Year: 2026
Trump wants Greenland. If it were for sale, it could cost trillions
A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and the Greenland flag are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2025. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Greenland’s icy landscape may not match its name, but its potential value certainly does. President Donald Trump is, once again, openly pining for the U.S. to take over Greenland. […]
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ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis investigation
Members of law enforcement work the scene following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to federal officials, the agent, “fearing for his life” killed a woman during a confrontation in south Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen | Getty Images News | Getty Images […]
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JD Vance blames Renee Nicole Good for her killing by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at Uline Inc. in Alburtis, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16, 2025. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Vice President JD Vance on Thursday blamed Renee Nicole Good for her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, even as the killing remains under investigation by federal and state authorities. “A tragedy? Absolutely. But […]
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This 2025 laggard is off to a strong start in 2026 — why the rally may not last
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. The Nasdaq tumbled Thursday as investors moved away from tech stocks. Meanwhile, the Dow advanced, and the S & P 500 was little changed. Investors shouldn’t make any sudden […]
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U.S. considering investing in critical minerals mining in Greenland, Amaroq’s CEO tells CNBC
The U.S. government is considering investing in a company’s critical minerals mining projects in Greenland, its CEO has told CNBC, ahead of high-stakes talks between Washington and Danish officials over the island’s future. The projects are run by mining company Amaroq, which operates in South Greenland and is involved in extracting or exploring gold, copper, […]
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Musk, OpenAI lawyers trade barbs as lawsuit heads to trial
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to trial, further escalating his years-long feud with the company and its CEO, Sam Altman. “We appreciate the Court’s thorough and fair consideration and look forward to trial,” Musk’s lead counsel, Marc Toberoff, told CNBC’s David Faber Thursday in a statement following a hearing with U.S. District Judge […]
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Senate to vote on barring Trump from further military strikes in Venezuela after Maduro capture
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), as Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of labor testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters The Senate on Thursday will […]
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California’s controversial wealth tax proposal leaves billionaires with little way out
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The proposed California billionaire tax includes a special provision that makes it highly unlikely that anyone who wants to leave the state could […]
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Why Trump is going after institutional homebuyers: They dominate markets like Atlanta, Jacksonville
Key Points Institutional investors only own roughly 2% of the nation’s single-family rental housing stock, but their presence is far more concentrated in parts of the Southeast. Large investors control about a quarter of Atlanta’s single-family rental market, more than a fifth of Jacksonville’s and sizable shares in Charlotte and Tampa. Source
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Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate
A Ford mustang is seen at a used car dealership in Montebello, California on May 5, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – Prices of used vehicles are expected to rise this year but at a historically stable rate, according to auto data and insights firm Cox Automotive. Cox on Thursday […]
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