Bear to bull: A double upgrade of Salesforce illustrates the folly of the 'SaaSpocalypse'
They've seen enough. Bearish analysts at Bank of America did an about-face on Salesforce — jumping over to the believers camp, where Jim Cramer has...
Microsoft, Micron and Meta make news. Here's what the updates mean for our stakes
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of...
A massive trade just happened in surging shares of Snap
Don't call it a comeback yet, but shares of beleaguered social media stock Snap Inc. are up almost 20% this month and options traders are betting...
The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersHappy birthday to the bull market, which...
IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion
Sheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesQuantum computing platform IonQ said on Monday it will acquire cybersecurity company Elisity in an...
Exxon, Oil Giants Top Buy Points After Deadly Saudi Airport Attacks
Oil stocks popped near buy points with rising crude prices on Monday. Saudi airport attacks renewed investors' fears about supply risks due to...
There's a tough truth under the surface of the 4-year-old bull market in stocks
There's a brutal truth lurking beneath the surface of the stock market's four-year bull run.Since the October 12, 2022 bottom, endless enthusiasm...
Meta Stock Climbs As Zuckerberg Touts Muse Wonder As Frontier AI Model
Meta Platforms (META) stock climbed Monday after Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg introduced an AI model that he says puts the Facebook parent...
Chip Stocks Fall As Broadcom, Intel CEOs Warn About AI Funding
Chip stocks dropped on Monday as investors weighed comments by the chief executives of Broadcom (AVGO) and Intel (INTC), who warned that access to...
IBD Live Q&A Summary, Stock Lists, Transcript For Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
Welcome to IBD Live! This list of FAQs and useful links will speed your learning curve. The Ready List contains top stocks that meet our fundamental...
Riyadh Fashion Week Postponed Amid Regional Conflict
The essential round-up of fashion news, analysis, and breaking news alerts.Plus, access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice,...
Why older Americans' wealth may be helping keep consumer spending strong
American consumers have continued spending despite persistent pressure from housing costs, debt and everyday expenses.Economists have debated...
Ukrainian soldiers are putting RPGs on robots for fights in the kill zone, a manufacturer says
Ukrainian soldiers conducting operations in the kill zone have been putting anti-tank RPGs on ground robots, a robotic systems manufacturer told...
Goldman unpacks the 'Goldilocks' scenario that will spark fresh gains for both stocks and bonds
The stock market's best-case scenario could be brewing, Goldman Sachs says.Strategists at the Wall Street bank are eyeing a Goldilocks situation for...
Out Of Nowhere, This Small-Cap Company Becomes No. 1 Apparel Stock. It's Blasting Past A Buy Point.
Figs (FIGS) stock broke out above a buy point Monday as the maker of scrubs and other clothing for healthcare workers has become the No. 1 stock in...
Fed's Hammack says higher rates could be needed as risks of 'inflationary mindset' forming grow
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Monday that tighter monetary policy might be needed to bring down inflation and the central...
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Earnings Due As Bank Outlook Shifts
Banks are heading into earnings season with solid results seen but concerns building in recent weeks. JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS),...
Meta debuts Muse Wonder AI model in latest test of users' willingness to pay
Meta debuted its latest artificial intelligence model, Muse Wonder, and says it's the most advanced option for powering digital assistants. But it...
UnitedHealth shares are doing something unusual ahead of earnings
The only thing more expensive than health insurance is perhaps the costs of insuring shares of health insurers. Case in point: UnitedHealth Group,...
Cramer: Starbucks tells me Chipotle takeover won't happen and that's good for the stock
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Monday's key...
Bitcoin's Recovery Sets Up This Limited-Risk Spread
It has been a tough year for cryptocurrency investors, but the market is slowly turning around. After hitting an all-time high above $126,000 last...
Apple Stock Scores Price-Target Hike Ahead Of Smart Home Launch
Apple (AAPL) stock on Monday received a price-target increase from a Wall Street analyst on a favorable outlook for the company's holiday-quarter...
LVMH Fashion Sales Slip on China Weakness, Dimming Recovery Hopes
LVMH’s fashion and leather goods business came under pressure in the third quarter, with the division’s sales down a worse-than-expected 5 percent...
IBD Stock Of The Day Veeva Flirts With A Breakout. Can It Catch Up To Salesforce?
Veeva Systems Cl A Veeva Systems Cl A VEEV $ 295.99 $0.14 0.05% 11% IBD Stock Analysis Stock breaking out past flat base Flat base could be viewed...
Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn on October 10, 2026 in Washington, DC....
