Dow closes more than 450 points lower, S&P 500 pulls back from record: Live updates
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched fresh all-time intraday records on Wednesday.
The stocks Goldman gives over 70% upside — with one as high as 147%
The names come from the bank’s “Conviction List – Directors’ Cut,” a monthly list of recommended stocks to buy that is decided by a subcommittee.
European defense stocks rise for 4th day as Denmark moves to rearm Greenland
European stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday as regional market jitters grew over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland.
How Russia is benefiting from Trump’s Venezuelan oil plan
Russia is reflagging sanctioned vessels involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, quickly growing its dark fleet.
India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties
Amid rising global trade uncertainties, India’s economy is projected to grow 7.4% in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts
Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What’s next after a 10-year ‘experiment’ with U.S.-China competition
For someone who’s witnessed the ups and downs of U.S.-China tensions since the 1990s, AmCham China’s new chair is strikingly optimistic about 2026.
Asian defense stocks pull back amid mixed regional trading, geopolitical uncertainty
Investors continued to assess geopolitical risks after the U.S. attack on Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s reiteration to acquire Greenland.
Big Pharma race to snap up biotech assets as $170 billion patent cliff looms
Companies are facing a situation where they need to fill their pipelines, but also navigate a competitive environment for the best assets.
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland could be next on Trump’s list
If Trump gives in to his desire to acquire Greenland, markets could react badly to the symbolic — and possible concrete — fracturing of the NATO partnership.




