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How one hedge-fund manager built his firm to be powered entirely by AI agents
It's a stark example of a growing reality on Wall Street as firms test the benefits and limits of AI in finance and on their employees.
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Crypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks — even though most of them did security checks
More than 60% of cryptocurrency platforms that lost money due to cyberattacks had undergone independent security audits, CoinGecko said.
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White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC. It's unclear if they will be filled
Filling open commissioner positions at the regulatory agency has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.
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China hits back at G20 statement on its reliance on exports, accusing them of 'promoting protectionism'
China rejected G20 pressure over export-driven growth while also challenging U.S. Iran sanctions and European trade measures.
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September Fed decision is now a coin flip as rate hike odds increase post Warsh
Odds rose after Warsh's speech in Jackson Hole, Wyo., where he discussed that he still is frustrated with the overall inflation trend.
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Kansas City Fed's Schmid says inflation 'stubborn' and 'sticky,' policy rate not restrictive
The policymaker stopped just short of calling for an interest rate hike.
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China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners
The short-drama model offers an alternative to traditional entertainment, but rising distribution costs and audience-retention challenges remain.
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Prediction market traders doubtful Bessent’s bond interventions will push yields lower
Speculators still see yields hitting new highs in 2026 and ending the year at levels elevated from where they're currently trading.
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Goldman Sachs partner warns of 'huge danger' in letting AI replace bankers' reasoning skills
Goldman Sachs is embracing AI, but one of its senior tech leaders warns that it comes with an unintended risk: weakening the reasoning skills of future bankers.
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Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.
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Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push
Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments.
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Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.
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Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels
Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.
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Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Matt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.
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Samsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buyback
Samsung Electronics plans shareholder returns totaling 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won, including about 30 trillion won in third-quarter cash dividends.
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Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as key ex-China sales data drop, Citi cuts price target
Pop Mart shares fall after announcing first-half earnings.
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Chinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: Humans are still (mostly) better
Humanoid robots still struggle to perform as efficiently as humans in most labor scenarios.
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China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
Chinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.
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Fed officials saw need for rate hike if inflation doesn't cool, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its July 28-29 policy meeting.
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Carvana shares are under pressure this week as Mark Walter probe fuels investor jitters
The scrutiny raised questions about what could happen to Walter's Carvana position if fallout from the investigation pressures him to raise cash.
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Retail investors aren't entirely giving up on AI trade, but they appear more cautious
Mom-and-Pop investors remain bullish on AI and tech, but some are adding downside protection.
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Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found
Goldman Sachs found that AI is starting to weigh on employment across developed economies.
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What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
Kweichow Moutai's half-year report showed a rare drop in net profit, following the first annual drop on record.
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