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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up—in other countries

U.S. and Chinese tech companies are increasingly pursuing opportunities outside their home markets, with government policy support.…

Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently,…

Digital-Asset Treasury Companies Continue to Accumulate Crypto. But Are Any of Them Worth Buying?

These companies work best when the prices of their underlying assets are rising rather than falling.…

Trump’s weekend Iran strikes keep sparking Monday stock rallies. Here’s what the data shows us.

Call it the ‘Axios put’: On average, stocks have been up more on Mondays in the second quarter than in recent years…

Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers

The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.…

Which iShares Corporate Bond ETF Is Best for Income Investors: IGLB or LQD?

Compare cost, yield, and risk profiles of two leading investment-grade bond ETFs. See how their strategies may impact long-term portfolio performance.…

Value stocks beat growth when inflation is high. Here are 13 stocks top newsletters are betting on now.

Many portfolio experts are wrong about what drives value outperformance. This single metric explains why.…

Supreme Court lets presidents fire independent regulators, rules for Trump in FTC case

The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as "Humphrey’s Executor."…

Trump laments 'tremendous loss' on mail-in ballots at Supreme Court, doubles down on voter-ID bill

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump nominated in 2020, rejected arguments that federal laws preempt Mississippi permitting late-arriving absentee ballots.…

Citi Wealth warns investors to move out of excess cash because of hot inflation

Here is where Citi Wealth would put that money to work instead of short-term instruments.…

Inflation Is Surging: Here's How That Might Affect the Stock Market in 2026

U.S. consumers continue to deal with higher prices.…

3 Inflation-Resistant Stocks Poised to Keep Winning Through Year-End

These stocks are well positioned to thrive even as the CPI hits multiyear highs.…

IRS says Trump Account contributions will not trigger annual gift tax reporting requirements

Parents, guardians and others who contribute to a Trump Account will not be required to file a gift tax return, the IRS and Treasury Department said Monday.…

Why Axon Enterprise Stock Popped Today

The law enforcement tech stock gained on news that President Trump bought shares.…

Here's how Trump Accounts could affect women's retirement savings gap

While Trump Accounts are unlikely to directly improve retirement savings among women, there may be an indirect benefit, says one expert.…

3 Reasons Why Chipotle Is Down 53% Since Its 50-for-1 Stock Split

Inflation has not been kind to this once high-flying restaurant growth stock.…

Inflation Could Wreck Your Retirement. Here's How to Tackle It.

Don't let it be a problem for you.…

Wall Street is bracing for a wave of Fed rate hikes that may never come. These sectors stand to gain.

Inflation isn’t as high as you think — and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh looks less hawkish than advertised.…

Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now

The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire her proceeds.…

Fed’s Lisa Cook can stay at central bank while challenging Trump’s attempt to fire her, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court refused to allow President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, in a move that strengthens the independence of the world’s…

‘I claimed Social Security at 62’: At 76, I’m working at Walmart. Why do I still owe payroll taxes?

“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”…

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict

E. Jean Carroll has said since 2019 that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.…

1 No-Brainer High-Yield S&P 500 ETF to Buy Right Now

Dividend stocks are back in favor in 2026! This ETF with a 4.4% yield looks especially well set up for the rest of the year.…

Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes

The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday.…

China's economy picks up in June on rebounding U.S. exports, analysts say

China's economy is showing signs of picking up after a sluggish few months — thanks in part to a rebound in shipments to the U.S.…

Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal

Axon Enterprise has ramped up lobbying in Congress on federal law-enforcement technology as ICE pursues a potential $220 million Taser deal.…

Why Apple pivoting to China for memory may not solve big tech’s microchip crisis

Apple reportedly is looking to ease its memory crunch with a Chinese company, but the dominance of the big three makers continues, says one tech investor.…

Treasury yields little changed as investors look ahead to key jobs data

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday as investors looked to key jobs data and monitored a fragile pause in hositilies between the U.S. and Iran.…

China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes

China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday.…

The Case For and Against Buying Chevron Right Now

Chevron is a high-yield energy giant, but industry fundamentals are being trumped by emotions today.…