HOW TO KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE DURING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Concerns about the iran war and fears of slowing u.s. economic growth have contributed significantly to market volatility, leaving many people worried about how they can keep their money safe. cnbc's sharon epperson breaks down what financial advisors recommend during periods of uncertainty. produc ..WHY THE U.S.-IRAN WAR IS A THREAT TO THE WORLD’S FARMERS
Roughly half of global food production depends on chemical fertilizers produced in the gulf region and shipped through the strait of hormuz. as long as the u.s.-iran war blocks access to the strait, delayed shipments will push prices higher and hurt crops. cnbc’s brandon gomez dives into what th ..HOW THE IRAN WAR OIL SHOCK THREATENS THE GLOBAL AUTO SUPPLY CHAIN
The iran war poses several risks to the global auto industry: oil price spikes mean higher raw material, manufacturing, and transport costs, among other things. the pain at the pump that comes with oil spikes is already hitting drivers - others are less certain. what is obvious to the industry now i ..WHY FABLETICS IS GETTING INTO JEANS
Athleisure brand fabletics is expanding into denim. it signals a bigger shift in consumer tastes as shoppers move away from yoga pants and back to jeans. with 30% of its over 3 million subscribers expressing interest in denim, fabletics is betting premium jeans at accessible prices can lure new cu ..HOW LEGO KEEPS BEATING THE REST OF THE TOY INDUSTRY
Lego has outpaced the toy industry through a winning formula of licensed ip and a globally distributed supply chain. the danish toy company was ahead of the curve in courting so-called “kidult” buyers via partnerships with the likes of marvel, harry potter and formula 1. with factories already i ..WHY WALL STREET HAS WRITTEN OFF OLAPLEX
Olaplex has lost around 95% of value since its debut on the stock market in 2021. excitement around the luxury haircare brand simmered when increased competition, regulatory scrutiny and a controversial lawsuit hit the brand. sales were flat over the past year but the ceo told cnbc she’s “encour ..HOW ORACLE’S AI-FUELED DEBT LOAD HAS INVESTORS ON EDGE
The race to build an ai ecosystem has propelled massive investments and brought the most unlikely players to the table. oracle, the legacy enterprise software company launched in 1977 by co-founder larry ellison is one of them. it’s undergoing a massive transformation. best known for its software ..HOW ANTHROPIC BECAME THE FIRST U.S. COMPANY TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SUPPLY CH ..
The pentagon has taken the unprecedented step of designating anthropic as a supply chain risk, a label historically reserved for foreign adversaries. the move bans u.s. military use of anthropic’s ai models and threatens its booming enterprise business, just as the $380 billion company eyes a publ ..WHY WELLNESS CLUBS LIKE BATHHOUSE AND OTHERSHIP ARE BECOMING AMERICA’S 'T ..
In a post-pandemic, digitally obsessed world, wellness membership clubs have become popular for consumers seeking in-person activities that offer connection and shared experiences. companies like othership and bathhouse are redefining the “third place”– a term coined nearly 40 years ago to des ..CHINA IS CREEPING ON U.S. SPACE DOMINANCE. CAN THE U.S. STAY AHEAD?
