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Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Stock futures oscillated around the flatline after a bout of volatile trading over the previous session.

Oil prices above $100 per barrel, rising fuel costs for consumers and shortages of metals and petrochemicals refined in the Gulf region could hurt automakers.

Republicans are optimistic about Markwayne Mullin taking over the reins at DHS, while Democrats warn his tenure will be more of the same after Kristi Noem.

Mortgage rates surged higher last week to due rising oil prices, causing a recent boom in refinancing to pull back.

Microsoft threw its support behind Anthropic and advocated for a temporary restraining order to the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation.

AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.

The Department of Justice has come under fire for its handling of documents related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.

Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.

The recall includes certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles.

U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.

More travelers are turning to AI to plan their trips, but concerns over accuracy and trust continue to shadow the technology’s rapid adoption.

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.

The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

China's latest policy meetings underscored the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth.

Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.

U.S. President Trump warned of “military consequences … at a level never seen before” if mines were not removed.

U.S. President said India's largest private energy company Reliance Industries is investing in a $300-billion refinery project in Texas.

"It's very hard to make money in this kind of environment," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday after another volatile day on Wall Street.

A Cerebras deal from one of the world's top cloud providers could be a big boon for a company that's trying to hit the public market.

Oracle boosted its revenue backlog total by $30 billion during the February quarter.

Amazon's top retail technology convened a "deep dive" meeting on Tuesday to discuss a string of recent site outages.

Mississippi regulators authorized xAI to build a power plant with 41 natural gas-burning turbines in Southaven to power its nearby data centers.

Mazloum will oversee the company's portfolio of theme parks, cruise ships, resort hotels and consumer products, the company announced on Tuesday.

Sen. Thom Tillis met with Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh, who President Donald Trump wants to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

Ford CEO Jim Farley last month said diversifying Pro's revenue — specifically in software — is a crucial growth area for the company.

The International Energy Agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible release of emergency stockpiles.

Amazon sued Perplexity in November, accusing the startup of concealing its AI shopping agents.

Traders see the February consumer inflation report as a major inflection point for their Federal Reserve outlooks.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the war against Iran is enabling people there "to rise up" against its repressive ruling regime.

Stocks reversed course from their lows Monday and closed higher across the board after Trump gave signs that an end may be in sight for the U.S.-Iran war.

We've been urging investors to be selective during this period of market volatility.

Last year brought a windfall for retail investors as the S&P 500 posted a 16% gain, but now the IRS will be taking its share of the winnings.

House Republicans plan to keep control of that chamber on a message of low costs. But higher oil prices could complicate that message.

Moltbook was built for OpenClaw agents, and OpenClaw's founder, Peter Steinberger, was hired by OpenAI.

Rocket Companies is down about 20% year to date, but recent acquisitions suggest it may be due for a bounce, Josh Brown told CNBC.

If you have the credit to qualify and you can pay off the balance, an intro APR can save you hundreds of dollars or more.

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

As part of the partnership, Thinking Machines Lab has also agreed to deploy at least one gigawatt of Nvidia's Vera Rubin systems.

Warsh faces a potential buzzsaw in the form of a Hobson's choice between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market.

Todd Gordon takes a look at the technicals in Nvidia and other chipmakers.

President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war may be nearing an end, sending markets soaring and oil plummeting.

SpaceX wants early inclusion on the Nasdaq 100 index, making it a necessary condition for a potential listing on the tech-heavy exchange, Reuters sources said.

The firm's Max Kettner is confident the recent bout of selling since the start of the U.S.-Iran war will prove to be the same as in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Analysts across Wall Street reiterated their bullish stances on Nvidia heading into the chipmaker's flagship conference next week.

These are some of the stocks seeing the largest midday moves.

U.S. officials have said Russia has given Iran information that could help its forces strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East, MS Now has reported.

Google is rolling out a feature that lets civilian and military personnel build custom AI agents for unclassified work on the Pentagon's enterprise AI portal.

Prices are up 21% from a month ago with the oil market roiled by the U.S.-Iran war.

Home sales made a small gain to start the year, but higher mortgage rates now could throw cold water on the spring season.

A federal appeals court ordered the end to the SAVE plan, the Biden administration-era program used by millions of student loan borrowers.

Technology firms tied to the AI boom dominated the list of S&P 500 stocks with the largest increase in "ownership breadth," Bank of America found.

