Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ is nonsense. Here's why
US Top News and Analysisby Alexa LoMonaco·26 Aug 2026
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said Wednesday it's time to put fears of a "SaaSpocalypse" to rest after the company's latest earnings report.
Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November
US Top News and Analysisby Garrett Downs·26 Aug 2026
Voters are worried about the cost of living. Comments from the GOP this week are not likely to console them.
Salesforce, Anthropic expand partnership as Benioff responds to ‘SaaSpocalypse’ concerns
US Top News and Analysisby Ashley Capoot·26 Aug 2026
Salesforce and Anthropic on Wednesday expanded their strategic partnership and unveiled "Claudeforce," a new way for salespeople to access critical data directly from inside Anthropic's Claude...
OpenAI releases sweeping report on Hugging Face AI agent hack
US Top News and Analysisby Ashley Capoot·26 Aug 2026
OpenAI published a technical report on Wednesday detailing how its artificial intelligence models successfully breached Hugging Face last month, an incident that rattled researchers and executives...
Las Vegas Sands shares are about to 'catch a heater,' says Mike Khouw
US Top News and Analysisby Michael Khouw·26 Aug 2026
In betting parlance, it's called a 'catching a heater,' when a table goes from cold to hot. Craps players live for it. Blackjack players wait for, and investors pray for it.
How Dolly Parton inspired women in leadership: 'We all owe Dolly a debt'
US Top News and Analysisby Kamaron McNair·26 Aug 2026
There are few personalities as universally beloved as Dolly Parton. Tributes have poured in from fellow musicians, celebrities, and current and former presidents celebrating the life and legacy of...
Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey
US Top News and Analysisby Steve Liesman·26 Aug 2026
Markets want more info from the Fed Chairman and less intervention from the Treasury Secretary. That's the message from the special Jackson Hole edition of the CNBC Fed Survey.
Why we need ‘Human Reserved’ jobs, says Bill Gates—and how we can combat the worst of the AI upheaval
US Top News and Analysisby Jeff Haden; Contributor·26 Aug 2026
Bill Gates urgently called for the world to address risks associated with artificial intelligence.
The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay
US Top News and Analysisby Sarah Agostino·26 Aug 2026
For consumers, the actual amount paid at the cash register increasingly depends on the payment type used. Given the end of penny production last year by the U.S.
Temasek-backed investor behind Unitree pitches Singapore as Chinese robots' path to U.S.
US Top News and Analysisby Anniek Bao·26 Aug 2026
SINGAPORE — Chinese robotics companies shut out of the U.S. by new restrictions on advanced robots can still reach American buyers by building genuine operations in Singapore, according to a...
'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economists
US Top News and Analysisby Celestine Iyer·26 Aug 2026
Indonesia may have trouble meeting its economic-growth goals for the coming year, after spending 2026 on the defensive amid questions about fiscal outlays and the prospects of a downgrade from...
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
US Top News and Analysisby Lisa Kim·26 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump's move last week to scale back annual military drills with South Korea came as Seoul finalizes hundreds of billions of dollars in investment commitments to Washington.
Dick’s Sporting Goods just had its worst day ever. Here's Jim Cramer's advice on the stock now
US Top News and Analysisby Alexa LoMonaco·25 Aug 2026
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that Dick's Sporting Goods' historic 30% plunge may represent a buying opportunity for investors willing to wait out the retailer's near-term challenges.
Instagram chief Mosseri says in social media addiction trial he doesn't tell team to 'hide anything'
US Top News and Analysisby Jonathan Vanian·25 Aug 2026
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri testified on Tuesday during a social media addiction trial that he doesn't direct employees to withhold information from him that could pose potential legal...
Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out
US Top News and Analysisby Garrett Downs·25 Aug 2026
Markets are starting to care about the 2026 midterm elections, which loom 10 weeks away and could rip full control of Congress from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year
US Top News and Analysisby Ananya Chetia·25 Aug 2026
A major piece of legislation that will establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is unlikely to become a law by year end, Kalshi traders speculate.
Are you richer than you think? How to find out—and what experts say to do if you are
US Top News and Analysisby Ryan Ermey·25 Aug 2026
A few weeks ago, when my fiance discovered that he had a custodial stock account he didn't know about, I let myself indulge in a familiar daydream. "What if there's money out there for me, too?
Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in
US Top News and Analysisby Sharon Epperson; Stephanie Dhue·25 Aug 2026
The K-shaped economy has become shorthand for a widening, persistent economic divide: higher-income Americans pulling further ahead — in wealth, spending, and financial security — while many...
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana
US Top News and Analysisby Lora Kolodny·25 Aug 2026
Elon Musk is continuing his push into the Southern U.S. with SpaceX, his aerospace and tech conglomerate, planning a $100 billion new launch facility in Louisiana.
Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year
US Top News and Analysisby Diana Olick·25 Aug 2026
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to...
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