Day: September 10, 2024
MLB is aiming for a more national strategy, commissioner says
Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees swings his bat during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 03, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Sam Hodde | Getty Images Major League Baseball is likely on a different trajectory than it was a couple years ago after the league implemented […]
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Check out these 11 U.S.-listed foreign stocks — which analysts give over 100% upside
A number of global stocks that trade in the U.S. have the potential to more than double over the next 12 months, according to average analyst price targets. CNBC Pro screened for U.S.-traded stocks of overseas-headquartered firms covered by 10 or more analysts. The table below lists 11 stocks that analysts give over 100% upside […]
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Amazon makes £8 billion UK investment to build cloud and AI infrastructure
Amazon’s computing unit AWS is in talks with Italy to invest billions of euros in the expansion of its data center business in the country as part of the tech giant’s effort to boost its cloud offer in Europe, four people familiar with the matter said. Cesc Maymo | Getty Images News | Getty Images […]
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Streaming deals are key to future of NFL viewership, fandom
The National Football League’s bet on streaming is paying off — and helping to broaden its fanbase in the U.S. and globally. Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of media distribution, said at CNBC x Boardroom’s Game Plan sports business event on Tuesday that the league’s recent slew of exclusive streaming deals with media […]
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Coinbase-backed lobby urges ABC to ask about crypto in Trump-Harris debate
Stand With Crypto’s bus tour through five battleground states kicked off last week in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Logan Dobson/Stand With Crypto Alliance A big purple bus adorned with “AMERICA ❤️ CRYPTO” started making its way across five swing states last week, on a mission to get out the vote ahead of the presidential election. […]
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Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins
As presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first debate Tuesday night, voters will be tuning in for clarity on their plans to handle issues including the economy, inflation and job growth. One sector that faces particular uncertainty after the election is clean energy, which […]
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Sony unveils upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro to boost slowing console business
Sony is releasing its upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console on Nov. 7, 2024. Sony Sony on Tuesday announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded version of its gaming console that will launch on Nov. 7 for $700. The arrival of Sony’s refreshed PS5 console comes amid a global decline in console sales. In August, Sony […]
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Trump tells Republicans to shut down government if hardline voter ID bill gets cut from spending bill
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2024. David Dee Delgado | Reuters Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said congressional Republicans should pursue a government shutdown if they cannot attach a hardline voting bill […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Petco, Dave & Buster’s, Morgan Stanley and more
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : GameStop — The gaming retailer was trading 1% lower after posting mixed second-quarter results. While revenue fell to $798 million from $1.16 billion a year ago, GameStop posted net income rose to 4 cents per share from a loss of 1 cent a share a […]
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Oracle is designing a data center that would be powered by three small nuclear reactors
A view of Oracle’s headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, on Sept. 11, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Oracle chairman and co-founder Larry Ellison had a “bizarre” announcement to make this week. The electricity demand from artificial intelligence is becoming so “crazy” that Oracle is looking to secure power from next-generation nuclear technology, Ellison told […]
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