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Ryan Serhant said commercial real estate makes up about 10% of his business now but is quickly expanding.

You can buy a gold bar from Costco or Walmart, or use an ETF to invest in gold.

President Donald Trump on Monday had predicted that the war against Iran would be over "very soon," and warned that country against withholding oil afterward.

The IEA's members are advanced economies in North America, Europe and Northeast Asia. They collectively hold about 1.2 billion barrels of oil in reserve.

Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals said its drug for a rare kidney condition succeeded in a Phase 3 trial.

The move comes months after the Trump administration touted leucovorin as a potential therapy for a broader group of patients with autism symptoms.

Fabletics is launching a new denim assortment priced between $79.95 and $174.95 as the athleisure boom starts to slow down.

Saba, alongside Cox Capital Management, launched a tender offer to purchase shares in one of Blue Owl's non-traded private credit funds at a 34.9% discount.

Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

War-driven oil spikes have a habit of taking their sweet time coming back down to earth.

Restaurants in India are facing closure as the government restricts the supply of LPG as cooking fuel, industry representatives tell CNBC.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has refused to advance Warsh's confirmation until a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell is dropped.

Mandiant founder Kevin Mandia is staying in cybersecurity after selling his prior company to Google, but now he's focused on AI.

U.S. oil prices are back below $90 a barrel, and a couple software stocks caught upgrades including Club name CrowdStrike.

"Beliefs peppered with self-criticism can tank motivation, but turning negative self-talk into more positive language can fuel tenacity," says Nir Eyal, author of "Beyond Belief."

Spirit Airlines is reversing course on pilot furloughs after aviators left in high numbers for rival airlines.

One thing was made clear by Monday's big comeback: Traders don't think this volatility will persist.

A prolonged U.S.-Israel war against Iran could lead to shortages of key chipmaking materials and higher energy costs which could hurt semiconductor demand.

Oracle's $300 billion deal with OpenAI established it as a major player in AI cloud computing alongside Amazon, Google and Microsoft.

Olaplex, a prestige hair care brand, has seen its sales and stock price plummet after a lawsuit. Now, the company is trying to turn its business around.

Bluesky was born out of Twitter by Jack Dorsey in 2019 and rose to popularity as an alternative to X after Elon Musk's acquisition.

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

"It's like an artificial tightness right now in the markets because you have all this material in the U.S., but not enough outside," a strategist told CNBC.

The planned listing would give public investors a stake in Ackman's investment platform, which oversees a concentrated portfolio of large-cap companies

The comments come less than a week after Trump suggested that his administration would turn its sights on Havana.

Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

Rivian Automotive's upcoming R2 model could capitalize on an electric vehicle demand rebound in the U.S., according to TD Cowen.

Lego on Tuesday reported a 12% jump in revenue for fiscal year 2025 and reported consumer sales that far outpace the broader toy industry.

Estimates from Wall Street project that if oil prices stay elevated for too long, consumers will lose as much as they gain from the new tax law.

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

TD Cowen still sees shares of Novo Nordisk adding 6% from here.

The bank upgraded the cybersecurity stock to overweight from equal weight.

Volkswagen reported a more than 50% drop in annual operating profit, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs, currency effects and a strategic shift at Porsche.

Jeep maker Stellantis is leaning on technologies from automotive suppliers for its newest hybrid vehicles, CNBC has learned.

India is trying to preserve its long-standing neutral foreign policy as escalating tensions around Iran threaten its oil supply and expose New Delhi to pressure from both Washington and Beijing.

Russia is shaping up to be a major beneficiary of the escalating energy crisis in the Persian Gulf, analysts told CNBC.

Before the war in Iran erupted, the Bank of England was widely predicted to be set to cut interest rates in March or April. Don't count on it, economists say.

European equities rebounded on Tuesday as traders continue to watch developments in the Middle East.

Saudi Aramco beats profit estimates and keeps $85 billion payouts as oil prices surge again.

U.S. key benchmarks closed in the green after Trump signaled a near end to the Iran war.

Treasury yields fell as oil prices tumbled after Donald Trump warned that Iran would be hit harder if it attempted to halt Strait of Hormuz shipments.

Nvidia is planning to lean into the agentic AI craze and launch an open-source platform for AI agents called 'NemoClaw,' according to a report.

