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Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in consumer products
On any given day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products that span 400 brands. That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution. Sajjad Hussain | AFP | Getty Images Unilever’s plan to merge its food business with spice maker McCormick […]
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Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates and continued to monitor developments in the Middle East. […]
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Warren Buffett says he sold Apple too soon and would buy more of it, though not in this market
Key Points Warren Buffett said he sold Apple too soon and would buy more of it, though not in the current market. “It’s not impossible that Apple would get to a price, we would buy a lot of it,” Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick. “But not in this market.” The billionaire investor also announced he’s […]
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Warren Buffett says he’s still making calls on investments at Berkshire, flags ‘tiny’ new buy
Key Points Warren Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick that he remains closely involved in investment decisions at Berkshire Hathaway even after stepping down as chief executive. The 95-year-old investor said he recently made a “tiny” new purchase. Buffett said he speaks with Mark Millard, Berkshire’s director of financial assets, before the opening bell to discuss […]
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Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been gripped by volatility over the course of the past month, with many assets seeing wild swings and major […]
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Epstein files: Buffett says he hasn’t talked to Bill Gates ‘since the whole thing unveiled’
Warren Buffett speaking with Becky Quick on CNBC’s Squawk Box from Omaha, NE on March 31st, 2026. Gerard Miller | CNBC Warren Buffett said on Tuesday that he has not spoken to Bill Gates “since the whole thing” with the Jeffrey Epstein files “was unveiled.” “I haven’t talked to him at all since the whole […]
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Marvell stock pops 11% as Nvidia takes $2 billion stake, continuing run of similar bets
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Marvell Technology surged more than 11% after Nvidia announced plans to invest $2 billion in the semiconductor company as companies race to meet ballooning artificial intelligence demand. The deal ties Marvell into Nvidia’s AI ecosystem, making it easier for customers to build on the infrastructure. Both […]
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McCormick buys Unilever’s food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion
Jars of Unilever brand Hellmann’s mayonnaise for sale at a store in Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images McCormick will buy Unilever’s food business for a combination of cash and equity, in a deal that values the Unilever unit at nearly $45 billion, the two […]
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Warren Buffett teams up with NBA superstar Stephen Curry for charity lunch, reviving iconic auction
Key Points The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman will be joined by Stephen and Ayesha Curry for a new fundraising auction that pairs investing icon with celebrity appeal. “Over the years, I’ve seen how the business community and innovative nonprofits can work together to create real change, and I’ve always believed in supporting organizations that are […]
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Wall Street’s rough month, Powell’s inflation outlook, GLP-1 subscription and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. In a partnership you might not have seen coming, Warren Buffett is teaming up with the NBA’s Stephen Curry to revive his iconic charity lunch. Stock futures are rising this morning. The S&P 500 ended yesterday’s session within striking distance […]
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