SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile soar on report of satellite deployment

SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile soar on report of satellite deployment

Jaque Silva | Lightrocket | Getty Images Satellite designer AST SpaceMobile said it’s preparing to deploy nearly five dozen satellites to power cellular-based broadband networks, a move that establishes the company as a rival to Elon Musk’s dominant SpaceX. The company, based in Texas, released its second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, reporting that…

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BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says CPI gives Fed justification for a half-point cut in September

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says CPI gives Fed justification for a half-point cut in September

Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer for global fixed income, is sticking with his call for a jumbo rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month after new inflation data showed less-than-expected price pressures. “We expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September, and it could be justified cutting the Funds rate by 50 basis…

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commercial real estate’s next big tailwind

commercial real estate’s next big tailwind

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Just as artificial…

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An analyst just upgraded a cybersecurity stock that we’ve been pounding the table on

An analyst just upgraded a cybersecurity stock that we’ve been pounding the table on

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…

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Fanatics starting to build loyalty program for sports, rewarding fans with merchandise, tickets and experiences

Fanatics starting to build loyalty program for sports, rewarding fans with merchandise, tickets and experiences

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…

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2025 — in one chart

Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2025 — in one chart

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…

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