Economy
Europe markets set to open higher as investors assess Nvidia results
European stock markets are heading for a higher open Thursday, as investors assess an above-consensus quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The U.S.-listed firm, which makes products for tech giants including Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon, said sales growth this quarter will remain above 50% in a sign of the continued resilience of the artificial […]
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Japan’s top trade negotiator cancels trip to U.S. over trade deal issues
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s economic revitalization minister, speaks to members of the media at the Japanese embassy in Washington D.C. on June 6, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a trip to the United States on Thursday over issues related to the U.S.-Japan trade deal. In a statement, […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Nvidia, Snowflake, CrowdStrike and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Nvidia – Shares of the chip giant fell more than 3%. The company’s second-quarter results beat on the top and bottom lines, posting adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share and $46.74 billion in revenue. That’s compared with the $1.01 per share and $46.06 billion, respectively, that […]
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Taylor Swift’s engagement is such a big deal it’s moving the stock market. Here’s what’s moving
Tight end Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, celebrates with Taylor Swift after the AFC championship football game against the Buffalo Bills, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 26, 2025. Brooke Sutton | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement on Tuesday sparked the […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Paramount Skydance, Krispy Kreme, Kohl’s, Nvidia and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Paramount Skydance — The media stock lost more than 5%, marking its fourth straight day of losses, as the parent company of CBS continued to give back some of its sharp August gains. J.M. Smucker — The maker of Cafe Bustelo coffee and Jif peanut butter […]
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Trump White House pressures Fed Governor Lisa Cook to go on leave as lawsuit looms
White House National Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett prepares to give a live television interview at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 4, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, said Wednesday that Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook should go on leave from the central […]
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An indicator of commercial real estate transaction volume just improved for the first time this year
Housing block in Warsaw, Poland Busà Photography | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public […]
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Fed’s John Williams stresses independence as Trump moves to fire Lisa Cook
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Wednesday stressed the importance of central bank independence as President Donald Trump looks to exert control over monetary policy. In a CNBC interview, the influential policymaker avoided commenting directly on Trump’s efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook but did note the important economic role the central […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Kohl’s, MongoDB, Canada Goose, Cracker Barrel and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: MongoDB — The database platform developer soared 30% after its latest results beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates. MongoDB reported adjusted earnings of $1 per share on revenue of $591 million, above the consensus as compiled by LSEG of 66 cents per share on revenue of $556 […]
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European stocks rebound as traders eye Nvidia earnings
European markets opened higher Wednesday as traders gear up for a quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The Nasdaq-listed stock has become a bellwether for the global technology sector, particularly regarding the progress of the artificial intelligence boom, as its major corporate customers include Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon. Its value has soared in recent […]
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