Arm shares edge higher in premarket as Nvidia shakes up its AI bets

SEC filings showed Nvidia has exited its position in the British chip designer, which it once tried to buy for $40 billion.
Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand

Mortgage rates dropped again last week, sparking a small jump in refinancing, but potential buyers were not impressed.
Buy this AI infrastructure stock that has doubled in the past year, says Compass Point

The firm initiated the artificial intelligence infrastructure stock with a buy rating.
As Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOs

The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback.
Britain’s BAE Systems sets sights on defense spending boom amid record order backlog

Shares in the UK defense giant rose on Wednesday after it reported strong full-year earnings.
‘Dismal’ China exports add to freight trade slump for nation’s biggest port

Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s biggest trade hub, has seen a decline in import and export container volume during what is usually a busy shipping time.
Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher

European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.
Ackman’s Pershing Square bet big on Amazon in fourth quarter

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Amazon shares as 2025 wrapped up.
CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?

Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects

The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.