Economy

'Ominous' small-cap signal suggests need for caution in weeks ahead: BTIG

While small-cap companies are having a solid year, lingering market concerns such as a potential rate hike stand to fuel risk-off mood.

White House says deal to take control of Venezuelan oil will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners

August 31, 2026 / 11:15 PM EDT / CBS News

‘Unusual gap’ in stock options presents investors with big opportunity, Janus Henderson says

An unusual divide in the options market is creating an opportunity for investors to generate higher income from individual stocks, according to Janus Henderson.

Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 9% in Hong Kong market debut

Shein made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday after years of attempts to go public.

The $3 trillion oil market has just gotten more accessible than ever: No longer a 'rich man's game'

Oil trading is becoming more accessible to individual investors as smaller futures contracts, ETFs and online brokerages lower longtime barriers to the market.

Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says

Venezuelan interim authorities have granted North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says.

U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters

U.S. oil company North American Blue Energy Partners will take over some oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and a Russian firm.

Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The Dow Industrials dropped more than 370 points on Monday, but the three major averages posted monthly gains.

Jim Cramer says to buy the 20% dip in this cruise line stock

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Viking Holdings’ nearly 20% pullback has created an attractive opportunity to buy what he considers the best cruise stock in the market.

August was the month of the comeback kids. Cramer reviews what drove the biggest winners

CNBC's Jim Cramer said August was a comeback month for stocks that had been battered by bearish narratives.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey's contrarian economic view

In many ways it seems that the party has ended for many U.S. and European corporations that once enjoyed a big advantage in China.

Cramer's lightning round: 'I think Teradyne is right here'

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.