Amazon's updated suspension policy still has sellers worried about getting inexplicably booted
CNBC
Amazon's new policy doesn't go far enough to protect sellers from potentially unfair and wrongful suspensions, merchants say.
July 20th 2019, 4:29 pm
Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser says Trump has become the 'face of racism and exclusion'
CNBC
"It troubles me that the most important political office in the world is becoming the face of racism and exclusion," Kaeser said in a Twitter post.
July 20th 2019, 3:59 pm
Iran denies that a second British ship was seized
CNBC
Oil prices rose as Britain and Iran disagreed on what happened to a second oil tanker as traveling in the Persian Gulf.
July 20th 2019, 12:41 pm
Meet Morgan Beller, the 26-year-old woman behind Facebook's plan to make its own currency
CNBC
Facebook VP David Marcus is the face of the company's Libra digital currency, but the original driving force was a 26-year-old female engineer.
July 20th 2019, 12:11 pm
US lawmakers demand Puerto Rico governor resign as protests roil island
CNBC
Several U.S. Democratic presidential candidates and lawmakers on Friday demanded Puerto Rico's governor step down.
July 20th 2019, 8:23 am
Iran, UK appear to seek de-escalation despite tanker seizure
CNBC
Iran and Britain appeared to signal Saturday that they are not seeking confrontation.
July 20th 2019, 6:37 am
Saudi king reportedly approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance regional security
CNBC
Saudi Arabia's King Salman approved hosting U.S. forces in the country to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency reported Friday.
July 20th 2019, 5:49 am
Monsoon flooding death toll rises to 152 in South Asia
CNBC
Officials say the death toll has risen to 152 in monsoon flooding in South Asia.
July 20th 2019, 5:01 am
Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Lam stabbed at event in China
CNBC
Hong Kong actor Simon Yam has been stabbed while attending an event in southern China.
July 20th 2019, 4:49 am
How dairy behemoth Danone failed to win India's 1.35 billion dairy lovers
CNBC
With its dairy-heavy diet of curries and yogurt drinks, India seemed a likely place for French dairy company Danone to find success.
July 19th 2019, 5:42 pm
Trump says he will call Swedish PM about locked up rapper A$AP Rocky after call from Kanye West
CNBC
So many people would like to see this quickly resolved!" Trump wrote.
July 19th 2019, 4:59 pm
Fed's Rosengren not on board for rate cut: 'I think we should wait'
CNBC
The Boston Fed president tells CNBC that the central bank can afford to be patient as long as the economy holds up.
July 19th 2019, 4:59 pm
Trump hosts US airline executives — and their Qatari rival — amid tensions over Gulf state subsidies
CNBC
Executives from United Airlines and American Airlines were "shocked" that state-owned airline Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker was also invited to the meeting, according to a White House official.
July 19th 2019, 3:54 pm
Week ahead: Both Q2 earnings and GDP expected to show sluggish growth, as investors await rate cut
CNBC
More than a quarter of the S&P 500 companies report earnings in the week ahead, and that could buffet the market as investors await the Fed's meeting at the end of the month.
July 19th 2019, 2:40 pm
British oil tanker reportedly seized by Iranian forces
CNBC
Britain said it was urgently seeking further information after reports that a British-flagged tanker had taken a turn into Iranian waters.
July 19th 2019, 2:10 pm
Trump wades into debate over controversial Fed speech Thursday, calls for end to tight policy
CNBC
He called on the Fed not to 'stop with the crazy quantitative tightening' and not to 'blow it' by halting 'unparalleled' growth.
July 19th 2019, 1:40 pm
Major gold bull markets are rare, but some investors are betting one is here
CNBC
Gold has been on fire this year and some investors think it is poised to do something it has only done twice since World War II.
July 19th 2019, 12:23 pm
Cramer to Trump: More US companies blame tariffs than the Fed for the slowing economy
CNBC
"I'm not hearing people blame the Fed as much as they're blaming tariffs," says CNBC's Jim Cramer.
July 19th 2019, 12:23 pm
FANG stocks have lost their characteristic mojo, but investors are sticking with them
CNBC
The mega-cap tech stocks that have led much of the record-long bull run have started to lose steam, but investors are still giving them the benefit of the doubt.
July 19th 2019, 12:23 pm
Stroopwafels finally find an American audience – here's how
CNBC
Stroopwafels have become much easier to find, thanks to United Airlines and now McDonald's Stroopwafel McFlurry.
