Economy

How activist investors plan to take on Big Oil at the 2026 AGM season

In its newly revised strategy, Dutch group Follow This said it would will focus on the financial risks associated with declining oil and gas demand.

Tariffs and AI's downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says

The report captures a shifting landscape where geoeconomic confrontation leaps to the top spot on the list of business worries over the next two years

Supreme Court tariff ruling: It's not just about refunds. Volume of U.S. freight trade could hinge on decision

Logistics experts tell CNBC that freight shipping container trade could see a bump if the Supreme Court rules President Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal.

Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says

Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Biogen, Rivian, Bank of America, Airbnb & more

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

Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps

Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown cold water on capping credit card interest at 10%.