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OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave, announces leadership ...

2026-04-03T20:24:50Z

OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave, announces leadership changes

OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/openai-fidji-simo-medical-leave-executive-changes.html

Tiger Woods called Trump after DUI crash, he told cop on bodycam ...

2026-04-03T00:25:19Z

Tiger Woods called Trump after DUI crash, he told cop on bodycam video

President Trump called Tiger Woods a close friend after the golfer's auto crash in Jupiter, Fla., last week. Woods is dating the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/tiger-woods-trump-call-dui-crash-video.html

Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for ...

2026-04-02T23:55:19Z

Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

In Asia, Australian and Hong Kong markets are closed for the Easter weekend, although Japanese markets are set for a stronger open.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets ...

2026-04-02T20:00:18Z

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trumps-iran-war-speech-oil-price-strait-hormuz.html

Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported ...

2026-04-02T19:35:18Z

Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trump-pharmaceutical-tariffs-100percent.html

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi President Trump was said ...

2026-04-02T19:15:18Z

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Trump was said to be unhappy with Pam Bondi's handling of DOJ files about Jeffrey Epstein and the department's failure to prosecute his political enemies.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trump-pam-bondi-attorney-general-lee-zeldin.html

Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its ...

2026-04-02T19:10:18Z

Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/coinbase-clears-key-regulatory-hurdle-in-bid-to-bolster-its-stablecoin-business.html

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz ...

2026-04-02T15:35:17Z

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA

The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran started in late February.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-oman-hormuz-strait.html

Tesla reports 358,000 first-quarter vehicle deliveries, down 14% ...

2026-04-02T13:15:17Z

Tesla reports 358,000 first-quarter vehicle deliveries, down 14% from last quarter

Tesla is coming off a year of declining deliveries due in part to increased competition from rivals in China offering lower-cost models.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/tesla-tsla-q1-2026-vehicle-delivery-production.html

Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep ...

2026-04-02T12:50:17Z

Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep request levels

Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/blue-owl-private-credit-funds-redemptions-requests.html

One year on from Trump's 'liberation day,' global ...

2026-04-02T12:45:17Z

One year on from Trump's 'liberation day,' global investors are rethinking American exceptionalism

U.S. exceptionalism is "no longer automatic" among global investors, one market watcher told CNBC.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/liberation-day-1-year-on-investors-are-rethinking-us-assets.html

Trump’s Iran timeline may not be short enough to avoid oil ...

2026-04-02T10:40:17Z

Trump’s Iran timeline may not be short enough to avoid oil demand destruction

Oil prices surged by more than 60% in March as the U.S.-Iran war raged on.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/oil-demand-destruction-trump-energy-price-gasoline-ration-iran.html

Why Deutsche Bank sees a 'sharp reversal' for luxury ...

2026-04-02T08:10:16Z

Why Deutsche Bank sees a 'sharp reversal' for luxury stocks if the Middle East conflict subsides

A recovery in European luxury has been upended by the Iran war.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/luxury-stocks-lvmh-kering-gucci-middle-east-iran-conflict.html

European stocks plunge after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely ...

2026-04-02T07:25:16Z

European stocks plunge after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’

Stocks listed in Europe fell on Thursday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's address on the Iran war.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/europe-stock-market-ftse-stoxx-trump-iran-pharma-tariffs.html

CNBC Daily Open: Trump threatens to put Iran in 'stone ...

2026-04-02T06:35:16Z

CNBC Daily Open: Trump threatens to put Iran in 'stone ages,' dampening ceasefire hopes

Asia-Pacific markets reacted negatively to Trump's speech, while oil prices jumped

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/cnbc-daily-open-trump-threatens-to-put-iran-in-stone-ages-dampening-ceasefire-hopes-.html

Trump’s threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts Asian ...

2026-04-02T05:35:16Z

Trump’s threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts Asian stocks, U.S. futures and oil first

Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, with Asian markets and U.S. bonds dipping.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trump-iran-escalation-asian-stocks-oil-prices-markets.html

Oil supply crunch will worsen in April, IEA warns as it weighs ...

