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From Bill Gates to Emmanuel Macron: How the world’s most powerful people communicate and exert influence
French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing sunglasses, speaks during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Jan. 16, 2026. Yoan Valat | Via Reuters Every January, the world’s most powerful people gather on the snowy peaks of Davos to talk about the most pressing global issues, and […]
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Investors came to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks to Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) as he attends a reception for business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Moving between panels, hotel lobbies, and meetings this week, it often felt like two conferences were […]
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I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here’s what they’re talking about
Fabricio Bloisi, chief executive officer of Prosus NV, during a Bloomberg Television interview at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty […]
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Advisors to the ultra rich say AI isn’t a gamechanger for landing new clients
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images 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. Market data firms have been pitching artificial intelligence as the key to locating elusive ultra-high-net-worth clients. But […]
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Zelenskyy lays into ‘lost’ Europe for trying to ‘change’ Trump and not dealing with global threats
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg |Getty Images Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused Europe of being “lost” and trying to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to help them, rather than uniting to defend itself. “Instead of taking the lead in defending […]
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Newsom shows off knee pads for CEOs ‘selling out’ to the Trump administration
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, holding a knee pad during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday showed off knee pads that he suggested were for leaders “selling out” to the Trump administration. Speaking at the World Economic Forum […]
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Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks onstage with President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Børge Brende at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a […]
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When the ultra rich hire family for their private investment firms, what to pay them can be tricky
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. Ultra rich families are increasingly using their personal investment firms to bring millennial and Generation Z heirs into the fold. In a tough […]
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Nvidia’s Huang says AI boom will create ‘six-figure salaries’ for those building chip factories
Female Engineer Inspecting Control Panel and Taking Notes for Safety and Maintenance at Power Station Serts | E+ | Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said the AI boom will create “six-figure salaries” for those building the factories supporting it — becoming the latest leader to recommend skilled trades as AI hits office jobs. […]
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Tougher stance on Trump is ‘very good for business’, says JP Morgan’s Europe boss as CEOs welcome tariff U-turn
Top CEOs have expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from further European tariffs, but told CNBC they were still prioritizing being resilient amid geopolitical instability and regionalization. Conor Hillery, JP Morgan‘s co-CEO for Europe, told CNBC European leaders’ tougher stance on Trump was “very good for business.” Trump announced Wednesday that he and NATO […]
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