July 19th 2019, 12:23 pm
Buckingham Palace is hiring a live-in chef — and the salary might surprise you
CNBC
Buckingham Palace is looking for an "ambitious and qualified" royal chef to prepare meals in the Queen's kitchen.
July 19th 2019, 10:52 am
BlackRock's Fink: CEOs tell me they're pulling their supply chains out of China
CNBC
Companies aren't waiting for the U.S.-China trade war to be resolved, says the head of the world's biggest money manager.
July 19th 2019, 9:51 am
Israeli security company reportedly has tool that spies on Apple, Google and Facebook cloud data
CNBC
An Israeli cybersecurity company has reportedly developed spyware that can scrape data from the servers of Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft products.
July 19th 2019, 9:51 am
Kids now dream of being professional YouTubers rather than astronauts, study finds
CNBC
Today's kids are three times more likely to aspire toward a career as a YouTuber rather than an astronaut, according to a new study.
July 19th 2019, 9:08 am
Germany's Merkel, planning to serve full term, backs under-fire protegee
CNBC
Germany's Angela Merkel threw her weight behind her embattled new defense minister and heir-apparent on Friday.
July 19th 2019, 8:51 am
Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for new powers to impose rent controls in London
CNBC
The mayoral office says renting a one bedroom flat in London is now as expensive as a three bedroom house in other parts of England.
July 19th 2019, 8:51 am
How autopilot was born a century ago
CNBC
Just over a 100 years ago, the first flight demonstration of autopilot took place in Paris, an innovation that changed the aviation world forever
July 19th 2019, 8:38 am
New York gives green light for two huge offshore wind projects in waters off Long Island
CNBC
The state has big ambitions when it comes to offshore wind and renewable energy.
July 19th 2019, 8:20 am
A 5.1-magnitude quake hits near the Greek capital Athens
CNBC
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook the Greek capital Athens on Friday, sending people running from buildings in panic, witnesses said.
July 19th 2019, 8:09 am
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink sees US stocks moving higher even from near-record levels
CNBC
The co-founder of the world's largest money manager advises investors to stay invested in stocks, saying that taking risk off the table is a mistake.
July 19th 2019, 7:38 am
Iran rejects Trump's claim that the US Navy destroyed one of its drones
CNBC
The country's Revolutionary Guards say they will soon release images to show no Iranian drone was destroyed.
July 19th 2019, 6:34 am
Shares of ad giant Publicis plunge after cut to revenue guidance
CNBC
Shares in French advertising conglomerate Publicis slumped after the group cut its 2019 revenue growth guidance. Shares of Publicis plunged 8.5% to their lowest level since December 2012.
July 19th 2019, 6:34 am
Commuters on London's world famous underground to get 4G services next year
CNBC
Hundreds of miles of cabling have been installed on the network in preparation.
July 19th 2019, 6:19 am
After shaking episodes, Germany's Merkel says she is fit for work
CNBC
Germany's Angela Merkel said on Friday she was fit to carry on as chancellor after a bout of shaking episodes.
July 19th 2019, 6:19 am
Britain's two biggest broadcasters are teaming up on a Netflix rival
CNBC
A subscription to BritBox will cost just £5.99, and will let people watch TV shows across multiple screens and devices.
July 19th 2019, 6:19 am
Big brands like K-Swiss and Nike are jumping on the esports bandwagon
CNBC
Experts estimate that the global esports audience will reach 453.8 million people this year, generating $1.1 billion in revenue.
July 19th 2019, 6:19 am
China calls on Germany to correct 'mistakes' over asylum for Hong Kong independence activists
CNBC
China made "solemn representations" to Germany after it granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing rioting charges in the Chinese-ruled city, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday.
July 19th 2019, 4:35 am
After elections, Japan's leader Abe will be seeking a big win on trade
CNBC
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his ruling coalition party are set for a victory at the polls on Sunday, and next, he'll be seeking out a big win in his dealings with other countries — such as trade, according to analysts.
July 19th 2019, 4:35 am
Debt-laden AB InBev agrees sale of Australian unit to Asahi
CNBC
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, has agreed to sell its Australian operations to Japan's Asahi and is interested in reviving the stalled flotation of its Asian business.
July 19th 2019, 4:17 am
How pay-as-you go energy systems could help with access to electricity in Africa
CNBC
How are social business models looking to broaden people's access to clean forms of energy?
July 19th 2019, 4:05 am
What a failed Iran deal would mean for oil prices and military tensions
CNBC
Regional stability, oil prices and potential for war will all depend on what Iran does with its nuclear program in the event of the deal's termination.