2026-04-02T05:25:16Z

Oil supply crunch will worsen in April, IEA warns as it weighs releasing more strategic reserves

The organization’s Executive Director Fatih Birol also warned that the Iran war had created the worst oil crisis in history.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/oil-price-iea-fatih-birol-brent-iran-strait-hormuz.html

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves An ...

2026-04-02T02:55:16Z

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Indonesia on Thursday, killing one, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/indonesia-earthquake-damages-buildings-triggers-tsunami-waves.html

Iran sets up 'toll booth' in Strait of Hormuz, as oil ...

2026-04-02T02:15:16Z

Iran sets up 'toll booth' in Strait of Hormuz, as oil tankers detour via Larak Island for safe passage

Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip over the waterway.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/strait-of-hormuz-iran-war-united-states-israel-ships-vessels-oil.html

CNBC Daily Open: All eyes on Trump address as markets rise on ...

2026-04-02T01:25:16Z

CNBC Daily Open: All eyes on Trump address as markets rise on ceasefire hopes

All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump's national address this morning, as investors hope that a resolution to the Iran war could be coming soon.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/cnbc-daily-open-us-markets-rise-trump-iran-ceasefire-spacex-ipo-nasa-moon-launch.html

Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump addresses the U.S. on ...

2026-04-02T01:20:16Z

Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump addresses the U.S. on Iran war

Oil fell in a volatile session as traders awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the nation on Iran.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-trump-speech-iran-war-.html

Inside India newsletter: The worst might not be over for Indian ...

2026-04-02T00:15:16Z

Inside India newsletter: The worst might not be over for Indian equities

Indian equities plunged as the Iran war triggered a record wave of foreign investor sell‑offs. Experts warn the downturn may not be over yet.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-indian-stocks-meltdown-worsen.html

Asia-Pacific markets set to extend recovery as investors await ...

2026-04-01T23:50:16Z

Asia-Pacific markets set to extend recovery as investors await Trump address on Iran war

The U.S. president will address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or 9 a.m. Singapore/Hong Kong time.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/asia-markets-today-live-trump-address-iran-war.html

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century Four ...

2026-04-01T23:25:16Z

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade before China's first crewed landing.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/nasa-counts-down-for-first-crewed-lunar-mission-in-half-a-century.html

Stock futures are little changed after market starts new quarter ...

2026-04-01T23:15:16Z

Stock futures are little changed after market starts new quarter on strong footing: Live updates

All three major averages rose on Wednesday to kick off the second quarter.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

Trump address live updates: President to speak on Iran tonight ...

2026-04-01T20:30:15Z

Trump address live updates: President to speak on Iran tonight

Follow CNBC's live updates about President Donald Trump's remarks to the nation at 9 p.m. ET, his first primetime speech about the Iran war.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-address-nation-iran-live-updates.html

Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricing deals ...

2026-04-01T18:25:15Z

Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricing deals into law, CEO says

Eli Lilly opposes the White House's push to codify "most favored nation" drug pricing into law, CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/eli-lilly-opposes-trump-mfn-drug-pricing-law-ceo-ricks-says.html

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record ...

2026-04-01T16:10:15Z

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/spacex-confidentially-files-for-ipo-setting-stage-for-record-offering.html

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the next phase ...

2026-04-01T15:45:15Z

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill, opening the next phase of the weight loss drug market

The FDA approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill Foundayo comes nearly three months after Novo Nordisk's oral version of Wegovy hit the market.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/eli-lilly-glp-1-pill-foundayo-approved-for-obesity.html

Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case with Trump in ...

2026-04-01T14:20:15Z

Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case with Trump in room

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship.html

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. ...

2026-04-01T13:10:15Z

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-iran-war-ceasefire.html

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than ...

2026-04-01T12:35:15Z

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says

Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/private-sector-hiring-totaled-62000-in-march-better-than-expected-adp-says.html

Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut thousands of jobs ...

2026-04-01T12:25:16Z

Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut thousands of jobs

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/oracle-orcl-stock-layoffs-job-cuts-ai.html

Treasury yields fall as Iran peace hopes fuel relief rally ...

