Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. That figure is higher than Perplexity’s current valuation, but the company said several investors have agreed to back the deal. In July, Perplexity was valued at $18 billion as part of an extension that valued…
Ty Simpson has waited his turn, and now it’s officially his time to shine. Alabama has informed Simpson that he’ll be the team’s starting quarterback to begin the 2025 college football season, ESPN reported on Monday. Simpson beat out redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and freshman Keelon Russell for the starting nod. A former five-star recruit,…
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. 1. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite jumped to record highs Tuesday following July’s consumer price index report, which showed that headline inflation accelerated less than expected. “I don’t…
Raquel Urtasun (L), Waabi founder and CEO, and Lior Ron (R), who has joined Waabi as chief operating officer after growing Uber Freight to a $5 billion revenue company. Waabi Lior Ron, founder and CEO of Uber Freight, is joining self-driving truck startup Waabi as chief operating officer. The move, Ron says, is based on…
Last season, New England was not favored to win a single game. Fast-forward to this season, and oddsmakers have abandoned that trend. The big question is, can second-year quarterback Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel turn things around and lead the Pats to a winning season? Let’s take a look at the odds…
A Fanatics advertisement on the sideline billboard during the NWSL match between Houston Dash and Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium on March 14, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Aaron M. Sprecher | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Fanatics is launching a new loyalty program, reflecting its continued growth and reach in the sports business…
Spencer Platt | Getty Images Inflation held steady in July as price declines for staples like groceries and gasoline helped offset price increases for consumers. However, there were worrying signs under the surface, including evidence that Trump administration policies are stoking inflation for certain goods and services, economists said. Those effects will likely become more…
The NASCAR Cup Series takes on Richmond on August 16th for Cook Out 400. Here’s a look at the full entry list for this weekend’s race in Virginia. NASCAR Cup Series: Go Bowling at the Glen Powered by Go Bowling Highlights | NASCAR on FOX Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series:…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to allow a “major lawsuit” against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to…
Market watchers are predicting another rally for gold after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the metal would be exempt from new tariffs — even as some uncertainty lingers. Last week, U.S. gold futures touched on an all-time high following reports that some gold bars could be hit with Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs. There had been…
