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“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.

Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at the helm of Apple was highly profitable for Wall Street, as the company's market cap swelled from $350 billion to $4 trillion.

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

Oil markets have whipsawed since the start of the Iran war, with supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz driving extreme price swings and historic volatility.

As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.

Trump said he was "not happy with the Supreme Court" for ruling IEEPA tariffs were illegal, and for not allowing the U.S. to keep tariffs already collected.

Trump said his administration had "some very good talks" with Anthropic during a meeting at the White House last week.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he expects the U.S. and Israel war against Iran to end soon since it began in late February.

Tim Cook’s replacement as chief executive, John Ternus, knows hardware engineering. Can he be a product visionary and a global diplomat?

Volkswagen revealed four cars, including the ID. UNYX 09, which the company said it co-developed with EV maker Xpeng in two years.

The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.

One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.

The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.

India and Korea find alignment as U.S.–China tensions reshape trade — but struggle to move beyond intent

Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.

Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

Freed from ethical constraints and hardened by years of war, a country long seen as a bureaucratic giant has become an entrepreneurial one.

Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.

Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.

Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels.

Apple announces its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus at the world's second most valuable company.

Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Shares of Victory Giant Technology surged in what is Hong Kong's largest initial public offering debut so far this year.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

15 years after Tim Cook took the reins from Steve Jobs, Apple will see another transition: John Ternus will become CEO on September 1 from Cook.

Generative engine optimization isn't just about what to do — it's mostly about what not to do.

Asia markets looked set to open higher Tuesday as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey.

Cook will move into a new role as executive chairman in September after nearly 15 years running the company.

The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.

Apple said on Monday that John Ternus is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1.

Amazon is boosting its investment in Anthropic, which is committing to spending over $100 billion on Amazon cloud services over the next decade.

Most startups aren't held back by bad ideas — they're constrained by incumbent-controlled systems that shape how they can operate and scale.

Robby Sansom didn't need another company after Epic Provisions. But visitors to a Texas ranch kept asking one question he couldn't answer.

U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

If you’re not reviewing these areas, you’re probably leaving money on the table.

Manufacturers told CNBC that shoppers will likely have to pay higher prices to match rising costs of plastic and other materials.

Prosecutors investigating his social media company, X, had summoned him for a meeting. His no-show reflected a broader dispute over regulation.

Citadel Securities' chief people officer, Alexander DiLeonardo, said talent is the company’s “ultimate competitive advantage.”

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

Most entrepreneurs try to overcome imposter syndrome — but the ones who grow the fastest learn how to use it as a hidden advantage.

Most founders pride themselves on being constantly reachable — but that habit often turns them into the bottleneck. Here's why stepping back is the real mark of leadership.

Working shoulder to shoulder isn't about doing the work for your team — it's about helping them own it at a higher level, so execution improves without constant oversight.

The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.

A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.

The companies that win long-term don't just scale products — they scale people, culture and connection.

Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

Incredible Health’s platform makes employers apply to nurses, not the other way around.

Commercial ships remain cautious about transiting the strait as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran again.

Winston Weinberg attributes the company’s $11 billion valuation to a unique mindset.

Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, offers industry-specific career coaching starting at $50,000 — some clients begin working with him the summer after high school graduation. Career coaching for college students has exploded into a lucrative niche. Prices range from a few hundred dollars an hour to $50,000 for intensive programs, according to Bloomberg. Beth […]

A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

High-performing entrepreneurs are turning to science-backed biohacking protocols to solve their biggest competitive disadvantage: their own energy.

Networking is not merely a sprint to collect business cards and make quick connections; rather, it requires patience, perseverance and the cultivation of genuine relationships.

Three brazen California residents dressed someone in a bear suit to scratch up cars with meat claws, then collected insurance payouts.

Save $1,000 on this versatile Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.

Adidas is about to release a shoe that seemed impossible just a few years go: a chunky super shoe that weighs almost nothing. The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 tips the scales at just 3.4 ounces for a men’s size 9 — less than half the weight of an average running shoe and lighter than […]

As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.