2026-04-01T11:40:16Z

Treasury yields fall as Iran peace hopes fuel relief rally

Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as the prospect of a resolution to the Iran conflict lifted investor sentiment.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/treasury-yields-fall-as-iran-peace-hopes-fuel-relief-rally-.html

Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'paper ...

2026-04-01T10:05:15Z

Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'paper tiger' NATO

The President's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-says-hes-considering-pulling-us-out-of-paper-tiger-nato.html

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex ...

2026-04-01T09:30:15Z

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its initial public offering, in one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/spacex-lines-up-21-banks-for-mega-ipo-code-named-project-apex.html

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attack ...

2026-04-01T09:05:15Z

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attack

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations they'll be considered "legitimate targets."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/iran-irgc-nvidia-appple-attack-threat.html

Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by ...

2026-04-01T08:50:14Z

Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Britain's drug price regulator

The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on the England's NHS.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/novo-nordisk-stock-wegovy-ozempic-nice-nhs-nvo.html

Shares of China AI 'tiger' Zhipu surge 35% after revenue ...

2026-04-01T08:40:14Z

Shares of China AI 'tiger' Zhipu surge 35% after revenue doubles in first earnings report

Shares of Chinese AI company Zhipu surged over 30% in trading, after posting strong revenue growth in its first earnings report since its IPO.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/china-ai-tiger-zhipu-shares-surge-revenue-growth-first-earnings-report.html

Some Japanese firms hit four-year high in optimism — but ...

2026-04-01T07:55:15Z

Some Japanese firms hit four-year high in optimism — but analysts say it won't last

The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/japan-business-sentiment-improves-in-tankan-survey.html

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will ...

2026-04-01T06:40:14Z

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/europe-stock-markets-price-stoxx-ftse-dax-iran-war-trump.html

Indigo shares jump 8% after India's largest airline names ...

2026-04-01T04:50:15Z

Indigo shares jump 8% after India's largest airline names industry veteran William Walsh as CEO

Walsh, 64, is currently the director general ‌of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/indigo-shares-jump-as-william-walshnew-ceo-.html

Oil prices extend gains after record monthly rally as Iran war ...

2026-04-01T02:05:14Z

Oil prices extend gains after record monthly rally as Iran war fuels supply worries

Crude prices extended gains as traders weighed escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf and signs that President Donald Trump was contemplating an exit from the Iran conflict.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/oil-prices-today-brent-wti.html

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump signals Iran war could ...

2026-04-01T01:20:14Z

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump signals Iran war could end soon

The impacts from the Iran war continue to way on global supply chains as economists raise their expectations for a potential recession in the U.S.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/cnbc-daily-open-us-iran-war-markets-rally-oil-ai-oracle-layoffs.html

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House ...

2026-04-01T00:05:14Z

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/trump-iran-war.html

Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments raise hopes ...

2026-03-31T23:55:14Z

Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments raise hopes of Iran war ending in weeks

On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in "two or three weeks," adding "We leave because there's no reason for us to do this."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/asia-markets-live-today-nikkei-kospi-boj-tankan-iran-war.html

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 ...

2026-03-31T23:50:14Z

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 U.S. elections

Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/trump-mail-in-voting-executive-order.html

Pete Hegseth lifts suspension of Kid Rock Army helicopter flyby ...

2026-03-31T23:40:14Z

Pete Hegseth lifts suspension of Kid Rock Army helicopter flyby crews after Trump comments

Kid Rock is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/kid-rock-army-helicopter-suspended.html

Stock futures are little changed after major averages post best ...

2026-03-31T22:45:14Z

Stock futures are little changed after major averages post best session since May: Live updates

Tuesday concluded both a losing month and quarter for all three major indexes.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding round as ...

2026-03-31T21:10:14Z

OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding round as anticipation builds for IPO

The round totaled $122 billion of committed capital, up from the $110 billion figure that was previously announced.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/openai-funding-round-ipo.html

Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI ...

2026-03-31T20:55:14Z

Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI concerns: 'Redmond is in a pickle'

With Microsoft losing almost a quarter of its value this year, investors have reset the company's earnings multiple to the lowest since late 2022.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/microsofts-stock-closes-worst-quarter-since-2008-financial-crisis.html

Mercedes U.S. CEO sets ambitious sales goal despite ...

