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971 storiesElizabeth Warren raises concerns over MrBeast’s teen banking app — and its connection to a troubled bank
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is raising concerns about a popular YouTuber’s venture into financial services with his acquisition of a banking app called Step and its connection to Evolve…
UK backs switch to electric trucks and vans with £1bn funding
Government legally obliged to cut emissions under its commitment to reach net zero by 2050
A bad Treasury auction is offering a glimpse into the anxiety on Wall Street over the Iran war
Wall Street jitters about the Iran war spilled over Tuesday into a vital part of U.S. financial markets that typically hum along without a hitch.
3 signals tied to severe market drops are all flashing now
Investors who are anxious about the struggling stock market amid the Iran conflict have good reason to worry, as they’re contending with all three of the primary causes of…
Pentagon reportedly plans to deploy 3,000 troops to the Middle East, lifting oil prices by nearly 5%
Oil futures climbed by nearly 5% Tuesday, with global prices settling above $104 a barrel following a report that the Pentagon plans to deploy an airborne Army unit to the Middle…
The bond market is nearing a 5% threshold — but there’s a crucial difference this time
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has been pushing up the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond in a manner that is likely to spell trouble for stock investors.
Software stocks fall as fear of AI disruption is back in full force
Circle Internet Group, UiPath, HubSpot and SentinelOne were the four worst performers in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF on Tuesday.
United ditches more economy seats to make room for bigger premium cabins with new layouts
United will have new cabins on smaller planes with premium seats, including those that convert into a bed, to win more sales from high-spending travelers.
‘It feels slimy’: My friend offered to be my adviser, but didn’t tell me he’s paid to push financial products. Can I trust him?
“His revenue sharing, which he did not disclose, creates conflicts of interest as advisers may be incentivized to recommend funds that pay them more.
Delta suspends 'specialty services' perk for members of Congress, cites DHS shutdown
Delta Air Lines' move comes as airports around the U.S. are seeing extra-long security lines as a result of elevated absences by TSA agents.
Oil prices rally as Pentagon reportedly plans to deploy 3,000 troops to the Middle East
Oil futures were up sharply Tuesday, with global prices topping $104 a barrel, buoyed by a report that the Pentagon plans to deploy an airborne Army unit to the Middle East to…
These states are considering gas-tax holidays. Here’s how much drivers could save.
Several states paused gas taxes when oil prices surged in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This time is different, though.
Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued an optimistic viewpoint on Middle East peace, weeks into the war with Iran.
Pfizer to seek FDA approval for Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite trial miss
Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria most commonly spread to humans from ticks. It can cause arthritis, muscle weakness and pain.
Iran war sends US borrowing costs soaring by most since 2024
Treasury yields jump in March as investors fret Middle East crisis will ignite fresh burst of inflation
Elizabeth Warren raises alarm over MrBeast’s teen banking app encouraging ‘risky investments’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is raising concerns about a popular YouTuber’s recent venture into financial services with his acquisition of a banking app called Step and its connection to…
FedEx launches same-day delivery with OneRail as Amazon, Walmart boost their speeds
FedEx announced it's partnering with last-mile delivery company OneRail to bring same-day delivery to all of its customers.
Gap says it will launch checkout within Google's Gemini, in an AI first from a major fashion company
Gap's partnership with Gemini and its customer-facing AI tools give it a competitive edge at a time when winning in specialty retail is harder than ever.
Long airport lines may soon disappear as senators sound hopeful on funding deal
There is hope that Americans soon won’t have to deal with long lines at many airports around the country, as senators in Washington, D.C., are sounding upbeat about a funding plan…
More women are entering wealth management, but few are in advisory roles, study finds
Women have yet to gain ground in client-facing roles that are better-paid and more likely to lead to executive roles, per a recent study.
The Iran war spills over into the U.S. economy: Inflation rises and growth slows.
The conflict with Iran has already put fresh stress on the U.S. economy, as companies report rising prices, fewer orders and a decline in employment.
Moody's cuts rating on private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk as bad loans grow
The move by Moody's is the latest sign of distress in private credit; retail investors have been rushing to withdraw funds, from Blackstone to Apollo.
