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Alphabet shares close above $200 for first time on split-adjusted basis

Investors are growing more bullish on Alphabet as the company speeds up its AI development.

Published: 8 hours ago

Zuckerberg sets Meta's AI targets for the year, expects to spend $60 billion on growth

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company plans to invest around $60 billion to $65 billion in capital expenditures this year

Published: 9 hours ago

Venture Global closes below IPO price in disappointing debut despite Trump's support of LNG industry

"The Trump administration has made very clear they support growing LNG exports," Venture CEO Mike Sabel told CNBC in an interview Friday.

Published: 8 hours ago

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

The Senate was struggling to muscle Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation ahead of a vote late Friday.

Published: 2 hours ago

Russia's Putin says he and Trump should meet to talk about Ukraine war, energy prices

Putin described Trump, who this week threatened to hit Russia with new sanctions and tariffs if it did not negotiate an end to the war, as smart and pragmatic.

Published: 14 hours ago

Megacaps lead a major week of earnings as traders seek clarity on the state of the bull market

The Federal Reserve will also hold its January meeting, with key inflation data coming Friday. 

Published: 9 hours ago

Novo Nordisk shares pop on early-stage weight loss drug trial results

The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.

Published: 13 hours ago

Trump recommends ending FEMA ahead of California fire site visit

President Donald Trump will visit California to see the damage caused by wildfires around Los Angeles. FEMA has been involved in response efforts there.

Published: 6 hours ago

UK to soften tax rules for wealthy foreigners after millionaire exodus, Rachel Reeves says

The U.K. is to soften some planned changes to its controversial non-dom tax rule following concerns of a millionaire exodus, the Treasury has confirmed.

Published: 17 hours ago

Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?

As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.

Published: 2 days ago

A 2,000-year-old martial art is using virtual reality to reinvent itself

Virtual taekwondo is rewriting the rules of competition by combining ancient martial arts with cutting-edge technology. CNBC explores how this VR-powered sport is attracting a new generation of athletes.

Published: 1 day ago

Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance

Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and think carefully about inheritance.

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Burberry shares jump 13% after better-than-expected quarterly sales

Burberry on Friday reported a shallower-than-expected dip in sales in the fiscal third quarter, in the first glimpse of fresh efforts to revamp the beleaguered British fashion house.

Published: 19 hours ago

American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z

The pickup was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, who spent more on experiences such as travel and entertainment.

Published: 11 hours ago

Trump crypto plans have Wall Street CEOs ready to jump into digital assets

Top Wall Street banks say they're ready to get more active in crypto if the Trump administration rolls out favorable policies.

Published: 9 hours ago

These companies have earnings momentum heading into their quarterly reports next week

Companies reporting earnings next week that investors are particularly bullish on include Amazon and Visa.

Published: 12 hours ago

Europe markets close slightly lower but notch weekly gain; Burberry up 10% after quarterly report

European markets slipped late Friday, though the Stoxx 600 index still notched a weekly rise.

Published: 13 hours ago

Monte dei Paschi shares fall 7% after lender launches surprise 13-billion-euro bid for Mediobanca

Italy's bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday launched a 13.3 billion euro all-share takeover offer for larger domestic peer Mediobanca.

Published: 13 hours ago

Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House

President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in office.

Published: 13 hours ago

Trump is searching for potential TikTok buyers — who are the likely contenders?

After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would effectively ban the app, Trump is looking for avenues to keep the popular platform afloat. 

Published: 21 hours ago

Here's what CEOs are saying about DEI at Davos

On the ground in Davos, DEI has been the subject of conversation both on the record and behind closed doors.

Published: 15 hours ago

Japan hikes rates to highest since 2008 as sustained inflation, rising wages signal 'virtuous cycle' in play

The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC's survey, where an overwhelming majority of economists predicted a hike.

Published: 1 day ago

Trump praises President Xi, says he looks forward to 'getting along with China'

During his campaign trail, Trump had floated imposing tariffs upward of 60% on Chinese goods.

Published: 23 hours ago

Costco shareholders reject call for review of diversity programs

Costco Wholesale shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Published: 18 hours ago

President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately'

The comments represented an initial strike at Fed officials, with whom Trump had a highly contentious relationship during his first term in office.

Published: 1 day ago

Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street gains as Trump pushes for rate cuts

The Bank of Japan hiked rates by 25 basis points to 0.5%, their highest level since 2008.

Published: 22 hours ago

Business leaders can no longer ignore the 'north-south' climate divide, top UN official warns

The head of U.N. Global Compact spoke about the growing "chasm" between the global north and south over climate finance and adaptation.

Published: 24 hours ago

CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s comments bump S&P 500 to new high

After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield edged lower and stocks ticked up.

Published: 22 hours ago

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: A slowing economy hasn't dimmed India's allure at Davos

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi had plans for India become a $5 trillion economy by 2025. The country is still over $1 trillion short of this target.

Published: 1 day ago

Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange rate policy band.

Published: 1 day ago