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From data to culture: How international brands are trying to crack the code on the fickle Chinese consumer
Key Points The allure of the world’s second-largest consumer market is forcing Western companies to adapt in the face of growing competition from Chinese brands. In the last two years, adapting to the local social media ecosystem of Xiaohongshu and Douyin has become a path to quick success, according to Stephy Liu, founder of a […]
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How to get Sora app invite codes for OpenAI’s viral AI video creator
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images OpenAI’s new artificial intelligence video app Sora has already grabbed the top spot in Apple‘s App Store as its number one free app, despite being invite-only. Sora, which was launched on Tuesday, allows users to create short-form AI videos and share them in a feed. The app is […]
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OpenAI’s invite-only video generation app Sora tops Apple’s App Store
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images OpenAI now has two of the top three free apps in Apple’s App Store, and its new video generation app Sora has snagged the coveted No. 1 spot. The artificial intelligence startup launched Sora on Tuesday, and it allows users to generate short-form AI videos, remix videos created […]
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Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure
Apple CEO Tim Cook walks to attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, Sept. 17, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Apple on Thursday night said that it was removing apps from its App Store that can be used to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The move came […]
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OpenAI’s Sora 2 is putting safety and censorship to the test with stunningly real videos
Fresh off a $6.6 billion share sale that made it the world’s most valuable private company, OpenAI’s TikTok-style video app, powered by its new artificial intelligence model, Sora 2, is going viral. Despite the gated release that requires an invite code, the video creation tool has already shot to the number three spot on Apple‘s […]
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Santoli’s Wednesday market wrap-up: Mixed but resilient tape pushes stocks to new highs
(These are the market notes on today’s action by Mike Santoli, CNBC’s Senior Markets Commentator. See today’s video update from Mike above.) A new quarter but the same old routine in the markets: A mixed but resilient tape pushing the benchmark index to new highs through persistent momentum in core AI plays, retail-trader favorites and […]
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Peloton revamps equipment, launches commercial unit and raises prices ahead of holidays
The entrance to the Peloton offices in Midtown Manhattan. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Peloton on Wednesday said it’s relaunching its product assortment, introducing a commercial equipment line and raising prices for both subscriptions and hardware as the company looks to reignite growth ahead of the holiday shopping season. The revamped assortment includes […]
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Nvidia’s market cap tops $4.5 trillion after string of AI infrastructure deals
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends the “Winning the AI Race” Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters Nvidia shares reached a fresh record on Tuesday, climbing almost 3% and lifting the chipmaker’s market cap past $4.5 trillion. The stock is now up about 39% for the year, and continues to […]
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Trump is wielding the power of the state to back critical mineral companies. These are the possible next targets
The Trump administration needs to strike multiple deals with U.S. miners to secure the nation’s supply chain against China, said Mark Chalmers, CEO of Energy Fuels, a miner focused on uranium and rare earth minerals. The Pentagon decision to take an equity stake in MP Materials, the largest U.S. rare earth miner, in July and […]
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Here are the most overbought stocks due for a decline. Intel leads the list
Intel shares may be getting bit long in the tooth, at least in the near term. The chipmaker rallied around 21% this week after the Wall Street Journal reported Intel had reached out to Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor for a potential investment. The Journal also said the U.S. was planning a push for chipmakers to […]
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