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Stocks are headed for a strong open, and Meta landed a big price target boost at Wells Fargo.

Another local election drubbing for the ruling CDU has increased political instability and threatens growth prospects, economists said.

Oil fell Monday, as traders keep watch for a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia, even as Mideast tensions continue to escalate.

Soccer Champion Kylian Mbappé said he was ready for "change" after ending his association with Nike and entering a deal with Swiss sportswear brand On.

Bitcoin rose above $85,000 on Monday extending a rally over the past few days.

Bessent met over the weekend with his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.

Nissan has two production shifts at its assembly plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, and adding another could mean hundreds, if not thousands, of new jobs.

President Trump cited what he called "cumulative stories" by the three media outlets for his ban of them, saying, "You get sick of it."

Deutsche Bank analysts said the cut to VW's operating profit forecast initially looks severe but keeps cash generation intact.

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the State Duma election’s final day, including hundreds targeting Moscow.

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Trump threatened to destroy Iran's economy or eliminate its leadership if Tehran doesn't strike a deal, complicating efforts at diplomacy.

Chinese biopharma stocks rose on Monday after a report that the U.S. may continue to allow most drug licensing deals with Chinese firms.

The Danish company seeks to convince investors it can compete in an increasingly crowded field it helped pioneer.

The shutdown of Saudi's key East-West pipeline stands to squeeze crude supply for Asian importers, with South Korea appearing the most directly exposed.

Treasury yields were lower on Monday following last week's interest rate bonanza.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng was "successful" ahead of the Sept. 24 Trump-Xi summit.

The week ahead is light on macroeconomic data, but investors can still expect plenty of market-moving headlines.

The mayor's press office said the meeting will take place at Gracie Mansion and "will focus on issues affecting New York City and New Yorkers."

AI interests pro and con turned out for the Congressional Black Caucus's annual gathering in Washington as the topics — plus redistricting concerns — dominated.

AI, from chatbots to humanoids and automated management systems, are being widely deployed by corporations with huge repercussions for worker pay and autonomy.

The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses.

Look beyond short-term noise and focus on stocks with strong growth potential in future years.

Serial airline investor Bill Franke is embracing more upmarket changes like first-class seats.

Williams-Sonoma is outperforming the furnishings industry due to its ability to grow profitability despite a weak housing backdrop.

As measured by the iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF), the region is handily beating the S&P 500 year to date, up 15% compared to the S&P's 11% move

Jensen Huang's position as the leader of the world's most valuable company, has earned him Trump's ear on the most important topics in AI.

As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.

Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.

Millions of student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills skyrocket if they don't move into an affordable repayment plan soon.

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, passing the job to his son, Howard.

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors could be in for a relatively quiet week as Wall Street works its way through a historically difficult September.

The chairman both explained this week's decision to raise interest rates, and raised vexing questions about what comes next

Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report indicates the central bank's staff missed signs ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 failure.

Senators elected this November will be in office when Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to run dry.

A coalition of over 100 AI experts are urging independence and transparency from Anthropic, OpenAI and other foundation model labs to conduct evaluations.

Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade.

More taxpayers have been applying for an "offer in compromise" since 2023, but the IRS has accepted far fewer requests.

Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.

Options traders stormed into tech trades on Thursday.

As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget.

At Salesforce's annual mega-conference in San Francisco, attendees said they get enough value from older AI models.

Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.