Rhode Island ranks last in CNBC state economy study for 2026
CNBC’s 2026 business ranking put Rhode Island, Maryland and West Virginia at the bottom on state economic strength.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoSection
Markets
Trump urges Senate to advance crypto bill after Graham’s death
The president tied passage of the Clarity Act to the late South Carolina senator as the GOP’s Senate margin narrowed to 52-47.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
States expected to sue over Paramount-WBD deal despite DOJ clearance
CNBC reported that several state attorneys general may seek to block Paramount Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition on an...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
AI exposure is reshaping job exits among older US workers
Boston College research finds workers 55 and older in AI-exposed roles are leaving jobs more often since ChatGPT’s launch.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Chip selloff weighs on US futures as oil rises after US-Iran strikes
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointed lower Monday, while WTI crude climbed more than 3% after weekend strikes involving the United S...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Kalshi opens Pro terminal for active prediction-market traders
The beta platform adds order-book tools, public trade feeds and utilities for users trading Kalshi’s perpetual futures product.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Trump says US should be paid to guard Strait of Hormuz
The president told Fox News the US would “probably run” the key oil-shipping route amid renewed conflict with Iran.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
SK Hynix falls in Seoul after strong Nasdaq opening
The memory-chip maker dropped more than 10% in Seoul after its U.S. debut, as analysts cited profit-taking, valuation gaps and AI...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Big US banks set for stronger trading and dealmaking revenue
Analysts expect second-quarter bank results to show gains from SpaceX’s IPO, Iran-related volatility and a tentative revival in co...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
TSMC June revenue jumps 67.9% before quarterly results
The Taiwanese foundry posted NT$442.68 billion in June sales as AI-related chip demand continued to support growth.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Chinese EV groups widen overseas investment lead over US rivals
Atlas Public Policy says Chinese companies announced nearly $101bn in overseas EV and battery investments from 2019 to 2025, versu...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
India inflation rises to 4.38% as food and fuel costs build
June consumer inflation topped a Reuters poll estimate as oil-market stress and uneven monsoon conditions added to price pressures...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago