Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall, tracking Wall Street losses, as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold
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U.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb....
Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
Walmart said on Thursday that holiday-quarter sales rose nearly 6% and its quarterly earnings and revenue surpassed Wall Street's expectations...
European stocks set to open mixed as investors parse Airbus, Nestle earnings
A logo sits on display outside the Airbus wing assembly factory in Broughton, U.K.Paul Thomas | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON...
Trump signs executive order to promote the production of weedkiller that's hated by MAHA
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Black History Month event in the East Room of the White House in...
Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: 'Worst paper I've ever seen'
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Wednesday that the authors of a recent New York Federal Reserve paper that...
The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
Fotostorm | E+ | Getty ImagesWelcome to the "boomcession."The term is a portmanteau of the words "boom" and "recession." It...
As Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOs
Walmart CEO John Furner, left, and Target CEO Michael Fiddelke.Walmart (L) | Getty Images (R)When Walmart and Target report holiday...
Hedge fund manager Rob Citrone is short U.S. stocks. Here's why
After the rest of the world outperformed the U.S. in 2025 , Rob Citrone forecasts more relative weakness ahead for...
S&P 500 futures are trade lower after back-to-back losing weeks: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City....
China's tech shock threatens the U.S. AI monopoly and is 'just getting started'
China is focusing on large language models in the artificial intelligence space.Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty ImagesChina's rapid advancement in...
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S., minister tells BBC
A newspaper featuring the headline story on indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman, is displayed...
Polymarket is back in the U.S. with a free grocery store—what to know about it and other prediction markets
New York City shoppers lined up in Greenwich Village on Thursday for the grand opening of The Polymarket, a free...
U.S. and European interests are 'intertwined', Rubio says
The U.S. has no intention of abandoning its deep alliance with Europe and wants the region to succeed, U.S. Secretary...
European stocks mixed after latest AI Wall Street sell-off
FILE PHOTO: Bull and bear symbols for successful and bad trading are seen in front of the German stock exchange...
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off
McDonald's on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations as its value push wins back customers."By listening...
Restaurant Brands earnings top estimates as international Burger King restaurants fuel sales growth
Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped expectations, fueled by strong international growth.However, shares of the company...
Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn't interested in Chinese cars — for now
Nio cars are seen displayed at Nio House, at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker's manufacturing hub in Hefei, Anhui...
Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says 'challenges are fixable'
Kraft Heinz in September 2025 announced plans to split into two separately traded companies, reversing its 2015 megamerger, which was...
How this French building behemoth wants to solve the U.S. housing dilemma
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new...
