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Tesla, Arista Networks among market cap stock movers on Monday

Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding of the decade

US Supreme Court won’t block Texas app store age verification law

Stocks gain, oil dips as Iran and chips swing markets

Trade balance, ADP employment, and energy outlook among data due Tuesday

Retail investors largely unaware of SEC semiannual reporting proposal

Jefferies notes utility outages during July heat and storms

Nvidia underperforms peers as report sparks rack delay worries

Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge

Nasdaq jumps more than 1% as chip stocks rebound after two-week losing streak

Your 5 biggest questions about ‘Trump accounts,’ answered

Here’s who is eligible for $1,000 in free money — and how to sign up.

Nine microcap stocks of companies expected to grow sales by triple digits through 2028

The Russell Microcap Index has more than doubled the performance of the S&P 500 this year.

Your data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equity

Your share of the AI wealth is a right — not a handout. Here is how we claw back our money.

Strategy is losing a lot of money on bitcoin. Here’s why it’s selling anyway.

Strategy sold more than 3,000 bitcoins to raise cash to pay dividends on its preferred stock — something Executive Chair Michael Saylor had previously said it didn’t need to do.

You want a portfolio that matches your morals. But that could sink your retirement plans.

More investors want their money to reflect their values. It feels righteous — but the reality is a lot messier.

Stocks rally when Congress goes on summer break. Here’s why.

Stock prices face greater volatility when lawmakers are active, driven entirely by the regulatory uncertainty they create.

Your investing expectations are more than double the reality. Here is the tough truth.

Long-term real returns above 10% annualized are exceedingly rare.

Software stocks have rarely seen such divergent performances. Here’s how to pick winners.

An Evercore analyst notes that infrastructure software stocks have vastly outperformed application names. But there’s still hope for companies like Salesforce.

Xbox’s CEO says the business is ‘not healthy’ as it prepares for 3,200 layoffs

With shares down 20% this year, Microsoft joins peers like Meta and Oracle in using layoffs to offset rising costs of the AI race

‘I claimed Social Security at 62’: At 76, I’m working at Walmart. Why do I still owe payroll taxes?

“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.

Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.

Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.

Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.

U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.

Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.

The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series

Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest.

What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?

The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer.

Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins

Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields.

In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto

Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream

The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch.

Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business.

Zelenskyy says ‘battle in the sky’ will decide outcome of war with Russia

Ukrainian leader says Donald Trump has changed his mind about the conflict

Nato backs Ukraine’s push to hit Russia harder, says Finnish president

Alexander Stubb tells FT that long-range drone strikes have changed US views on the war and put Kyiv in ‘best’ position since 2022

Lukashenko says Belarus will not join Putin’s war in Ukraine

Kyiv feared that Moscow was pressuring its closest ally to support war effort

Fifa’s red card scandal crosses ‘Rubicon’ on to the pitch

The football body was once riven by bribery and corruption claims. Now it faces accusations of interference in the game itself

Putin is running out of options

The Russian leader may want to escalate his war — but that is harder than it sounds

Why OpenAI and Anthropic may struggle to float

The costs of remaining at the frontier of AI are punishing, but the penalties for falling behind may be even worse

Germany to borrow €800bn for rearmament in historic shift

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s debt-fuelled spending not seen since German reunification

Microsoft axes 4,800 jobs as it resets Xbox

Gaming unit under pressure from weak margins and the industry’s sharp hardware downturn

How concentrated is the market behind Micron mania?

Exploring the OPEC of memory

Top Fed official backs new chair’s rethink of investor communications

Chris Waller sides with Kevin Warsh in call for revamping ‘forward guidance’

Trump renews attacks on Meloni with ‘restraining order needed’ post

US president escalates feud with Italian leader who was previously his most devoted European ally

Trump plugs Dell at first-ever White House opening bell, sending shares soaring

Trump rang the bell in the Oval Office to open Monday's trading as he launched investment accounts for babies born from 2025 through 2028.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios

Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.

Belgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFA

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s suspension after Trump sought a review, letting the U.S. striker play Belgium as officials objected.

Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers to leave SAVE plan

Student loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers that they have 90 days to leave the Biden-era SAVE plan. Here's what comes next.

Trump defends call urging Balogun red card review: 'It wasn't a foul'

"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.

Rivian, Tesla and the 'Holly Index': How to trade the new EV Main Street battle

Mike Khouw gives a trade on Rivian and Tesla, informed by his wife's recent auto purchase.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to donate stock to Trump Accounts

President Donald Trump told CNBC's Joe Kernen last week that he thought SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would donate company stock to the program.

Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel

Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.

Lockheed Martin to buy naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Ultra is owned by private equity firm Advent International, and specialises in anti-submarine technology.