Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock
Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines.
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A plan to save Social Security involves high earners paying more in taxes — without getting more in benefits
Social Security is less than seven years from insolvency, at which point the law calls for a 24% across-the-board benefit cut. Yet despite facing large deficits, Social Security now pays the wealthiest couples roughly $…
Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter
Nvidia disclosed on Friday that its stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.
Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever
Lamborghini on Friday launched the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid version of its V12 Revuelto that's the fastest and most powerful car ever built at its factory.
Stocks Pressured by Worries About US Economy
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.06%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.11%, …
Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs
A court ruling this week in favor of Gilead Sciences could significantly impact a burgeoning class of health programs in the U.S. that federal authorities say are illegally importing medications from overseas.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro told CNBC's Julia Boorstin on Friday that the company's parks division was a "big surprise" last quarter and that he feels confident about the company's trajectory during his first few months at …
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday in New York federal court to stalking that led to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a midtown Manhattan street in December 2024.
Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is conducting an internal review into "mention markets" on prediction platforms, people familiar with the situation told CNBC Friday.
Stocks See Support as Weak US Economic Reports Curb Fed Rate-Hike Expectations
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.01%, and Se…
Sandisk’s stock has rebounded nearly 35% this week. This is the latest catalyst.
Analysts weighed in positively on the company’s new financial targets — helping to further a rally that’s brought shares up more than 60% from their recent low point.
OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO
When OpenAI hired Denise Dresser from Slack to be its chief revenue officer in December, Fidji Simo, a top-ranking executive, said in a blog post that Dresser's "experience will help us make AI useful, reliable, and acc…
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
A group that includes Jeff Bezos has struck a deal with Fenway Sports Group to become minority owners in Liverpool Football Club, FSG said Friday.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue
President Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of his White House ballroom to continue, one week after a federal appeals court ordered that the $400 million building project must come to …
US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 14th
Adecco Group AG AHEXY is a human resources services company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been 10.6% downward over the last 60 days.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip after stocks hit record high, consumer sentiment declines
US stocks slipped into the red on Friday after the S&P 500 (^GSPC) notched a record high amid deteriorating consumer sentiment.
Trump ally Nigel Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament
Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, has won re-election to parliament in a vote he triggered himself last month by stepping down amid controversy over his finances.
S&P 500: The Fed Is No Longer the Only Risk Facing Record Highs
The S&P 500 has started 2026 at record highs. Forward earnings are rising, core inflation has cooled to 2.5% year over year, and the Federal Reserve has already cut rates to a 3.50-3.75% range.
Batten down the hatches and allocate defensively because global liquidity has peaked, argues veteran strategist
In a world of rising interest rates, CrossBorder Capital’s Mike Howell believes investors should maintain a defensive posture, hedge against inflation, buy gold and commodities
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan PM Takaichi condemns Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's first-ever visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, saying they were "inherently Japanese territory."