be

Op-ed: Markets rising as economic numbers plunge is historically a setup for disappointment

We do not know how long investors will be patient, how long markets will rise on the policy response, how low the economic numbers will fall and for how long.




be

Repurposing existing drugs to treat coronavirus will likely be quicker than a vaccine, scientists claim

A team of international experts said that while there was no "magic bullet" for treating Covid-19, successfully identifying a drug that could treat the virus was likely to take less time than rolling out a vaccine.




be

Alphabet CEO lays out how offices will slowly reopen starting in June with internal memo

The first employees to return will be those who need "access to special equipment" and whose jobs require them them to be in the office, Pichai stated.




be

Nintendo profits surge as 'Animal Crossing' game becomes fastest-selling title on the Switch

Nintendo said "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" sold over 13 million copies in the first six weeks, making it the fast-selling Switch game.




be

Sweden's chief scientist admits lessons have been learned over no-lockdown policy

Sweden's decision to avoid a strict lockdown like its European neighbors drew global attention and was not without controversy, but its chief epidemiologist says there are few things he would have done differently.




be

As US-China rivalry heightens, the pandemic could tilt global power in Beijing's favor

China is likely to use the crisis as an opportunity to raise its profile and expand its influence particularly over countries hard-hit by the pandemic, analysts say.




be

Options traders bet that this gold rush isn't just a flash in the pan

Gold is breaking out to near 7-year highs, and options traders are betting the rally can run even further.




be

Options trader bets $4 million on a major volatility spike

Stocks are breaking out to new all-time highs, but one trader is betting that more volatility is right around the corner.




be

Options traders bearish on US-China trade deal

Mike Khouw finds options traders are preparing for the worst ahead of tomorrow's phase 1 trade deal signing with China.




be

Options trader makes a big bet on volatility into CSX earnings

CSX is scheduled to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, and one trader is betting that the transport stock could be a big mover.




be

Apple's earnings report could lead to big gains, options trader bets

The countdown to Apple earnings is on, and one options trader is betting on a big post-earnings bounce for the tech giant.




be

One options trader bets big money on Tesla's stock cracking $800

One options trader is betting around $2 million that Tesla's wild ride is far from over.




be

Options traders bet on a post-earnings pop for Amazon

Is 2020 shaping up to be a rebound year for Amazon? Options traders are betting earnings could kick off a rally.




be

Mystery trader bets Alphabet could run 11% by March ahead of earnings

Shares of Google parent Alphabet could make meaningful strides after the technology company's Monday earnings report, according to the options market.




be

Mystery options trader bets on Wynn leading a casino rebound

One options trader is looking to cash in on a big bet that Wynn's earnings report will lead the casinos higher.




be

Options trader bets Zoom Video's run higher may just be getting started

Options traders are betting the videoconferencing stock may be gearing up for a double-digit move higher.




be

The rate rout is heating up, and that could be good news for homebuilders

Interest rates are in free fall, but that could be good news for one group of stocks that are already off to a strong start this year.




be

Options trader bets $2 million on a monster rally for gold

One options trader is betting on a solid gold rally for the yellow metal into late spring.




be

Options trader wins big on a Super Tuesday health-care bet

One options trader won big on Joe Biden's Super Tuesday performance, cashing in on a sizable bullish bet on one health-care name.




be

Chartmaster says payment stock could be poised for gains on earnings

Carter Worth on PayPal, with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action Traders, Tony Zhang and Mike Khouw.




be

Options bears are flooding into Uber ahead of earnings

Uber reports earnings after the bell Thursday, and traders in the options market are betting the ride-hailing giant won't match Lyft's surge higher.




be

Uber cuts 3,700 jobs, CEO foregoes salary due to uncertain pandemic impact

Uber will lay off 3,700 employees, the company announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday. The cuts to its customer support and recruiting teams represent about 14% of its 26,900 employees, based on Uber's most recent headcount. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will also forgo his base salary for the rest of the year, which was $1 million in 2019.




be

Jim Cramer: Beyond Meat is a huge seller, investors should watch the trend

"Beyond Meat is just a huge seller," CNBC's Jim Cramer says. "There are people who are getting appalled by what's happening to meat packers and the more we read about it the more we think Beyond Meat is the way to get protein that skips that thing called the industrial cow."




be

Jim Cramer: 'Going against Beyond Meat is going against history'

CNBC's Jim Cramer says Beyond Meat is one of the most dangerous shorts in the market right now because people are turning to the meat substitutes as coronavirus makes retail demand rise.




be

Cramer: Coronavirus could propel plant-based Beyond Meat into a giant like Amazon or Facebook

Plant-based protein is not a passing fad, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.




