Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on “Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy” during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. Louisa Gouliamaki | Reuters Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers,…
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images With tax season underway, many filers are expecting bigger refunds due to retroactive changes enacted in President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” One expanded tax break in particular could trigger a sizable windfall for certain filers, experts say. For 2025, the legislation raised the federal deduction limit for state and…
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Chipotle — Shares of Chipotle tumbled 6% after the fast-casual burrito chain reported that traffic to its restaurants declined for the fourth straight quarter . The company also projected flat same-store sales growth for 2026. To be sure, adjusted earnings and revenue for Chipotle’s fourth quarter…
As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh could be expected to take a hammer to the central bank’s balance sheet, which for years had been tied closely to the ups and downs of the stock market. However, the prospect of a Fed chair determined to shrink asset holdings may not be the risk-off moment for the…
Rocket Companies shares jumped on Tuesday after CEO Varun Krishna told CNBC the company was writing a larger amount of mortgage loans. “We’re getting ready for our earnings call here in just a couple of weeks, and I will share with this group that we’re on track to produce the highest mortgage loan production in…
Workers of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA labour at an operating pumpjack in Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, Jan. 27, 2026. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Reuters The Trump administration could issue a general license as soon as this week for companies to produce oil and gas in Venezuela, a person familiar with the plan told…
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) to the podium, on Friday, December 12, 2025, to celebrate the milestone of 4,000 restaurants. To honor the occasion, Scott Boatwright, CEO, joined by Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer, NYSE, rings The Opening Bell®. Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report its…
Look to the Caribbean for an unsung bank play that offers a combination of upside potential and income, according to Bank of America. The firm upgraded shares of Puerto Rico-based Popular Inc. on Tuesday, lifting its rating to buy from hold. Analyst Brandon Berman also raised his price target to $156 from $141, implying upside…
Jim Boyle, Medline CEO, celebrates with others as medical supplies giant Medline (MDLN) holds it’s IPO at Nasdaq stock market site in Times Square in New York City, U.S., December 17, 2025. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative…
Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Bitcoin dived below the $73,000 mark on Tuesday, hitting its lowest price in nearly 16 months. The world’s oldest cryptocurrency sank as low as $72,884.38, falling more than 6% on the day. That’s its lowest level since Nov. 6, 2024, when the token traded at $68,898. Stock Chart…
