Month: March 2026

Why Section 301 probes matter — and what they mean for Trump’s tariffs
World

Why Section 301 probes matter — and what they mean for Trump’s tariffs

President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Jeff Swensen | Getty Images Here’s CNBC’s brief guide to Section 301s — what they are, why the White House has resorted to using them, and what President Donald Trump’s administration hopes to […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Bumble, Hims & Hers Health, Blue Owl, Netskope & more
Finance

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Bumble, Hims & Hers Health, Blue Owl, Netskope & more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Bumble — Bumble shares popped about 21% after the dating app reported strong adjusted EBITDA and revenue results for its fourth quarter. Its first-quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance also beat analyst consensus expectations, per FactSet. Netskope — Shares of the security and networking company plunged 17% on […]

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Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales
Technology

Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales

A Pikachu Character poses at the Pokemon stand during the Brand Licensing Europe at ExCel on October 04, 2023 in London, England. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Nintendo shares have rallied 18% so far this week after a Pokémon game became a surprise viral hit, raising hopes it could drive sales […]

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TSA workers set to miss first paycheck of shutdown as Senate bickers over DHS funding
Politics

TSA workers set to miss first paycheck of shutdown as Senate bickers over DHS funding

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents walk through Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on March 9, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | AFP | Getty Images A debate over immigration and ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown spilled over onto the Senate floor late Wednesday, as Transportation Security Administration agents are among the DHS employees […]

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India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom
World

India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom

Fuel nozzles hang at a petrol pump at a fuel station in Guwahati, India, on March 11, 2026. Oil prices reverse course from recent highs, slipping to around 90 USD a barrel after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict. Markets remain unsettled as traders monitor the evolving geopolitical situation. (Photo by […]

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Dick’s Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line
Business

Dick’s Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line

FILE PHOTO: People queue during Black Friday sales in front of a Foot Locker shoe store, in Zurich, Switzerland November 27, 2020. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Dick’s Sporting Goods said Thursday it saw a better-than-expected holiday quarter, but the retailer issued weak profit guidance for the year ahead as its acquisition of Foot Locker continues […]

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Flights are already getting more expensive after jet fuel spike. When should you book?
Travel

Flights are already getting more expensive after jet fuel spike. When should you book?

Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, US, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty Images The surge in fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran nearly two weeks ago is already driving up airfare. Consumers’ appetite […]

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‘Please, please, please’: Denmark urges citizens to avoid driving as oil prices spike
World

‘Please, please, please’: Denmark urges citizens to avoid driving as oil prices spike

Gasoline prices at a Uno-X gas station in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 9, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Denmark’s energy minister urged citizens of the Scandinavian country to cut back on energy use and ditch cars as the price of oil continues to skyrocket amid the Middle East conflict. Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s minister […]

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Lobster buffet: China’s tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents
Finance

Lobster buffet: China’s tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents

Key Points China-based usage of OpenClaw has already surpassed that of the U.S., according to SecurityScorecard. The nationwide OpenClaw craze has boosted the popularity of Chinese-developed large language models. Tech companies have simplified installation, making the complex tool accessible to consumers. Source

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European stocks fall further as oil prices jump despite reserve release; Leonardo shares pop 8%
World

European stocks fall further as oil prices jump despite reserve release; Leonardo shares pop 8%

An oil pumpjack operates in the Inglewood Oil Field on March 10, 2026 near Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and volatile global oil prices. Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.5%, with most […]

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