CNBC: The last century was great for U.S. stocks, but the next decade might be challenging, says investing chief

High valuations and narrow concentration could present challenges for the S&P 500 moving forward, one expert says.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/why-the-next-decade-might-be-challenging-for-us-stocks-investing-chief.html

CNBC: New bipartisan bill would let retirees use their 401(k) to make direct charitable donations

Under current law, qualified charitable distributions — which are available to people age 70 1/2 — can only be made from individual retirement accounts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/401k-charitable-donations.html

CNBC: Higher aluminum prices are powering one former Dow component. Here's how to buy for less

Despite elevated aluminum production costs and shipment timing issues, Alcoa (AA) is strongly capitalizing on structurally higher prices.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/higher-aluminum-prices-are-powering-one-former-dow-component-heres-how-to-buy-for-less.html

CNBC: Trump ballroom money in question after Senate parliamentarian rules. Thune says GOP will persist

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the GOP will refine its approach to seeking money for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/trump-ballroom-provision-blocked-senate-parliamentarian.html

CNBC: The Fed will have to raise interest rates in July to appease 'bond vigilantes,' Yardeni says

Sent to the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, incoming Chair Kevin Warsh instead may have to push for higher levels.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/the-fed-will-have-to-raise-interest-rates-in-july-to-appease-bond-vigilantes-yardeni-says.html

CNBC: Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it

When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase."

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/warren-buffett-teased-to-cnbc-a-tiny-purchase-in-march-berkshire-filing-may-have-revealed-it.html

CNBC: It's not too late to buy Nvidia. Here are the reasons we say 'own it, don't trade it'

"If you wanted to buy some here, I totally endorse it. I just feel that we own it, we don't wanna trade it," Jim Cramer said Monday.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/its-not-too-late-to-buy-nvidia-here-are-the-reasons-we-say-own-it-dont-trade-it.html

CNBC: Nvidia earnings call drama: Will Jensen Huang talk 'Trump' and China chips after Xi summit?

Both Nvidia's earnings and its commentary on its financial report are expected to be big tests for U.S. equities.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/nvidia-earnings-call-drama-will-jensen-huang-talk-trump-and-china-chips-after-xi-summit.html

CNBC: Seagate leads memory sell-off as CEO says it would 'take too long' to build new factories

Seagate CEO Dave Mosley's comment sent shares sinking, along with those of Micron, SanDisk and Western Digital.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/seagate-memory-chip-stocks-ai.html

CNBC: Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists

Trump, at a White House event Monday, is expected to announce an expansion of the number of discounted prescription drugs offered through TrumpRX.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/trump-hegseth-economy-2026-election-midterms-iran-china.html

CNBC: Elon Musk loses court battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after 3-week trial

A jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/musk-altman-openai-trial-verdict.html

CNBC: 32-year-old left her dream job in the NFL to make a career pivot—how she knew it was 'time to take a risk'

Melissa Menta left her managerial role in player operations in the NFL, a dream employer for her, to begin law school.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/32-year-old-left-her-dream-job-in-the-nfl-to-make-a-career-pivot-it-was-time-to-take-a-risk.html

CNBC: We're raising price targets on 2 cyber stocks after their hard-fought recovery

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/2026/05/18/were-raising-price-targets-on-two-cyber-stocks-after-their-hard-fought-recovery.html

CNBC: Nvidia bulls mount uphill battle into earnings

Call volume outpaced puts by more than double on Monday, though more calls were exchanged at the bid or below, meaning likely sold.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/nvidia-bulls-mount-uphill-battle-into-earnings.html

CNBC: Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie is Trump revenge tour's next target

Rep. Thomas Massie will face off on Tuesday against a Trump-backed candidate in a Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th congressional district.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/thomas-massie-primary-trump-kentucky-elections-2026-midterms.html

CNBC: Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request

The U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/trump-iran-attack-saudi-uae-qatar-deal.html

CNBC: White House adds generic drugs to direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site

Trump said he is increasing the number of products on the platform by nearly seven times, adding more than 600 generic drugs to the site.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/white-house-adds-generic-drugs-to-direct-to-consumer-trumprx-site.html

CNBC: Intel CEO says foundry business is gaining momentum as customer interest grows

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company’s Foundry turnaround is gaining traction.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/intel-ceo-says-foundry-is-gaining-momentum-as-customer-interest-grows.html

CNBC: Google I/O primer: Alphabet's AI showcase is its chance to wow Wall Street

After a 140% stock surge and a sweeping Wall Street reset, Google’s developer conference has to prove the AI story is more than a market narrative.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/google-i-o-alphabet-ai-wall-street.html

CNBC: Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa

The CDC earlier Monday said an American had tested positive for Ebola in Africa.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/trump-ebola-virus-concerned-africa.html