July 19th 2019, 3:35 am
Abe's on track to win at the polls, but he needs to spend more to fix Japan's economy: Analyst
CNBC
Japan will go to the polls this weekend, and analysts are expecting the ruling coalition to win again — an outcome that would maintain political stability in the country despite a slowing economy.
July 19th 2019, 2:29 am
Taiwan's president is planning another stop over in the US. China will be infuriated
CNBC
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to stop over in the U.S. on Friday on her way back from visiting diplomatic allies in the Caribbean.
July 19th 2019, 1:30 am
Bitcoin vs Libra: Here are the key differences between the two cryptocurrencies
CNBC
Libra and bitcoin are different in a lot of ways, from the technology behind them to the way they're used.
July 19th 2019, 12:43 am
America's Sports Car, the Corvette, almost didn't survive the Great Recession
CNBC
The original Corvette was intended to be a flashy concept vehicle, but the design proved so popular GM rushed to put it into production.
July 18th 2019, 11:43 pm
BMW, Tencent to open computing center in China for self-driving cars
CNBC
The computing center launched by BMW and Tencent will start operations by the end of the year. It will provide cars with data-crunching capabilities to help them drive semi-autonomously and, eventually, autonomously.
July 18th 2019, 11:12 pm
Japan's worst mass killing in two decades killed 33 in an arson attack on anime studio
CNBC
A man suspected of torching Kyoto Animation reportedly doused the studio's entrance with what appeared to be petrol and set it ablaze on Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 10:11 pm
US-China officials discuss trade, Mnuchin suggests possible in-person talks
CNBC
"Right now we're having principal-level calls and to the extent that it makes sense for us to set up in-person meetings, I would anticipate that we would be doing that," U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Reuters.
July 18th 2019, 10:11 pm
UK's new leader must urgently decide on including Huawei in 5G network, lawmakers say
CNBC
The new prime minister must take a decision on whether to include China's Huawei in Britain's 5G telecoms network urgently as the ongoing debate is damaging international relations, a powerful committee of UK lawmakers said on Friday.
July 18th 2019, 9:41 pm
Trump looking into a Pentagon cloud contract for Amazon or Microsoft after 'tremendous complaints'
CNBC
President Trump said he's looking at the JEDI contract that will be awarded to Microsoft or Amazon.
July 18th 2019, 9:11 pm
India queries Chinese app TikTok after call for ban by Hindu group
CNBC
India's IT ministry has asked Chinese video app TikTok to explain how it collects user data and creates awareness for safe use of its platform.
July 18th 2019, 8:55 pm
NY Fed clarifies Williams speech that market took as signal of a rate cut
CNBC
Earlier, Williams delivered a speech at the annual meeting of the Central Bank Research Association in which he said, "It's better to take preventative measures than to wait for disaster to unfold."
July 18th 2019, 7:55 pm
Asia stocks set to trade mixed as hopes rise for more easing from the Fed
CNBC
Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade mixed on Friday, following overnight comments from a U.S. Federal Reserve official that led to rising expectations the central bank could ease monetary policy more than expected.
July 18th 2019, 7:55 pm
AB InBev stock up on report it may sell assets after scrapping Asia IPO plan
CNBC
Anheuser-Busch InBev is considering selling off business units in South Korea, Australia and Central America, The Wall Street Journal reported. The brewer recently called off an IPO of its Asian business.
July 18th 2019, 5:51 pm
Oil prices could retest their 2019 lows if they fall below this level: RBC's Helima Croft
CNBC
Spiking tensions in the Gulf of Oman and rising oil production in the U.S. are combining to put crude prices in a difficult position, says RBC's Helima Croft.
July 18th 2019, 5:51 pm
'Terminator: Dark Fate' to be rated R, bring back Eddie Furlong as John Connor
CNBC
Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be joined by another familiar face in the upcoming film "Terminator: Dark Fate" — Eddie Furlong, who played John Connor in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."
July 18th 2019, 5:51 pm
Now the market thinks the Fed could make an even deeper cut to rates later this month
CNBC
Even with better economic data, the market is betting the Fed will now cut interest rates by 50 basis points in July, after dovish comments from two Fed officials Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 5:51 pm
Boeing to take $4.9 billion after-tax hit in second quarter on 737 Max grounding
CNBC
July 18th 2019, 4:36 pm
Microsoft set to report earnings after the bell
CNBC
Analysts think Microsoft's Azure cloud growth slowed in the fiscal fourth quarter. But Windows revenue could benefit from better-than-expected PC sales.
