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Are collectibles a viable asset class? The buyer of the $16.5 million Pokémon card thinks so
Key Points Logan Paul auctioned and sold his Pokémon Illustrator card for a record $16.5 million to AJ Scaramucci. Scaramucci sees the card as an investment, as the trading card market has both grown and seen prices surge in recent years. While collectibles can be a way to diversify portfolios, some warn they shouldn’t be […]
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Normally staid bond investors have a new biggest worry: An AI bubble
Bloom Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Fears over artificial intelligence are now hitting bond investors, according to the latest credit investors survey from Bank of America Global Research. An AI bubble is seen as the top risk for the first time, with investors expecting a surge in bond issuance from hyperscalers, the February poll […]
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Trump’s State of the Union, Lowe’s earnings, Panera Bread’s value menu and more in Morning Squawk
1. Trump’s talk US President Donald Trump, right, and US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, during a State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump touted his economic […]
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Nvidia’s new AI system Vera Rubin is 10 times more efficient than its predecessor — here’s a first look
Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday are expected to show booming sales of the company’s current rack-scale system. But all eyes are on its next AI system, Vera Rubin, which is scheduled to roll out later this year. Vera Rubin, which is made up of 1.3 million components, will deliver 10 times more performance per watt than […]
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2026 CNBC Changemakers: Women leaders who defied the odds to reach the highest levels of success
The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim Kardashian, who grew Skims to a […]
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These are the European tech stocks to watch after Nvidia reports earnings — and how strong or weak results would affect them
Key Points Chip giant Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, will report its earnings on Wednesday, which could have a sizable impact on the market. “Nvidia’s earnings are widely viewed as a barometer for the strength and durability of the global AI investment cycle,” Camilla Papaleo, product manager at VanEck, told CNBC. CNBC spoke to […]
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Nvidia, Microsoft back self-driving firm Wayve as it hits $8.6 billion valuation
Autonomous driving company Wayve has hit an $8.6 billion valuation after securing fresh funds from Nvidia, Microsoft and Uber. The $1.2 billion Series D round was led by Eclipse, Balderton and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and also featured automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis. Uber will invest up to an additional $300 million in milestone-based capital. […]
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Head of Amazon’s AGI lab is leaving the company
Amazon logo on brick office building facade with windows, San Francisco, California, Aug. 29, 2025. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images The head of Amazon’s artificial general intelligence lab is leaving the company less than two years after joining through a so-called acqui-hire deal of his startup Adept. David Luan announced […]
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Why AMD’s megadeal with Meta shows Nvidia is still the best game in town
Advanced Micro Devices inked another monster AI chip sale agreement in its efforts to pry market share from leader Nvidia . But a closer look at the structure of the deal reinforces that Nvidia is still the best game in town. On Tuesday, AMD and fellow Club name Meta Platforms unveiled what they’re calling a […]
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Apple to move some Mac Mini production to U.S. this year as part of effort to boost domestic manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 6, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Apple said it’s moving production of some of its Mac Mini computers to the U.S. later this year as […]
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