Palmer Luckey says that executions should be 'public and brutal'
Palmer Luckey wants to bring executions out from behind the curtain.The cofounder of Anduril weighed in on the case of Nidal Hasan, who was...
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive is a proving ground for war robots
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi is showcasing how ground robots are reshaping offensive warfare.In the opening stages of this complex operation,...
Andrej Karpathy says this AI gap is widening
OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy says the world still barely knows AI."The general public has mostly not interacted with these systems," Karpathy...
I tried pumpkin-pie recipes from 3 celebrity chefs. The best was easy to make — and beat the one from a baking legend.
When it comes to fall comfort foods, nothing takes the cake quite like a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.Celebrity chefs certainly feel the same way,...
Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks
Delta Air Lines said it will delay the launch of its nonstop service between Atlanta and the Saudi capital Riyadh until March after several deadly...
SharkNinja Attacks A Breakout; Senses This Technical Shift
With a breakout to an all-time high in sight, SharkNinja (SN) stock has secured its spot on the Investor's Business Daily Leaderboard. It has also...
Inflation likely peaked for 2026 but will remain sticky, according to prediction markets
Customers shop at a grocery store on Sept. 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesTraders on prediction market platform Kalshi...
I've traveled to over 100 countries on my own. I'd recommend these 5 destinations to first-time solo travelers.
My first international trip was to Thailand, and though I've made my fair share of travel mistakes, this was, undoubtedly, the right choice.In my...
Enterprise Software Leader Elastic Jumps Above Early Buy Point After 150% Rally In Four Months
Elastic (ESTC), an enterprise software leader, jumped above an aggressive buy point Monday after rallying more than 150% in four months. That makes...
I manage employees in 2 countries while caring for my mom with dementia. FMLA keeps me going.
This story is based on an interview with Vincia Gordon, 56, an operational manager for two call centers, living in Baltimore County, Maryland. It...
Parenting in the digital age can be ‘a very anxiety provoking experience,’ says Emily Oster: How parents can lower that anxiety
If all parents read were the headlines, they'd know two things about AI: "There's a 10% chance that it's going to kill us all." And, they'd know...
Tesla's robotaxis face new regulator scrutiny over school zone-speeding claim
Tesla's self-driving taxis are facing a fresh safety question: are they slowing down when kids are in school?On Monday, the National Highway Traffic...
The Walmart Recession Signal is hinting that a Fed rate cut is near
Higher interest rates are on everyone's mind — but one under-the-radar recession signal suggests Fed rate cuts could be around the corner.Longtime...
McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task
A chicken sandwich from McDonald's is shown in Chicago, Illinois, May 6, 2021.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesMcDonald's is betting on chicken and...
Tesla Cybercabs Face Regulatory Probe For Speeding In School Zones
Tesla's robotaxis face yet another federal inquiry. Regulators are looking into claims that Tesla robotaxis speed in active school zones, according...
When I moved my family from the US to the Netherlands 2 years ago, I wish I'd avoided these 5 mistakes
The day my son burst into tears at our kitchen table in Utrecht, I realized my meticulous spreadsheets and research hadn't prepared us for...
Micron Stock Falls On Competition From China Rival CXMT
Micron Technology (MU) stock slid Monday after China's ChangXin Memory Technologies, better known as CXMT, reported "key progress" on a...
What Alexandr Wang says he learned from Mark Zuckerberg's 'really long' WhatsApp DMs
Alexandr Wang says he used to wonder how Mark Zuckerberg had time to write him such long WhatsApp messages.Before Wang joined Meta to help lead its...
Harmony Bio CEO Plans His Exit, And Shares Take An Unharmonious Hit
Harmony Biosciences (HRMY) stock tumbled Monday after its announced that Chief Executive Jeffrey Dayno will retire at the end of the year. Dayno...
Elon Musk Pours $276 Million Into Political Donations For Republicans In Midterms
Elon Musk has continued his exorbitant political spending through the 2026 midterms. Since July, Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and the richest...
We were scared of living too far from our aging parents. Instead of either of us moving home, we found a compromise.
Alaska is a bucket-list travel destination for many. For me, it's the place I call home, but I found myself itching to leave as an adult.After years...
Bristol Myers Scores Two Phase 3 Wins, But A Key Rival Plummets On One
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) scored two Phase 3 wins on Monday in lung disease and cancer. The stock tried to retake its 200-day moving average, while...
Amazon Reportedly In Talks To Acquire AI Startup Decart For $7 Billion
Amazon (AMZN) is working on a deal to acquire AI startup Decart for $7 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Amazon stock was little...
