China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026. Carl Court | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — Countries that shunned China during its trade dispute with the U.S. are now sending their leaders to…
An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building on Dec. 4, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apartment rents continued their slide into the new year, as fresh supply still makes its way through the market, and landlords strive to gain pricing power over a struggling consumer. The…
High interest rates get a lot of hype (including from us at CNBC Select), but they aren’t always the best choice for everyone. In some situations, accepting a lower savings return, or annual percentage yield (APY), can actually make more sense. This might be the case if you need quick access to your cash, have…
Iman Rachman, chief executive officer of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), speaks to members of the media in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, Jan 30, 2026. Rachman said he will step down following a two-day market rout sparked by MSCI Inc.’s warning of a possible downgrade. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Indonesian stock exchange CEO Iman…
Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026. In 2025, global stocks, bonds and commodities all posted their best combined annual performance since 2019, an analysis from State Street found. In particular, core bonds –…
A slate of big names will be reporting quarterly earnings next week — and a few of them could be poised to top Wall Street’s expectations and see their shares pop. So far, about a fifth of the companies in the S & P 500 have reported their latest earnings results. Of these, around 73%…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday sees a crucial takeaway in the post-earnings swings for Microsoft and Meta Platforms stocks. His message to investors is simple: Do not give up on hyperscalers after a single quarter. Shares of Microsoft fell nearly 10% Thursday while Meta jumped roughly 10% after earnings reports from both tech giants Wednesday…
Apple on Thursday evening reported a blowout holiday quarter, driven by a 23% increase in iPhone sales. A strong revenue guide for the current March quarter suggests this strong device cycle will continue. Revenue in Apple’s fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended back on Dec. 27, rose 16% year over year to $143.76 billion, exceeding…
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher after U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats reached a provisional agreement to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. Trump endorsed a Senate deal to fund the vast majority of the federal government…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a Senate deal to fund the vast majority of the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year. This is breaking news. Please…
