Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

MIAMI — The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend. Prosecutors allege David Rivera was a hired gun for former President Nicolás Maduro, leveraging Republican…

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Synopsys shares rally as activist Elliott builds multi-billion stake

Shares of Synopsys climbed about 4% Monday as activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a multibillion-dollar stake in the company, CNBC’s David Faber confirmed. “As AI drives a step change in chip complexity and capital investment, Synopsys is uniquely positioned to benefit from this growth,” Jesse Cohn, Managing Partner at Elliott, told CNBC. “We believe…

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5 signs you might be a toxic co‑worker

Toxicity often hides in subtle behaviour: interrupting frequently, finishing others’ sentences, “forgetting” to loop someone in on emails, or subtly questioning their competence in meetings. These micro‑actions chip other’s confidence and create a sense of exclusion. If you’re the one people feel they have to “be careful around,” or if you’re often the last to…

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5 things to know before the market opens Monday

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Monday. If you were watching CNBC earlier this morning, you might have caught the premier of “Morning Call” — CNBC’s new 5 a.m. ET show anchored by Morgan Brennan. Stock futures are surging this morning. The three major averages are coming…

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