Guided by immigrant roots, public‑health purpose and a belief in “staying in the ring,” Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan reflects on the unlikely decisions that took him from the “steel town” of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the helm of a global drugmaker. <
The United States men’s national team will play its first game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 100 days, and the debate over who should start at striker for Mauricio Pochettino against Paraguay isn’t close to being settled with Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi trading goals every week. But for USA Soccer legend Brian…
Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame said investors should ignore the U.S.-Iran war as it could be a long-term positive for markets. In fact, when the investor was asked Monday by CNBC’s Joe Kernen on “Squawk Box” whether he would change anything because of the conflict, he responded with, “Not a single trade.” “I…
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images As the U.K.’s Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to give an…
Ready or not, here it comes. Only 100 days until the World Cup commences, and we’re in store for a tournament for the ages. And there will be plenty of attention on the United States men’s national team, who are one of the three tournament co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. There’s not much time left…
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) This week is a big one to watch amid the the escalating U.S.-Iran war and ahead of earnings results and economic data that could provide key clues on…
A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. Mohsen Ganji | AP LONDON — European stocks are expected to open firmly in negative territory on Tuesday as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh on global market sentiment. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening…
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon delivers a keynote speech at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, May 19, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters BARCELONA, Spain — Robotics will become a “larger opportunity” for Qualcomm within the next two years, CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC, as the chip giant continues its foray into areas beyond the smartphone. In January,…
As the biggest-ever edition of the global showcase, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament hosted by three countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities. Here’s what you need to know about the tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The…
Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026. Anadolu | Getty Images The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is sending shockwaves across global energy markets, with Asia expected to face the maximum pain. A senior…
