Month: October 2025
Prediction markets see government shutdown lasting nearly two weeks
A view of the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunset on September 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. Mehmet Eser | Afp | Getty Images Traders in prediction markets are betting that the U.S. government shutdown could drag on for nearly two weeks, with odds rising that Congress will not reach a deal until at least […]
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Trump’s threats against late-night TV could spell more trouble for advertisers
A sign is displayed outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood where the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show will be recorded on the first night the show will return to the ABC lineup on September 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Late-night television has come under fire in recent months. […]
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CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2025 ranked
Amid economic uncertainty, the best financial advisors can provide a steady hand to investors in any stage of life or with any level of wealth. Whether you’re early in your career or nearing your golden years, financial advisors can help you meet key milestones and address planning needs such as saving for retirement, investing a […]
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Meta greenlights Facebook, Instagram ads based on your AI chats
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds a smartphone as he makes a keynote speech at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Meta will soon show ads and other content to users based on their interactions with the company’s digital assistant and […]
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Trump’s pharmaceutical tariff threat loses bite after Pfizer deal reassures drugmakers
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla (L) as he announces a deal with Pfizer to lower Medicaid drug prices in the Oval Office of the White House on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s long-awaited threat to impose pharmaceutical tariffs may not […]
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Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Lithium Americas, AES, Sunrun, Peloton, Nike and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the opening bell. Lithium Americas — Shares jumped 32% after the Department of Energy said Tuesday it plans to take a 5% equity stake in the lithium miner. AES — The renewable and thermal power producer climbed 11% after a Financial Times report that Blackrock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners […]
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Private payrolls declined in September by 32,000 in key ADP report coming amid shutdown data blackout
Private payrolls saw their biggest decline in two-and-a-half years during September, a further sign of labor market weakening that compounds the data blackout accompanying the U.S. government shutdown. Companies shed a seasonally adjusted 32,000 jobs during the month, the biggest slide since March 2023, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones […]
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Ford CEO Jim Farley eyes further improvements after five years of ‘surprises,’ including investor returns
Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co., at Ford Pro Accelerate in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — “A lot of surprises.” That’s how Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley described his past five years leading the Detroit automaker, which he […]
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Bitcoin rises as investors seek a global safe haven amid shutdown
In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cheng Xin | Getty Images Bitcoin ticked higher on Wednesday while most other risk assets fell after U.S. lawmakers failed to reach a government funding agreement, leading to a shutdown. The move showed the evolving view of the cryptocurrency to a store of value during […]
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Mortgage refinance demand plunges 21%, as interest rates hit 3-week high
A brief roller coaster ride for mortgage rates caused yet another swing in demand. After dropping to a three-year low two weeks ago, rates then shot right back up again. As a result, total mortgage application volume dropped 12.7% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. […]
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