Banks are set to report this week. Here's what the options market expects
Bank earnings kick off this week with no fewer than seven of the biggest names set to report. With the S&P 500 near all-time highs, the results...
Why This IPO Stock, An AnaptysBio Spinoff, Just Skyrocketed More Than 25%
First Tracks Biotherapeutics (TRAX) posted what one analyst said were "impressive" results for its celiac disease treatment Monday, and the IPO...
Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation
Brian Niccol, chief executive officer of Starbucks Corp., during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Michael...
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday
My top 10 things to watch Monday, Oct. 12 1. Happy anniversary to the four-year-old bull market. There are plenty of reasons to suggest that it...
Microsoft to rely more on homegrown AI chips, reducing dependence on Nvidia
Microsoft will ramp up use of its homegrown artificial intelligence chips after years of reliance on Nvidia's graphics processing units, as the...
Rep. Ilhan Omar's home raided by DHS in fraud probe of immigration paperwork: Report
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, during a news conference ahead of the State of the Union address at the US Capitol in...
FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
Surveillance footage shows people reacting amid smoke at the moment of an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...
They Retired With $10 Million. Should They Invest Aggressively?
Dear Wealth Wise: My 72-year-old wife and I are retired with a net worth of around $10 million. About $3 million is in real estate, including a...
IREN Reportedly Joins Anthropic's Cloud Providers; Shares Jump
IREN stock popped early Monday on reports that the bitcoin miner-turned-artificial intelligence infrastructure provider landed a multiyear cloud...
Health insurance open enrollment: Use this 'algorithm' to pick a plan, financial advisor says
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesOpen enrollment season is upon us — and that means millions of Americans will soon need to pick their...
The Download: moon city problems and drone traffic controllers
This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Mars may...
Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers Amid Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire'; Salesforce Jumps On Upgrade (Live Coverage)
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded mixed Monday as Wall Street reacted to President Donald Trump's...
IonQ To Buy Elisity In $1.3 Billion Deal Amid Quantum Acquisition Spree
Continuing its acquisition spree, quantum computing company Ionq on Monday said it has agreed to buy Elisity, a cybersecurity firm, for around $1.3...
Telecom Stocks: Build, Partner Or Buy? SpaceX Keeps Wireless Giants Guessing
What's the next move of Elon Musk's SpaceX in the wake of a sell-off in telecom stocks spurred by the acquisition of radio spectrum for a possible...
Quantum Computing Stocks: Darpa Spreads Its Bets As Industry Shakeout Looms
The U.S. government is hedging its bets on what quantum computing technologies will emerge as superior. In another development for quantum computing...
Palantir's Price Tag Scared Wall Street. Why More Analysts Are Bullish.
Add Barclays to Wall Street's positive turnaround on Palantir Technologies (PLTR), with analysts upbeat on both its defense business and commercial...
Are You Rebalancing Your Portfolio for a Good Reason?
More than one-third of Americans (37%) plan to make a change to their portfolio or investment strategy this year.That's according to New York Life's...
Salesforce Just Got a Rare Double Upgrade—What Changed?
Enterprise software stocks are under pressure this year as investors question whether traditional cloud providers can monetize artificial...
I want our $1 billion business to stay in the family, but that doesn't mean I'll automatically hire my kids
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tricia Wallwork, CEO and Chair of the Board at Milo's Tea. It has been edited for length and...
Palantir CTO says some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer
Forget sleepmaxxing and cold plunging: smoking is the new lifestyle flex among AI researchers.At least, that's according to Palantir CTO Shyam...
When I thought of 'success,' I pictured a thriving career and high-achieving children. Then my daughter was born with complex medical needs.
When I was younger, I pictured a career as an attorney and a family with high-achieving children who would one day build successful careers of their...
OpenAI's Revenue Scare Could Be a Big Opportunity for Investors
The October report that OpenAI's annualized revenue run rate was approaching $50 billion, roughly $20 billion below earlier reports, highlights a...
Salesforce Climbs Amid Bank Of America Upgrade To Buy On Improved AI Trends
Salesforce stock climbed amid Bank of America's double upgrade based on improving trends for the monetization of artificial intelligence products....
Ray Dalio and billionaire F1 boss Toto Wolff traded tips on how to get the best out of staff using 'tough love'
Investing and F1 may not share obvious similarities at first glance, but when it comes to managing people, some lessons cross disciplines.During a...
Inspirational Quotes: Evan Spiegel, Sara Blakely And Others
Read inspirational quotes about creating new products, emphasizing effort over results and trusting your capabilities. Spiegel On Action The fastest...