July 18th 2019, 3:39 pm
Trump says US Navy shot down Iranian drone in 'defensive action'
CNBC
Trump said the USS Boxer fired on and destroyed Iran's drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday in a "defensive action."
July 18th 2019, 3:39 pm
Netflix results and executive comments show it's another media company — not a pay-TV killer
CNBC
Netflix execs on the Q2 earnings call show they just want to create the next "must see" show
July 18th 2019, 2:38 pm
Why Facebook immortalized an illegal crosswalk with nine gray stripes at its headquarters
CNBC
Hacker Square at Facebook's headquarters pays homage to the company's early motto of moving fast and breaking things.
July 18th 2019, 2:38 pm
Harvesting rare-earth metals from the moon will happen this century, NASA chief says
CNBC
Jim Bridenstine, the leader of NASA, told CNBC his predictions for the future of the space industry.
July 18th 2019, 2:38 pm
Analysts stick by plunging Netflix shares, see comeback this quarter driven by 'Stranger Things'
CNBC
Despite a disappointing earnings report, Wall Street analysts are sticking by the stock and looking ahead to the third quarter.
July 18th 2019, 9:33 am
UK lawmakers back bid to hamper a no-deal Brexit
CNBC
British lawmakers on Thursday backed proposals to make it harder for the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit by suspending parliament.
July 18th 2019, 9:33 am
New 'rhino bonds' to allow investors to help with wildlife conservation
CNBC
Investors will soon be able to buy bonds that aim to increase the population of the endangered black rhino.
July 18th 2019, 9:33 am
More than 50 companies reportedly pull production out of China due to trade war
CNBC
The pace of companies moving production out of China is accelerating, according to the Nikkei Asian review.
July 18th 2019, 9:33 am
Airline sends $106,000 bill to woman who tried to open doors mid-flight
CNBC
Two fighter jets were scrambled to escort the plane she was traveling on
July 18th 2019, 9:33 am
European Central Bank set for a rate cut in September, economists predict
CNBC
The European Central Bank (ECB) will next week open the door to an interest rate cut for September, economists have predicted.
July 18th 2019, 8:47 am
Mnuchin: Phone call on trade with China counterparts set for Thursday, 'complicated issues' remain
CNBC
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said a call between U.S. and China trade officials is scheduled for later on Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 7:33 am
Korean Air approves $10 billion deal to modernize fleet with Boeing's Dreamliner
CNBC
The intention to make a deal with Boeing was first announced at the Paris Air Show.
July 18th 2019, 7:33 am
Mnuchin says progress being made on debt limit deal, markets shouldn't be concerned
CNBC
July 18th 2019, 7:33 am
UK may be entering a full-blown recession, budget watchdog says
CNBC
Britain might be entering a full-blown recession and a no-deal Brexit could more than double the country's budget deficit next year, the watchdog for public finances said on Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 7:33 am
Google suspends Viagogo from advertising over trust concerns
CNBC
Google took action on Thursday after concluding that the Swiss firm was in breach of its advertising policy, basing its decision on advice from advertising regulators.
July 18th 2019, 7:33 am
Iranian forces seize foreign oil tanker, crew: Iran state TV
CNBC
Iran's state TV says Revolutionary Guard forces have seized a foreign tanker with 12 crew accused of smuggling oil.
July 18th 2019, 6:45 am
EU Commission fines Qualcomm for second time over market abuse
CNBC
Qualcomm, the world's no.1 chipmaker, was fined 242 million euros ($272 million) on Thursday for blocking a rival from the market about a decade ago, its second EU antitrust penalty.
July 18th 2019, 6:15 am
UK retail sales jump in June in much-needed lift for economy
CNBC
Monthly retail sales volumes jumped 1% in June, according to the ONS, well above all forecasts.
July 18th 2019, 6:03 am
Danske Bank profits hit by higher costs as it sets aside cash for a potential money laundering fine
CNBC
Danske Bank's second-quarter pre-tax profit came in below expectations on Thursday, with the Danish lender citing low interest rates and higher regulatory costs following a money-laundering scandal at its Estonian branch.
July 18th 2019, 5:03 am
European banking stocks are ready for a rebound, Barclays strategists say
CNBC
European banks are finally showing signs of recovery and investors should be looking to reduce their bearish positioning in the beleaguered sector, according to Barclays strategists.
July 18th 2019, 4:12 am
Novartis raises 2019 guidance, helped by Sandoz generics unit
CNBC
Novartis lifted full-year sales and profit targets on Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 4:00 am
ASOS shares fall more than 20% after profit warning
CNBC
British online fashion retailer ASOS warned on profit for the third time in eight months on Thursday, saying it had struggled to overhaul warehouses in the United States and Europe to meet demand.
