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Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings kick off as banks and chipmakers face big tests
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s earnings reports will give investors a clearer picture of corporate performance and the strength of the AI trade.
Junk bonds are 'flashing yellow.' Watch these warning signs
Spreads have widened in the high-yield bond market, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
Two massive trades just happened in Micron and Nvidia. What they could mean for chips
Bears continued to build up positions against the semiconductor group on Friday.
Trump created a committee to dig into the Fed's Lisa Cook. What is it and what comes next?
Trump’s bid to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook follows a Supreme Court ruling and could affect Jerome Powell, central bank independence and interest rates.
Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role
The White House has tapped Katie Zacharia to be its next press secretary, a White House official confirmed to CNBC.
Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly.
Blockchain.com seeks U.S. approval for prediction markets, crypto derivatives trading
Blockchain.com is seeking CFTC designation and registration to offer U.S. event contracts and cryptocurrency derivatives.
Nobel winner Krugman says France may have become 'too big to save'
Economist Paul Krugman sounded the alarm on a looming "ugly crisis," while former ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet said French politicians must compromise.
Living with Mom and trading on margin. The regular investor gets in on Wall Street's record stock borrowing binge
Margin debt has surged to record levels as investors like 29-year-old Hy Luu borrow more against their portfolios. Here’s how leverage can amplify stock losses.
'Real boss of India?': Elon Musk takes aim at Indian billionaire Ambani as Starlink launch stalls
Musk claimed Starlink was not being allowed to launch in India despite spending five years complying with every single law and requirement of the government.