2026-03-31T18:55:13Z

Mercedes U.S. CEO sets ambitious sales goal despite 'tougher' market than anticipated

Mercedes is investing $4 billion in its Alabama plant through 2030 in a push to increase production as the automaker targets a 28% rise in U.S. car sales.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/mercedes-us-ceo-sets-ambitious-sales-goal-despite-tougher-market.html

Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what ...

2026-03-31T17:05:13Z

Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Nike has shown some gains in North America, its largest market, amid its turnaround, but the strength was offset by weakness in China.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/nike-nke-earnings-q3-2026.html

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate ...

2026-03-31T16:50:13Z

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/why-4-a-gallon-gas-prices-wont-trigger-fed-interest-rate-hikes-and-could-lead-to-cuts.html

Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company ...

2026-03-31T16:10:13Z

Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company continues to ramp AI spending

Oracle has ratcheted up its capital expenditures as it builds data center infrastructure that can handle AI workloads.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/oracle-layoffs-ai-spending.html

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war ...

2026-03-31T16:00:13Z

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/gas-oil-diesel-price-iran-war.html

Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in ...

2026-03-31T14:05:13Z

Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in consumer products

The tie-up between Unilever and McCormick highlights a shift in strategy among consumer goods companies that prioritizes dominating specific categories

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/unilever-mccormick-deal-stock-consumer-products-staples-trend.html

Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say ...

2026-03-31T13:15:13Z

Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zone'

The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/russia-energy-price-revenues-windfall-economic-outlook-inflation-putin-moscow.html

Epstein files: Buffett says he hasn't talked to Bill Gates ...

2026-03-31T13:10:13Z

Epstein files: Buffett says he hasn't talked to Bill Gates ‘since the whole thing unveiled’

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is one of many high-profile people who have suffered reputational fallout from their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/warren-buffett-bill-gates-epstein.html

McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values ...

2026-03-31T12:40:13Z

McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion

McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/mccormick-buys-unilever-food-business.html

Marvell stock pops 11% as Nvidia takes $2 billion stake, ...

2026-03-31T12:30:13Z

Marvell stock pops 11% as Nvidia takes $2 billion stake, continuing run of similar bets

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/marvell-nvidia-stock-stake.html

Novo Nordisk launches multi-month subscriptions for Wegovy ...

2026-03-31T12:30:13Z

Novo Nordisk launches multi-month subscriptions for Wegovy obesity drugs as it tries to catch up with Eli Lilly

Longer subscriptions offer lower monthly pricing, with people expected to save up to $1,200 a year on the injection and as much as $600 a year on the pill.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/novo-nordisk-wegovy-subscription-glp-1-obesity-drugs.html

Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies 'the U.S.A ...

2026-03-31T11:40:13Z

Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies 'the U.S.A won't be there to help you anymore'

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/trump-attacks-uk-france-x-posts-tells-allies-the-usa-wont-help-anymore.html

One European equity market stands out after bruising March ...

2026-03-31T11:30:13Z

One European equity market stands out after bruising March sell-off, says UBS — here's why

The fallout from the ongoing war with Iran left its mark on every European equity market through March, though some have fared worse than others.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/one-european-equity-market-stands-out-after-bruising-sell-off-ubs.html

Microsoft hit with UK competition regulator probe over software ...

2026-03-31T11:25:13Z

Microsoft hit with UK competition regulator probe over software business

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority had "concerns around Microsoft's licensing practices in cloud", Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/microsoft-cma-investigation-uk-software-business.html

Unilever enforces global hiring pause due to 'significant ...

2026-03-31T11:10:13Z

Unilever enforces global hiring pause due to 'significant challenges' amid Middle East conflict

The Middle East conflict is impacting several sectors as supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are expected to push costs higher.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/unilever-global-hiring-pause-us-iran-war-challenges-.html

Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March ...

2026-03-31T09:30:13Z

Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar

The increase largely reflects a sharp jump in energy prices since the U.S. and Israel launched their military operation against Iran.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/euro-zone-inflation-smashes-through-ecb-target-to-2point5percent-.html

European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in ...

