Shohei Ohtani’s career-best 53-game on-base streak ended on a night he pitched six scoreless innings. It’s something only Ohtani could achieve, but the two-way superstar could be having games like that a little bit less often. “I’m focused, as a leadoff hitter, to get on base. As long as I feel good overall, the result…
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the company’s proposed merger with Paramount Skydance in a preliminary vote on Thursday, bringing a buzzy sale process one step closer to the finish line. Paramount has offered $31 per share for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery — its cable TV networks…
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, prepares to testify during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnick | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s…
President Donald Trump’s overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey in what appears to be direct fallout from widespread dissatisfaction with the war with Iran, high gasoline prices and negative views of the economy. The survey of 1,000 people nationwide found that 40% approve of the president’s…
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this…
Wall Street remains divided on IBM after its earnings report IBM fell more than 7.5% on Thursday after delivering its first quarter earnings report on Wednesday. Wall Street analysts are divided about what to make of the quarter. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America both reiterated their buy ratings on the stock after the report,…
An American Airlines flight lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Nov. 7, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters American Airlines on Thursday cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to expenses this year. American said it could…
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy | Getty Images President Donald…
A view of cannabis clones at Harborside Oakland Dispensary on August 11, 2025 in Oakland, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Trump administration moved Thursday to reclassify cannabis under federal law, which could significantly expand scientific research into the drug’s medical uses. The change would not legalize the drug at the federal level, but…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. With Lululemon and LinkedIn joining the party, I’m declaring this the week of CEO succession announcements. Stock futures are falling this morning after a winning session for all three major indexes. Here are five key things investors need to know…
