Trump Faces Calls for Removal over Threats to Wipe Out 'Whole Civilization' In Iran
President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not comply, prompting a wave of calls for his impeachment and invocation of the 25th Amendment. Democrats, joined by a handful of Republicans, condemned the threat as genocidal and urged congressional action. In response to the backlash, Trump and Iran agreed to a two‑week ceasefire. Despite the outcry, experts say removal is unlikely given Republican control of Congress and the absence of Cabinet support.
Trump-Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire, Plan to Open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced a two‑week suspension of planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure, contingent on Iran’s immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The cease‑fire follows intense social‑media threats and was negotiated with Pakistan’s prime minister and military...
Novo Nordisk's Explosive Wegovy Pill Launch Draws a New Wave of Patients Into GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatment
Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy pill launched in January and has already generated over 600,000 prescriptions within three months, attracting tens of thousands of new patients who previously avoided GLP‑1 injections. The drug is priced at $149‑$299 per month, markedly lower...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says 'AI Shift' Opens Opportunities to Invest in Startups
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the AI boom is opening new opportunities for Alphabet to invest in high‑growth startups. The company’s early bet on SpaceX now values at roughly $100 billion, while recent commitments to Anthropic, Stripe and Waymo total billions...
Elon Musk Seeks Ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as Part of Lawsuit
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman from their officer roles, alleging the company defrauded him after a $38 million donation. The filing, submitted on April 7, also demands that OpenAI revert...
Cramer Says Tuesday’s Stock Market Action Gives Investors a Glimpse of the U.S. Economy’s Fate if Iran War Persists
Jim Cramer warned that Tuesday’s market action signals a bleak outlook for the U.S. economy if the Iran conflict drags on. The S&P 500 slipped for most of the session while the Dow fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq barely rose....
Delta, Southwest Raise Checked Bag Fees $10 Amid Jet Fuel Price Surge, Joining Other Carriers
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are each adding $10 to their checked‑bag fees, raising the first bag charge to $45 and the second to $55. The hikes follow similar moves by United and JetBlue and come as jet‑fuel prices...
Apple Shares Sink on Report of Foldable iPhone Delays
Apple’s shares slipped about 2% on Tuesday after Nikkei Asia reported engineering challenges delaying its first foldable iPhone, originally slated for a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18. The report highlighted that the company’s supply chain is under pressure...
Levi Strauss Revenue Jumps Again, with DTC Making up More than Half of Sales for the First Time
Levi Strauss reported a 14% revenue jump to $1.74 billion, with direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) sales climbing 16% to account for 52% of total revenue for the first time. The company beat Wall Street expectations on both top and bottom lines and lifted...
House Democrats Call on Federal Regulator to Crack Down on Offshore Prediction Market War Bets
House Democrats sent a letter to CFTC Chair Michael Selig urging the agency to crack down on offshore prediction‑market bets tied to war and other government actions, citing alleged insider trading on contracts about Venezuela and Iran. They argue the...
Universal Music Stock Rises After Pershing Square's $64 Billion Takeover Proposal
Pershing Square has lodged a €55.8 billion cash‑and‑stock offer for Universal Music Group, pricing shares at €30.4 each – a 78% premium to the recent close. The proposal combines €9.4 billion in cash with 0.77 new shares per existing share and calls...
Anthropic Limits Mythos AI Rollout over Fears Hackers Could Use Model for Cyberattacks
Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos Preview, an advanced AI model that excels at spotting software vulnerabilities, and is rolling it out through a restricted initiative called Project Glasswing. The first cohort includes Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, AWS and security firms such as CrowdStrike and...
Is It Time to Buy Tech, Again? A Flurry of Good News From Broadcom May Hold the Answer
Tech valuations have fallen to levels comparable with the broader market, sparking renewed investor interest despite lingering geopolitical risks. Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo note that AI‑driven growth and defensive characteristics make the sector attractive, even if a deeper Iran‑related...
