CNBC: Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months

Fashion retailer Next has accounted for millions in additional costs likely to arise from the Middle East conflict

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/retail-next-hm-stock-price-hikes-iran-war-middle-east-costs.html

CNBC: Iran war will spare no major economy, says OECD — but the UK is more vulnerable than others

The U.K. is predicted to be worse hit by the Iran war than its developed market counterparts, the OECD said in its interim economic outlook on Thursday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/uk-could-be-worse-hit-from-iran-war-of-all-major-economies-oecd.html

CNBC: British Airways to reward pilots for cutting fuel as airlines tackle higher costs

Jet fuel prices surged about 106% compared to a month ago, according to data from the week ending March 20 via the International Air Transport Association.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/british-airways-reward-pilots-cutting-fuel-costs-climb.html

CNBC: How investors could benefit from Costco building its first standalone gas station

The added convenience and visible gas savings could "attract new members" to Costco and retain the ones it has, Jim Cramer says.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/how-investors-could-benefit-from-costco-building-its-first-standalone-gas-station.html

CNBC: Major outgoing CEOs are citing AI as a factor in their decisions to step down

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey and former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon have told CNBC that the next wave of artificial intelligence is a reason for their departures.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/coca-cola-james-quincey-walmart-doug-mcmillon-artificial-intelligence-step-down.html

CNBC: Trump wants to squeeze Iran into peace talks with more troops — but it may backfire, analysts say

Trump's threats to ramp up military presence may be to pressure Iran to negotiate but the battle may be harder than he calculated, say analysts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-iran-peace-talks-troops-ceasefire-forever-war.html

CNBC: Israel says it has killed Iran naval chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade

Israel's Defense Forces said Thursday that Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a "precise strike" in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/strait-of-hormuz-israel-iran-alireza-tangsiri-middle-east-war.html

CNBC: Trump to Congress: End DHS shutdown or face 'very drastic measures'

Lawmakers are stalled on funding the Department of Homeland Security as airport delays mount.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-tsa-shutdown-dhs.html

CNBC: Trump says oil and stock market reaction to Iran conflict not as severe as he expected

Trump expressed confidence in the war effort and said the economic damage will reverse.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-iran-war-oil-stocks.html

CNBC: Want to buy Wells Fargo or maybe TJX? Here are the levels to watch

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

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/want-to-buy-wells-fargo-or-maybe-tjx-here-are-the-levels-to-watch.html

CNBC: Fannie Mae accepts first crypto-backed mortgage product

Better Home and Finance is partnering with Coinbase on a crypto-backed mortgage that conforms to Fannie Mae guidelines.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/fannie-mae-accepts-first-crypto-backed-mortgage-product.html

CNBC: United Airlines, flight attendants reach labor deal for first raises since pandemic

United Airlines and its flight attendants union reached a new labor deal.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/united-airlines-flight-attendants-labor-deal.html

CNBC: Fed urges judge to deny bid to resurrect Jerome Powell probe subpoenas

President Donald Trump, in his latest jibe at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, called him a "moron."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/fed-trump-jerome-powell-subpoenas-doj.html

CNBC: MLB faces a historic shift as potential lockout, media rights and other league changes loom

Several changes await MLB after this season, including its CBA's expiration, new media partners, and potential expansion and league realignment.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/mlb-faces-historic-shift-as-potential-lockout-media-rights-and-league-changes-loom.html

CNBC: Trump says Iran let 10 oil ships through Strait of Hormuz as 'present' to U.S.

Trump said the U.S has "very substantial talks going on with respect to Iran," though Tehran has denied direct talks have taken place.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-iran-war-oil-strait-of-hormuz.html

CNBC: Why memory chip stocks are getting hit hard for the second day in a row

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/2026/03/26/why-memory-chip-stocks-are-getting-hit-hard-for-the-second-day-in-a-row.html

CNBC: Apple expands U.S. manufacturing pledge, putting a third portfolio name under its umbrella

Qnity Electronics joins Broadcom and Corning.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/apple-expands-us-manufacturing-pledge-pulling-in-a-third-portfolio-name.html

CNBC: Meta boosts investment in West Texas AI data center by over sixfold to $10 billion

Meta is increasing investment at a data center in El Paso, Texas, to $10 billion from $1.5 billion, as the company ramps up spending on AI infrastructure.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/meta-to-spend-10-billion-on-ai-data-center-in-el-paso-1gw-by-2028.html

CNBC: Family caregivers now provide $1 trillion worth of care annually, AARP finds

About 59 million caregivers provide care for loved ones, representing $1.01 trillion in total economic value annually, according to a new AARP report.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/family-caregivers.html

CNBC: Netflix raises prices across all streaming plans

The price hike comes as Netflix has been investing heavily in its content, including new ventures into the live events space and launching video podcasts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/netflix-raises-prices-across-all-streaming-plans.html

CNBC: Trump extends pause on attacking Iran energy facilities to April 6

Trump announced the U.S. would continue a pause on energy sites in Iran as key stock market indices fell and oil prices rose.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-iran-war-oil-energy-pause.html