OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO
OpenAI's C-suite turnover gives investors another reason for concern as the company pushes toward a mammoth IPO.
Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets
Berkshire owned about 106 million shares in the parent of Google, worth $37.9 billion at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.
Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter
Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.
Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval
The OCC conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Co.’s national trust bank charter. That would allow the Trump family-backed firm to issue stablecoins.
Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets
The CFTC is reviewing prediction betting platforms' so-called mention markets, people familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
The Trump administration is ratcheting up rhetorical pressure on Iran as the military conflict in Iran appears mired in a strategic stalemate.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione's lawyers argue his federal plea bars his prosecution for murder in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to New York's double jeopardy law
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue
President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.
AI’s infrastructure boom is getting more leveraged — and harder to track
AI’s infrastructure boom is increasingly being funded through bonds, leases and private capital, while leveraged investors add another layer of market risk.
New CNBC Generation Lab poll shows almost half of 18- to 34-year-olds see democratic socialism positively
New CNBC Generation Lab poll shows almost half of 18- to 34-year-olds see democratic socialism positively and nearly 80% see the U.S. economy negatively.
Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during court appeal
The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.
How a niche copper trade became a real-time gauge of Trump’s next tariff move
The widening price of copper between two metals exchanges is offering investors a gauge of U.S. tariff risk.
Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs
A U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of Gilead Sciences against companies known as alternative funding programs that import medicines from overseas.
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
The group that includes Jeff Bezos has an option to become the majority shareholder within the next year.
Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan PM Takaichi condemns Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands
Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breaches are surging in 2026, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in cyberattacks, and 'malicious insider' incidents also on the rise.
Goldman’s latest cash cow is all about funding the AI infrastructure boom
Nvidia and Intel recently tapped the bank to help them meeting soaring demand for compute.
Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
The rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.
10-year Treasury yield inches higher as traders digest soft retail sales, monitor the Middle East
The moves come after the latest retail sales figures missed expectations and the U.S. said its naval blockade of Iranian ports could continue "indefinitely."
Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components
The U.S. is looking to scale defense manufacturing and chip away at China's drone dominance.
Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers — if they can price the risk
The push to build data centers has moved to lower Earth orbit, and insurers could be facing a new market with plenty of complexity.
NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'
NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security concerns.