5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon MuskDemocrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.CNBC2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official saysThe U.S. raised market access issues for Mastercard and Citigroup in China during bilateral meetings in Bangkok this week, a U.S. Treasury official says.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Economyus china trade talks
OpenAI Saudi national bugging case shows threat to U.S. leadership in AI: DNI ClaytonAI "amplifies" existing cybersecurity risks toward U.S. digital infrastructure, Clayton said on "Squawk Box."CNBC2d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai cybersecurity threat warning
Elon Musk cash infusion helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 millionElon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.CNBC2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentsenate midterm elections
Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund was frozen out of major defense companies. That may be about to changeExisting ethical rules mean the fund is not permitted to invest in companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.CNBC2d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritynorway wealth fund policy change
U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBCUkraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.CNBC2d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Marco Rubio to visit Indian billionaire Ambani's refinery in Gujarat as U.S. diesel prices surgeNot only is Ambani's Reliance investing in a U.S. refinery and buying Venezuelan oil, but its strong ability to supply diesel has put Jamnagar on the map during Rubio's visit.CNBC2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetus diesel price surge
