'WarshGPT': How Wall Street is adapting to the Fed's new era of communication
Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.
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Currency News Today — July 18, 2026
The World Cup–winning side will make $50 million — and the IRS gets a cut and more — today's currency signal.
The World Cup–winning side will make $50 million — and the IRS gets a cut
“It doesn’t make a difference who wins the game. The IRS will get a piece.”
Chip stocks have entered a bear market. A BofA analyst says not to panic.
The semiconductor sector is undergoing a reset and has a tendency to underperform in the third quarter.
Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.
California's billionaire tax: What's at risk for the biggest state economy in America
California's billionaire tax would generate quick revenue, but Norway's example shows the longer-term economic impact of targeting the wealthy is unclear.
18 tech stocks that have fallen at least 30% during July
Seven of the worst performers for the month were still up by triple digits for 2026.
Netflix is paying up for costly sports rights. Is the company making the right bets?
The streaming service says live programming helps draw in new subscribers, but investors have become disillusioned with Netflix’s broader engagement trends.
Inside the Chinese fraud rings stealing billions from banks and retailers
Chinese organized crime groups are making as much as $1 billion annually in tap-to-pay fraud schemes targeting retailers and banks.
Currency News Today — July 17, 2026
Seven & i shares end 3.6% higher on report of stake talks with Polish convenience chain Zabka and more — today's currency signal.
Seven & i shares end 3.6% higher on report of stake talks with Polish convenience chain Zabka
Shares of Seven & i Holdings Co. jumped after a report said the company was looking to buy a stake in Poland's Zabka Group.
SoftBank sinks 8% as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off
Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's outlook failed to reassure investors.
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Is SpaceX’s stock a bust because it fell below $135? Look what happened after Meta’s IPO.
Close to half of major IPOs sink below their offering price — and stay there for several years. Here’s why SpaceX is no different.
Are you silently freaking out about retirement? It may not be as bad as you think.
Amid all the gloom and doom, there are ways to change the math in your favor.
Your stock portfolio is tied to the Japanese yen — and a looming intervention is flashing a major warning sign
What the link between the yen and U.S. stocks means for your portfolio.
Two unexpected revelations in Warren Buffett's CNBC interview
Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.
Here’s the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.
About three-fourths of Americans lack the wealth needed to prosper in today’s economy, according to a new benchmark developed by the Aspen Institute.
AI may force these workers to retire earlier than planned
Older workers now face two major impediments: looming Social Security cuts and rapidly evolving workplace priorities
Small-cap outperformance is persisting — and these 15 quality stocks pay rich dividends
Think large caps are still the best bet? The data say you are looking in the wrong place.
Look on the bright side: Energy companies are booming
You can’t beat them. Maybe you should join them.
U.S. military says it has completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, amid more disruptions to shipping
U.S. Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles.
Billionaires are loading up on these superior stocks. Why it pays to follow their money.
The second quarter was a six-year best for U.S. stocks — here are the three sectors poised to lead the next leg higher.
This overlooked index is a better investment than the S&P 500
We did the math over a 30-year period, and it’s not even close.
Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
A bill in the House would restore a pre-2018 rule that generally allowed a tax deduction for theft losses and would add other relief for fraud victims.
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