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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
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Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
Hoax bomb threats repeatedly disrupt flights across Europe this week. Here’s what we know
Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats this week, disrupting air travel across London, Dublin, and Helsinki.
Jim Cramer warns investors may be reading too much into Wall Street's post-election rally
Cramer warned that Wall Street may be getting ahead of itself following the midterm elections.
Blue Origin's New Glenn launch delay will continue into 2027
CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May but that the work hasn't been easy.
OpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebuke
OpenAI pledged to solicit community input around AI data centers, publish construction plans and protect ratepayers.
AI crush is powering one stock to sky-high valuations
Despite sky-high valuations, Mike Khouw argues Costco shares could present a compelling buy.
Mississippi Senate: Longshot Ty Pinkins says he aimed to spoil Hyde-Smith, boost Colom vote
Ty Pinkins said he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas of Mississippi to avoid harming chances for Democrat Scott Colom, who like him is Black.
Watch the Annual Meeting: Cramer on the fate of the AI buildout and stocks to buy now
At the Investing Club's 4th annual meeting, Cramer also reveals his outlook for 2027 and answers questions from the live audience and members at home.
OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centers despite election results, CFO tells CNBC
Voters across the country on Tuesday voiced their support for candidates who have pledged to place restrictions on data center development.
The AI ‘credit card’ is getting costlier as CoreWeave bond yield tops 16%
Coreweave's steep yields reflect stress in the AI debt markets as investors worry about a data center slowdown. What comes next.
Dynasties or Parity? How MLB, the NFL, and the NBA try to find competitive balance
MLB executive tells CNBC dynasties can be 'wonderful' for a league if spending rules are fair for all teams.
'Everyone laughed' when he started a pumpkin farm — now it brings in $2M/year
Three decades ago, when Kelly Schultz announced his intention to start a pumpkin farm, “everybody laughed at me,” he says. Schultz, a second-generation antique seller, had no prior experience with farming when he bought a small farm in Clarence, New York, in 1993.
Montana votes to ban corporate political money. Next stop? Probably the Supreme Court
Montana voters approved a novel strategy to restrict corporate political spending, setting up a constitutional fight that could reach the Supreme Court.
Data center double-down: Hassett says blue wave won't stop AI build-out
Data centers are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's push to win the global artificial intelligence race, which he continues despite the midterm results.
Wall Street's fear gauge may be flashing a buy sign
History shows that similar spikes in the VIX have been good entry points for stocks
U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.
Anthropic IPO announcement odds drop on Kalshi following midterms and AI sell-off
Kalshi traders cut the odds of an Anthropic IPO announcement before December as AI stocks sold off after Democrats won control of Congress.
Family offices boost startup investments in October, backing women's health and caregivers
Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective was the most active family-office investor with three startup bets.
Market sell-off hits hard: Advisors say 'stay the course with an eye on buying'
As retail investors pulled money out of individual stocks, more than three-quarters of advisors in a CNBC flash poll said investors should check their allocation against their goals or stay invested.
A long-term Elon Musk backer is cashing out of Tesla — and cutting its SpaceX exposure
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has cut its SpaceX holding to 11.1% of assets and sold its remaining Tesla stake.
Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next
Nasdaq’s slide into correction territory puts its history of recoveries in focus. Here's what history shows.
'The whole landscape changed': Gaming CEOs see new opportunities post-midterms
Midterm results opened new gambling opportunities in Texas and other states while raising scrutiny of prediction-market operators.
Where's the growth? Legacy automakers face a tougher 2027 as costs rise, market tightens
Automakers are warning about higher commodity, logistics and memory costs, while pricing power is becoming harder to extend to consumers.
Outside groups urge congressional Dems to target corporate interests over Trump
Groups and strategists advising Democrats are warning them to use their investigative tools on corporate interests, rather than on President Donald Trump.
Moderna raises 2026 outlook as CEO says newer vaccines are gaining traction
The biotech company now expects 2026 revenue growth of 15% to 25%, up from its previous guidance of up to 10%.
Democratic sweep gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates
Rate hikes could be curbed by an Iran war resolution, slower U.S. growth and fresh fiscal policy — but none are set in stone.
AI stocks hammered by midterm shock as data center buildout becomes a 'war of attrition'
The election rout landed on an AI trade already under pressure from high interest rates, heavy capital spending and questions about returns.
Small retailers brace for 'huge hit' this holiday season as shipping costs spike
As shipping costs surge due to high fuel prices, smaller and medium-sized retailers struggle to keep up, and they face a difficult holiday season.
Could CRISPR cure rare diseases before birth? Scientists are getting closer
Researchers are exploring fetal gene editing to treat rare genetic disorders before they cause lasting damage.
AI debt concerns grow as ING reportedly seeks buyers for $500 million of data center loans
ING is reportedly seeking bids for about $500 million across 12 data center loans, including debt tied to a New Mexico Stargate site.
Nasdaq sell-off batters Asian chip stocks as SK Hynix, Samsung, Softbank, TSMC tumble
Asian technology stocks tumbled Friday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street overnight that sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite into correction territory.
Drones are changing warfare. But defense giants are still making billions from old-school weapons
The world's biggest defense firms are finding that demand for traditional military equipment remains strong even as drones and AI reshape how wars are fought.
Chinese AI lab Moonshot turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid U.S. China curbs, sources tell CNBC
Moonshot AI has sought leasing agreements with neoclouds for advanced chips in Europe, as U.S. export controls restrict their import to China.
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New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
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Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federa
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arlington triumphal arch hours after approval
The National Capital Planning Commission had approved construction for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., hours before the restraining order was issued.
Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison after murders of 190 children
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was sentenced for the murders of 191 people in total at the High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row. Those prisoners will now receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Zoo Atlanta’s newest pandas munched bamboo and lounged on Friday during their public debut as smiling visitors lined up to welcome them. Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, arrived in September from China under a 10-year loan agreement, bringing the cuddly black-and-white bears back to the z
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon, the outspoken and sometimes controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, submitted her resignation after the GOP midterms loss. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach details her time in office.
For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and w
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