CNBC News
19 August 2026
- Target hikes outlook as sales rebound and huge tariff refund boosts bottom line
- Iran reportedly weighs attacks on U.S. targets in Europe as UAE severs trade with Tehran
- Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trial; Moderna stock soars 50%
- World’s largest olive oil company pops over 15% as rivals circle in takeover battle
- Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa
- Car dealerships are relying more on parts and service for profits
- Weekly mortgage demand stalls along with interest rates, but rates are now moving higher again.
- Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found
- Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election