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Carvana shares fall 14% following short-seller accusations
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Carvana shares fall 14% following short-seller accusations

A Carvana used-car vending machine displays vehicles in Miami, Dec. 9, 2022. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Carvana plummeted 14.2% Wednesday following short-seller accusations that the online used retailer overstated earnings with the help of businesses controlled by CEO Ernie Garcia III’s family.  Gotham City Research alleged Wednesday that the online used car […]

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Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on ‘firm footing’ and current rate level not restrictive
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Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on ‘firm footing’ and current rate level not restrictive

Where to find solid yields on cash as Fed pauses The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady means investors don’t have to worry about yields on their cash falling. “Yields on savings products such as high-yield savings accounts and CDs are likely to remain unchanged for now,” said certified financial planner Stephen Kates, a financial […]

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Weak dollar winners: These stocks could get a boost if Trump keeps talking the greenback lower
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Weak dollar winners: These stocks could get a boost if Trump keeps talking the greenback lower

President Donald Trump helped push the U.S. dollar lower on Tuesday after saying he didn’t mind a weaker greenback — a shift that could benefit certain stocks with big foreign sales. U.S. companies with large overseas businesses often get a boost when the dollar weakens. Not only are their businesses more hedged against a waning […]

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The Fed meeting, Starbucks earnings, Amazon layoffs and more in Morning Squawk
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The Fed meeting, Starbucks earnings, Amazon layoffs and more in Morning Squawk

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. When you work in journalism, there’s a new surprising story each day. Yesterday, it was about what gold investors can learn from King Henry VIII’s reign. S&P 500 futures are rising this morning after a winning day. Here are five key […]

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S&P 500 futures climb ahead of Fed decision, major tech earnings: Live updates
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S&P 500 futures climb ahead of Fed decision, major tech earnings: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 27, 2026. NYSE S&P 500 futures rose Wednesday morning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and earnings reports from major tech companies. Futures linked to the broad market index were up 0.25%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced about 0.77%. Dow Jones Industrial Average […]

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Asia markets open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs
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Asia markets open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs

Melbourne, Australia Kieran Stone | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after the S&P 500 closed at a record high. The broad market index gained 0.41% to finish at 6,978.60, supported by gains in Apple and Microsoft. Asian markets mostly extended Tuesday’s gains, with Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbing […]

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Why investors shouldn’t cash out on Corning’s monster rally just yet
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Why investors shouldn’t cash out on Corning’s monster rally just yet

Corning stock may be skyrocketing on Tuesday, but Jim Cramer has a clear message for investors tempted to take profits: The rally isn’t over yet. Shares surged more than 16% after CNBC reported that Corning inked a new partnership with fellow Club holding Meta Platforms . The Facebook parent said it will pay Corning up […]

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Uncle Sam’s rare earth stake, Nike layoffs, five years of meme stocks and more in Morning Squawk
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Uncle Sam’s rare earth stake, Nike layoffs, five years of meme stocks and more in Morning Squawk

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. Today we tell you about the five-year anniversary of the meme stock frenzy, which has me thinking it’s finally time to watch “Dumb Money.” S&P 500 futures are little changed. The three major indexes are coming off a winning day. […]

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S&P 500 futures rise ahead of this week’s Big Tech earnings: Live updates
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S&P 500 futures rise ahead of this week’s Big Tech earnings: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters S&P 500 futures ticked higher on Tuesday morning after the major averages started the busy earnings week on a positive note. Investors are also waiting for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, […]

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South Korean auto stocks fall after Trump hikes tariffs on trade deal approval delay
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South Korean auto stocks fall after Trump hikes tariffs on trade deal approval delay

Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in Seoul city, South Korea. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Shares of South Korean autos tumbled Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at the country overnight, saying he would increase tariffs on Asia’s fourth-largest […]

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