(These are the market notes on today’s action by Mike Santoli, CNBC’s Senior Markets Commentator. See today’s video update from Mike above.) In last Friday’s closing notes here, I offered this idea about the latest bout of market choppiness: “While the China flareup had folks comparing this tape to April’s tariff panic, it’s worth remembering…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest impasse in peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The U.K.’s FTSE…
A car near a section of the 5 Freeway that was closed, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river, in the Sun Valley area, Los Angeles on Dec. 24, 2025. Jill Connelly | Reuters A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease…
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible in reflection on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the government shutdown stretches on, it’s not easy for borrowers to gauge what’s happening with their student loan debt. The Education Department has been sending out forgiveness…
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Netflix , Paramount Skydance , Warner Bros. Discovery — Netflix shares popped more than 7% after the streaming giant declined to raise its bid for Warner’s assets and match a new bid from Paramount. Warner’s stock dipped about 1%, while Paramount jumped more than 7%. Block…
The container ship Gunde Maersk sits docked at the Port of Oakland on June 24, 2024 in Oakland, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit, citing continued focus on operational improvements despite unprecedented geopolitical volatility. The company, widely considered a barometer of global trade, reported…
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) attends a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s annual report to Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh will meet this week with the Republican senator who has…
It’s never too soon to start thinking about football! The 2025-26 NFL season concluded on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. Three days later, FOX Sports’ Nick Wright is looking ahead to next season. What does Wright expect for your team? Here are his Way-Too-Early 2026…
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. John Mcdonnell | Getty Images Anthropic “made a mistake” in its dealings with the Department of Defense, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on…
President Donald J. Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 24, 2026. Kenny Holston/the New York Times | Via Reuters As Americans receive their tax refunds this…
