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SS United States ends final voyage, arrives in Alabama ahead of schedule

After being docked in Philadelphia for nearly three decades, the SS United States — once the world’s fastest ocean liner — has arrived in Mobile, Al., ahead of schedule to be prepared to be turned into an artificial reef.
FCC chair says U.S. will defend interests of its tech giants as European rules stoke tension

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Monday vowed to defend the interests of America’s technology companies against “excessive” European regulation.
Microsoft unveils new voice-activated AI assistant for doctors

Microsoft announced a new health-care AI assistant called Dragon Copilot that builds on its existing offerings.
Bitcoin-proxy stock MicroStrategy surges after weekend rally for crypto, Trump reserve announcement

The company, which is changing its name to Strategy, has been buying bitcoin for its balance sheet over the past several years.
Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help

In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.
Ramp secures $13 billion valuation in deal allowing employees, investors to sell shares

The deal is also the latest in a string of private companies letting employees cash out shares and lowering the pressure on themselves to go public.
For Tesla and Elon Musk in Trump's global trade tariffs war, ‘the genie is out of the bottle'

Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will hit automakers to varying degrees, with one of the biggest wildcards being how much it hurts Elon Musk and Tesla.
From Ireland's Primark to Spain's Mango, foreign retailers are planting their flags in more U.S. malls and cities

Apparel retailers from Primark to Mango and Aritzia are expanding across the U.S., and not just along the coasts.
5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.
Amazon to bring palm-scanning tech to NYU Langone Health facilities

NYU Langone Health patients will be able to check in for appointments using Amazon’s palm-scanning technology.
Bitcoin jumps nearly $14,000 in three days on Trump's crypto reserve announcement

Cryptocurrencies rallied over the weekend after President Donald Trump teased new details about the highly anticipated strategic bitcoin reserve.
‘Reverse Robin Hood scam' or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions

Democrats and Republicans are making competing claims about how extending tax cuts from Trump’s first term would benefit the rich and poor.
Domino's Pizza finally launches stuffed crust to keep customers away from rivals

Thirty years after Pizza Hut introduced stuffed crust, Domino’s is introducing its own take.
EU leaders prepare ‘concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce “concrete” measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.
Euro zone inflation dips to 2.4% in February as ECB bets point to sixth rate cut

Economists surveyed by Reuters had been expecting inflation to ease to 2.3% in February.
Treasury yields are little changed as tariff deadline nears

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly higher Monday as investors awaited more clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs plan.
Europe wants to broker peace in Ukraine — and between Trump and Kyiv after the White House fiasco

European allies are gathering again on Monday to try bolster support for Ukraine and build bridges between Kyiv and Washington after an Oval Office fiasco.
Chinese EV startup Xpeng delivers over 30,000 cars for a fourth straight month

Chinese electric car company Xpeng delivered more than 30,000 cars for a fourth straight month in February, amid tepid growth in the market.
Brazil's bond market could be an ‘oasis' for some investors as Trump ramps up tariff threats

Brazil’s government bonds could become an “oasis” for some investors, particularly as global trade tensions fester.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump clashes on foreign policy, wields economic threat

It might seem questionable for a country to impose tariffs on its biggest trading partners, especially when its economy is showing signs of shrinking.