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How to play market highs: 5 names to trade
As stock markets top their highs for the year, stocks that track them — like banks — suddenly look pretty interesting, said the “Fast Money” traders.

Lexmark to be acquired for $3.6B
PAG Asia Capital and Apex Technology are acquiring Lexmark International for $3.6 billion.

Silicon Valley blurs lines with Hollywood
On the fringes of entertainment festivals, Apple, Google, Facebook and Alibaba are quietly entering the fray of original content.

Don’t laugh: Dow 18K could be a big deal
The Dow’s break above 18,000 could lead to further gains, based on how it tends to perform after hitting round numbers.

Buckle up: Stocks could drop 25% or more
Buckle up: The stock market is due for a drop of 25 percent or more, says Michael Pento. Here’s why.

Wall Streeters facing pay cuts as profits fall
Investment banking and trading operations see double-digit drops, spurring cost cuts.

The registration for Trump’s jet is expired
Federal Aviation Administration records show that the registration of Trump’s jet has expired, NYTimes reports.

Pitbull’s business playbook
Musician & producer Pitbull joins CNBC’s Melissa Lee to discuss his state of mind as an entrepreneur and insight to his business strategies.

Netflix co-founder to worried investors: Chill
Netflix Co-founder Mitch Lowe reacts to earnings

HBO, Discovery invest in holographic technology
Entertainment media giants take a stake in OTOY, which aims to make virtual and augmented reality mainstream.

Viacom shares tumble on spat with DISH
Viacom’s carriage deal with DISH will expire at the end of the day Wednesday and there is no agreement in sight.

Cramer: This stock has ‘mojo’
Not all stocks do, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer says this stock has it.

Goldman sees ‘upside risk’ for US economy
Remember last year when China devalued its currency and the market went nuts? Well, so much for that.

IBM plunges, drags down market
Shares of IBM fell more than 6 percent, taking the major U.S. stock indexes off their session highs.

The smart money knows how to play Netflix panic
Netflix has always been a volatile stock, but when panic about its future sets in, the smart money knows how to trade.

Apple refused to give China source code: Lawyer
Apple refused to give its source code to the Chinese government, according to Apple’s general counsel.

US oil ends at 2016 high amid Kuwaiti workers strike
Oil jumped more than 3% after a strike by workers in Kuwait nearly halved the OPEC member’s crude production.

Brush fire in NJ disrupts regional trains
Brush fires in New Jersey disrupted Amtrak Northeast service in the area Tuesday afternoon, according to official reports.

Why Saudi Arabia is taking out $10B in bank loans
The oil-rich kingdom has burnt through $150bn in financial reserves since late 2014. The FT reports.

Amazon primes pump for Netflix showdown
Amazon untying video streaming from its Prime service means the company is looking for a showdown with Netflix, according to Breakingviews.

Fuel for the Dow 18K roundtrip
A number of stocks have helped the Dow make its push back toward record-high levels.

What is happening to the Goldman Sachs story?
Goldman Sachs’ first-quarter showing leaves its pickup strategy in question.

Blue Harbour dishes: What I look for in a CEO
When you invest in a company for two years or more, you’re investing in a management team, this activist investor says.

The race for Yahoo: The (potential) bidders
Bidders involved said that they expected their offers to change considerably over time, Recode reports.

Betting financials is a value play: Investors
Looking to bet on value stocks? These market watchers tell CNBC the sectors and stocks they’re investing in.

Facebook may soon let users collect $$$ on posts
Facebook is exploring new ways for individual users to profit from their posts on the network, The Verge reports.

Report: This film has a shot at $200M debut
The new Captain America movie is en route to be one of the biggest openings of any Marvel Comics film in history.

Intel to cut 12,000 jobs, 11 pct of workforce
The technology company also said the chief financial officer Stacy Smith would leave that role to lead sales.

Yahoo slightly tops Q1 estimates
Yahoo announced earnings and revenue Tuesday that slightly topped analyst estimates.

Homebuilder blues: Don’t blame labor shortage
A Goldman report suggests weak home construction isn’t because of labor shortages.

Kensho Stats: Which stocks will lead Dow to 19K?
According to CNBC Pro analysis using Kensho, these Dow stocks should rise in a slow growth, low rate scenario.

Theranos is ‘Silicon Valley’s embarrassment’: Calacanis
Angel investor Jason Calacanis says “this is the worst crisis PR” by Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Calacanis says “there is going to be a $9 billion crater” left by Theranos.

Gathering market forces signal new highs: Bespoke
A perfect storm of bullish trends should push the S&P 500 into record territory soon, Bespoke’s Paul Hickey tells CNBC.

Cabela shares spike on buyout report
Cabela’s rose after Reuters reported Bass Pro Shop and Goldman Sachs were teaming up to make a bid for the firm.

The best and worst small cities to start a business
Owning your own business can be tough no matter where you live, but choosing an entrepreneur-friendly city can make a big difference.

McDonald’s is bringing back this menu item
McDonald’s is bringing back a menu item to select restaurants in Milwaukee.

Fast food earnings: ‘It’s going to be choppy’
There’s little euphoria in the restaurant industry going into earnings season, amid reports of lighter foot traffic.

Apple nabs another top Tesla exec: Report
Apple has hired Tesla’s former vice president of engineering as an administrator for special projects.

Pro Uncut: Meister on activism, favorite stocks
Here is the full uncut interview with Corvex Management CEO Keith Meister.

Tim Cook: Click here for new Mac … Or not.
Tim Cook tried to unveil a new Mac laptop Tuesday — but ended up tweeting out a dead link.

More than a big meteor wiped out the dinosaurs
It appears that the dinosaurs were already on their way out when a huge meteor stuck Earth 66 million years ago.

China loves KFC … enough to buy the company
A consortium backed by China’s sovereign wealth fund is in talks to buy Yum Brands’ mainland unit, Bloomberg News reports.

Tesla drops on Consumer Reports warning
Tesla shares turned lower on Tuesday after Consumer Reports released an article sayng the car maker’s Model X faces quality issues.

THIS could help Ted Cruz: Ex-Gore aide
Cruz’s strategy of locking up uncommitted delegates could pay dividends, Democratic strategist Michael Feldman says.

Blame Taylor Swift, YouTube for low artist pay: CEO
Streaming service Deezer says video platforms like YouTube which are responsible for the small remuneration that artists receive.

Goldman Sachs revenue craters as profit beats
Goldman Sachs reported earnings that topped lowered analysts’ expectations, but revenue nearly halved.

CFO: Why J&J’s three units are best as one company
Johnson & Johnson also saw earnings beating and revenue matching estimates.

Is your state money-smart … or less savvy?
WalletHub.com ranked the 50 states and District of Columbia on their residents’ financial savviness.