India’s retail inflation jumps to 5.54% in September, above estimates
Shoppers gather at New Market in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2026, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesIndia's...
Global travel warnings after Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Riyadh airport
An air traffic control tower is seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sept. 19, 2026.AFP | Getty ImagesSaudi Arabia said Monday it...
The Eurosummer season is getting longer and more popular. These 4 charts show how and where Americans are vacationing.
Whether it's eating gelato under the Mediterranean sun or exploring a medieval city, North Americans can't get enough of summer trips to...
China Still Dominates Rare Earths—These 3 U.S. Companies Could Benefit
At their Sept. 24 summit, Presidents Trump and Xi agreed that the United States and China would continue working toward resolving supply chain...
I drove Honda's new Prelude. It may matter more to Honda than to buyers.
It's been a quarter century since Honda had a new Prelude arriving at dealerships.The coupe — which was popular in the 1990s with enthusiasts who...
The era of the 400-mile range EV is upon us
Range anxiety? That's so 2026.The auto industry is slowly flipping its calendars into the 2027 model year, and the transition is bringing a new crop...
Isamaya Ffrench Has Departed Namesake Brand
Isamaya Ffrench has departed her namesake makeup brand, Isamaya Beauty, The Business of Beauty has learned.Two sources familiar with Isamaya...
AI FOMO driving some family offices into tech investments, survey suggests
Nattrass | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and...
How to Prepare Kids for an Inheritance at Every Age
I once worked with a family in which the parents had built substantial wealth and didn't share the details with their children for decades.Their...
3 REITs That May Win in a Higher Interest Rate Environment
Investors may be inclined to pick real estate investment trusts (REITs) based largely on the most impressive dividend yield. However, some of the...
A Starbucks-Chipotle deal would be a high-stakes bet on Brian Niccol’s magic touch
Corporate America loves a boomerang CEO. Think Bob Iger's return to Disney, or Elliott Hill coming out of retirement for Nike.But what Starbucks CEO...
Passengers ranked the top 10 airlines with the best in-flight WiFi. Elon Musk's Starlink is all over the list.
Move aside priority boarding and extra legroom — airlines are investing in high-speed in-flight WiFi as a key amenity to attract customers.This...
The creepiest urban legend from every US state
The generally accepted story of Hell's Gate Bridge starts in the 1950s, according to the Oxford Paranormal Society; a young couple driving over the...
Trump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price relief
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in...
Insider Buying Signals Opportunity in H.B. Fuller, FocalTherics, Cardinal
Key PointsInsiders at H.B. Fuller, FocalTherics, and Cardinal Infrastructure Group bought shares, signaling potential price floors and recovery...
Broadcom’s Anthropic Bet Gets Bigger as $60 Billion Financing Raises the Stakes
Broadcom Today$356.64 -4.90 (-1.35%) As of 10:25 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week...
The annoying scam that may be hiding in your work calendar
When Pete Thomas spots a meeting on his calendar that he doesn't remember scheduling, the startup executive launches a mini investigation.He...
Beckham, Yao Ming attend NBA China Games in a boost to Macao's live events
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the 2026 NBA China Games on Oct. 11, 2026 in Macao, China.Juan Ocampo |...
A tech CEO who cut his staff from over 1,000 to 120 says AI is boosting the value of 'high-agency' generalists
Being a specialist may be getting harder at some AI-powered companies."The profile that we were very focused on was people with high agency," Robert...
How AI has raised the bar for Two Sigma internships and future hires
Two Sigma's interns had a very productive summer. So productive that it's raising the bar for future interns.A majority of the $80 billion firm's...
Welcome to the Magical Mystery Tour of the AI age
At 5 a.m. in Northern Virginia, chefs are already preparing chicken and chile roja enchiladas, fried shrimp tacos, and big batches of rice and beans...
Business is booming in a small Louisiana town as a huge Meta AI data center project brings in thousands of workers
The construction workers building Meta's largest-ever data center are arriving in a tiny Louisiana town with more than specialized skills and...
I spent years trying to be a supermom. Getting sick taught me that my son needed to see me rest, too.
I've been dealing with health struggles for years and often feel a ton of mom guilt about not being there for my son as much as I used to be when he...
I retired in my early 50s to care for my husband with dementia. We've exhausted his 401(k) and had to sell our house.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wendy Rowland, 53, who lives in Mississippi. Rowland, who was a stay-at-home mom, returned to...
The ecologist revealing the invisible networks that revive rainforests
The ecologist revealing the invisible networks that revive rainforestsMassive tree-planting programs lead to unhealthy monocrop plantations. Daisy...
Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind
SpaceMars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behindWe’re still imagining building cities on the moon. There are just a few obstacles in the...
TikTok's CEO says people are going all in on AI agents without understanding how they work
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has a reminder for AI agent fans: take a beat to understand them before diving in."A lot of users may be giving permissions...
The world's hottest AI stock market has gone cold
South Korea's stock market has gone from the world's hottest to its coldest in just a few months.The Kospi, the world's best-performing major stock...
5 Retail Picks to Watch as the Holiday Shopping Season Nears
Upgrade NowThis premium article is available to MarketBeat All Access subscribers only. Log in to your account or sign up below.Upgrade Now See...
C.H. Robinson Bets Its AI Story on RXO—But the Market Isn't Sold
Investors in C.H. Robinson Worldwide NASDAQ: CHRW have had a few days to react to the company's announcement of a stock-and-cash agreement to...
Stellantis CEO urges incentives for carmakers who build in Europe as Chinese rivals gain ground
Stellantis' CEO has called on European regulators to create stronger incentives for carmakers to manufacture vehicles in the region, as it faces...
Intel, Broadcom CEOs warn capital crunch could become AI's biggest bottleneck
SINGAPORE — The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned that access to capital could emerge as a major constraint on the artificial...
The giant cavity in America's dental care industry
When Elysse Morris decided to become a dental hygienist, it seemed like a natural fit. She was a fairly "sciencey" student in high school and...
World Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’ hit
BANGKOK — Policymakers are moving from debating whether artificial intelligence will hit jobs to issuing stark warnings about AI-led disruption and...
Google's $13 Billion Nordic Bet Points to a New Global Front in the AI Power Race
Trillions of dollars are chasing artificial intelligence (AI) compute, and the bottleneck is no longer just chips. It is power, permits and the...
3 Stocks Raise Dividends, But Which Has Room to Keep Growing?
Key PointsStarbucks raised its dividend by 1.6% to a 2.8% yield despite a high payout ratio, while reportedly exploring a takeover of...
What the Sandals Deal Means for Royal Caribbean's Next Leg of Growth?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. NYSE: RCL has rarely looked more ambitious. The cruise giant has agreed to pay around $3 billion for a half-share in...
Did Promo Spending Actually Win Back Bettors for These 3 Gambling Stocks?
Prediction markets have forced the gambling industry to take drastic action. While headlines often focus on Kalshi or PolyMarket users betting on...
Applied Digital Plugs Into Hyperscaler Buyout Bids
Securing gigawatt-scale power assets is one of the biggest bottlenecks for global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and the market may be...
The small business drama involving Kelly Clarkson, a Brooklyn toy store, and an animatronic bird
A Brooklyn toy shop has found itself at the center of a celebrity internet drama after Kelly Clarkson said she received the "Pretty Woman" treatment...
BoF Professional Masterclass | How Brands Can Get Category Expansion Right
BoF Professional Masterclass | How Brands Can Get Category Expansion Right Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Wednesday, October...
How Brands Can Get Category Expansion Right
Most beauty brands launch in a single category, whether that be skincare, makeup, fragrance or hair care. But successfully scaling a multi-category...
What Kim Jones Did Next
The former Dior and Fendi creative director is reviving his namesake label as a DTC lifestyle brand, anchored by a 4,000-square-foot flagship store...
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
SINGAPORE — TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects artificial intelligence to drive major scientific breakthroughs within the next three years,...
My cofounder and I were rivals at hackathons. At 21, I've put college on hold to build a startup with him.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Raymond Loong Ng, 21, the cofounder of Makeable, a San Francisco-based startup. It's been...
How Riviera Galleria Is Positioning Athens as a Luxury Retail Destination
Even as overall luxury spending growth cools, physical retail remains central to how luxury brands connect with customers, with continued investment...
Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
This photo shows a general view of fuel tanks at the fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sept. 19, 2026. AFP | Getty...
Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. Ni...
Judge orders Trump admin to stop airing challenged government-funded ads immediately
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 9, 2026. Alex...
Plenty is working against this market. Here's why I'm staying invested anyway
We all know I am not allowed to own individual stocks. But I am permitted to own index funds, and I have methodically invested a decent chunk of my...
Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia attends the Nashville premiere of 'David' at AMC DINE-IN Thoroughbred 20 on December 14, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee.Terry Wyatt |...
How to watch Dodgers vs. Brewers: National League Championship Series live streams and schedule
The MLB Playoffs are underway, and the National League Championship Series starts soon. We've rounded up absolutely everything you need to know...
