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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Trade tailspin 2. Tariff tremor U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media as he departs the White House, in Washington, U.S., Jan. 31, 2025.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Trump slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada […]

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Crypto industry gets quick return on Trump investment after pouring millions into campaign
Technology

Crypto industry gets quick return on Trump investment after pouring millions into campaign

FRANCE – 2025/01/20: In this photo illustration, Trump Meme , Trump the Crypto president, is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Romain Doucelin/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Romain Doucelin | Getty Images Crypto executives, companies and investors are getting an early return on their investment in Donald Trump. After pouring tens of […]

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Goldman says these stocks are table-pounding buys ahead of earnings
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Goldman says these stocks are table-pounding buys ahead of earnings

Goldman Sachs unveiled a slew of buy-rated stocks with major upside ahead of earnings. The firm said it likes companies with room for growth and attractive valuations. CNBC Pro combed through Goldman Sachs’ research to find stocks worth snapping up going into quarterly results. They include Monster Beverage , Uber Technologies, IBM and Bill.com. Uber […]

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Why U.S. tech companies struggle to replicate China’s WeChat ‘super app’ model
Technology

Why U.S. tech companies struggle to replicate China’s WeChat ‘super app’ model

Think about the apps you use on your phone every day. Studies have shown Americans use an average of 46 mobile apps each month to complete a variety of everyday tasks. Now imagine if you could combine all of those programs into a single, standalone app. A one-stop shop to socialize with friends, order food, […]

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Google Maps is turning 20 — it’s mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities
Technology

Google Maps is turning 20 — it’s mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities

Two decades ago, Google co-founder Larry Page had an idea that would forever change the way we navigate the world. “Larry drove down some of these streets with a video camera and handed it to someone and said, ‘Hey, what can you do with this?’” said Maria Biggs, technical program manager at Google Street View, […]

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‘Physical AI’ is the next frontier for the artificial intelligence cycle. How to play it
World

‘Physical AI’ is the next frontier for the artificial intelligence cycle. How to play it

The advent of so-called physical artificial intelligence is believed by many to be the next frontier of the AI investing cycle, opening up opportunities to get behind robotics makers, auto suppliers and specialty semiconductor companies. Investors are looking for another way to play AI after huge runs in Nvidia and the other stocks powering and […]

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Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix
Technology

Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix

Tech might not be the first thing that comes to mind when one pictures Phoenix. The city is better known for its golf courses, Major League Baseball’s Spring Training, retirement appeal and scorching heat.  But its growth into an innovation hub has been quietly playing out over several decades. Arizona’s largest city has, for a […]

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Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit
Business

Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit

A Zoox robotaxi sits outside the company’s large office and warehouse in Las Vegas. Michael Wayland / CNBC LAS VEGAS — This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize its robotaxi business. Zoox is aiming to begin offering […]

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Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to .1 billion
Technology

Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to $2.1 billion

Synthesia is a platform that lets users create AI-generated clips with human avatars that can speak in multiple languages. Synthesia LONDON — Synthesia, a video platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate clips featuring multilingual human avatars, has raised $180 million in an investment round valuing the startup at $2.1 billion. That’s more than than double […]

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Top Wall Street analysts like the growth opportunities for these three stocks
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Top Wall Street analysts like the growth opportunities for these three stocks

An Uber rideshare sign is posted nearby as taxis wait to pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The new year has only just started, but macro uncertainty is already hanging over investors, with Federal Reserve officials raising concerns over […]

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