Nvidia reports earnings and guidance beat as AI boom pushes data center revenue up 75%
Nvidia has been the best performer on Wall Street this year among tech's megacap companies.
Salesforce shares sink on mixed guidance as company commits $50 billion for buybacks
Salesforce posted accelerating growth and pushed up its long-range revenue target thanks to a recent acquisition.
Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 59,000 first the first time as central bank board picks fuel 'Takaichi trade'
Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open higher on Thursday, tracking Wall Street gains as strong earnings from Nvidia and Oracle lifted investor sentiment.
Bill Gates reportedly apologizes, admits to two affairs in candid town hall
Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, which had held fundraising discussions with Epstein.
Nvidia’s Huang says any Pentagon–Anthropic rift is 'not the end of the world'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang weighed in on a conflict between the Defense Department and its strategic partner on Thursday, saying it's “not the end of the world.”
Big Tech companies to meet Trump at White House to sign pledge on data center power costs
The companies attending the March 4 meeting include Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI, a White House official confirmed.
Samsung's S26 gives an advance look at what the Google-powered Apple Siri could do
The Samsung S26 has three separate AI systems with Google's Gemini, Perplexity and its own upgraded Bixby.
These are the 2026 CNBC Changemakers: See the full list of women transforming business
CNBC reveals the 2026 Changemakers list, an annual list spotlighting women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.
5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
Democrats are nipping at the heels of the incumbent Republicans for control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Thrive Capital invested about $1 billion in OpenAI at a $285 billion valuation, source says
The investment was separate from the $100 billion funding round that OpenAI is finalizing, according to a source.
Epstein files: Larry Summers to resign as Harvard professor as fallout continues
Larry Summers last fall said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused," after his emails with Jeffrey Epstein came to light.
Former Alphabet 'moonshot' robotics company Intrinsic is folding into Google
Instrinsic will use Gemini models and Cloud and work closely with Google DeepMind.
House Dems project midterm optimism at annual policy retreat following State of the Union
House Democrats hammered home economic concerns ahead of 2026 elections at their annual policy conference, the day after President Trump's State of the Union.
Nvidia keeps the AI party alive with a booming quarter and even better outlook
Nvidia shares weren't moving much in extended trading. But make no mistake, the chipmaker's earnings report was impressive.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to visit White House for talks on WBD deal, report says
The reported visit is scheduled just days after President Donald Trump demanded that Netflix immediately fire one of its board members, Susan Rice.
Top earners are more afraid for their employment than lower income as AI threat increases
The prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence is helping to scare higher-income workers.
Epstein files: Nobel winner Axel quits Columbia U. brain institute over friendship with predator
Dr. Richard Axel, a longtime Columbia University professor, is mentioned repeatedly in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.
Samsung launches S26 smartphone as sector braces for memory chip crunch
The latest generation of Galaxy phones touts enhanced AI capabilities, but supply chain concerns hang over sector
Trump pitches new retirement plan with a federal match of up to $1,000 per year — who could benefit
About 56 million Americans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. The Trump administration plans to launch a program to help change that.
Lowe's CEO says the housing market is under pressure, even as the retailer's sales jump more than 10%
Lowe's posted more than 10% sales growth in the fourth quarter at a time when housing turnover and home improvement demand are slow.
David Ellison has a rocky history at the box office. Buying Warner Bros. could fix that
Only five of Skydance's features to date — three of them starring Tom Cruise — have generated more than $200 million domestically.
David Tepper sends scathing letter to Whirlpool for destroying shareholder value, pushes for changes
Tepper said he watched with "a certain astonishment" as the company issued equity in what he called a large and unnecessary dilution of shareholders.
Mortgage rates hit lowest level in nearly 4 years, but homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since 2022 last week, but demand from homebuyers declined as well, as they continue to struggle with affordability.
Panera Bread releases first-ever value menu with 'Mix & Match' deals
Panera Bread is in the early stages of a turnaround, and affordability is a key part of CEO Paul Carbone's strategy for Panera.