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The remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast.

U.S. stock futures rose Friday as the S&P 500 headed for its best August performace since 1986.

Global CFOs have a more positive outlook for China's economy than they do for the economy of the United States, the Q3 CNBC Global CFO Council Survey revealed on Friday.

Coke's restructuring plan comes as the company streamlines its drink portfolio to focus on larger and more popular brands.

The coronavirus has infected more than 24.27 million people around the world so far, killing at least 827,801 people.

Sustainable Energy takes a look at the relationship between renewables and greenhouse facilities in the Netherlands.

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.

Ford remains under federal investigation as part of a multi-year probe into corruption of the United Auto Workers union, according to the case's top prosecutor.

"We have never shipped so many PCs and it was really driven by the demand we see for people working from home and learning from home," HP CEO Enrique Lores said.

Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, unloaded on President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus. More than 180,000 Americans have died so far from Covid-19.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

"If you know your fellow passengers don't have the virus, you'd be a lot more willing to fly or book a cruise," the "Mad Money" host said.

Gap said Thursday when it reported quarterly earnings that it brought in $130 million in sales during the latest period for its face masks. That includes sales to individuals and to businesses.

Analysts and industry watchers say TikTok fits into Walmart's broader strategy to expand its reach with customers, collect valuable consumer data and amp up its e-commerce business to fend off Amazon.

Trump plans to use his speech at the Republican National Convention to announce the deal, a White House official said.

Walmart said TikTok's integration of e-commerce and advertising "is a clear benefit to creators and users in those markets."

Gap Inc. said Thursday its total sales tumbled 18% during the latest quarter, as e-commerce revenue surged 95% from a year ago, but those gains were offset by a 48% drop in store sales during the coronavirus pandemic.

"People really missed the cinemas and wanted to go back into the big screen,"Cineworld CEO Mooky Greidinger told CNBC.

Take a look at the stocks making headlines in midday trading.

"Retail is obviously struggling," Related Cos. Chief Executive Jeff Blau told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday morning.