CNBC: ECB ready to hike rates even if expected inflation surge is short-lived, Lagarde says

The ECB kept interest rates on hold at its last monetary policy meeting last week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/ecb-rate-hikes-inflation-forecasts-christine-lagarde-iran-war.html

CNBC: Prediction markets' new insider trading restrictions aren't enough, bipartisan senators say

Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and John Curtis, R-Utah, said they are optimistic their bill has enough bipartisan support to pass in Congress.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/prediction-markets-bill-insider-trading-kalshi-polymarket-adam-schiff-john-curtis.html

CNBC: New Mexico seeking changes to Meta's platform after jury finds company liable

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez plans to ask for algorithm and design changes, age verification and independent verification in the trial's next phase.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/new-mexico-meta-lawsuit-jury-verdict.html

CNBC: Former SEC chair Jay Clayton says regulators would scrutinize trading ahead of Trump post

"Any move like that in advance of any announcement, the regulators are going to look at," said Clayton, former SEC chair.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/former-sec-chair-jay-clayton-says-regulators-would-scrutinize-trading-ahead-of-trump-post.html

CNBC: We like the message of Meta's new executive stock plan — plus, a war beneficiary stock

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/we-like-the-message-of-metas-new-executive-stock-plan-plus-a-war-beneficiary-stock.html

CNBC: UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens

A teen social media ban pilot in the U.K. will include restrictions ranging from curfews to time caps on popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/uk-trial-social-media-ban-teenagers-online-safety-push.html

CNBC: Meta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments

The layoffs come as Meta has been refocusing its efforts and pouring billions of dollars into AI.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/meta-layoffs-reality-labs-facebook.html

CNBC: We're adding to an out-of-favor stock with limited exposure to Iran war upheaval

The stock has pulled back roughly 9% since the start of the conflict with Iran.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/were-adding-to-an-out-of-favor-stock-with-limited-exposure-to-iran-war-upheaval.html

CNBC: Trump says he could send National Guard to airports 'for more help'

President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the National Guard to airports where TSA officer absences have led to long lines.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/trump-airport-security-tsa-national-guard.html

CNBC: Microsoft's diversity chief is leaving as company continues 'AI-powered transformation'

Hiring and retaining top talent is becoming more critical as Microsoft seeks to develop top-class artificial intelligence models and products.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/microsoft-diversity-chief-ai-hr.html

CNBC: Gen Z brothers bought a $4,000 pickup truck to start their business—now it brings in $3 million a year

Kirk and Jacob McKinney found entrepreneurial inspiration at a local dump, launching junk removal and reselling business Junk Teens while still in high school.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/junk-teens-gen-z-students-launched-business-that-brings-in-millions.html

CNBC: The research firm whose AI paper knocked the whole stock market is out with another big call

Citrini Research said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a tough backdrop for equities.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/the-firm-whose-ai-paper-knocked-the-whole-market-is-out-with-another-big-call.html

CNBC: As March Madness unfolds, NY Fed highlights sports betting toll on consumer credit health

As sports gambling becomes more popular and less restricted, consumer credit health is suffering, according to a new report by the New York Fed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/sports-betting-credit-health-ny-fed.html

CNBC: Trump administration waives gasoline regulations to address surging fuel prices

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the waivers will help prevent a fuel supply disruption in the U.S. during the Iran war.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-gas-prices-epa-waiver.html

CNBC: U.S. brought back $100 million of gold from Venezuela, Interior Secretary Burgum says

The Interior secretary said Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, wants foreign investment in the country's mining sector.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/venezuela-gold-burgum-trump-rodriguez-maduro.html

CNBC: White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/trump-xi-beijing-china-summit.html

CNBC: Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial

A jury reached a verdict in the L.A. trial focused on Meta and YouTube, a case that experts have characterized as social media's "Big Tobacco" moment.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/meta-youtube-los-angeles-california-verdict.html

CNBC: Why Trump's meeting with Xi matters for Boeing, and Honeywell inks a deal with the Pentagon

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/why-trumps-meeting-with-xi-matters-for-boeing-and-honeywell-inks-a-deal-with-the-pentagon.html

CNBC: Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

For years, single men who were first-time homebuyers had higher annual income than their female counterparts, according to the National Association of Realtors.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/single-women-first-time-homebuyers-income-beats-solo-men.html

CNBC: Space stocks rally on reports of SpaceX's imminent IPO filing

Space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace, rallied after a report that SpaceX may file to go public this week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/space-stocks-.html

CNBC: Republicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counteroffer

Congress and the White House are working to reach a funding deal before Congress leaves for a scheduled two-week recess on Friday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/schumer-democrats-white-house-dhs-shutdown-tsa-delays.html