Dow closes 150 points higher on Tuesday, S&P 500 approaches all-time high: Live updates
Stocks rose to start the last week of the year, pushing the S&P 500 closer to record levels.
Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps
Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza on Tuesday, residents said, in apparent preparation to expand their ground offensive.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation mission accomplished?
Inflation looks like it’s going down decisively, not just in terms of how much things cost, but in a way that’s actually felt by the consumer.
U.S. retaliates in Iraq after three U.S. troops wounded in attack
The U.S. military carried out retaliatory air strikes on Monday in Iraq after a one-way drone attack by Iran-aligned militants, officials said.
At least 113 killed in attacks in central Nigeria, local official reports
The death toll in weekend attacks in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has risen to 113, in a region where clashes between herders and farmers are common.
Could the vaping industry go up in smoke?
The vaping industry is undergoing a major change as governments look to restrict the sale of disposable vapes. This comes amid concerns about the rise in vaping among young people and non-smokers getting addicted.
Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jump-starting their global expansions
Singapore’s prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Ukraine draft law proposes lowering mobilization age to 25 from 27
Zelenskyy, who has yet to back the proposal publicly, said on Dec. 19 that he wanted to hear more arguments for mobilizing additional people.
Japan and South Korea markets start the last trading week of 2023 on a positive note; China falls
Japan and South Korea markets started the last trading week of 2023 on a positive note, but China stocks continued to slide.
Will bitcoin rally after a major technical event in April? Here’s what history shows
CNBC Pro’s analysis of data sheds light on returns typically expected after bitcoin halving events.
