The 10 best large U.S. metro areas for families: 'Think about the things that matter most to you,' expert says
"Very different cities can be very good for different parents," one expert says. "It's worth your time to take a look at some of these details."
Where to save and splurge on vacation, from a 28-year-old travel agent on track to book $1 million in trips this year
Some travel expenses are worth splurging on, whereas for others you should save.
The foundation of modern software development is under rising cyber attack
Organizations are seeing a rise in cybersecurity attacks against application programming interfaces, or APIs, and aren't always prepared to defend themselves.
Software stocks are on fire — and the party can keep on going this year
Smaller software stocks have been on a tear this year, and the sector broadly stands to benefit from lower costs for AI.
Warren Buffett’s 2025 letter to Berkshire shareholders is coming soon. Watch this number.
Even Buffett is struggling to outperform this bull market. Berkshire’s massive cash stake is key.
Here's how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers
EatOkra and Black Foodie Finder are two of the most popular apps showcasing and bringing new patrons to Black-owned businesses and Black food professionals.
Can AI prevent loneliness? It does in this mentor program for older adults and kids.
“It’s pure joy at this point. I think these kids will be in my life forever.”
Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.
The price increase in this consumer staple is complicating the central bank’s ability to achieve a soft landing.
The stock market just won’t crack. Bulls say it’s time for a breakout to new highs.
Stock-market bulls are looking for a breakout to the upside after equities remained resilient in the face of bearish news.
‘He was very paranoid of banks’: My mother found $35,000 in cash after my father died. What should she do with it?
“He had bad memories of growing up poor during the Great Depression.”
Soros fund leans into Big Tech and AI plays — but parts ways with this banking giant
Soros Fund Management, the fund founded by billionaire investor George Soros, boosted its positions in tech plays in the fourth quarter, while selling off all of its shares in JPMorgan Chase.
Google AI chief tells employees company has 'all the ingredients' to hold AI lead over China's DeepSeek
At an all-hands meeting in Paris this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the search company has better AI technology than China's DeepSeek.
Third Point boosts its stake in these ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks — but offloads this one
Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund sold off its position in Apple in the fourth quarter, while boosting its holdings in electric-vehicle maker Tesla and social-media giant Meta Platforms.
2 college football players launched a $1 billion business—they worked car valet and department store jobs to get it off the ground
Garrett Waggoner and Andy Gay came up with their idea for flavored-water startup Cirkul as Dartmouth football teammates — and then made it a $1 billion company.
Warren Buffett bought booze, pizza and pool stocks in the fourth quarter, while ditching Ulta Beauty
Berkshire Hathaway revealed that it had snapped up more than 5.6 million shares of Constellation Brands, known for beers like Corona and Modelo.
Emptier classrooms and bedrooms could make these ‘recession-proof’ investments vulnerable
Some real-estate and municipal bond markets may be under threat by changing demographics.
‘Your choice of partner is the biggest financial decision you’ll make’: Here are the Moneyist’s 5 worst dating stories
“It’s the one recession that strikes up to 50% of married couples once in their lifetime.”
Wells Fargo gets another win, plus what's fueled 2 tech giants to big weeks
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Wall Street buys into Newmark Group’s AI data-center prospects as stock rallies
Newmark Group’s stock on Friday notched its biggest one-day gain in more than a year, with investors snapping up shares of the commercial real-estate services company as it talked up its prospects for artificial-intelligence data centers and electric-power development.
‘Was this the worst date ever?’ It was so awful that I asked her to repay me for the taxi fare. Was that wrong?
“As she was leaving, she made some ugly remarks about me being on my phone a lot.”
DaVita’s stock leads S&P 500 decliners after Berkshire pares stake. Its soft guidance isn’t helping.
DaVita shares were tumbling 13.5% Friday to lead S&P 500 decliners, after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway pared its stake in the provider of kidney dialysis.
Why the U.S. stock market may continue to hold up even as inflation rises again
Also: Municipal bond ETFs, Social Security timing and the Moneyist’s agony column.
My daughter bought a $350,000 home and took out $20,000 in personal loans. She’s fallen behind on payments. What now?
“I can’t begin to tell you how down and stressed she is about possibly losing her home.”
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.
TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ramifications for doing so.
Here's why we aren't concerned about the recent pullback in our newest stock
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YouTube now dominates TV, streaming and even podcasts. Here’s a look at how it got there.
As YouTube turns 20 on Valentine’s Day, these charts and stats show how it’s become the most-watched streaming service and the most popular podcast platform over the past two decades.
Informatica’s stock plunges after ‘messy’ Q4 results, but analysts see positives
Informatica CEO Amit Walia said that “execution issues” are being addressed by the data-management-software company.
With Trump back, are Roth conversions less attractive?
The wisdom of Roth conversions depends on your household’s circumstances
Intel has become a political pawn — but it may not need a Trump deal with TSMC
It’s possible that the Trump administration could make some changes to the U.S. Chips Act.
Roku shares surge as company halves quarterly losses, adds 4 million streaming households
Roku CEO Anthony Wood said more than half of U.S. broadband households now watch TV with Roku.
