How exposed are software stocks to AI tools? We put vibe-coding to the test

How real is the AI threat to software companies? CNBC put it to the test by vibe-coding a Monday.com replacement.
The White House is launching direct-to-consumer drug site Trump Rx. Here’s what to know

It’s still unclear if all patients, particularly those with insurance coverage, will see more cost savings from using that site to buy their medicines.
Small caps are beating the S&P 500 in 2026. These stocks pay a dividend and are liked on the Street

For investors willing to take the risk, the Russell 2000 has several members that pay income, offer potential appreciation and are recommended by analysts.
Reddit stock pops on earnings beat, strong guidance and $1 billion buyback

Reddit reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday in which the social media company beat on the top and bottom lines.
Hillary Clinton wants testimony on Jeffrey Epstein in public: ‘Let’s stop the games’

“You love to talk about transparency. There’s nothing more transparent than a public hearing,” Hillary Clinton told House Oversight Committee leaders.
Jefferies says Alphabet’s spending plans are great for Broadcom. The analyst sees a 60% surge

Jefferies believes that Broadcom has an edge over rival MediaTek in supplying Alphabet’s next two major chip generations.
This software ETF is in freefall. How to catch the bottom using charts

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) is about to notch its eighth losing day, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to play a potential bounce.
Trump would decide whether to investigate Fed pick Warsh over refusal to cut rates: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left the door open to suing Kevin Warsh as Fed chair in testimony to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Canada Goose, Estee Lauder, Qualcomm & more

Here are some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6 as AI moves toward a ‘vibe working’ era

Anthropic’s latest AI model is better at coding, sustaining tasks for longer and creating high-quality professional work.