NASA Artemis II Photo Captures Moon Eclipse of Sun — 'Absolutely Stunning'
NASA’s Artemis II mission captured a striking image of the Moon eclipsing the Sun during its six‑hour lunar flyby, a moment NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman called “absolutely stunning.” The crew also broke Apollo 13’s 56‑year‑old record for the farthest distance traveled by...
41-Year-Old High School Teacher's Side Hustle Brings in $3.8 Million a Year—He Shares 'Every High and Every Low' With Students
Kevin Corey, a 41‑year‑old business teacher at Uniondale High School, co‑founded Stall Mates, a flushable bathroom wipes brand that posted more than $3.8 million in revenue for 2025. The company grew from a $14,000 seed investment and now sells roughly 250,000 units...
With Gas Prices Above $4, Drivers Across the Country Grapple with Higher Costs: “I Have to Spend It—There’s No Other...
U.S. gasoline prices have risen to a national average of $4.14 per gallon, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. At the $4 threshold, 59% of Americans say they would modify driving habits, and the share climbs to three‑quarters at...
Iran War Upends Spring Housing Market. Here's What Real Estate Agents Are Seeing
The Iran‑Israel conflict has pushed 30‑year mortgage rates from a pre‑war low of 5.99% to around 6.5%, dampening buyer enthusiasm in the spring housing season. Real‑estate agents report that buyers now worry more about the broader economy and financing costs...
Jet Fuel Supply Concerns Grow as War with Iran Drags on, Airlines Cut Flights
Jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled since late February, driven by the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The spike is forcing major carriers such as Lufthansa, United and...
Chrysler CEO Says There Is a Minivan 'Resurgence' But Stays Quiet on Product Plans
Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear announced a minivan resurgence at the New York International Auto Show, unveiling the premium Pacifica Pinnacle while hinting at broader product plans to be detailed at Stellantis' May 21 investor day. He emphasized that Chrysler remains...
Trump Accounts Put Robinhood in Front of the Next Generation of Investors, Says CEO Vlad Tenev
Robinhood will serve as broker and trustee for the Treasury‑backed Trump Accounts, a fee‑free custodial investment product for children born between 2025 and 2028. The government will seed each account with $1,000, and more than 4 million children have already been...
Used Car Prices Rise to Highest Point Since Summer 2023
Used‑vehicle prices surged 6.2% year‑over‑year in March, pushing Cox Automotive’s Manheim Index to its highest level since summer 2023. Days‑supply of used cars slipped below 40 days, the lowest point of 2026, reflecting tight inventory. Strong consumer demand persists despite...
'The Thaw Is Real': Indian Delegation Visits China to Talk EVs and More
India’s PHD Chamber led its first business delegation to China in more than five years, meeting firms in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Wuxi. The eight companies, mainly EV‑charging and battery startups, explored joint ventures and technology transfers to bolster India’s renewable‑energy...
India Turns to Iran for Oil and Gas After 7-Year Hiatus, Signaling Limits to U.S. Tilt
India has restarted oil and LPG purchases from Iran after a seven‑year break, following a U.S. waiver that temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian crude. The Ministry of Petroleum confirmed shipments, including a 44,000‑metric‑tonne LPG cargo, as refiners seek to offset...
Zohran Mamdani and the Business Exodus? New York's Office Real Estate Market Is up Under New Mayor
New York City’s office market proved resilient in Q1 2026, with leasing volume reaching 8.5 million sq ft, vacancy slipping to 13.5% and rents climbing 3.5% year‑over‑year. The surge is fueled by a wave of AI‑focused firms locking in premium space, including a...
'Silent Killers': How AI Start-Ups Are Trying to Solve One of the Retail Industry's Biggest Problems
AI start‑ups such as Catches are rolling out virtual‑try‑on platforms that create realistic digital twins of shoppers, aiming to curb the retail sector’s $850 billion return problem. The National Retail Federation reports that 15.8% of U.S. sales – 19.3% online –...
Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Rise in Easter Trade on Hopes for Hormuz Reopening
Asia-Pacific equity markets rose on Friday as hopes grew that Iran and Oman’s draft protocol could reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments. The prospect lifted crude prices, with U.S. WTI futures climbing to $112 per barrel and Brent...