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded from Monday's rout after oil prices fell and Wall Street bounced back.

The price of crude oil has sharply spiked as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran.

The lawsuit says Anthropic is being harmed "irreparably" and could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.

China typically combines January and February trade data to smooth distortions from the shifting Lunar New Year holiday.

The NAACP has accused Mississippi regulators of rushing a meeting to approve xAI plans for a massive, methane-burning power plant in Southaven.

U.S. stock market indexes rose earlier in the day after an initial report that President Donald Trump said he believed the Iran war was largely finished.

Democrats are vowing to interrupt normal order in the Senate unless Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio testify publicly.

Speeding up the federal permitting process is a top priority for the energy and tech industries.

The Robinhood Platinum's $695 annual fee and numerous statement credits might not fit every wallet.

The Dow bounced from a loss of almost 900 points to posting a nearly 240-point gain on Monday after Trump indicated an end may be in sight for the Iran war.

CNBC's Jim Cramer said the stock market isn't in the clear yet despite President Trump's remarks that the war with Iran may be nearing an end.

The Social Security payroll tax is capped at $184,500 in 2026. Some high earners have already stopped paying into the program for the year.

An environmental catastrophe poses a massive risk in a region that has glittering high-rise buildings, posh beachfront resorts and booming commercial centers.

Anthropic's partnerships with Amazon and Palantir helped it make inroads into the DOD, and its blacklisting is concerning to many industry experts.

Pennington, 26, from Glendale, Kentucky, was wounded on March 1 during an Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He died on Sunday.

Promptfoo's team will join Sam Altman-led OpenAI, and its technology will be integrated into the Frontier platform for AI agents.

President Donald Trump touted the fact that the records had been obtained by the FBI. He long has claimed he was cheated out of victory in the 2020 election.

Roughly 20% of global liquefied natural gas flows through the Strait.

Gulf Arab oil producers are cutting production as they run out of storage space because they can't export through the Strait of Hormuz

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

A handful of stocks put on a standout performance the last time oil prices surged over $100 a barrel.

The Dow recorded its worst week since President Trump unveiled his tariff policy in April.

Investors have been under-allocated to bonds, says JPMorgan Asset Management's Bob Michele. Why it's time to buy now and where he sees opportunities.

This stock already pays a hefty 7.1% dividend that the company expects to grow by 3% to 5% this year.

Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns.

The Republican president made the purchases as he talked Netflix down in the press, calling into ​question whether the deal would withstand antitrust scrutiny.

Cash-strapped consumers can turn to platforms that help them sell stuff and pick up gig work.

High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

The charts are looking favorable for this commodities ETF, even as the stock market struggles.

Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to threats from Iran.

Kharg Island serves as the centerpiece for Iran's oil industry, accounting for roughly 90% of the country’s crude exports.

Women are under pressure from lower pay and reduced affordability on everyday items, which is widening the K-shaped economy and seeing women spending less.

The broad market index is fast approaching its 200-day moving average, which is at 6,582.

These are some of the stocks posting the largest midday moves.

Zoox will start by deploying a fleet of retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs, before rolling out its toaster-shaped robotaxis for testing.

As the fallout in the oil markets from the U.S.-Iran war continues, here’s what severe oil shocks have done to the S&P 500 in the past.

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Many say the focus now is on maintaining exposure to equities while diversifying across sectors and regions that can better withstand inflation and volatility.

Prediction markets are facing backlash over bets related to war, with Polymarket recently archiving some predictions on nuclear detonation.

Energy analysts warned that oil prices could continue to rise in response to the war in the Middle East.

The global oil market will need to balance by destroying demand through sharply rising oil prices, according to Rapidan Energy.

Josh Brown and Sean Russo take a look at the biotech stocks in their Best Stocks list.

Russia is reportedly helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Middle East and could now benefit from a windfall of new oil and gas sales.

Novo dropped its patent-infringement case against telehealth provider Hims & Hers after the companies agreed that Hims would sell Novo's branded medicines.

Off-price retailers such as Dollar General are likely to be hit the hardest by a potential surge in gasoline prices in the near future, per Wolfe Research.

Prediction market bettors are increasingly expecting the U.S. economy to enter a recession.

Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages.

U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Monday as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and increased inflation fears among investors.

Lee Jae Myung would "swiftly introduce" a fuel price cap, adding that Seoul will explore ways to diversify its energy import sources

Michael Khouw takes a look through this pet care and products retailer.

Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defences shot down a second ballistic missile fired from Iran into Turkish airspace.

Oil prices spiked amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran, stoking affordability fears ahead of the November midterm elections.

Scrutiny of Live Nation's acquisition of Ticketmaster intensified after it subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long queues and high prices for her Eras tour.

An end to the U.S.-Iran war isn't on the horizon, leading JPMorgan traders to turn more negative on the market.

We're locking in some profits on a tech stock that faces headwinds away from the Iran war.

The latest Middle East tensions sheds light on how the world's three largest oil consumers have taken different approaches to energy, with global consequences.

Oil is surging again, as there doesn't seem to be an end in sight to the Iran war.

Microsoft 365 E7 comes with Copilot, as well as identity, management and security features that might make more businesses adopt AI.

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the violence outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Anthropic's battle with the Pentagon, the case against former Venezuela President Madura, regulating prediction markets, and more.

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

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday.

New age-verification laws and tools are designed for child safety on social media and the internet, but adults are in the crosshairs, say privacy experts.

A network of plan administrators helps small 401(k) accounts rolled into IRAs find their way to a worker's next workplace plan — unless it's Roth money.

Nscale has become a key player in the AI infrastructure buildout

Despite the downgrade, Morgan Stanley still sees shares of Jefferies rising 28% from here.

Wells Fargo's new price target implies that shares of Netflix could add 6% from here.

National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman said he received notice Friday that his position on the board was "terminated effective immediately."

An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.

Morgan Stanley wrote that the market is currently underappreciating Agibank's structural growth and durability of earnings.

The U.S. ordered non-emergency government staff to leave Saudi Arabia as the widening Iran war rattled global markets.

China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending.

European stocks started the new trading week sharply lower as traders tracked developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

Markets cut losses later in the session as a reported release of Saudi Arabian crude on the market eased oil prices.

Shortly after the surge, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that "short term oil prices" are "a very small price to pay."

G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are set to convene for a key meeting as diplomatic tensions escalate over the Iran conflict.

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.

The SAVE America Act is all but certain to fail in the Senate, where Democrats will use the filibuster to sink it.

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how investors should navigate a continued surge in oil prices.

The year so far has been marred with geopolitical volatility, leading some to believe the market may not be as concerned as it should be about war in Iran.

Amazon is one option to buy gold bullion online, but here's what you need to know before you put it in your cart.

Raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with everyday conversations at home, says child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied over 200 kids. Here are some questions parents can use to get started.

The skilled trades are considered more insulated from AI-driven job cuts, experts say.

TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street's top analysts.

Goldman Sachs' Asia Pacific energy analysts predict two of China's three oil giants could benefit if Brent prices climb amid sustained Middle East tensions.

Big tech, precious metals and small caps all have slowed down after big runs. But there is some hope their rallies will pick up again soon.

Kalinowski wrote she has "deep respect" for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the team, but the company announced the ⁠Pentagon deal "without the guardrails defined."

"Any actions taken by Lake during her asserted tenure as acting CEO between July 31 and November 19, 2025...are void," Judge Royce Lamberth wrote.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi signaled preparations are underway for a planned meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China.

Chef, restauranteur and global TV star Gordon Ramsay welcomes CNBC’s Tania Bryer to his newest Michelin-starred location and reflects on the setbacks and successes that have shaped his career.

The dignified transfer, the return of remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief.

A growing number of consumers are seeking out third spaces and membership clubs surrounding wellness, to improve their health while also socializing.

Trump encouraged regional leaders to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs.

Steps from the Capitol's West Front and where the worst of the fighting occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers.

Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check President Donald Trump's policies.

While the amount that a median-income household can afford is higher than it was a year ago, it is still below the median price for a single-family home.

Bank of America says there could be "non-linear" effects on the economy if oil ever stays above $100 a barrel.

A new report warns that the U.S. could lose its dominance in space to China in the next few years.

Economist Heather Long says the U.S. economy is diverging into three tiers of consumer behavior instead of two, amid an ongoing affordability crisis.

The GOP's "big beautiful bill" made administrative tweaks expected to reduce enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace by millions of people.

South Korea's stock market has swung wildly in recent days, underscoring how the world's best-performing equities market last year can also be among its most volatile.