CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Tuesday's market action, saying some of it seems more extreme than is warranted. "This market's so ridiculous, you can knock it over with a feather or take it up with a breeze," he said. While he acknowledged that the economy is slowing, he suggested that interest...

Jim Cramer calls Tuesday's market action 'ridiculous' as averages tumble

Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here's what CNBC TV's producers were watching as the S&P 500 posted its third straight losing day and what's on the radar for the next session.

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

A deeper interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month could spook financial markets and send the wrong message about an imminent risk of recession, according to one economist. It comes as policymakers at the U.S. central bank are widely expected to start lowering interest rates when they meet...

A supersized Fed rate cut this month could be 'very dangerous' for markets, economist warns

Adriane Schwager has interviewed thousands of people during her 20-year career working in recruiting — and she's made hundreds of hires as a result. Finding the right people for her team is all the more important now that she's the CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, a hiring platform that uses global talent to fill roles.

The 2 most underrated skills that will get you hired, from a CEO who's interviewed thousands

The prospect of water wars is a long-running and active debate, with everyone from high-ranking U.N. officials to renowned hydro-politics experts voicing their concern about the perceived risks. Growing competition for water in already arid areas, alongside the compounding effect of climate change, has led to a flurry of water-related...

Water shortages are likely brewing future wars — with several flashpoints across the globe

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

RBC Capital's Lori Calvasina and J.P. Morgan's Phil Camporeale, join 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss markets, the jobs report and how to position from here.

Fixed-income can finally become defensive in portfolios, says J.P. Morgan's Phil Camporeale

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Layoffs soared in August, hitting their highest total for the month in 15 years, while year-to-date hiring hit the lowest in the 19 years of a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey. The report showed the biggest growth in planned layoffs came in the technology field, with companies announcing 41,829 cuts,...

Layoffs jump in August while hiring in 2024 is at a historic low, Challenger report shows

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Living in a major U.S. city means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push...

7 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

The job with the highest burnout rate is also one of the most popular jobs companies are hiring for: Project manager. That's at least according to recent research from LinkedIn, which surveyed more than 16,000 professionals in the U.S. between March and June. Four in ten U.S. workers report feeling...

These 5 jobs have the highest burnout rates, according to LinkedIn—here's why

China's property struggles and U.S. sanctions have significantly affected some of its cities, even as others benefit from Beijing's tech push, Milken Institute's best performing cities China index showed Tuesday. Hangzhou, capital of the eastern Zhejiang province and home to Alibaba and other tech companies, ranked first in this year's...

China's property woes and U.S. sanctions have hit some cities hard

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

Boris Schlossberg, managing director of FX Strategy at BK Asset Management, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss his investing take on three stocks: Target, Exxon Mobil, and Topgolf.

Three-Stock Lunch: Target, Exxon Mobil, and Topgolf

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I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, and I’ve been concerned by the lack of health education given to the general public about the dangers of mixing alcohol with certain medications. The common practice is to place warnings on medications that they should not be combined with alcohol. Although some doctors will provide warnings and some education, they often don’t because education takes up a lot of time in a busy healthcare environment. Plus, many doctors underestimate the ability of patients to retain education. Lastly, discussing this may prompt people to stop taking their vital medications so it becomes a risk/benefit issue.

Opinion: Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

China is ramping up spending on chip manufacturing equipment, surpassing the combined expenditure of the U.S., South Korea, Taiwan and Japan in the first half of the year, according to an industry report Thursday. Such over-investment ultimately will lead to "inefficient or under-utilized capacity in the future," creating pricing pressures...

China's binge-buying of chipmaking equipment could yield another overcapacity problem

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A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

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crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

Japan's household spending data for July rose 0.1% in real terms from the previous year, compared to a 1.2% rise expected from economists polled by Reuters, and a reversal compared to a 1.4% fall in June. Hong Kong's markets will be shut today due to Super Typhoon Yagi. Asia-Pacific markets...

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Japan spending misses expectations; Hong Kong closes due to typhoon

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Europe stocks fall for fourth day as U.S. jobs data disappoints

LONDON — European stock markets extended losses Thursday following another set of weak U.S. jobs data. It marks the fourth day of declines for the Stoxx...

Europe stocks fall for fourth day as U.S. jobs data disappoints

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