The U.S. Department of Education headquarters is seen on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images A federal appeals court has ordered the end of the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan, the Biden-administration-era repayment program that brought lower monthly bills to millions of student…
A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The problems in private credit are “multiplying by the quarter,” due in part to the…
Swedish legaltech Legora has raised $550 million at a $5.55 billion valuation in a Series D round, the company announced on Tuesday, as investors pile money into European AI startups. The round was led by Accel, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, ICONIQ, Redpoint Ventures and Y Combinator. New investors…
SK Hynix Inc. 12-layer HBM3E memory chips, front, and a LPDDR5X CAMM2 memory module arranged at the company’s office in Seongnam, South Korea, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could impact the semiconductor industry’s access to key materials while rising costs could…
Alec Pierce appeared set to be one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason. However, the standout wide receiver opted to remain in place just minutes into the start of the legal tampering period. Pierce has agreed to a four-year, $116 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN reported Monday. The deal reportedly includes…
Fabletics denim. Courtesy: Fabletics Athletic apparel maker Fabletics is launching its first denim collection, signaling the once hot athleisure category is starting to slow down, the company announced Tuesday. The collection, launching online and in select stores on Thursday, will include 11 styles and seven washes across both women’s and men’s. Items will be priced…
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland November 4, 2009. Jason Reed | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a decades-old prescription vitamin called leucovorin as the first treatment for a rare genetic disorder in certain adults and children. The move…
A pedicab drives past a traffic light that is out due to a power cut in Havana on March 4, 2026. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, saying the communist-run Caribbean island is in “deep trouble.” His latest comments come less…
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Kohl’s — Shares tumbled 9% after the retailer posted disappointing fourth-quarter revenue of $4.97 billion, below the LSEG consensus of $5.03 billion. On the other hand, fourth quarter earnings of $1.07 per share exceeded the expected 85 cents per share. Casey’s General Stores — The convenience…
1. The magic words US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Wall Street witnessed a stunning midday recovery yesterday after President Donald Trump indicated the U.S.-Iran war could be over soon. Trump told a CBS…