Trump's quest to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterms is not going great
President Donald Trump is running into the limits of his influence as he seeks to bring down sky-high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections.In...
Here are the 6 big things we're watching in the stock market this week
Earnings season ramps up this week, with four Club holdings set to report. Two main inflation reports are also out. We tend to place more emphasis...
Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on...
Justice Department opens antitrust probe as White House press-access fight escalates
The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether the White House television press pool's decision to suspend coverage of...
'SNL' takes aim at Kevin O’Leary and his Utah data center: 'I'm going to make the future go away’
AI data centers got the "Weekend Update" treatment on "Saturday Night Live" this week.Comedian James Austin Johnson portrayed "Shark Tank" investor...
Alexandr Wang wanted to make Meta 'cool again' — and memes were part of his plan
Alexandr Wang said he had trouble focusing during recent Meta meetings.On his mind: New memes to post about the company's popular new AI...
My parents made me take music lessons as a kid. I refused to do the same to my own children.
Some of my favorite high school memories involve music. I played flute in the marching band, and I still remember traveling with my friends to...
Only 33 albums in history have yielded 3 or more No. 1 songs — here they all are
Thanks to "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," Taylor Swift has added another rare achievement to her resumé.The deluxe edition of Swift's 12th...
My parents spent 25 years celebrating me. For their 30th anniversary, I finally got to celebrate them.
My parents met in May 1986, when they were just 14 and 15 years old, and started dating in September that same year. Just a month later, my mom...
I'm an American who's pregnant in France. It's been great in some ways, but there are times I wish I were back home.
When I fell in love with a Frenchman who wanted kids as much as I did, I knew there was a distinct possibility that I'd be going through pregnancy...
How to Fact-Check AI Financial Advice in 7 Steps
More retirees are asking AI the money questions they used to ask financial advisers.The appeal is obvious. AI chatbot answers arrive in seconds,...
How to Turn Your RMD Into a Smart Tax Strategy
Required minimum distribution season sneaks up on many retirees.RMDs are the amounts you must withdraw from tax‑deferred retirement accounts once...
Inside America's only internet sea cable maker, supplying Google and Microsoft
Ninety-nine percent of international internet traffic flows through cables stretched across the ocean floor. Demand is at an all-time high as the...
AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?
U.S. software development job postings have risen since February 2025, the launch date for Anthropic's Claude Code, even as overall job postings...
Older Homeowners Are Cutting Their Property Tax Bills by Volunteering
Shortly before 9:00 a.m., Diane, a 68-year-old retired middle school teacher, walks into her local library and notices a crooked display of flyers...
Luxury’s China Hopes Face a Reality Check
China will be in focus this week as LVMH reports quarterly sales and Shanghai Fashion Week shifts into high gear. While luxury executives look to...
I’m a psychologist who studies couples: The No. 1 way to end a fight before it escalates—it works ‘almost immediately’
Couples tend to slide off-course when they argue. You might start out talking about something real and specific. Maybe a plan that was altered...
My mom was raising me and caring for her mom with Alzheimer's. Our neighbors became our village.
I spent the first years of my life on the brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn, waking up to the sounds of birds chirping mixed with car horns...
My favorite hidden gem in California has incredible food and wine — and it's more affordable than Napa Valley
Where should you go in California for delicious food, sprawling vineyards, and the satisfying sound of a freshly uncorked wine bottle?Let me guess,...
We live on a 'family compound' with my parents and siblings. It's made raising our daughter much easier.
There's a popular saying that it takes a village to raise a child.I'd always understood the saying as a metaphor. But when my husband and I decided...
I thought we'd be at an extended-stay hotel for 2 weeks. We stayed for 3 months while house-hunting.
After eight years in the same home, my family needed a change. We planned to rent while we built a new house, imagining a brief transition between...
I'm having my third child at 39. It's a different experience from when I was pregnant with my other 2 boys.
I'm having my third child at 39. It's a different experience from when I was pregnant with my other 2 boys.My 40th birthday is in April, and my...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as 2027, potentially transforming how officials...
Retiring Abroad Sounded Good — Until I Realized What I’d Be Giving Up
During my years as a full-time staffer for Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine, I wrote or edited nearly a dozen stories about potential retirement...
Rate Hikes Are Back: What It Means for Retirees
Do you remember the spring of 2021? It felt like we had all been let out of COVID-19 jail. Sure, there were new variants of the virus, but most...
Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on Oct. 10, 2026 in Washington, D.C.Aaron Schwartz | Getty Images News | Getty...
My friends use AI regularly, but I refuse to. I'm learning to keep my beliefs and opinions about it to myself.
