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Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.

Experts say the lack of federal guidance makes it's unclear on how prediction markets winnings should be reported and levied.

About 185 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 29% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.

IBM shares fell just over $73 to ~$217 -- a jaw-dropping 25% single-day decapitation.

One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.

The United States Oil Fund (USO), the ETF that best tracks oil prices, offers equity options traders a liquid, accessible alternative to the complexities of the futures market.

Options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into the streaming giant's earnings on Thursday.

The platform is designed to alleviate problems the company's most active traders have run into, according to a memo provided to CNBC.

Those looking for attractive stock picks amid the ongoing volatility can gain key insights by tracking the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts.

With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.