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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you the first information about tomorrow and the last information about today. Sign up for free to receive it straight to your inbox. As stocks rise on rising hopes for a resolution to the Iran war, here’s what CNBC TV producers were watching and what they’ll be watching next session. Unemployment claims data will be published on the Squawk Box at 8:30 a.m. ET. Becky Quick, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin will discuss the details and market reaction. The Dow Jones Consensus calls for 210,000 jobless claims. Last…
Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, ahead of a social media trial that will determine whether the social media giant intentionally designed its platform to be addictive to children.Frederick J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesMeta received a scathing rebuke this week in two high-profile lawsuits, compounding the company’s challenges as it chases rivals in the artificial intelligence space and navigates an increasingly complex social media landscape.Both trials (one in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the other in Los Angeles) pointed to the struggles Meta faces in adequately…
At a Cabinet meeting Thursday, President Donald Trump urged Congress to find an immediate solution to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is causing increasing headaches for air travelers.”We need to end the government shutdown immediately, or we will have to take very drastic measures,” Trump said at the White House.He did not provide details of what steps he would take or his role in negotiations to restore funding to DHS.The DHS shutdown has lasted more than a month, disrupting air travel. Transportation Security Administration employees are absent from work in large numbers without pay, lines are long at…
Harry Maguire has confirmed that talks have taken place with Manchester United over a new contract, adding that it will be clear in the coming weeks whether he remains at Old Trafford or leaves.Sky Sports News reported last week that United were in talks with Maguire over new terms, along with midfielder Koby Mainu. The 33-year-old centre-back’s current contract at Old Trafford expires this summer, but it is understood that a one-year extension with an option for a further year is being discussed. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Watch for free: Highlights of the Premier League…
While OpenAI may be scaling back its efforts in the video generation market with the closure of its Sora app, ByteDance on Thursday confirmed that its new audio and video model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, will be deployed on its editing platform CapCut. According to ByteDance, this model allows creators to draft, edit, and sync video and audio content using prompts, images, or reference videos. The phased rollout will begin with CapCut users in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, with more markets added over time. News of CapCut’s launch follows recent reports that global rollout of the model…
Foreign exchange trader monitoring exchange rates in the dealing room of Korea Exchange Bank in Seoul Jung Young Jae | AFP | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets fell on Thursday after the Islamic Republic’s foreign minister said Iran indicated it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even though it was considering US proposals to end the war.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the exchange of messages between the two countries through an intermediary “does not mean negotiations with the United States,” according to Reuters.Earlier Wednesday, Iranian state media reported that the country had rejected a US ceasefire…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Thursday. With its perky ears and pointy teeth, we couldn’t think of a more unique-looking collectible than the Love Bus. But after reading about “Mystery Dumpling” I am on the right track. Stock futures prices are falling this morning after being positive for the day.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. MetaviewMark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., appears in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, USA.Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg |…
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has allowed a total of 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” to the United States.President Trump told the Cabinet that Iran made the gesture to show the United States “that we are real and that we are solid and that we are here.”The comment answers questions raised two days ago when Trump first said Iran “gave us a gift” in relation to oil and gas, without providing further details.President Trump made this claim after the United States claimed that “very substantive talks are taking place regarding…
Havana — Donald Trump wants us to believe that a deal with Cuba is on the horizon. After this past week, I’m not so sure. “They don’t have energy. They don’t have money. They’re in a serious situation,” Trump said, explaining why he believes the Cuban government is desperate to reach a deal to save the country. President Trump is correct in pointing out that Havana was under the most intense pressure since the 1962 missile crisis, and that a U.S. invasion of Havana was almost certain. Now, as then, Cuba faces a blockade by the United States. Through military…
Four years ago, Wales followed a similar path to their current one, qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar via the play-offs. They followed that up with a 2-1 win over Austria in the semi-finals and a nerve-wracking 1-0 win over Ukraine in the play-off final. In both games, Wales enjoyed home advantage in Cardiff and the path remains the same in 2026, with home advantage still in place. Apart from the joy and pride that the current Wales team will get from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, if Wales succeed in the play-offs it will be a…