Trump to decide whether to attack Iran in next 10 days — oil prices jump
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2026. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will decide whether to launch military strikes against Continue Reading
NBA embraces content creators, tries to protect live sports rights
The future of the NBA’s media strategy was taking shape at this year’s All-Star weekend. The fanfare has always been about showcasing the league’s best players. But this year, the event was as much about the league’s partnership with content creators as it was on-the-court talent. More than 200 global Continue Reading
Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks, announcing new nutrition policies during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 8, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended Continue Reading
What’s behind a big jump in January property tech funding
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, Continue Reading
December leading economic indicators come in at -0.2%, pending home sales miss estimates in January
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk on the Street CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Diana Olick join ‘Squawk on the Street’ to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape. 01:43 17 minutes ago
Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
My top 10 things to watch Thursday, Feb. 19 1. Stock futures pointed to a lower open this morning on the heels of Walmart’s disappointing earnings outlook. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are also in focus. Oil prices rose more than 1% to extend yesterday’s big gains, with Brent Continue Reading
U.S. energy chief renews threat to quit the IEA over climate focus
The International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026 Ministerial Meeting and Energy Innovation Forum in the OCDE in Paris, France, on February 18 and 19, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday that the U.S. would “pressure” the International Energy Agency to move away Continue Reading
U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump’s tariffs
A Chinese flag flutters at top of a building of China Customs, at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged despite Continue Reading
United Airlines MileagePlus update: Fewer rewards for non-cardholders
No United Airlines credit card? Soon you’ll earn fewer miles than other travelers. United is overhauling its MileagePlus frequent flyer program to reward travelers with more miles and lower redemption rates, including for some of its long-haul business-class seats — if they have one of the airline’s credit cards. It’s Continue Reading
Wayfair (W) earnings Q4 2025
Wayfair store in Wilmette, Illinois. Courtesy: Wayfair Wayfair‘s annual sales grew last year for the first time since 2020 as the online furniture company continues to win over value-seeking consumers, the retailer announced Thursday. In 2025, Wayfair revenue grew 5.1% to $12.5 billion. The gains follow a more than 1% Continue Reading