Economy

Trump Is Asking the Private Sector to Save Him

Piecemeal price cuts won’t solve the Iran war’s effects on inflation.

Jim Cramer highlights 5 investing themes

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said earnings season reinforced five investing themes he thinks will produce the market's best buying opportunities.

S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders await big jobs report: Live updates

Wall Street is coming off a losing session as the July jobs report looms.

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves After Hours: Twilio, Airbnb, DraftKings, Trade Desk and More

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.

August 6, 2026 / 5:10 PM EDT / CBS News

Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter

Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

Virginia governor to intervene in NextEra, Dominion merger over electricity price concerns

Virginia's State Corporation Commission is tasked with reviewing the deal and will either accept, reject or impose conditions on it.

Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales

The salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.

Savers Value Village thrift store launches new AI tool to price items

Savers Value Village is launching a new AI pricing tool to keep product prices consistent and low, the company told CNBC exclusively.

What Friday's jobs report could mean for investors

The July readings for nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate come amid mixed signals about the health of the labor market.

American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights

American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes

Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us

Once a reliable gauge if economic health, "Dr. Copper" may be giving complicated signals this year.