timef 04/17/2026
- Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping; Trump says U.S. blockade still active cnbc.com2026-04-17 21:53:15
The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.
- Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up cnbc.com2026-04-17 19:22:13
A growing crop of startups are set on challenging the chip giant's supremacy.
- U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty cnbc.com2026-04-17 19:18:55
A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.
- Tanker diplomacy takes center stage as Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz cnbc.com2026-04-17 18:36:43
From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh challenges across a new arc of tanker diplomacy.
- Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms cnbc.com2026-04-17 17:16:51
Israel's central bank governor hopes a swift resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can ease a growth shock.
- Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade cnbc.com2026-04-17 15:57:26
The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.
- Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms cnbc.com2026-04-17 15:23:22
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.
- U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi cnbc.com2026-04-17 15:08:22
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.
- Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal cnbc.com2026-04-17 14:46:00
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.
- European stocks poised for negative open as Iran war stays in focus cnbc.com2026-04-17 14:13:25
The ongoing conflict weighed on global sentiment despite assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that the war “should be ending pretty soon.”
- CNBC Daily Open: Israel and Lebanon's 10-day ceasefire takes effect cnbc.com2026-04-17 13:58:07
A 10-day truce between Isreal and Lebanon takes negotiators another step closer to a broader Middle East peace agreement.
- CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally cnbc.com2026-04-17 09:14:36
Markets march on to new records as the warring sides in the Middle East come to a ceasefire.
- Oil declines as Israel-Lebanon truce raises hopes of wider de-escalation cnbc.com2026-04-17 08:40:09
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.
- Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon' cnbc.com2026-04-17 08:30:45
President Donald Trump's latest prediction on the end of the war against Iran came hours after Israel announced a ceasefire with Lebanon.
- Asia markets open lower as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment cnbc.com2026-04-17 08:16:31
Asia-Pacific markets open lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.
- Netflix posts massive earnings beat thanks to WBD breakup, announces Reed Hastings to exit board cnbc.com2026-04-17 06:04:17
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.
- Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked cnbc.com2026-04-17 03:31:50
Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.
- Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says cnbc.com2026-04-17 00:01:33
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.
- Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well cnbc.com2026-04-16 23:47:09
This surge of speculative buying reflects a broader return of animal spirits among small traders.
