The major averages ended Wednesday’s session mixed, with the S&P 500 closing near the flatline. Here’s what CNBC is watching going into Thursday.

President Joe Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law despite his objections to language banning transgender health care for military children.

Trump's plan for mass deportation could have a big effect on prices Experts are concerned that deporting such a large number of undocumented immigrants at once could leave a hole in the labor force.

The Palisades Fire — one of five wildfires threatening the Los Angeles area — is the most destructive fire in the county’s history. It remains 0% contained.

Stocks close lower to kick off 2025 The major averages finished the first day of 2025 in the red, but they were well off their lows of the session. The S&P 500 has now fallen for five straight ...

Bitcoin advanced above $94,000 on Wednesday as investors monitored the Trump transition and digested newly launched options trading.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange at a House hearing Tuesday that culminated with Mace challenging Crockett by asking whether she wanted to ...

“Dry January” is a popular trend for those looking to reset after a month of holiday celebrations, and experts say there are benefits to going booze-free, such as better sleep, improved mood ...

Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday in southeast England, just more than a month after the One Direction star died in a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The singer, 31, had traces ...

Travis Hunter was an elite WR and CB this year, but which position will he play in the NFL? FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer conducted a poll of coaches, GMs.