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Google and Microsoft offer lucrative deals to promote AI, but even $500,000 won't sway some creators
Tech companies including Google and Microsoft are paying influencers hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote AI products.
How America’s EV retreat is increasing China's control of global markets
U.S. automakers are pivoting away from EVs to refocus on gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs while Chinese manufacturers are expected to keep growing electric exports.
Bitcoin rebounds back above $70,000 after nearly breaking below $60,000 a day ago
Some market analysts have suggested bitcoin could fall further, potentially hitting between $40,000 to $50,000.
Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved
Voyager CEO Dylan Taylor said a two-year time frame for data centers in space would be "aggressive."
Uber held liable, ordered to pay $8.5 million in driver rape suit
The case lays the groundwork for about 3,000 other sexual misconduct cases the ridesharing platform is facing nationwide.
Amazon plunges 9%, continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet all saw their shares fall in the week up to the market close on Thursday.
Bitcoin's rough week, Amazon's plunge, Super Bowl ads and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Goldman Sachs is tapping Anthropic’s AI model to automate accounting, compliance roles
Goldman Sachs is building AI agents with Anthropic’s Claude to automate trade accounting and client onboarding, aiming to speed work and boost efficiency.
CNBC Daily Open: Amazon one-ups its rivals on capex spending, but investors are already worried over AI valuations
Amazon's capital expenditure projection comes in at $200 billion, above analysts' estimates of $146.6 billion and higher than the roughly $131 billion in 2025.
Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds
Tesla remained a strong contender in China's electric vehicle scene, as the company's China-produced EV sales grew modestly in January from the year before.
AI fears pummel software stocks: Is it 'illogical' panic or a SaaS apocalypse?
The software space is facing serious market concerns this week, after the release of new AI tools from AI triggered a market sell-off.
Why Amazon’s CEO is ‘confident’ with $200 billion spending plan
The company boosted its 2026 capital expenditures to $200 billion, with most of the spending going to data centers.
CNBC Daily Open: Amazon's projected capex dwarfs that of its peers — which have already spooked markets
Amazon's capital expenditure projection comes in at $200 billion, above analysts' estimates of $146.6 billion and higher than the roughly $131 billion in 2025.
Amazon learns a tough lesson in a market bailing on tech. Why we must be patient
While reiterating our 1 rating on Amazon, we had no choice but to lower our price target on the selloff over management's massive spending guide.
Reddit shares rise on reveals strong guidance, $1 billion buyback
Reddit reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday in which the social media company beat on the top and bottom lines.
Roblox shares rocket on earnings beat, strong forecast
Roblox shares surged as much as 20% in extended trading Thursday after the company reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter that beat consensus estimates.
Crypto bill talks picking up in Senate after clearing a key vote, Sen. Boozman says
Sen. John Boozman said Republicans, Democrats and industry officials are working to advance crypto legislation that moved through his Senate committee.
Amazon cloud unit beats on revenue and profit as parent company ramps up AI spending
Amazon is investing heavily to capitalize on artificial intelligence opportunities in the cloud.
How exposed are software stocks to AI tools? We put vibe-coding to the test
How real is the AI threat to software companies? CNBC put it to the test by vibe-coding a Monday.com replacement.
Good news in a sea of pain sends 2 non-tech stocks higher in Thursday's down market
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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