The Meta corporate logo is featured at the Fira Gran Via booth, highlighting the company’s ”AI-First” hardware ecosystem during the Mobile World Congress. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images As the S&P 500 continues its record streak, one important group of stocks has lagged the broader market: the Magnificent 7. Options traders are betting…
Intellia Therapeutics, building exterior and company sign, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Spencer Grant | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Intellia Therapeutics said its Crispr-based treatment for a rare swelling condition met its goals in a late-stage trial, marking a milestone for the field of gene editing and putting the company on track to seek approval…
King Charles delivers, U.S. President Donald Trump and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the state banquet for the US President and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of their second state visit to the UK, Wednesday Sept. 17, 2025. Aaron Chown | Via Reuters The U.K.’s King Charles III and…
Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. Menahem Kahana | AFP | Getty Images Europe ramped up military spending in 2025 — a longstanding demand of U.S. President Donald Trump — helping drive global defense outlays to a staggering $2.89…
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) speaks during the House Committee on the Judiciary, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Feb. 11, 2026. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty Images A new artificial intelligence bill, reported first by CNBC, would crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers…
China’s state planner on Monday called for Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots. The decision to prohibit foreign investment in Manus was made in accordance with laws and regulations, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a brief statement. It added that it has…
Not only was Ohio State safety Caleb Downs widely viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Dallas Cowboys clearly agreed. After unexpectedly sliding to No. 11 overall, Downs has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the draft. Downs has had a wide range of comparisons, but…
WASHINGTON — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III lands in Washington Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. A shooting at a Washington dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday sparked a last-minute security…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on delivering the 2026 World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo as the ultimate tribute to the iconic forward’s career. The midfielder believes winning the global showpiece would be the perfect way to reward his long-time teammate for his unparalleled contribution to the sport. A legendary farewell for…
Business leaders are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation, AI and supply chain shocks are no longer exceptional events, but part of the baseline. CNBC spoke to more than 30 CEOs, business executives and industry leaders at the annual Converge Live event in Singapore last week. Across sectors — banking, energy, shipping,…
