Last-minute changes to new port fees enacted by the Trump administration’s U.S. Trade Representative have stuck one U.S.-based ocean carrier with an estimated annual tariff bill of $34 million, after it was reclassified under new Section 301 program terms. On Oct. 14, the first day of the fee program, Atlantic Container Line paid a $1.4…
Demolition of a section of the East Wing of the White House, during construction on the new ballroom extension of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Aaron Schartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tech giant Alphabet is contributing $22 million to help build the White House ballroom under a…
Ranchers Duke Phillips III, prepares to rope a calf during the final branding at Chico Basin Ranch in Hanover, Colorado on June 29, 2024. Helen H. Richardson | MediaNews Group | The Denver Post | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Wednesday said U.S. cattle ranchers “don’t understand” how they have benefitted from his tariffs,…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta will lay off roughly 600 employees within its artificial intelligence unit as the company looks to reduce layers and operate more nimbly, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday. The company announced the cuts in a memo from its chief…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. 1. Stocks are moving lower on Wednesday morning as corporate earnings roll in. The S & P 500 was essentially flat on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said Tuesday his highly…
Despite all eyes on the Magnificent Seven, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said that strong earnings results from companies in the “real economy” were responsible for Tuesday’s rally. “We got some tremendous numbers from actual businesses,” Cramer said. “And I think we need to celebrate that so many companies not connected to the data center or artificial…
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected three Paramount Skydance takeover offers as it fields broad buyout interest, CNBC’s David Faber reported Wednesday, citing sources. Paramount’s last offer was for just under $24 per share and comprised of 80% cash, according to Faber, who previously reported a bid could come in at between $22 and $24 per…
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire | Getty Images NFL star Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investor Jana Partners in a bid to help reshape the future…
Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce Inc., speaks during the 2025 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Michael Short | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are harnessing it to employ fewer people. Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that it will “replace literally half of…
Capital One shares rose on Tuesday evening after the credit card issuer reported a sizeable quarterly beat, driven by improved credit quality performance. Revenue in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 53% year over year to $15.36 billion, beating the LSEG-complied consensus estimate of $15.08 billion. Adjusted earnings per share increased 32% year over year…
