swings and historic volatility.
Warren blasts Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh as confirmation hearing kicks off: Live updates
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
The ruling was the latest in a series of judicial rebukes to the Trump administration's efforts to block federal approvals for wind energy projects.
Dow rises 200 points as Trump predicts a deal with Iran before ceasefire expires: Live updates
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as President Donald Trump told CNBC he expects the U.S. and Iran to make a "great deal."
Trump says 'I'll remember' companies that don’t seek tariff refunds
Trump said he was "not happy with the Supreme Court" for ruling IEEPA tariffs were illegal, and for not allowing the U.S. to keep tariffs already collected.
Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines
Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box": "I think I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example."
UnitedHealth tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs
The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.
Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was surprised by the resiliency of the stock market amid the Iran conflict.
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