Year: 2026
Home sellers are relisting properties at fastest pace in a decade, but spring supply is still low
A “For Sale” sign outside a house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The all-important spring housing market is off and running, and while the pace isn’t expected to be strong, there are signs of optimism, at least among sellers. […]
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Broadcom stock rallies as CEO Tan makes strong case for why AI growth will last
Broadcom‘s stock surged about 5% on Thursday as CEO Hock Tan touted strong demand for the company’s chips amid the artificial intelligence boom. He told analysts on Wednesday that he anticipates AI chip revenue in 2027 that’s “significantly in excess of $100 billion” as demand mounts for designing custom silicon. That far surpassed many bullish […]
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OpenAI’s Altman takes jabs at Anthropic, says government should be more powerful than companies
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took subtle swipes at rival Anthropic on Thursday and said he thinks it’s “bad for society” if companies start abandoning their commitment to the democratic process because “some people don’t like the person or people currently in charge.” “The government is supposed to be more powerful than private companies,” Altman said […]
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States led by New York sue to block Trump’s latest tariffs, calling them an illegal end-run around Supreme Court
Key Points New York AG Letitia James and other state prosecutors sued to block Trump’s new tariffs and demand refunds after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA tariffs. The lawsuit says Trump is misusing Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and violating the Constitution and statutory rules requiring consistent tariff application. The […]
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Epstein files: DOJ plans to release new batch of documents ‘fairly soon,’ MS NOW reports
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Department of Justice, which has been criticized for withholding files about Jeffrey Epstein from the public, plans to release a new batch of documents related to the notorious sex offender “fairly soon,” MS Now reported Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The development comes a […]
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Op-ed: What $5 billion humanoid robots taught me about risk, jobs and the future of the economy
An Apollo humanoid robot prototype, made by Apptronik Inc., demonstrates its dexterity during a media day at the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Recently, Apptronik announced a $520 million funding round at a valuation north of $5 billion, with Alphabet‘s Google DeepMind […]
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How the Iran conflict is spreading — in pictures
The conflict in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the region as the U.S. and Israel-led war with Iran enters its sixth day. Images published Thursday showed destruction across Tehran after nearly a week of strikes on Iran’s capital. Iran has retaliated by launching a wave of missiles and drones at Israel, as well […]
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German defense firm Renk CEO says Iran war could drive ‘increasing demand’ in the Middle East
The RENK Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly efficient drive and control technology. They develop systems for using high forces and torques to drive vehicles, ships and machines. Customers come from the defense, energy and industrial sectors. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) Christof Stache | Afp | Getty Images […]
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Dubai scrambles to save its reputation as a haven for the rich amid U.S.-Iran war
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The Iran war has shaken Dubai’s status as a global wealth hub, as legions of expatriates scramble to escape and family […]
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New Berkshire Hathaway CEO still talks with Warren Buffett nearly every day
watch now VIDEO6:2406:24 Berkshire CEO Greg Abel on succeeding Warren Buffett: I still check in with him nearly every day Squawk Box Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said he still speaks with Warren Buffett nearly every day, underscoring the continued presence of the legendary investor at the sprawling conglomerate, even after handing over the top […]
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