Anthropic, Microsoft in talks for AI chip deal after $5 billion investment
Microsoft has not made the Maia 200 chips available to customers, but they are used in the company's data centers, offering better efficiency than other silicon.
SpaceX is heavily reliant on Starlink for growth and profit as it marches toward Nasdaq listing
SpaceX's IPO prospectus underscores the importance of Starlink to the company's operations.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy
While oil prices fell in U.S. trading, reports that Tehran intends to keep its enriched uranium stockpile within the country stand to complicate negotiations with the U.S.
Trump administration says new EPA rules will save you money at the supermarket. It's not clear they will
Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, saying the move will lower grocery costs, though the impact on food prices remains unclear.
IMAX has held ‘preliminary talks’ with potential buyers, source says
IMAX has held "preliminary talks" through intermediaries, but no official pitches have been made directly by the company, a source told CNBC.
Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
China's carriers face sky-high jet fuel, lack of hedging strategies, and a customer base that can easily pivot to cheaper high-speed rail services.
Trump postpones AI executive order signing: 'I didn't like certain aspects'
Trump said that AI is "causing tremendous good," and he was concerned that the executive order "could have been a blocker."
LIV Golf seeks to raise up to $350 million from investors as post-PIF reality sets in
LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital.
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert turns grief over son’s rare disease into search for a cure
Dan Gilbert honors his son Nick by funding research into neurofibromatosis, the rare disease that took Nick’s life.
SpaceX scrubs test flight of massive Starship rocket, will retry Friday
SpaceX's attempted Starship launch follows the company's release of its IPO prospectus, which set the stage for what's likely to be a record offering.
Meta, Broadcom and others to launch $125 million semiconductor research hub at UCLA
Broadcom, Meta, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries and Synopsys are joining forces to launch a $125 million "Semiconductor Hub" at UCLA.
Workday jumps 14% as it bumps up margin forecast on AI strength
Workday's CEO says the company is seeing success in artificial intelligence.
McConnell calls DOJ Trump fund 'utterly stupid, morally wrong' after Blanche meeting
Critics of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" fear it will give money to Trump supporters who attacked police defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Job training for robots: How China is getting machines ready to join the workforce
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call that China is the biggest competition for humanoid robots.
Spotify soars 13% after announcing AI music deal with UMG, guidance
Spotify, which is holding its first investor day in four years, is now under the direction of co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström.
How Walmart's gas price warning shapes our retail outlook — plus, Honeywell's quantum connection
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
SpaceX, OpenAI valuations could mean they leapfrog Berkshire Hathaway on first day of trading
Traders on prediction market Polymarket think SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic on their first day of trading will surpass valuations of at least $1.4 trillion.
NYC Mayor Mamdani launches Twitch show to answer New Yorkers' questions
The livestream series will let New Yorkers question Mamdani in real time on Twitch, expanding beyond the early echoes of FDR's fireside chats.
Prediction markets are fueling a high-stakes brawl between states and federal regulators
Sixteen states are in legal proceedings against prediction market platforms, while one state has moved to ban them.
Miner Perpetua Resources secures $2.9 billion U.S. loan for Idaho gold, antimony project
Mining company Perpetua Resources has secured a $2.9 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the U.S. looks to secure access to critical minerals.
Will Elon Musk eventually merge SpaceX with Tesla? Speculation is building
Analysts speculate that Elon Musk will merge his two companies but traders on prediction markets are not so certain.
Trump 'slush fund' a flashpoint as Senate heads home without funding DHS
GOP tensions over President Donald Trump's DOJ fund derail Senate attempt to pass immigration enforcement funding package.
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