U.S. industrial output picks up — a sign that tariff threats are boosting demand for U.S. factory goods
After being flat for two years, economist see the industrial-production sector starting to stir.
How to plan for when you can no longer drive safely
Older adults typically live seven to 10 years longer than they can safely drive.
You may still be able to slash your taxable income by up to $17,300 before filing—here’s how
Contributing to a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA or HSA can help shield money from your 2024 taxes.
SoundHound’s stock sinks as Nvidia sells off stake. What comes next?
Nvidia’s latest 13-F also indicates it sold its stake in Serve Robotics, and shares of the self-driving technology company are also sliding.
Import prices see biggest rise in nine months, but not adding to inflation ahead of Trump tariffs
The cost of imports are getting more scrutiny
Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S.: I get to 'exist in peace'
Many Black Americans experience racism at home in the U.S. Moving abroad has been a respite for these three expats.
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
Excluding autos, prices fell 0.4%, also far off the consensus forecast for a 0.3% increase.
Oil prices on track for weekly gain as tariff fears fade
Oil futures rose Friday and were on track to snap a streak of three straight weekly losses, finding support after President Trump didn’t immediately impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners.
Despite tariff fears European stocks have outperformed Wall Street this year. Here’s why UBS thinks that will continue.
Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rally
Google AI Chief tells employees company has 'all the ingredients' to hold AI lead over China's DeepSeek
At an all-hands meeting in Paris this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the search company has better AI technology than China's DeepSeek.
Treasury yields hold mostly steady ahead of retail-sales data
U.S. Treasury yields were mixed on Friday, but recuperating some ground from a sharp drop a day earlier, as investors prepared for another fresh batch of economic data.
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater made a new bet on Tesla. He may have gotten a bargain.
The world’s biggest hedge fund made a fresh bet on EV maker Tesla Inc. late last year, as it exited memory chip maker Micron Technology and banking giant Goldman Sachs.
MSG Networks faces financial turmoil despite Knicks' promising season
MSG Networks, the New York Knicks' regional sports channel, is facing financial woes even as its team is in the middle of a competitive season.
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day? Will the post office deliver mail?
What you need to know about how the Presidents Day holiday affects financial markets, government services, schools and more.
Moderna looks to pipeline to restore battered stock after quarterly loss
COVID-19 vaccine sales topped consensus but RSV sales remain modest
CNBC's Official NBA Team Valuations 2025: Here's how the 30 franchises stack up
The average National Basketball Association team is worth $4.66 billion, according to CNBC Sport's official NBA valuations.
‘We have no prenuptial agreement’: Will my wife be entitled to premarital funds that I transfer into my retirement account?
“I have a good amount of money saved up, more than my new wife.”
Harry Hamlin gives a peek inside his $4 million Beverly Hills home as he perfects his pasta sauce
Hamlin, who is married to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Lisa Rinna, has released his very own “famous” pasta sauce.
GameStop’s stock soars on report of possible bitcoin investment
Shares of GameStop were gaining more than 6% in extended trading Thursday, following a report that the company is weighing a bitcoin investment.
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs map a clear market strategy
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These 18 states could spend $23 billion on bitcoin if they pass bills to establish crypto reserves
If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 bitcoins in total — and drive up the crypto’s price.
The stock market is nearing records because Trump’s tariffs are seen as ‘more bark than bite’
Who’s afraid of a global trade war? Not Wall Street, apparently.
The S&P 500 pushed through its trading range — but can the bulls hold the line?
The stock market’s internal indicators are mixed.
Here’s how much more you’ll pay Valentine’s Day chocolates this year
If you’re about to head to the store to buy chocolates for your valentine, be prepared to shell out more than you did last year as candy makers continue to deal with the high cost of cocoa.
40-year-old spent $25,000 to turn her kitchen side hustle into a business—now it brings in $97 million a year
Sweet Loren's started in Loren Castle's kitchen, and is now sold in 35,000 grocery stores across the U.S.
Palo Alto Networks’ stock is falling. Here’s what was missing from earnings.
The cybersecurity company says its ‘platformization’ strategy is working, but its latest report lacked oomph on a bookings metric.
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era,’ and Wall Street shares its optimism
“Crypto’s voice was heard loud and clear in the U.S. elections,” company says.
DraftKings rallies on upbeat full-year sales outlook, which doesn’t include this big event
Shares of DraftKings Inc. rose after hours Thursday after the sports-betting platform offered a more optimistic sales outlook for this year, as it moves ahead with things like live betting and deepens its push into U.S. states where betting is newly legal.
Roku wants to leave ‘conservatism’ behind. Its outlook bears this out.
Roku’s stock soars more than 15% on upbeat outlook based on ”clear and accurate” data rather than ”conservatism.”
Airbnb sales forecast just misses expectations, but shares rally
Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental platform said it expects to continue to build on strides it made last year, as travel demand settles but stays solid.
Airbnb shares pop 15% on better-than-expected earnings and revenue
Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates, but the company issued soft guidance.
Arm may be on the verge of a big strategic shift — competing with its customers
Arm’s stock jumps 6% following a report saying that the company plans to debut a new chip with Meta
Ronald Reagan’s budget czar warns of ‘Trump’s $30 trillion debt disaster’
David Stockman was the O.G. ‘DOGE’ hatchet man.
