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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Oracle, Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers Health, Kroger and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Oracle — Shares rose 2% after the technology firm received an upgrade to buy from neutral from DA Davidson. ” We believe that a revamped OpenAI will return to its position as Google’s top challenger and with a fresh stack of capital be able to live […]
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Amazon learns a tough lesson in a market bailing on tech. Why we must be patient
Amazon shares plummeted Thursday evening after the tech giant revealed a $200 billion capital expenditures plan for this year. Additionally, management’s current quarter profit forecast miss overshadowed what was otherwise a generally good final quarter of 2025. Revenue increased 14% year over year to $213.39 billion, beating expectations for $211.33 billion, according to estimates compiled […]
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Corporate DEI index sees 65% drop in participation from Fortune 500 companies
People hold flags outside the US Supreme Court on December 4, 2024 in Washington, DC, during oral argument on whether states can ban certain gender transition medical treatments for young people. Roberto Schmidt | AFP | Getty Images New research from the LGBTQ+ group Human Rights Campaign showed a drastic drop in Fortune 500 companies […]
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Disney’s next CEO, Chipotle’s traffic problem, government shutdown ends and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. In addition to Disney’s Josh D’Amaro, there was another top dog announced yesterday: Penny the Doberman pinscher won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Stock futures are ticking higher this morning. The market is coming off […]
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S&P 500 futures are little changed after tech sell-off drags down major averages: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Futures tied to the S&P 500 were near the flatline Tuesday night after traders’ rotation out of tech names dragged the broad market index to a losing […]
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How CEOs bringing AI agents to work are preparing customers and employees
Shinsei Motions | Istock | Getty Images Companies are investing heavily in AI-powered agents, pointing towards a future where customers’ first lines of communication when seeking an answer or wanting to buy something may be a chatbot. In October, Walmart announced a deal with OpenAI that will enable shoppers to both find and buy items […]
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The future of shopping has arrived — and Google wants to run it
Alphabet ‘s Google has moved beyond the search bar, positioning itself as the lead architect of “agentic commerce.” In this new world, AI not only suggests what you buy but executes the purchase for you. For years, online retail has operated under a predictable platform: Shoppers search, click through the results, and complete checkout on […]
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The ‘sell America’ trade, Trump arrives in Davos, Netflix earnings and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. Or maybe not, if you held U.S. assets amid yesterday’s sell-off. S&P 500 futures are little changed this morning. The three major indexes are coming off their worst day in months. Here are five key things investors need to know […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Citigroup, Abercrombie, Vistra, Duolingo and more
Check out some of the companies making the biggest moves in midday trading. Bank stocks — The group fell broadly after President Donald Trump called for credit card rates to be capped at 10% for one year . Capital One slid 6%, Synchrony Financial tumbled 8% and Citigroup dropped 3%. Bank of America , Wells […]
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Discount grocer Aldi plans to open more than 180 stores in U.S. this year as customers across incomes seek value
As Americans across incomes look to trim the grocery budget, Aldi plans to open more than 180 stores in the U.S. this year — including on the traditional turf of rival supermarkets and big-box stores. The German grocer’s latest growth plans follow an already aggressive expansion over the past decade. Aldi, which is known for […]
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