China has become a great competitor to the united states in space. over the last several years, the country has executed a number of milestones including launching its own low earth orbit space station called tiangong, landing a rover on the surface of mars, returning the first ever samples from the ..HOME RELISTINGS ARE ROCKETING BUT HOUSING SUPPLY IS STILL LOW
The spring housing market is off and running and while the pace isn't expected to be strong, there are signs of optimism, at least among sellers. cnbc's diana olick breaks down why homes are being re-listed at the fastest pace in a decade. reporting by: diana olick editing by: lauren hans additiona ..HOW THE IRAN WAR IS IMPACTING TRAVEL
Thousands of flights have been canceled and passengers around the world have been stranded since the united states and israel launched strikes on iran over the weekend. air travel through dubai international airport, the busiest travel hub in the world, has been impacted by a barrage of iranian atta ..WHY LAMBORGHINI HAS DITCHED EVS AND FERRARI HASN’T
Two supercar makers--ferrari and lamborghini--are taking different paths on evs. lamborghini boss stephan winkelmann said in a recent interview that the market for ev supercars is "close to zero." meanwhile, ferrari appears to be pressing ahead. some say the segment faces fundamental challenges: spe ..WHY INVESTORS ARE LOOKING BEYOND THE U.S. MARKET
International equities grabbed attention last year as they outpaced u.s. stocks, reversing the u.s. market’s long-standing dominance. the s&p 500 returned nearly 18%, while developed international markets gained 32% and emerging markets rose 34%. the trend looks set to continue into 2026 and beyon ..WHAT THE IRAN WAR MEANS FOR CHINA’S ENERGY SUPPLY
The strait of hormuz has become the focal point of escalating u.s.-iran tensions, and global energy markets are reacting. with china heavily reliant on middle east oil, energy security may shape broader u.s.-china negotiations in the weeks ahead. chapters: 0:00 introduction 0:27 strait of hormuz 1: ..MISSILE STRIKES ALMOST MADE MY FLIGHT TO DUBAI TURN BACK
The u.s.-iran conflict has wrecked havoc across the middle east, making traveling to and from the uae extremely challenging. cnbc’s middle east bureau chief emma graham describes her experience trying to get home to dubai following the escalation. produced by: macklin fishman edited by: natalie r ..WHY DISNEY CRUISE LINE IS DEBUTING ITS LARGEST SHIP IN SINGAPORE
Disney cruises is going bigger than ever with the launch of the 6,700-passenger disney adventure, its largest ship and the first to set sail from the asian market. the ship will embark on three- and four-night voyages from singapore starting later this month and features immersive experiences inspir ..THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MIXED MESSAGING ON IRAN WAR
The trump administration says combat will continue in iran until its objectives are complete. those objectives have remained fluid more than 48 hours into the conflict. produced by christian nunley edited by andrea miller production support by cj haddad senior director of video: lindsey jacobson � ..THE IRAN WAR IS HALTING GLOBAL TRADE. HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR WALLE ..
Shipping will likely become more expensive globally as a result of the u.s.-iran war. iran closed the strait of hormuz, a crucial artery for the global oil trade, forcing companies and governments to change their shipping routes. a different route through the cape of good hope is longer and will cos ..HERE’S WHAT’S AT STAKE IN TUESDAY’S BIG PRIMARIES
The midterms don't happen until november 3rd, but the first batch of primaries for the midterm elections begin on march 3rd, and the first three states that are up are arkansas, north carolina, and texas. both the house and the senate are going to be in play. you've got every single house seat that' ..BETS ON DEATH OF IRAN’S LEADER AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI AND OTHERS DRAW SCRUTIN ..
Open betting lines on prediction market platforms kalshi and polymarket asked traders to wager on situations affected by u.s. strikes on iran. the platforms have policies that prohibit markets that involve deaths. cnbc’s contessa brewer reports. reporting by: contessa brewer produced by: jessica ..ACTIVISTS' CHALK APPEAL TO OPENAI EMPLOYEES IN WAKE OF PENTAGON DEAL
Cnbc’s deirdre bosa reports from outside of openai’s offices in san francisco after the company reached an ai deal with the department of defense last week.HERE’S HOW THE CONFLICT IN IRAN IS AFFECTING MARKETS
Investors are on edge following the u.s. and israel’s attack on iran. cnbc’s michael santoli looks at market reactions as investors weigh regional uncertainty and breaks down how similar outbreaks moved prices in the past. reporting by: michael santoli produced and edited by: lauren hans senior ..WHAT PLANET FITNESS AND LIFETIME'S PERFORMANCE TELLS US ABOUT THE ‘K-SHAP ..
