Xi tells Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs on Trump's trip: China will 'open wider'
Tesla and Space X boss Elon Musk, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Apple CEO Tim Cook were part of Trump's delegation.
Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summit
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.
Trump-Xi summit could hinge on these two crucial tech flashpoints
Access to the world's second largest economy for U.S. tech companies and talks on critical minerals could be key points of discussion.
Versant stock jumps 7% after company's Q1 report shows bright spots in licensing, platforms
Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.
U.S. can hold AI talks with China because ‘we are in the lead,’ Bessent tells CNBC as nations plan safety protocol
The U.S. Treasury Secretary also said President Donald Trump would likely comment on the Taiwan issue in coming days.
Cuba says oil and diesel supplies have run dry under U.S. sanctions
A Cuban official said the situation is “extremely tense” as blackouts sparked protests in Havana on Wednesday.
Chinese companies are ramping up homegrown AI chips, even if Nvidia is coming back
Chinese tech companies have turned to domestic chips as Nvidia has remained shut out of the market.
Venezuela embarks on $150 billion restructuring of debt amid political turmoil
Venezuelan officials said they wanted to “free the country from the burden of accumulated debt.”
Americans still feel bad about the economy. When will it get better?
U.S. consumer sentiment has been on a downward trend since the Covid-19 pandemic. Inflation, wars and President Trump's tariffs are to blame, economists say.
Wealthy donors stand to win double tax benefit if 'Trump Accounts' allow stock donations
Permitting stock contributions to "Trump Accounts" would allow donors to offload appreciated shares without paying capital gains tax.
U.S., EU lawmakers pledge European scrutiny of Paramount's WBD deal
The lawmakers, in a letter reported first by CNBC, told Paramount CEO David Ellison that the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition would stifle competition.
Student loan forgiveness paths have changed under Trump. How to navigate them
Changes to the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment plans will impact many student loan borrowers' timelines to debt cancellation.
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
Cisco delivered the latest blowout quarter thanks to AI spending, and chipmaker Cerebras is making its public debut.
Polestar CEO tells CNBC ‘pump anxiety’ has made EVs ‘all about money’
The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.
Hantavirus outbreak isn't another Covid pandemic – but experts say it's testing U.S. readiness
For some experts, the outbreak is raising broader concerns about how equipped the U.S. is to respond to future infectious disease threats.
Senators introduce ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists
New bipartisan legislation, first seen by CNBC, would prevent U.S. lawmakers from lobbying after they leave office.
Cerebras prices IPO above expected range, as Wall Street braces for AI tsunami
Cerebras raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, and with the chipmaker's offering, investors are gearing up for some even bigger AI deals later this year.
Should you ever resign by text? Trump's FDA shake-up raises the question
Dr. Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner on Tuesday. A White House official confirmed to CNBC that Makary's resignation came via text.
Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes
Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure travel demand is still strong despite higher fuel prices.
Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair
In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.
Microsoft feared being too dependent on OpenAI, Musk-Altman trial testimony reveals
Top Microsoft executives testified in Musk v. Altman this week, spelling out concerns they had in the early days of the partnership with OpenAI.
Burberry stock drops even as Americas and China demand boost turnaround efforts
Full-year revenue came in largely in line with expectations at £2.4 billion.
BTS to headline World Cup Final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira; Hybe shares jump 7.2%
The seven-member boy band will take the stage alongside Madonna and Shakira
Bond markets brace as UK PM Starmer's political rivals break cover, heath sec. Streeting resigns
The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.