be

Grant Thornton's Swonk: I fear how many layoffs will become permanent

Diane Swonk of Grant Thornton and Brent Schutte of Northwestern Mutual join "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the latest jobs numbers and economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.




be

Millions of people are expected to fall ill with tuberculosis due to coronavirus lockdown

"This situation makes me sick, because (it) is totally avoidable," Lucica Ditiu, executive director of the Stop TB Partnership, said.




be

Greece's strict fiscal targets will likely be relaxed in 2021 as well, minister says

Greece might be spared from having to hit strict fiscal targets related to previous bailouts next year, a government official told CNBC, given the ongoing health and economic crises.




be

US is best positioned to fill India's natural gas needs: Energy Secretary

U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette talks about the strategic energy partnership with India, and how it will boost trade in oil and natural gas.




be

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Alphabet, Boeing, Gilead, AMC Entertainment & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.




be

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Berkshire Hathaway, Gilead, Disney, Intel & more

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Berkshire Hathaway, Gilead, Disney, Intel, and more.




be

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Starbucks, Chevron, Norwegian Cruise Line, Alphabet & more

Starbucks jumps as the coffee chain rolls out a reopening plan in the U.S. while Chevron leads energy stocks higher amid a surge in crude.




be

Oil surges on big bet that drivers will take to the roads as states reopen

Oil prices are rising as producers cut output and investors bet the U.S. consumer will help drive the industry out of its demand crisis.




be

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Beyond Meat, Wendy's, General Motors & more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.




be

This is the jobs number that will show how fast the labor market can heal

Economists are looking at continuing unemployment claims data as the best labor market barometer as states reopen.




be

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Macy's, Uber, TripAdvisor, Disney & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell on Friday.




be

Recovery could be slow, uneven and dependent on whether companies still need as many workers

There's optimism that nearly 4 in 5 workers surveyed see their layoffs as temporary, but the issue is whether their jobs will survive.




be

It's a very bearish situation for the US dollar

The U.S. dollar index appears headed toward a level of 85 going by technical indicators that show "a very bearish situation."




be

Gold is exhibiting an untidy uptrend and traders should be cautious

Gold has the potential to breakout above the critical long term resistance level near $1,364 and move towards $1,550, according to Daryl Guppy.




be

The behavior of the Australian dollar is a contradiction

On the one hand the Australian market is making new 10 year highs, on the other, the Australian dollar has broken a long term uptrend and is rapidly moving towards 12-month, and potentially, two-year lows.




be

The S&P is setting up to benefit traders — and stymie long-term investors

The S&P 500 may be headed for a long, slow sideways pattern, and that's good for traders, according to Daryl Guppy.




be

The dollar is set to be on the rebound, expect a potentially fast rally

The key question now is about the strength of the pullback for the dollar, and the potential to develop a new rebound rally, according to Daryl Guppy.




be

Gold may be set for a fall to $1,130

Gold's consolidation over the past few weeks has triggered short covering, but it has not encouraged new long positions, Daryl Guppy writes.




be

Big changes could be in store for student loan borrowers

Presidential campaign proposals and recently introduced legislation aim to rewrite the rules around student loan interest, repayment and refinancing. Some of the plans would reduce – or altogether erase – people's balances.




be

'The fabric of America is being destroyed.' Why this ex-Trump official says student debt needs to be canceled

"The fabric of America is being destroyed through this process." Here's why the former Trump administration official in charge of student debt is now calling for most of the debt to be canceled.




be

'Not the economy, stupid': A majority of Americans say 2020 election will be about other issues

A majority of Americans think a recession is likely in the next year, but amid historically low unemployment and a record stock market, most voters say the 2020 election will not be about the economy, according to a new CNBC Invest In You survey on money and politics released Monday.




be

Big changes could be in store for student loan borrowers

Presidential campaign proposals and recently introduced legislation aim to rewrite the rules around student loan interest, repayment and refinancing. Some of the plans would reduce – or altogether erase – people's balances.




be

Why now might be a good time to save in a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA

Roth accounts may make sense for a larger number of Americans due to low historical income-tax rates and the U.S. budget deficit, which some experts believe will necessitate the government raising tax rates in the future.




be

How the 2020 presidential candidates' Q4 fundraising numbers shape up

CNBC's Eamon Javers and political reporter Brian Schwartz join the "Power Lunch" team to break down the latest presidential campaign fundraising numbers.




be

Democratic candidate Michael Bennet proposes 44% tax rate for wealthiest Americans

Democratic presidential contender Michael Bennet wants to increase the top income-tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans to 44%, which experts say exceeds that of other presidential hopefuls to date.