Texas and California are the biggest state losers from Trump's escalating tariffs
Trump's tariffs on products from the EU and TK add to a big trade bill that will hit U.S. states, with Texas and California economies the most impacted.
How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power
The hole in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is getting some attention from lawmakers.
Kraft Heinz is trying to keep its prices competitive. Some analysts don’t think it will be enough.
As shoppers continue to struggle with higher grocery prices, Kraft Heinz Co. — known for its Mac and Cheese, Heinz Ketchup and Capri Sun — wants to give them a break from inflation this year.
Five things we’ve learned this week about inflation — and why it’s so hard to kill the beast
Fed effort to restore price sanity suffers setbacks.
Trump unveils plan for reciprocal tariffs. They could hit in weeks — or months.
President Donald Trump unveiled a plan Thursday to implement new reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners.
4 portfolio tech stocks are making news — plus, why the market is looking past hot inflation
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Americans are piling on debt at a furious pace, as tariffs loom
Credit-card bills and car loans swelled at the end of 2024.
West Pharma’s stock tanks 33% to lead S&P 500 decliners as guidance misses by a wide margin
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.’s stock tumbled 33% Thursday, to lead S&P 500 decliners, after the manufacturer of injectable-pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems offered guidance for 2025 that was well below expectations.
Intel’s stock is on a hot streak. Here’s why the rally could continue.
The continued momentum for Intel’s stock could force hedge funds to start buying. Plus, Intel’s process technology is getting more respect.
Ahead of Nvidia earnings, brace for some Blackwell ‘growing pains’
Nvidia investors could be disappointed by trends in the current quarter, but there’s big opportunity beyond that point for the company’s new chips.
Mortgage rates dip to lowest level of 2025, lifting hopes for spring home-buying season
Mortgage rates fell for the fourth week in a row, offering a glimmer of hope to home buyers.
Two sleeper stocks have come to life — earnings later Thursday could make or break one of them
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CVS wins upgrade to buy as analyst sees more upside potential than its peers
A Leerink analyst says CVS is starting to benefit from stabilization in its Aetna health-insurance and pharmacy-benefits businesses.
Why the bull market in stocks can live with higher inflation
Here’s why the U.S. stock market might not mind higher for longer interest rates.
10-year Treasury yield falls despite a second concerning inflation report
Treasury yields pulled back on Thursday even after another inflation report pointed to hotter-than-expected price pressures.
AMD’s stock faces a fresh risk — and this one has nothing to do with AI
Data show that more chips were shipped to PC makers in the fourth quarter than demand currently merits.
My Roth IRA stock is down. Is there any way to harvest the loss?
Everyone loves the tax-free benefits of Roth accounts for growth, but investments don’t always go up.
Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit
Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.
‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks may be cheap and the S&P 493 expensive, Bridgewater says. Here’s why.
It’s generally accepted that the Magnificent Seven megacap stocks are expensive and the remaining 493 stocks in the S&P 500 are not very pricey. But that may be wrong.
20 stocks of companies that have put up excellent numbers this earnings season, including a surprise
It’s a good sign when a company can increase sales rapidly while also maintaining pricing power and improving efficiency.
Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says
Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.
Hertz’s stock slammed by wider-than-expected loss after company sold off 30,000 EVs
The company is developing a “comprehensive strategy that will enable us to operate more efficiently.” That means fewer electric vehicles.
Wholesale prices pop and point to persistent inflation pressures in guts of the U.S. economy
Producer price index rises sharply early in 2025
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America's corporate balance sheets are next
Adoption of cryptocurrency and bitcoin continues to grow, but haven't found a home on corporate balance sheets, where trillions remain in cash and bonds.
Molson Coors’ focus on pushing premium brands leads to upbeat profit outlook
Molson Coors saw higher prices helping to offset continued volume declines.
Crocs rallies as its profit view tops estimate on core footwear brand growth
Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.
How a cheap balanced portfolio flattens those pricey hedge funds
Hedge-fund alternatives aren’t the market diversifiers you’d expect.
Wendy’s beats on same-store sales for the first time in seven quarters, but guidance is weak
Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.
U.S. investors, Big Pharma race to find new medicines in China
U.S. investors and large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly doing deals in China as the country's biopharma sector transforms.
How Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ playbook could trigger a bear market for stocks
Big cuts in the federal deficit will almost certainly lead to a large reduction in corporate profits.
Oil prices fall on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine.
GE Healthcare’s business grows with boost from imaging and diagnostic drug units
The company said it was “pleased with … strong momentum.”
This fund surged 40% last year. The manager likes Netflix and these two stocks
T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming.
Deere’s stock slides as earnings fall sharply and guidance is for more pain ahead
Deere is still grappling with a weak demand environment, with sales sharply lower across its core operating segments.
‘He doesn’t drink, smoke, party or gamble’: My boyfriend, 55, is perfect in many ways, but gets mad if I ask him to contribute
“My boyfriend stays at my house 80% of the time. I don’t even know how much he makes.”
