August 2026
UPS is investing $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses
UPS told CNBC exclusively that the company is investing more than $2 billion into its international, healthcare and supply chain businesses.
Trump Media CEO defends selling faster access to president’s Truth Social posts, says more have signed up
Trump Media interim CEO Kevin McGurn defended his company offering faster access to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
Paramount’s proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.
France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet
France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.
U.S. to unveil ‘greatest financial offensive’ against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.
Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat
Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the “toughest” in history.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.
Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom
Democrats are currently favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives after November’s elections.
United’s next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago
United Airlines wanted to put lie-flat premium seats on its Max 10 planes once they were certified, but that has been delayed by years.
Norway to give more than $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027
Norway plans to give another 85 billion Norwegian crowns ($9.2 billion) in financial support to Ukraine in the 2027 fiscal year, in line with the amount given in 2026, the Nordic country’s government said in a statement on Sunday. Read more After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future […]