Warner, Schiff Probe Potential Insider Trading in Government
Senators Mark Warner and Adam Schiff have sent a formal letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins and the Department of Defense inspector general demanding an investigation into possible insider trading by federal officials. The inquiry cites unusually large equity and...
Eli Lilly Opposes Push to Pass Trump's Drug Pricing Deals Into Law, CEO Says
Eli Lilly is publicly opposing the White House’s effort to turn its voluntary “most‑favored‑nation” (MFN) drug‑pricing agreements into law. The company, along with more than a dozen peers, signed MFN deals in 2025 to align U.S. prices with those in other...
Warren Buffett Says He Sold Apple Too Soon and Would Buy More of It, Though Not in This Market
Warren Buffett told CNBC he sold Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares too early and would be willing to increase the stake if the price fell further, but not under current market conditions. Apple remains Berkshire’s largest holding, valued at roughly $62 billion...
Credit Card APRs Have an 'Economically Meaningful' Impact on Consumer Spending, Boston Fed Finds
The Boston Federal Reserve’s new paper shows that a one‑percentage‑point rise in credit‑card APR cuts overall card spending by about nine percent, roughly $74 per consumer each month, and up to fifteen percent for balance‑carrying borrowers, especially lower‑income households. Average...
Novo Nordisk Launches Multi-Month Subscriptions for Wegovy Obesity Drugs as It Tries to Catch up with Eli Lilly
Novo Nordisk introduced multi‑month subscription plans for its Wegovy obesity treatments, offering three, six or twelve‑month options for both the injectable and the high‑dose oral pill. The tiered pricing lowers monthly costs, delivering up to $1,200 in annual savings on...
Opendoor Acquires Doma's Closing and Escrow Business in Bid to Lower Mortgage Refinance Costs
Opendoor is buying Doma’s closing and escrow business, bringing 85 Doma employees into its platform. The move leverages Doma’s AI‑driven title‑risk model, which already powers a Fannie Mae pilot covering about 80% of refinance transactions and has been extended through 2027....
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'Favorite Thing' Is Iranian Oil
Donald Trump announced he would "take" Iran's oil, hinting at a direct seizure of the Kharg Island export hub. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing weeks‑long ground operations, with thousands of troops redeployed to the Middle East. The threat has lifted...
American Airlines in Talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi-Fi Upgrade, Weighs Return of Seatback Screens
American Airlines is negotiating with SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo platform to overhaul Wi‑Fi and entertainment on its narrow‑body fleet, while also weighing the re‑installation of seat‑back screens. The carrier, which removed screens a decade ago to cut weight and...
Abivax in No Rush for a Deal, Confident Key June Trial Data Can Secure Better Terms for Partnerships, CEO Tells...
Abivax plans a June capital raise ahead of a pivotal maintenance trial readout for its lead asset, obefazimod, which targets ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. CEO Marc de Garidel told CNBC the company is in no hurry to sell, believing...
Databricks Enters Cybersecurity Market with Lakewatch Launch, Bulking up Ahead of IPO
Databricks is entering the cybersecurity arena with Lakewatch, an AI‑powered security‑information‑and‑event‑management (SIEM) platform that leverages large language models to automate threat detection. Early adopters such as Adobe, National Australia Bank and Anthropic are already using the service, which is priced...
EV Battery Startup Pivots to Defense Industry Amid Iran War, Weak Electric Vehicle Market
Sion Power, an Arizona battery startup led by former GM executive Pamela Fletcher, is shifting its focus from electric‑vehicle batteries to high‑energy lithium‑metal cells for defense drones. The company touts energy densities above 500 Wh/kg, far surpassing current lithium‑ion packs, and...
I’m a Psychologist Who Studies Couples: People in Emotionally Secure Relationships Do 5 Things Every Day—That Most Neglect
Psychologist Mark Travers outlines five daily habits of emotionally secure couples: they confront conflicts head‑on and adjust afterward, grant each other autonomy, avoid assuming feelings, accept routine moments without panic, and seek reassurance through consistent actions rather than constant verbal...
