S&P 500 posts third straight losing day as traders eye Middle East tensions, Trump’s next steps: Live updates

Stocks fell on Friday as investors contemplated the next move from the Federal Reserve and monitored the latest developments out of the Middle East.

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Chip stocks fall on report U.S. could terminate waivers for Taiwan Semi and others

The latest reported move by the Commerce Department comes as the U.S. and China hold an unsteady truce over tariffs and trade, with chip controls a key sticking point.

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Tesla inks first deal to build China's largest grid-scale battery power plant

The U.S. company posted on the Chinese social media service Weibo that the project would be the largest of its kind in China when completed.

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Meta approached Perplexity before massive Scale AI deal

Meta recently invested $14.3 billion into Scale AI and tried to buy another startup called Safe Superintelligence, as CNBC previously reported.

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Supreme Court rejects fast track of Trump tariff challenge by toy companies

Legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariffs have introduced uncertainty around a central piece of his trade agenda.

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How the MicroStrategy bubble could pop, hurting your portfolio

The bitcoin treasury company is at risk of a "boom and a bust cycle," according to a JPMorgan strategist.

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JPMorgan Chase beefs up mobile app with bond trading as bank targets $1 trillion in assets

JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets and a leader across most major categories of finance, is relatively puny among online brokerages.

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Mahmoud Khalil ordered released by federal judge

The Columbia student has been in the custody of immigration agents since March 8.

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Judge again blocks Trump administration from halting Harvard's enrolling international students

A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore “every visa holder and applicant to the position that individual would have been" before the ban was enacted.

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Europe and Iran holding talks as Trump sets two-week deadline for U.S. strikes decision

European officials are hoping for a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran to deter further escalations of the Middle East conflict.

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Meta, EssilorLuxottica unveil Oakley smart glasses

Meta and EssilorLuxottica debut the Oakley Meta HSTN, which are AI smart glasses pitched toward athletes with a starting price of $399.

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Everything we know about Tesla's robotaxi launch in Austin

CEO Elon Musk has long touted a driverless robotaxi, and the pressure is on the billionaire to deliver on his promises.

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JPMorgan likes this chipmaker ahead of earnings next week

JPMorgan has high expectations for chip giant Micron Technology when it reports earnings next week in an otherwise quiet period on Wall Street.

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Coinbase shares rise as investors anticipate U.S. stablecoin rules: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether are little changed as investors assess the Fed's next move on interest rates and President Trump's strategy for the Israel-Iran conflict. Plus, Coinbase rises after the company shuffles its EU hub to Luxembourg and investors await U.S. stablecoin rules. And, Phil George of EarnOS discusses why brands could could look to stablecoins in the future.

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The scale of Trump's 'Golden Dome' is a boon for defense stocks even if it isn't completed, says Bernstein

The firm pointed to some large defense names as potential beneficiaries, regardless of whether the system is completed by 2029.

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In race to attract data centers, states can forfeit hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue to tech companies

Amazon, Meta and Google are among the beneficiaries of state tax exemptions for data centers that help power AI.

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Taking on Goliath: Brain surgeon's clash with UnitedHealthcare shows insurer's hardball tactics

A massive hack of the insurance giant set off a chain of events that has left some doctors’ practices on financial life support.

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Home Depot eyes a deal — plus, casual dining shines and TikTok ban is delayed once more

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Here's what your student loan bill could be under new repayment plan in Republicans' 'big beautiful' bill

A new income-driven repayment plan in Republicans' megabill could leave many federal student loan borrowers with larger monthly payments, a new analysis finds.

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House, Senate tax bills both end many clean energy credits: 'It's just a question of timeline,' expert says

Many consumer tax credits tied to electric vehicles and home energy efficiency would be wiped out in 2026 as part of a massive GOP legislative package.

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Why ether ETF inflows have come roaring back from the dead

Ether ETFs are on pace for their sixth consecutive week of inflows and eight positive week in the last nine, according to SoSoValue.

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Look inside: Capital One's 24/7 lounge at JFK Airport

Capital One's flagship lounge will officially open at JFK Airport on June 19.

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The flight patterns of private-jet setters are changing, says NetJets CEO

Despite uncertainty in markets and geopolitics, Patrick Gallagher told CNBC that the summer travel season is shaping up to be another strong one for NetJets.

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Darden Restaurants beats earnings estimates, as Olive Garden parent predicts growth in 2026

Darden Restaurants on Friday beat Wall Street's earnings and revenue estimates, while the Olive Garden parent predicted solid growth for the fiscal year 2026.

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American workers are stuck in an 'infinite workday,' according to Microsoft report: 'People are feeling very burnt out'

Employees are trapped in an "infinite workday" of endless meetings and notifications, according to new data from Microsoft. Can AI help?

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Aflac finds suspicious activity on U.S. network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

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Kroger's shares rise as grocer says shoppers seek lower prices, cook more at home

The supermarket operator said it's trying to attract value-driven shoppers with coupons

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Healthy Returns: What to know about the FDA’s plan to speed up some drug reviews

The FDA announced a new national priority voucher plan that aims to cut drug review times, while Headspace launches direct-to-consumer offering.

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Oil prices fall about 2% as Trump holds off on Iran strike, hopes for negotiations

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would make his decision on striking Iran within the next two weeks.

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Ron Insana: Waller's hopes for a rate cut could be cut short by a 1970s replay

Fed Governor Christopher Waller may well have glossed over an important lesson in Fed history.

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