No. 2 South Carolina Beats No. 4 Texas To Avenge Early Season Loss
Joyce Edwards had 14 points and eight rebounds, Tessa Johnson added 13 points and No….
Gold prices pare losses after U.S. inflation data
Gold bars weighing 1000 grams each are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on Feb. 3, 2026. Georg Hochmuth | AFP | Getty Images Gold trimmed losses on Thursday following the release of U.S. April inflation data, but prices were still down for a third straight session as skepticism over a U.S.–Iran…
States have lost $1 billion due to prediction markets: Gaming association
The American Gaming Association now estimates that states have missed out on more than $1 billion in tax revenue due to the rise of prediction markets. In an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” detailing the estimate, association president and CEO Bill Miller said that the lost money has consequences for communities due to the taxes…
5 things to know before the market opens Thursday
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you’re attending CNBC Pro Live tonight at the Nasdaq MarketSite, look out for me at the cocktail hour. Stock futures are lower this morning after all three major averages eked out gains yesterday. Here are five key things investors…
U.S. sanctions Iran’s Hormuz Strait agency, condemns missile launch at Kuwait
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s “Persian Gulf Strait Authority,” the agency launched this month as Tehran works to exert control of transit…
Ireland vs Qatar: How to Watch, Prediction, Odds, Friendly Preview
Ireland and Qatar square off today in a friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Ireland fell short of a World Cup bid in a heart-breaking penalty shootout, Qatar will be appearing in their second straight tournament after hosting in 2022. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to…
Snowflake stock surges 35% on AI frenzy, fueling software rally
Software stocks popped on Thursday after Snowflake said it plans to spend $6 billion on compute from Amazon and topped earnings estimates on artificial intelligence momentum. Shares of the software maker surged 35% and headed for its best day ever. The company is expanding its use of Amazon’s in-house chips for AI. Along with the…
New York passes Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax. Who pays and how much
The 220 Central Park South building, center, stands in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Just days after buying one of the most expensive residential properties in London, Citadel founder Ken Griffin set a U.S. record with the $238 million penthouse at 220 Central Park South. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images…
Wix laying off about 20% of its workforce. CEO cites AI in post
Israel-based web development company Wix is slashing roughly 20% of its workforce, CEO Avishai Abrahami announced in a post on X early Thursday morning, citing the “fast evolution of AI capabilities” and difficulties around currency exchange rates. “We have witnessed the most significant shift in how companies are built since the invention of modern programming…
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MGM has room to run, powered by resilient Las Vegas tourism: JPMorgan
MGM Resorts International is likely to gain ground as Las Vegas Strip tourism powers ahead, according to JPMorgan. The investment bank upgraded MGM to overweight from neutral on Wednesday, raising its 12-month price target on the casino operator to $46 from $41, implying 10% upside from the last close. “Our more favorable view on MGM…