My first true encounter with AI was at a teacher training about two years ago, where the objective was to show the different ways AI could save...
I started a cookie business and scaled too quickly. We got caught up in a growth-at-all-costs mentality — here's how I turned it around.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake Foods. The following has been edited for length and...
I got divorced abroad and decided to stay in Europe. My $900 pension goes so much further in a tiny French village.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karen Anderson, 57, a Californian who moved to the UK in 2011 and now lives in a small village...
I left my $200K Microsoft job to bet on my startup. Work became less fun, and AI made me feel ready to build it alone.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Junead Khan, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Seattle. He worked at Microsoft before resigning...
Retirement Planning Strategies for Women
Many women find themselves managing a financial life that became theirs alone, often after divorce or a loss, at the end of a career they built. And...
British Airways is launching the world's largest business-class cabin on its Airbus A380s. Take a look inside.
Airlines love business class, and British Airways' latest updates to its Airbus A380s are proof.This week, the airline unveiled a major overhaul to...
3 Stocks Chopped in Half: Why These Drops May Be Structural, Not a Dip
When you see a popular brand's stock down 50%, you may feel a deep-seated urge to buy the dip. Ubiquitous companies don’t just fade away; a rebound...
How to watch the Eagles vs. Jaguars: Channel, live streams, odds, and venue for the international NFL game
The short version: Fans can live stream the Eagles vs. Jaguars game on the NFL Network via Fubo in the US, for free on Channel 5 in the UK, and...
Your AI agent wants your money back — and that could mean trouble for these companies
Personal AI agents are coming for one of companies' most profitable customer behaviors: doing nothing.As personal AI agents make their way into...
I'm a top auto industry analyst. Improv taught me to scare myself in public.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erin Keating, an executive analyst for Cox Automotive. It has been edited for length and...
Is Your Financial Plan Sustainable if You Live to 95?
A 60-year-old retiree is reviewing her retirement plan. Her accounts, Social Security and withdrawal strategy all appear to work through age 85.Then...
Home Depot and Lowe’s Hit 52-Week Lows—But Analysts Aren’t Giving Up
Surging home prices and an uptick in 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have kept the real estate market frozen while punishing homebuilders. But for home...
Retail's holiday hiring push is shaping up to be worse than last year's disappointing run
The annual stampede of seasonal retail job openings continues to taper off, with hiring expected to be at its lowest level since the Financial...
I attended a retail investor summit, and the day-trader crowd is mega-bullish on agentic AI
There was no AI doomsday scenario on the radar at this week's investor event I attended in New York City. On October 7 and 8, over 1,000...
I work 4 p.m. to midnight, and I love my schedule. Here's how I make time for sleep, the gym, and relaxing.
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Jimmy Kibuswa, 32, who lives in Nairobi, Kenya. He works remotely as a healthcare recruiter...
A nurse was sued by her student-loan company. After losing a chunk of her paycheck, here's how it turned out.
It's been over a year since Hannah Bates, 31, was sued by her private student-loan lender — a legal battle she called lengthy, expensive, and...
ChatGPT for Teens is live. Here's how famed parenting expert Emily Oster says parents should approach it.
OpenAI seems to have solved the problem of adolescents lying about their age: if they type like they're under 18, it automatically assumes that they...
I almost fell for an AI job scam because the usual red flags weren't there. Here's how I caught it.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Harnack, a data analytics professional. It has been edited for length and clarity.About...
Before my dad died from dementia, I built him a mock checkout platform to avoid huge purchases
Everyone in Hanna Miller's family knew her father as a giving and generous person. But as his dementia progressed, he couldn't recall that he'd...
Utilities Are Bouncing Back—These 2 Giants Could Signal the Next Big Sector Rally
The utilities sector just went through one of its roughest stretches in years, and for a sector built on stability, the sell-off may have caught...
I used Meta's Muse to help my son prep for an astronomy quiz. He aced it.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Franco Lopez, a 53-year-old from Miami who works in insurance. Business Insider confirmed his...
From killbots to cuddly little guys: Why AI companies suddenly have cute mascots
Jolly wants to help make your life easier — and be cute while doing it. The mascot for Meta's Muse AI is a slightly rotund, plush creature with rosy...
A gut health dietitian who prioritizes fiber without counting macros shares what she eats in a day
Sophie Medlin knows what it takes to keep a gut healthy. At this point, it's nearly second nature for the longtime colorectal dietitian."I don't...
Creators of an AI-generated sci-fi series said it took $38,000 in AI credits and 8 to 10 generations per shot
When the filmmakers behind "The Arc" got approval to create a short narrative series, they didn't yet have a concept. Still, three and a half weeks...