America’s ‘k-shaped’ economy is showing up in all parts of the retail sector, including fitness centers. value gym planet fitness and luxury club life time reported strong profits and grew membership in 2025, yet their outlooks for 2026 tell two different stories. cnbc's brandom gomez breaks d ..AI JUST LEVELED UP AND THERE ARE NO GUARDRAILS ANYMORE
Ai can now do your job, build apps, and crush markets. meanwhile wall street is in a panic and the pentagon just blacklisted anthropic — the company that swore it would be responsible is even abandoning its own safety promises. now insiders are bailing. then there's alex bores, a new york state la ..WHY ANTHROPIC FACES A 'LOSE-LOSE' BATTLE AS IT FACES OFF WITH THE PENTAGON
Investors are saying anthropic’s fight with the pentagon using its technology for classified missions is a "lose-lose" battle as they see downsides in either outcome in its friday deadline. most are concerned about possible designations for anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” which could have ..HOW DOORDASH, OPENTABLE, AND RESY ARE BATTLING FOR TABLES
Opentable has long been the largest restaurant reservation platform– but its success has been challenged by competitor resy and new entrants like doordash, which acquired hospitality platform sevenrooms in 2025. the restaurant industry has become a focal point for credit card companies. resy's tot ..CAN TRUMP AND HIS POLICIES TURN THE ECONOMY AROUND BEFORE THE 2026 MIDTERM ..
President trump's focus on the economy and affordability in his state of the union address sets up a race to bring down prices and change american's attitudes about the economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. those elections threaten to shift control of congress from republicans and trump’s c ..DECONSTRUCTING NVIDIA’S VERA RUBIN — THE SUCCESSOR TO BLACKWELL THAT’ ..
Nvidia stock is up more than 100% since the unveiling of its first rack-scale server system for ai data centers, grace blackwell, with insatiable demand for compute from the likes of amazon, google, microsoft and meta. now, it’s poised to ship its next generation ai system, vera rubin, later this ..STATE OF THE UNION 2026 RAPID RECAP: TRUMP'S BIGGEST ECONOMIC REMARKS
President trump delivered the 2026 state of the union speech on feb. 24, the longest state of the union speech in history. economic topics included inflation, taxes, trump accounts, tariffs, health care, retirement, iran foreign policy and more. watch this video to see which moments mattered most fo ..WHY TARIFFS ARE BECOMING UNSUSTAINABLE FOR AUTOMAKERS
The president of one of the largest public dealership groups, sonic automotive, said on a recent earnings call that automakers are "not going to sit back and lose billions and billions of dollars" due to tariff costs. so far they seem to have been eating the costs of trade barriers--prices have not ..WHY TOYMAKERS LIKE HASBRO AND MATTEL NEED HOLLYWOOD
Toy giants hasbro and mattel are pinning their 2026 growth on hollywood, betting that a slew of blockbuster releases from franchises like marvel and star wars will reignite sluggish retail sales and regain new customers. entertainment reporter sarah whitten has the story. produced shot and edited b ..THE QUIET FALLOUT FROM HIGHER ACA PREMIUMS
More than a million americans have left the aca marketplace in 2026 as premium payments spike following the expiration of enhanced subsidies. data analyzed by kff show average costs for subsidized enrollees who keep the same plan have more than doubled year-over-year. for many households, that means ..WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
During the first state of the union address of his second term, president trump is expected to focus largely on the economy. voters' views on the economy, once president trump’s top issue, have soured, with many saying that the price of healthcare, housing and groceries is too high. we could also ..RV HOMELESSNESS IS ON THE RISE IN CALIFORNIA, AND 'VANLORDS' ARE CASHING IN
As the bay area’s housing shortage intensifies vehicle-based homelessness has more than doubled since 2019, forcing even full-time workers into makeshift homes on wheels. this desperation has fueled a predatory shadow market where "vanlords" rent out aging rvs to those with no other options. while ..MILLIONS HAVE SIGNED UP FOR TRUMP ACCOUNTS. BUT THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF UN ..
Trump accounts, a tax-advantaged investment account for minors created under president trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ are set to open in july. it’s still unclear when families can expect to see funding from employers and philanthropists, who the custodians for the account will be and how the ..SUPREME COURT SAYS TRUMP’S TARIFFS ARE ILLEGAL. HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS NEX ..