July 18th 2019, 3:30 am
Italy's Salvini says elections still possible after summer break
CNBC
Italy still has time to dissolve parliament and go to elections after the summer break, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini told daily Il Corriere della Sera.
July 18th 2019, 1:41 am
Several feared dead in Japan animation studio fire
CNBC
Several people are feared dead in a fire at an animation studio in the Japanese city of Kyodo on Thursday.
July 18th 2019, 1:41 am
What Brexit could mean for the US economy
CNBC
Economists have predicted what Brexit means for the U.S. economy and its financial markets when (and if) the U.K. finally leaves the EU.
July 18th 2019, 1:09 am
China will not use its Treasury holdings as a weapon against the US, says expert
CNBC
China has other "weapons" in its trade battle with U.S. and selling off Treasurys will not be one of them, says Lowy Institute's Richard McGregor.
July 18th 2019, 12:55 am
Investors should look at these countries which have benefited from the trade dispute, analyst says
CNBC
Andrew Gillan of Janus Henderson Investors says he likes markets in the Philippines and Indonesia, and explains why it's difficult to invest in Vietnam despite its attractiveness.
July 18th 2019, 12:40 am
N26, the online bank backed by Peter Thiel, is now worth $3.5 billion
CNBC
Germany online bank N26 said it raised a huge $170 million in additional funding, valuing the six-year-old fintech start-up at $3.5 billion.
July 18th 2019, 12:11 am
The Fed 'shouldn't use all their firepower immediately,' says CIO
CNBC
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management's global chief investment officer predicted the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in the next 12 months, but chances of a four-time rate cut are less.
July 18th 2019, 12:11 am
Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns
CNBC
A photo editing app has introduced a few new wrinkles to the faces of celebrities — and to the ongoing discussion around personal digital security, NBC reports.
July 17th 2019, 10:39 pm
IMF sees dangers from trade tensions and says the dollar is overvalued
CNBC
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said that the U.S. dollar was overvalued by 6% to 12%, based on near-term economic fundamentals, while the euro, Japan's yen and China's yuan were seen as broadly in line with fundamentals.
July 17th 2019, 9:55 pm
House kills Trump impeachment resolution even as Democratic support grows
CNBC
The House voted to table a resolution to start impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump introduced by Rep. Al Green.
July 17th 2019, 9:09 pm
Netflix to roll out cheaper mobile-only plan in India
CNBC
On Wednesday, Netflix said it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India. The firm currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees and 800 rupees.
July 17th 2019, 8:55 pm
Japan urges G-7 to think beyond existing rules in dealing with Libra
CNBC
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday urged his G-7 counterparts to make a comprehensive assessment of Facebook's Libra digital currency for any fresh challenges that could be overlooked by existing regulations.
July 17th 2019, 8:55 pm
US House rejects Saudi weapons sales, Trump to veto
CNBC
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three resolutions on Wednesday, which would block the sale of precision-guided munitions and related equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Donald Trump has promised a veto.
July 17th 2019, 8:55 pm
Stocks in Asia set to trade lower on renewed threat to trade; investors await Australia's jobs data
CNBC
Investors will be watching out for the release of Australian jobs data, set to be at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN.
July 17th 2019, 7:51 pm
US cuts Turkey from F-35 program after Russian missile deal
CNBC
Last week, Turkey accepted delivery of the Russian-made S-400, a mobile surface-to-air missile system, that is said to pose a risk to the NATO alliance as well as Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter jet.
July 17th 2019, 6:51 pm
Netflix just missed hard on the only number that matters — international subscriber growth
CNBC
Netflix can sustain its lofty valuation only if global subscriber growth can support increasing content spending and debt. And growth is entirely dependent on Netflix's prospects internationally, in countries such as India and Malaysia.
July 17th 2019, 4:48 pm
Netflix earnings: 60 cents per share, vs 56 cents expected
CNBC
The report is a chance for Netflix to prove how it plans to compete against legacy media companies that are now expanding into streaming.
July 17th 2019, 4:01 pm
IBM set to report earnings after the bell
CNBC
IBM is expected to report declining revenue for the fourth quarter in a row on Wednesday.
July 17th 2019, 4:01 pm
WHO declares global health emergency as deadly Ebola outbreak in the Congo spreads
CNBC
The declaration comes days after a case of the virus was confirmed in the Congolese city Goma, which borders neighboring country Rwanda.
