Op-ed: Markets are up and the economy is down. Here are some moves investors can make

The economy has struggled since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet markets have recovered from an initial plunge and are now booming again. The disconnect can be disconcerting for investors, who should rebalance, diversify and maintain realistic expectations in the face of unprecendented world events.

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Billionaires urged to combat world hunger by UN food chief: ‘Do the right thing’

The UN's top food official has urged billionaires and businesses to help save 30 million people around the world who are at risk of dying from hunger this year without aid.

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The list of countries where travelers can go live and work remotely is growing

More nations are inviting travelers to trade their home offices for the chance to live and work abroad during the global pandemic.

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Billionaire Richard Branson wants to raise $460 million for a new blank check company

Virgin founder Richard Branson is hoping to raise $460 million to create a new special purpose acquisition company.

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Christie's to auction off T. rex skeleton, expected to sell for at least $6 million

One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever unearthed is coming up for auction and could fetch between $6 million and $8 million. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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A T. rex skeleton is coming up for auction, expected to fetch $6 million to $8 million

One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever unearthed is coming up for auction and could fetch between $6 million and $8 million.

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Some airlines are introducing 'flights to nowhere' — and people are paying to take them

Media reports in Asia have buzzed about what they label "flights to nowhere," with some airlines already flying them and others potentially about to start them.

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Why people who left NYC in March still have to pay income tax

Many high-earning New Yorkers left the city back in March at the peak of the pandemic. Now they're hoping they can get a break on their city income taxes. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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British GQ editor-in-chief warns of ‘casualties’ in media, retail and luxury post-pandemic

Editor-in-chief of British GQ magazine Dylan Jones has told CNBC he's not worried about the future of print publication, despite significant challenges in advertising and distribution due to the coronavirus crisis. 

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Manhattan rental market plunges, leaving 15,000 empty apartments in August

Hopes for a rebound in the fall or the end of 2020 look increasingly unlikely. Although rental prices have come down, the discounts are not steep enough yet to lure new renters back to the city.

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LVMH scraps $16.2 billion deal with Tiffany

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH is scrapping its $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany.

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LVMH warns it may walk away from Tiffany deal

LFMH is warning it's set to walk away from its planned takeover of the U.S. jeweler Tiffany due to complications arising over the deal. Tiffany now says it will sue LVMH over the delayed $16 billion deal. CNBC's Becky Quick reports.

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A 28-year-old has sold his birthday whisky collection for $57,000 to buy a house

Matthew Robson's father gave him a bottle of 18-year-old Macallan single malt every year since his birth. 

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Here's how much Elon Musk's wealth has shrunk as Tesla shares slide

The sell-off in Tesla shares as been sharp and swift. As of Friday morning, the stock has lost roughly $85 billion in market cap since Monday and CEO Elon Musk's wealth has taken a hit. But the stock is still up about 800% over the past year. CNBC's "Squawk Box" crew discusses what could be ahead for the stock.

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A day trip to Antarctica? Yes, it exists

Antarctica Flights operates 12-hour sightseeing tours over the continent that take off and land on the same day. Passengers say its a cheaper, easier and warmer way to tour expanses of the polar region.

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The global pandemic's newest luxury traveler? Your pet

Pet adoptions are soaring during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the travel industry has taken notice. To entice travelers, hotels are rolling out packages that pamper pets as much as their owners.

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These millennials are building businesses for a post-pandemic world

The coronavirus pandemic has uprooted most aspects of daily life — and much of the economy built around it. But for some young entrepreneurs in Singapore, it has paved the way for their fast-growing start-ups to shape a new future.

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How Singapore's start-ups are shaping a post-pandemic future

The coronavirus pandemic has uprooted most aspects of daily life. But some entrepreneurs are finding opportunities in crisis by sowing the seeds for a new future. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist speaks to three Singaporean start-ups to discover how their businesses are shaping a post-pandemic world.

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How Warren Buffett made his billions and became the 'Oracle of Omaha'

From childhood side-hustles to launching his own investment firm, Warren Buffett has spent his life turning a profit. Here's how he became the 'Oracle of Omaha.'

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Riding elephants and other mistakes seasoned travelers are still making

Animal-loving travelers are snapping selfies with tiger cubs, swimming with dolphins and riding elephants through the jungle. A new publication by Intrepid Travel and World Animal Protection wants those activities to stop.

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