2026-03-31T09:20:13Z

European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war

A crop of emerging defense companies in Europe are fielding increasing interest from Middle East militaries as conflict continues in the region.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/european-defense-tech-startups-iran-war-gulf-states.html

Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after ...

2026-03-31T09:00:13Z

Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/us10y-treasury-yields-iran-war-jolts-jobs-data-economy-fed-rate-cut.html

Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its ...

2026-03-31T08:40:13Z

Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its fifth week

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/gold-on-track-for-worst-month-since-2008-as-iran-war-drags-on.html

Nebius unveils plans to build one of Europe's largest AI ...

2026-03-31T08:15:13Z

Nebius unveils plans to build one of Europe's largest AI factories as region scrambles for compute

Europe is racing to create the infrastructure needed to power the AI boom.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/nebius-finland-ai-factory-europe-compute.html

European stocks head for mixed open as Unilever confirms $15.7bn ...

2026-03-31T06:50:13Z

European stocks head for mixed open as Unilever confirms $15.7bn food merger talks with McCormick

More broadly, European stocks are poised to open in mixed territory on Tuesday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/european-stocks-stoxx-600-ftse-cac-dax-iran-news-oil-prices-gold-silver-commodities.html

South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ...

2026-03-31T05:15:12Z

South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ease energy costs as Iran war rages on

Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/south-korea-budget-energy-costs-iran-war-.html

Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump ...

2026-03-31T04:10:12Z

Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump comments on Iran war

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/oil-price-today-wti-brent-trump-energy-sites-water-war-escalation-deal.html

Indian mobile giant Airtel raises $1 billion for data centers ...

2026-03-31T03:40:12Z

Indian mobile giant Airtel raises $1 billion for data centers from Carlyle, major PE firms

Signaling rising global interest in India’s data‑center sector, Bharti Airtel has attracted private‑equity interest as it seeks to raise $1 billion.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/pe-alpha-wave-carlyle-1-billion-airtel-data-center.html

China's factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its ...

2026-03-31T01:40:13Z

China's factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year

China's official gauge for manufacturing activity pointed to a better-than-expected expansion in March, snapping two months of declines.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/china-pmi-data-march-factory-activity-.html

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments ...

2026-03-31T01:30:12Z

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell dismissed the report in a post on X, calling it "entirely false and fabricated."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/pete-hegseth-defence-investments-iran-war-pentagon.html

CNBC Daily Open: Trump is doubling down on rhetoric to end the ...

2026-03-31T01:15:12Z

CNBC Daily Open: Trump is doubling down on rhetoric to end the Iran war

Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's oil wells, its export hub of Kharg Island, and power plants if a peace deal is not reached "shortly."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/cnbc-daily-open-trump-is-doubling-down-on-rhetoric-to-end-the-iran-war-.html

Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as U.S. crude oil settles above ...

2026-03-30T23:50:12Z

Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as U.S. crude oil settles above $100 for first time since 2022

Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall on Tuesday as investors continued to parse developments in the U.S.-Iran war and volatile crude oil prices.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/asia-markets-today-hsi-nikkei-kospi-csi.html

Evercore ISI predicts 'inflection point' is days away, ...

2026-03-30T23:25:12Z

Evercore ISI predicts 'inflection point' is days away, plans to commit capital if S&P 500 drops to this level

A week of "maximum uncertainty" should deliver a key opportunity for investors, according to Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/buy-stocks-if-sp-500-falls-to-this-level-evercore-isis-emanuel.html

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI race ...

2026-03-30T23:05:12Z

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI race enters a new phase

A new frontier is shaping up for companies that want to make money with artificial intelligence.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/cnbcs-china-connection-newsletter-ai-race-enters-a-new-phase.html

Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 creeps closer to ...

2026-03-30T22:05:12Z

Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 creeps closer to correction territory: Live updates

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices continued their climb.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings ...

2026-03-30T21:10:12Z

Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off

Since reporting blowout earnings March 18, the memory maker's shares have slid about 30%.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/micron-stock-earnings-sell-off-memory-shortage.html

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait ...