Jim Cramer Says to Prepare for Further Stock Declines but Be Open to Opportunities
Jim Cramer warned that the recent market slump is likely to continue as oil prices surge amid escalating Middle‑East tensions. The Dow and Nasdaq slipped into correction territory while the S&P 500 remains down about 7% from recent highs. Cramer highlighted...
ChatGPT's Ad Pilot Has the Industry Excited, but some Insiders Are Frustrated with the Slow Rollout
OpenAI has begun a cautious, alpha‑stage rollout of ads on ChatGPT, enlisting three of the world’s largest agencies—WPP, Omnicom and Dentsu—in a pilot that runs through March. Participating brands are committing $200,000‑$250,000 each, roughly twice the usual experimental spend, while...
Trump: U.S. Could End Iran Military Operations 'Right Now' But Will Continue so Iran Can 'Never Rebuild'
President Donald Trump told MS Now that the United States could cease its Iran‑focused military campaign immediately and still keep Tehran from rebuilding its war‑fighting capacity for a decade. He added that a prolonged presence would make Iran’s reconstruction impossible. The...
'Marriage Penalty' In Washington State's New Millionaire Tax Stirs Debate
Washington’s legislature approved the state’s first personal income tax, imposing a 9.9% rate on earnings above $1 million. The tax applies the same $1 million exemption to individuals, couples and domestic partners, creating the nation’s steepest marriage penalty. A married duo earning...
Bessent Says Treasury Is Not Intervening in Oil Commodities Markets and Has No Authority to Do So
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that the administration has no plans and likely lacks the authority to intervene in oil futures markets, dispelling rumors of government action to curb rising prices. He emphasized that while past presidents have...
He Manages the Best-Performing Stock Mutual Fund of the Past 25 Years—Here's His Top Advice for Investors
Baron Opportunity Fund, managed by Michael Lippert for 20 years, posted the best 25‑year performance among mutual funds, delivering a 13% annualized return versus the S&P 500's 6.8%. Lippert attributes the outperformance to a disciplined focus on long‑term growth companies with...
We're Buying More of These 2 Stocks to Take Advantage of a Deeply Oversold Market
Jim Cramer’s Investing Club is increasing its exposure to Boeing and Goldman Sachs, buying 25 Boeing shares at about $214 each and 10 Goldman Sachs shares at roughly $797 each. The purchases come as the S&P 500’s Short‑Range Oscillator deepened into...
Gen Z Feels Alone in Their Struggles—Here's What They 'Most Need to Hear' From Adults, Says Harvard Psychologist
Harvard psychologist Alexis Redding highlights that Gen Z reports higher anxiety and job insecurity than previous cohorts, yet their struggles mirror those of older generations. Research shows a memory bias—the peak‑end rule—causes people to recall only intense moments and endings,...
36-Year-Old Moved From Chicago to Spain, Works 16 Hours a Week and Is Semi-Retired: 'You Get One Life. Live It...
Gigi Gonzalez, a 36‑year‑old financial educator, relocated from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, after securing a digital‑nomad visa in 2025. By leveraging Spain’s lower cost of living, she reduced her workload to 16‑20 hours per week while maintaining her U.S. client...
AI Agents Could Easily Send College Grad Unemployment over 30%, ServiceNow CEO Says
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott warned that rapid AI adoption could drive unemployment among recent college graduates into the mid‑30% range within years. He cited that AI agents are automating up to 90% of customer‑service use cases, enabling firms to cut...
Ford Launches New AI to Grow Multibillion-Dollar Pro Commercial Business
Ford Motor announced the launch of Ford Pro AI, an artificial‑intelligence platform for its Pro commercial‑vehicle subscribers. The system will analyze more than one billion data points each day, covering vehicle health, driver behavior, route efficiency and fuel use. It targets...
Russia Told Trump It Has Not Shared Intelligence with Iran During War, Witkoff Says
In a Monday call with President Donald Trump, Russian officials denied sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military assets, a denial relayed by U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff also said Jared Kushner and Putin’s adviser Yuri Ushakov echoed...