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Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks
In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties
Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
Trump's America-first world is pushing other powers to hedge their bets
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
Cramer: This market has eerie parallels with 2018. Here's what investors should do
CNBC's Jim Cramer sees parallels between today’s market and the fall of 2018, when rising rates and geopolitical tensions preceded a 20% S&P 500 sell-off.
Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
Dan Chung rebuilt a decimated Alger Management after 9/11. He's still finding the market's winners
The CEO and chief investment officer at Fred Alger Management survived the attack by chance. He was tasked with reconstruction after 35 staffers died.
Dell stock jumps on RBC initiation, now up nearly 350% in 2026
Dell sold about $16.4 billion of AI servers in its second quarter, RBC said.
Election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of midterms
Ahead of the midterms, election officials ban certain workers from using prediction markets to reassure the public they are committed to election integrity.
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.