Economy

European stocks close higher after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal; travel stocks lead gains up 7%

European stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.

South Korea stocks lead gains in Asia as oil prices plunge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.

U.S. crude oil posts biggest one-day drop since 2020 on U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire with Iran after talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds. See how your state compares.

Raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from child care to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years?

Levi Strauss revenue jumps again, with DTC making up more than half of sales for the first time

Levi Strauss beat estimates on the top and bottom lines and raised its guidance, which doesn't take into account President Donald Trump's latest tariff rates.

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Is it time to buy tech, again? A flurry of good news from Broadcom may hold the answer

That's the question investors have been asking since the relief rally on the final trading day of March.

Boost your portfolio with these stocks that regularly buy back shares, Wolfe Research says

Companies that have a history of buying back their own stock can help investors navigate periods of market turbulence, the firm found.

The strategy P&G calls its 'lifeblood' and why it's key to the stock's turnaround

It starts and ends with what P&G calls its "lifeblood": innovation. Here is what that means in practice.

Conflicting reports on the foldable iPhone show the value of our Apple mantra

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The chart on this little-known natural gas stock points to even more gains ahead

Todd Gordon breaks down the technicals in energy and this under-the-radar energy name.

Energy Has Soared Since the Iran War Began. These Traders Are Now Cautious

The energy sector has surged around 34% in 2026, but investors on CNBC’s “Halftime Report” expressed skepticism that the rally can last.