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1 kg silver bars handpicked at Conclude Zrt bullion dealer arranged in Budapest, Hungary on Monday, February 17, 2025. Akos Stiller | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Silver SurferSilver is on a wild ride. After surging to record highs this year, the metal yesterday posted its biggest intraday swing in more than five years.The full text is as follows:silver futures It fell more than 8% on Monday to below $71 an ounce. The reversal…

Saudi Arabia led a “limited” airstrike on the country’s Mukalla port on Tuesday morning, publicly accusing its close ally in Yemen of “extremely dangerous” actions, following accusations that two Emirati ships handed over weapons and combat vehicles to separatist forces. The UAE rejects the accusations, expressing surprise at the airstrike and saying the vehicles were intended to be handed over to Yemen’s Emirati forces in coordination with the Saudi-led military coalition. The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement that the “measures” taken by the UAE posed a threat to national security in an escalating situation that highlighted the deepening…

It’s that time of year when everyone makes plans for next year. When it comes to money, we can safely say that the secret isn’t in fancy investment strategies, hot stocks, or obscure cryptocurrencies. If you and your partner want to set just one money resolution for 2026, do this: “We both remain actively involved with our finances.”As a financial advisor for over 20 years and running my own wealth management company for nine years, I know this is the most impactful commitment most couples can make. But many relationships lack that. Danger of cutting Allowing one spouse to control…

Businessman working on laptop in modern office spaceMomo Production | Digital Vision | Getty ImagesStudent loans have long been considered difficult, if not impossible, to discharge in bankruptcy. However, new research has recently found that this is not the case. The success rate of student loan borrowers seeking to have their debts discharged in bankruptcy has “jumped” to 87%, according to an analysis published this month in the American Bankruptcy Law Journal by Jason Iuliano, a professor at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney School of Law. In 2017, the bankruptcy success rate for education loan holders was 61%, compared…

When it comes to travel, Google has long been the first destination for most of us as we start planning our trips. We go there to brainstorm, look for inspiring photos or search for hotels within our budgets. We ask for advice on public transportation, safety and those boring yet essential questions like whether our passports need to have six months’ validity on them to travel to a specific country. Increasingly, however, travelers are turning to AI-powered large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for travel-planning advice. And sure, these AI tools can instantly…

Audrey Nuna as Mila, Rumi, and Zoe, EJAE, and Ray Ami (singing voices)Several of the film’s main characters are brought to life by both voice actors and singers, and with four of HUNTR/X’s songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s no surprise that there’s some serious star power behind the trio’s catchy vocals. The singer, songwriter, and producer EJAE, who has worked with K-Pop mega bands such as Red Velvet, Twice, Aespa, and NMIXX, will deliver Rumi’s free-flowing voice. She has also co-written several songs for the film, including the No. 1 hits “Golden” and “Your Idol,” and was…

Let’s take a look at some of the stocks making the biggest moves during intraday trading. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical – Shares plummeted more than 40% after Ultragenyx announced that its bone disease treatment settrusumab performed worse than expected in two trials. “Both studies failed to meet their primary endpoint of reducing annual clinical fracture rates compared to placebo or bisphosphonates,” the company said in a statement. NEWMONT, Freeport-McMoRan – The mining company’s stock price fell along with the prices of gold and silver in midday trading Monday. Newmont fell more than 5% and Freeport-McMoRan fell 2%. The Global X Silver Miners…

The 2025 poll, conducted by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, asked American parents of children ages 1 to 18 about their opinions on a variety of child health topics, including bullying, internet safety, physical inactivity, parental stress, and diet.The Mott Poll, released in August, found that a majority of parents surveyed (69%) believe the physical health of American children and teens is worsening. And even more parents are concerned about their children’s mental health, with 83% believing that the mental health of children and teens in the United States is also declining.The poll results also show that…

An Octopus Energy branded electric car is parked in front of a modern suburban house in Folkestone, England on March 19, 2025. The home has rooftop solar panels, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy. This scene represents the growing adoption of sustainable energy solutions, with Octopus Energy playing a key role in accelerating the integration of electric mobility and solar power generation. (Photo credit: Andrew Aitchison / Photo via Getty Images)Andrew Aitchison | In Photo | Getty ImagesBritish renewable energy startup Octopus Energy is preparing to spin out its AI technology arm Kraken Technologies and prepare for a possible listing.Origin…

tehran, iran AP — Iran’s largest protests in three years erupted on Monday after the country’s currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar and the central bank governor resigned. State television reported Mohammad Reza Farzin’s resignation, while traders and shopkeepers rallied on Saadi Street in central Tehran and in the Shush district near Tehran’s main Bazaar. Market traders played a key role in the 1979 Islamic revolution that overthrew the monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State news agency IRNA confirmed the protests. Witnesses reported similar rallies in other major cities, including Isfahan in central Iran, Shiraz…