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Stock futures decline as Iranian war tensions escalate: Live updates

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 4:24 pm | US Markets

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. had fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

Kevin Warsh would be the first tech bro Fed chair. How Silicon Valley shaped him

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 4:21 pm | US Markets

The nominee to lead the Fed is an AI optimist who counts tech titans Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen among his friends.

American Airlines falls 3% premarket after dismissing United megamerger

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 4:21 pm | US Markets

American Airlines stock fell after it dismissed talk of a potential merger with United, citing antitrust concerns and potential harm to competition.

China calls for ‘concerted’ industry efforts to tackle excess solar production

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 3:25 pm | US Markets

China is the undisputed global leader in solar energy, making more than 80% of the world’s solar panel components.

‘Resumption of hostilities’: seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 12:41 pm | US Markets

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 3:06 am | US Markets

The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.

AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 3:05 am | US Markets

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment.

Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 2:07 am | US Markets

The seizure is an apparent escalation of a U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

Iran rebuffs Trump’s plan for new round of peace talks, state media reports

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 1:05 am | US Markets

Iran’s top negotiator says his government has “no trust” in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won’t be blackmailed.

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over article claiming he abuses alcohol

by CNBC Markets | April 20, 2026 12:10 am | US Markets

The Atlantic on Friday published a detailed article citing more than two-dozen sources that made bombshell claims about the FBI director’s behavior.

Gas prices may not drop below $3 a gallon until next year: Energy Secretary Wright

by CNBC Markets | April 19, 2026 8:17 pm | US Markets

Gas prices are more than $4 per gallon on average in the U.S. right now, a massive spike from just months ago.

Trump says talks between U.S. and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday

by CNBC Markets | April 19, 2026 6:12 pm | US Markets

Iran’s top negotiator says his government has “no trust” in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won’t be blackmailed.

SiIicon Valley’s AI agent hiccups: Wasted tokens and ‘chaotic’ systems

by CNBC Markets | April 19, 2026 6:11 pm | US Markets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC’s Jim Cramer in March that AI agents are “definitely the next ChatGPT.”

‘It’s just scale’: Local mom-and-pop car dealerships are growing or dying amid industry consolidation, rise of mega-retailers

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 6:14 pm | US Markets

Multibillion-dollar dealerships have been on the rise amid a decadeslong consolidation that has led to a grow-or-die mentality for many U.S. auto retailers.

Trump says U.S. has ‘good news’ on Iran, talks to continue over weekend

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 3:14 pm | US Markets

President Trump tells reporters that the U.S. and Iran will jointly recover nuclear material after a deal is reached.

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 3:12 pm | US Markets

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

S&P 500 notches first close above 7,100, Nasdaq posts longest win streak since 1992: Live updates

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 2:06 am | US Markets

U.S. stocks rose on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” on the heels of a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.

Perspective: AI demand is inflated, and only Anthropic is being realistic

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 1:11 am | US Markets

The main usage metric for artificial intelligence, called tokens, looks explosive on paper, but it may be significantly overstated.

Earnings poised to stoke confidence in a stock market that has rebounded to all-time highs. Here’s what’s ahead

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 1:10 am | US Markets

The fast-moving developments on the warfront add to confidence in many parts of the Street that the bottom is in for equities.

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

by CNBC Markets | April 18, 2026 12:06 am | US Markets

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.
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