Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk
Health policy expert Will Dow breaks down the risks—and potential state-level response
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Supreme Court allows some Trump vote-by-mail limits ahead of midterm election
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with President Donald Trump for now in his effort to impose sweeping new restrictions on distributing mail ballots, putting on hold a lower-court ruling that had blocked key parts of th…
Coffee Prices Soar as Supplies Tighten
December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed up +19.00 (+5.89%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26) closed up +192 (+5.34%).
Sugar Prices Slip as ISMA Says India has No Sugar Shortage
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is down -0.05 (-0.28%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) is down -16.10 (-2.92%).
From Nvidia earnings to trade war tape bombs, a simple strategy could be this week's best bet
There's a popular expression on Wall Street: KISS, which stands for, Keep It Simple, Stupid. Amid a torrent of complicated cross currents, it might present the best approach to trading this week's news.
Slow Pace of Brazil Harvest and Tight Inventories Boost Coffee Prices
Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica soaring to a 6.75-month high. The slow pace of Brazil’s coffee harvest is keeping supplies tight and underpinning prices. Last Wednesday, Brazil’s Cooxupe co-op repor…
Oil prices pull back as Bessent launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran but holds off on new secondary sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for a wave of new sanctions Monday aimed at further isolating Iran, after threatening the Islamic Republic with “an economic D-Day.”
Earnings call transcript: Broadridge tops Q4 estimates and jumps 10.6% on outlook
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
MTN H1 2026 slides: record margins drive 21% earnings growth
July 22, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Satsuma Technology, a Bitcoin treasury manager listed in London, will sell its BTC assets and return almost all capital after receiving 90% approval from its shareholders. The company intends…
Earnings call transcript: Ampol posts record H1 2026 profit as shares rise
August 9, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Vertiv Holdings Co. NYSE:VRT holds an average ‘Buy’ recommendation from 29 brokerages, with a 1-year consensus price target at $348.54. Current analyst targets stretch from $347 up to $500. …
Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the "enablers" keeping the Islamic Republic afloat.
Here’s how overvalued the stock market really is
Fidelity Investments, the big brokerage and mutual fund firm, long has had a rule protecting its small retail clients from plunging into initial public stock offerings while the shares were still subject to IPO-related …
Nvidia says Groq racks will be online this year following $20 billion purchase
Nvidia announced Monday that its Groq 3 LPX rack is in full production, marking the commercialization of technology from the company's largest acquisition on record.
Cotton Starting Monday on the Lower Side
Cotton price action is down 4 to 42 points so far on Monday morning. Futures were up 1 to 7 points in the front months on Friday, with contracts down 8 points to 20 points higher. December was up 355 points on the week.…
They’re the highest they’ve been in years but are bonds cheap enough to buy here? Two strategists disagree
Tyler and investment strategist Cliff Asness discuss momentum and value investing strategies, disagreeing with Eugene Fama, Marvel vs. DC, the inscrutability of risk, high frequency trading, the economics of Ayn Rand, b…
PDD Holdings rises on second quarter earnings beat
August 16, 2026, 1:06 AM EDT. Europe’s fifth heatwave of the year is exposing a widening gap between the economic damage caused by extreme heat and what traditional business-interruption policies cover. Moody’s estimate…
California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a meeting with Paramount Skydance on Monday, saying the company demonstrated a "lack of good faith" in early settlement talks around its planned merger with Warner Bros. Di…
Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally to start the week after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range as investor concern over inflation and the fiscal deficit grew.
Goldman Sachs partner warns of 'huge danger' in letting AI replace bankers' reasoning skills
A Goldman Sachs partner leading one of the bank's flagship artificial intelligence projects warned that AI's spread across Wall Street risks hobbling the thinking capabilities of the next generation of financiers.
U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more'
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Monday said Canada was responsible for the collapse of trade deal negotiations last week, telling CNBC that Ottawa changed its demands at the eleventh hour.
Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
The Treasury could use its near $1 trillion General Account to help fund its recently announced plans to increase purchases of government bonds, according to two senior Treasury officials.
UPS is investing $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses
United Parcel Service is investing more than $2 billion into its business across its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses, the company told CNBC exclusively on Monday.
Santoli: Why all the fuss about bond yields is happening now
It's a ripe summer in the American economy, and the AC thermostat hangs in the hottest room in the house, the kitchen, where the sun streams in and the oven is always set to broil.
Neura Robotics acquires ADLATUS to build physical AI powerhouse
German robotics startup Neura Robotics has announced its fifth acquisition in 16 months as it races to build a physical AI platform through acquisitions.