2026-03-30T20:20:12Z

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/china-suppliers-warn-higher-us-prices-hormuz-closure.html

Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no wider crisis yet in ...

2026-03-30T15:55:12Z

Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no wider crisis yet in private credit

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Monday at Harvard University.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/powell-sees-inflation-outlook-in-check-no-wider-crisis-yet-in-private-credit.html

Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending ...

2026-03-30T14:40:12Z

Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market

Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/iran-attacks-aluminum-producers-shockwaves-market-metals.html

Department of Labor proposes rule for including alternative ...

2026-03-30T14:00:12Z

Department of Labor proposes rule for including alternative assets in 401(k)s

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule regarding how plan sponsors and fiduciaries can include alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/401ks-alternative-investments.html

The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few ...

2026-03-30T13:05:11Z

The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready

Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/28/iran-war-defense-tech-drones-trump-hegseth.html

Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and ...

2026-03-30T12:05:11Z

Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence

Economic sentiment in Europe plummeted in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/european-economic-sentiment-consumer-confidence-march-iran-war-trump.html

Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island ...

2026-03-30T12:00:11Z

Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to 'immediately' reopen Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump warned the U.S. will completely obliterate all of Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if a peace deal is not reached.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/trump-iran-war-obliterate-kharg-island-strait-of-hormuz-peace-deal.html

Treasury yields move lower as investors look to jobs data U.S. ...

2026-03-30T11:55:11Z

Treasury yields move lower as investors look to jobs data

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors looked ahead to job data for the week and monitored the U.S.-Iran war, which entered its fifth week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/us-treasury-yields-investors-look-ahead-to-busy-week-of-jobs-data.html

Quantum technology firms race to market as the industry hits ...

2026-03-30T10:40:11Z

Quantum technology firms race to market as the industry hits ‘inflection point’

Quantum technology firms are braving turbulent markets to publicly list this year, as the nascent industry looks towards commercialization.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/quantum-computing-firms-go-public-breakthroughs-commercialization.html

Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data ...

2026-03-30T07:35:11Z

Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data center

Mistral is one of the few European startups building foundational AI models.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/mistral-ai-paris-data-center-cluster-debt-financing.html

Trump walks back Cuba oil blockade, says he has ‘no problem’ ...

2026-03-30T06:25:10Z

Trump walks back Cuba oil blockade, says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian tanker delivering fuel

His comments come as a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the sanctioned Anatoly Kolodkin, makes its way to the fuel-starved Caribbean country.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/cuba-crisis-trump-fuel-oil-bloackade-energy-russia-tanker-tariffs.html

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'favorite thing' is Iranian ...

2026-03-30T05:35:10Z

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'favorite thing' is Iranian oil

President Trump's tough rhetoric and a build-up of ground troops raise escalation fears and drive risk-averse trade across global markets.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/cnbc-daily-open-trumps-favorite-thing-is-iranian-oil.html

European markets set to start the week lower as Iran war ...

2026-03-30T05:10:10Z

European markets set to start the week lower as Iran war intensifies

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as the war in Iran showed no signs of ending soon as it entered its fifth week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian ...

2026-03-30T03:30:10Z

Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian tanker to pass

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he had "no problem" with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port in an apparent reversal.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/trump-reverses-course-allows-passage-of-russian-oil-tanker-to-cuba.html

Trump reportedly warns to 'take the oil in Iran' as ...

2026-03-30T01:00:10Z

Trump reportedly warns to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power plants in Kuwait

The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/trump-iran-oil-middle-east-war-israel-us-kuwait-attack-.html

South Korea stocks fall 5%, leading regional declines as Middle ...

2026-03-30T00:10:10Z

South Korea stocks fall 5%, leading regional declines as Middle East war enters fifth week

Asia-Pacific markets fell Monday as the Middle East war enters its fifth week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index-oil.html

Oil surges 3% as Iran war escalates with Yemen’s Houthis ...

2026-03-30T00:05:10Z

Oil surges 3% as Iran war escalates with Yemen’s Houthis entering the Mideast conflict

Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflict with Iran.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/oil-price-today-wti-brent-yemen-houthis-israel-iran-war.html