Oracle stock jumps 7% as cloud provider joins investor group to run TikTok's U.S. business

Oracle stock jumps 7% as cloud provider joins investor group to run TikTok's U.S. business

The new joint venture will prevent TikTok from shutting down in the U.S. due to national security concerns.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy

‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy

A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.

NYT > Business > Economy Dec 19, 2025
Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery after Brown University shooting

Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery after Brown University shooting

USCIS is pausing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program after the fatal Brown University shooting last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
Claire's new owner Ames Watson feuds with Asia-based suppliers over millions in unpaid debt

Claire's new owner Ames Watson feuds with Asia-based suppliers over millions in unpaid debt

The dispute with suppliers could complicate new owner Ames Watson's efforts to turn around the struggling mall retailer.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
November home sales struggle as supply stalls

November home sales struggle as supply stalls

Existing home sales edged slightly higher as prices continued to rise and supply dropped. The higher end of the market is performing better.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
NY Fed President Williams says some 'technical factors' distorted November's CPI reading downward

NY Fed President Williams says some 'technical factors' distorted November's CPI reading downward

Williams said "technical factors" likely distorted November's inflation data, pushing the headline reading lower than it otherwise would have been.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
Trump's 'Gold Card' relies on legal loophole to help wealthy foreigners get U.S. visa

Trump's 'Gold Card' relies on legal loophole to help wealthy foreigners get U.S. visa

In exchange for $1 million and a $15,000 processing fee, "Gold Card" applicants will get full-time residency in the U.S., the program's website says.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
Inside Intel’s new Arizona fab, where the chipmaker’s fate hangs in the balance

Inside Intel’s new Arizona fab, where the chipmaker’s fate hangs in the balance

At Intel’s new fab in Arizona, 18A is in high-volume production. With no major outside customers and a 10% government stake, is it enough to save the chipmaker?

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
CNBC's Official College Sports Valuations 2025: Top 75 athletic programs

CNBC's Official College Sports Valuations 2025: Top 75 athletic programs

The programs are worth a combined $51.22 billion, 13% more than the top 75 in last year's rankings.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
Data center deals hit record $61 billion in 2025 amid construction frenzy

Data center deals hit record $61 billion in 2025 amid construction frenzy

Hyperscalers are increasingly turning to outside capital in the form of debt to fund the energy-intensive infrastructure.

US Top News and Analysis Dec 19, 2025
U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market.

NYT > Business > Economy Dec 18, 2025

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