The supreme court ruled that the trump administration lacked the authority to implement liberation day emergency tariffs. the ruling threw out the legal underpinning for many of the tariffs that trump insists are essential for the u.s. economy and for rebuilding america’s shrinking manufacturing b ..WHY NEW BALANCE SALES ARE SOARING WHILE NIKE FALLS
New balance reported a nearly 20% jump in sales in 2025 as its cultural resurgence continues to take hold. the company’s success over the past five years has been fueled by celebrity partnerships, designer collaborations and nostalgia for the “dad shoe.” cnbc’s gabrielle fonrouge spoke with ..HOW TARIFFS ARE PUSHING AMERICA’S FURNITURE INDUSTRY TO THE BRINK
Small furniture retailers are bearing the brunt of higher tariffs on items such as couches, kitchen cabinets and vanities. at least 11 furniture businesses have declared bankruptcy over the last year, according to a cnbc review of federal filings. cnbc's gabrielle fonrouge breaks down the pressures ..UNITED AIRLINES OVERHAULS MILEAGEPLUS PROGRAM — HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW
Earning airline frequent flyer miles is getting harder and more expensive. united airlines is the latest to be making big changes to its mileageplus frequent flyer program. the airline will give more rewards to customers that have one of the carrier’s co-branded credit cards over those without one ..HOW TRUMP'S TAX LAWS AFFECT YOUR REFUND
Americans can expect higher refunds as they file taxes this spring. new tax policies, including president trump's call for no tax on tips and overtime, are putting more money back into their wallets. but some provisions come with strings attached. cnbc's sharon epperson breaks down what you need to ..CAN AMERICAN AIRLINES TURN ITSELF AROUND?
American airlines has promised wall street and travelers that 2026 will be a turnaround year. it’s been trailing its u.s. competitors delta air lines and united airlines in profits and reliability by a wide margin and has fallen behind in the race for premium air travel.INSIDE THE CRISIS FACING U.S. AUTO GIANTS
Cnbc examines the high-stakes decisions transforming the u.s. auto industry. cars once promised independence and transportation for all americans. now, they are a luxury product that cost about $50,000, nearly 30% higher than just a few years ago. affordable vehicles, especially those below the pric ..WHY THE OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC RIVALRY IS HEATING UP
The gloves are coming off in the high-stakes rivalry between openai and anthropic as both companies race towards potential ipos in late-2026. openai’s move to introduce ads into chatgpt setting off sniping between executives on both sides and a multi-million dollar super bowl ad promising anthropi ..TRUMP'S EPA JUST ROLLED BACK A KEY CLIMATE FINDING. WHAT WILL IT MEAN FOR T ..
The trump administration repealed the endangerment finding on thursday. the roll back of the determination, which provides the legal basis for the epa to regulate greenhouse gas pollution, will mainly impact the auto industry. cnbc’s robert ferris breaks down what the removal of motor vehicle emis ..CAN AMERICAN AIRLINES TURN ITSELF AROUND?
American airlines has promised wall street and travelers that 2026 will be a turnaround year. it’s been trailing its u.s. competitors. in 2025, american made $111 million, while rivals delta air lines and united airlines posted $5 billion and more than $3 billion in profit, respectively. pilot and ..WHY CANADA IS ALLOWING CHINESE EVS
Canada’s move to allow 49,000 chinese made evs into its domestic market at a tariff rate of 6.1% is both a return to an earlier policy, and a sign that the country is diversifying its trade relationships as relations with the united states. though the agreement is meant to open china’s market to ..WHAT’S INSIDE THE SAVE ACT: CONGRESS’ VOTER ID BILL
In february congress debated the save act which forces states to fortify voter id requirements. the act, panned by senate minority leader chuck schumer as “jim crow 2.0” may limit voting access for some 21 million americans that do not have documents proving citizenship readily available. cnbc� ..AMID POPULIST SHIFT, SOME DEMOCRATS ARE URGING A MORE MODERATE APPROACH TO ..
A new report from the center-left new democrat coalition, shared exclusively with cnbc, lays out a roadmap for addressing affordability without splashy populist promises. the lawmakers who authored the report told cnbc that they plan to pitch the ideas in the report to economically anxious voters as ..WHAT'S STOPPING GLP-1S FROM GETTING CHEAPER
The push to make weight loss drugs more affordable is running into legal limits. telehealth company hims & hers pulled a less expensive oral version of wegovy after lawsuits from novo nordisk and rising regulatory scrutiny. the dispute centers on pharmaceutical compounding, which is legal for indivi ..