America is being haunted by a 1970s bogeyman known as stagflation. Here’s how big the threat is.
In the 1970s, soaring inflation — along with misguided efforts by Washington, D.C., to control it — wreaked havoc on the economy. In just under a decade, from 1973 to 1982, the…
EV battery startup pivots to defense industry amid Iran war, weak electric vehicle market
Former GM executive CEO Pamela Fletcher told CNBC "the faster path, and frankly, a big need, is out there in this defense space."
Hedge fund Millennium explores shifting Dubai staff to Jersey
Multi-manager firm weighs destinations after requests from staff to relocate
Ares limits withdrawals from $10.7bn private credit fund
Redemption requests across industry surge as exodus of wealthy individuals accelerates
‘The bank told me I could be liable’: I found out why my brother, who has a reverse mortgage, ran out of money
“I’m angry, but also sad.”
Pro Padel League raises $15 million as investors bet on sport’s U.S. growth
The Pro Padel League has raised $15 million in new funding as it looks to accelerate its next phase of growth in the U.S.
ECB president explains to the world’s largest fund manager why the 2020s resemble the 1920s
Christine Lagarde is impatient with Howard Lutnick, short-termist European politicians and the slow pace at which Europe is adopting the digital euro
Bank of London fined over faked documents
Fintech, where Peter Mandelson and Harvey Schwartz were board members, is given £2mn penalty by Bank of England
GB Energy chair calls for more North Sea oil production
Energy secretary Ed Miliband under pressure to allow more North Sea drilling licences after Iran shock
Miliband under pressure from GB Energy chair over North Sea drilling
Juergen Maier joins voices calling for more domestic production after Iran shock
Oil rises as Saudi Arabia and UAE reportedly weigh joining Iran war
Energy prices are once again moving higher after a big decline on Monday.
Revolut profits surge to record £1.7bn as it wins more customers
Results underline fintech’s improving fortunes after clinching full UK banking licence
Revolut profits surge to record £1.7bn
UK fintech benefited from growing market share and fees from card payments
Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies
Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank
Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of glassmaker NSG
Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago
Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours
Global oil prices edged higher in after-hours trading Monday to recoup portion of the nearly 11% lost during the regular session, as traders geared up for what’s likely to be…
China’s leaders hunt for strategic gains from US quagmire in Iran
Beijing hopes Washington’s redeployment of forces from Asia will further tip regional balance of power
Apollo gives investors only 45% of requested withdrawals from $15 billion private credit fund
The withdrawals show that Apollo didn't avoid the rush of investor redemptions plaguing rivals, driven by concern over private credit loans to software firms.
Estee Lauder says it has a suitor. That’s still not helping its stock.
Estee Lauder says it could merge with luxury Puig Brands of Spain.
‘This is a first-world problem’: I can’t roll over my $800,000 401(k) from my prior employer. What did I do wrong?
“I am frustrated.”
‘The bank told me I could be liable’: I found out why my brother, who has a reverse mortgage, ran out of money
“I’m angry, but also sad.”
Iran launches missiles at Israel as Lebanon pounded
Oil climbs back above $100 despite signs of a diplomatic push to end the war
Oil rises back above $100 as Iran launches new strikes
Israel continues to attack Islamic republic as investors focus on potential peace talks
Estée Lauder is in talks to merge with Puig amid ongoing turnaround plan
Estée Lauder said Monday the company is in talks to potentially merge with Spanish beauty company Puig.
Apple’s stock rises as enthusiasm builds for a potential foldable iPhone
Analysts point to strong consumer interest in what could be a “major form-factor change” for Apple.
Travel stocks are among the biggest gainers as Trump teases Iran talks
Travel-related stocks such as airlines and cruise companies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump postponed his deadline for more strikes in Iran, saying the two countries…
Chuck Norris never dies: How a meme made the actor a cultural icon and multimillion-dollar brand
Memes didn’t just make Chuck Norris funny — they made him an icon, revived his career and may keep paying dividends for decades to come.