Q3 Earnings Could Blow Past Consensus—Be Ready for What Comes Next
Average S&P 500 earnings typically beat consensus in Q3, as the market has historically done. The S&P 500 tends to outperform by a modest...
Why Wall Street Expects Even More From SanDisk After Its 575% Rally
Few stocks have had a year quite like SanDisk Corporation NASDAQ: SNDK. The memory-chip maker has surged a remarkable 575% so far in 2026, turning a...
The Grocery Shelf Battle Is Changing—Who Comes Out Ahead?
Store brand sales are growing as consumers look for ways to mitigate elevated food prices. Private label sales in the United States reached $330...
AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers
People pick up their menu inside the McDonald's restaurant in Times Square, Manhattan, on Sept. 29, 2026, in New York City. KHemaz | GVN | Getty...
I couldn't afford a $13,000 hair transplant in the US. So I flew to Turkey and I love the results.
This story is based on an interview with Nicole Ethridge, 39, a Southern Marylander who works in finance and is also an influencer. It has been...
Satya Nadella says a company's relationship with AI should have trust issues
Satya Nadella says that in the relationship between AI and a company, trust issues can be healthy.In a lengthy X post on Saturday, the Microsoft CEO...
Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Saturday called for advanced artificial intelligence systems to be built with containment, independent...
How to watch Georgia vs. Alabama: Channel, live streams, venue, odds
The Bulldogs head to Tuscaloosa for a can't-miss SEC match-up against the Crimson Tide. We'll show you how to watch Georgia vs. Alabama, including...
I moved my family from Australia to New York City 12 years ago. It's led to some very expensive regrets.
It was my lifelong dream to live in New York City. Wild, given that I was born in a small rural town in Australia, where I grew up riding dirt...
I moved back to my boring hometown. As a parent, boring looks pretty good.
I didn't think parking spaces would have a particularly big impact on my life, but ultimately, it was the thought of not having to parallel park on...
Here's what the new Netflix series about the FTX scandal got wrong, according to former staffers
Former FTX staffers are calling Netflix's new show about the company's collapse more fiction than fact.Constance Wang, the former chief operating...
How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma: Red River Rivalry live streams, channel, venue, odds
The Longhorns and Sooners will clash in this weekend's Red River Rivalry showdown. We've gathered everything you need to know about how to watch...
A family of 4 lives in an RV full time. It's helping them pay off debt while traveling.
In 2020, Rossi, 31, didn't get to see her husband, Ryan Rossi, 34, much. Rossi was at home with their two children, Liam and Olivia, who are now 12...
Stocks saw new highs and big declines: How the volatile AI trade moved last week's market
Stocks climbed to fresh record highs early last week, but renewed volatility in the artificial intelligence trade showed just how fickle investors...
GE Vernova, Snowflake Lead 5 AI Stocks With Accelerating Growth
GE Vernova (GEV), the S&P 500 supplier of gas turbines and nuclear reactors, and data infrastructure play Snowflake (SNOW) lead this weekend's...
We tried McDonald's Snack Wraps in the US and UK. We can see why the British are up in arms about the 'downgraded' item.
The Snack Wrap has officially landed overseas.McDonald's brought the fan-favorite item back to UK menus on October 6, marking its first appearance...
JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is making a bullish call on an underinvested market group: high-quality fixed income.Priya Misra, a portfolio manager...
My First $1 Million: Mechanical Engineer, 69, Los Angeles
Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what...
Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows
Vice President JD Vance speaks alongside, from left to right, White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller, U.S....
The $100K Inheritance Blueprint: Where to Put Your Money First
Receiving a financial windfall through an inheritance can trigger feelings of guilt and sadness that come as a result of losing a loved one. After...
I'm a Massachusetts native. Skip Salem and check out this less-crowded neighboring city for Halloween fun.
Anyone from Massachusetts knows that during Halloween, Salem is packed tighter than a Candy Crush board.I've visited Salem many times, but I like to...
Stock Market Week Ahead: Gathering Election, Earnings Momentum
The stock market notched another positive week, as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended with modest gains, just off record highs and riding above their...
How de-extincting dire wolves and woolly mammoths may extend human life
Colossal Biosciences' efforts to bring back extinct animals like the woolly mammoth and dire wolves have drawn comparisons to Jurassic Park. CEO and...
How to Avoid Medicare Penalties When Working Past 65
Most of the expensive mistakes I see in retirement planning as a CFP® are subtle. This one is not.A Medicare enrollment trap springs most often on...
Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in...
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