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The third annual CNBC Changemakers List of Women Transforming Business and Philanthropy, announced Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators in traditional fields, from finance to health care, retail, entertainment and sports. Changemakers in 2026 range from startup founders to high-profile stars like Kim Kardashian, who invested big to grow Skims to a $5 billion valuation. nike Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is valued at nearly $3 billion by outside sources, which also include charities addressing mental health issues.AI is a key trend on this year’s list, with a variety of female leaders innovating the underlying technology and…
Anthropic announced Wednesday that it has acquired Vercept, an AI startup with deep roots among the big names in Seattle’s tech scene. The acquisition is the latest since Anthropic acquired coding agent engine Bun in December to help expand Claude Code. Vercept had been creating tools for more complex agent tasks, such as Vy, a computer-based agent product in the cloud that could operate remote Apple MacBooks. Vercept is one of many startups working to reimagine personal computers for the age of AI agents. As part of the deal, Anthropic will discontinue Vercept’s products on March 25th. The startup is…
Nvidia The company’s stock rose 1.3% in premarket trading on Thursday, as investor concerns about the AI infrastructure boom dampened enthusiasm for the company’s better-than-expected earnings.LSEG said fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached $68.13 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $66.21 billion. Total revenue was up 73% from the numbers Nvidia reported a year ago, and guidance also beat expectations.“Amid concerns about the quantum nature of AI, monetization, and the potential for worsening cash flows, the conversation has shifted from short-term results to the sustainability of AI capital investment,” Richard Claude, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, told CNBC in an email.Stock chart…
A Venezuelan opposition leader recently released from prison was reunited with his niece during Tuesday’s State of the Union address as President Donald Trump touted the U.S. military operation that removed President Nicolas Maduro. During his speech, President Trump drew attention to Alejandra González, who was in the audience, saying she shares a special bond with her uncle, Enrique Marquez. “Alejandra, I’m happy to let you know that not only has your uncle been released, but he’s here tonight,” President Trump announced before Enrique Marquez entered the House of Representatives and hugged her to the applause of lawmakers. This heartwarming…
If you haven’t rediscovered the midi skirt yet, spring 2026 is the perfect time. Midi skirts are one of the most versatile pieces in your closet, as they can be worn on both chilly mornings and sunny afternoons. On cooler days, wear thicker fabrics like wool blends or corduroy midi skirts with knee-high boots and a leather or moto jacket. As spring temperatures rise, light fabrics such as silk, linen, and chiffon shine. Style it with ballet flats, mules, low-block heels, a tucked-in tank, a fitted blouse, or a cropped sweater. Pleated skirts, soft florals, and tonal prints are particularly…
Monday, November 17, 2025, at a Lowe’s store in Concord, California, USA. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Imageslowe’s The company on Wednesday beat Wall Street’s quarterly sales and profit expectations, posting more than 10% year-over-year sales growth, even as the home improvement market’s struggles show little sign of ending.In an interview with CNBC, CEO Marvin Ellison said the home improvement retailer is “still dealing with a housing market that doesn’t have a lot of tailwinds.” He said the combination of rising inflation, economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates is creating a “lock-in effect” where American consumers remain in…
As AI-powered search tools change the way businesses are discovered online, Indian-founded startup Gushwork, which helps businesses acquire customers from platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, is starting to gain investor support with early traction. The two-year-old startup announced Thursday that it has raised $9 million in a seed round led by Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and Lightspeed, with participation from B Capital, Seaborn Capital, BeNext, Sparrow Capital and 2.2 Capital. The round brings Gushwork’s post-money valuation to $33 million, up from about $7.5 million after a $2.1 million pre-seed led by Lightspeed in July 2023, people familiar with the…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged Wednesday to strengthen his country’s nuclear weapons program before presiding over an evening military parade accompanied by his daughter. According to state media, about 14,000 troops marched through Kim Il Sung Square in the capital Pyongyang. Fighter planes roared overhead, and rows of soldiers could be seen glistening under floodlights. Kim’s teenage daughter, widely believed to be named Joo-ae, made another prominent appearance at the parade next to her father. However, despite speculation within South Korea that she could be groomed as a successor, no new official title was announced as the ruling…
Despite Alex’s many impressive accomplishments, He previously joked that his kids might not care too much.. “They didn’t really watch it. They didn’t care,” he told E! news Early this month. “I don’t think they even know what climbing is. That’s normal. They have no idea what I do.” Alex wants his kids to enjoy the outdoors, but he doesn’t necessarily want them to follow in his footsteps. “I’m not going to encourage my kids to do that, but I totally understand if my kids go from hiking to easy scrambles to really easy free solos, if they feel capable…
You can now make restaurant reservations on your favorite food delivery app. The still smoldering reservation wars of the past decade could flare up in earnest this year. That’s because the changing technology landscape has major companies competing with each other for both businesses and users alike. Incumbent booking companies, new delivery app entrants, and premium credit card partners are all stepping up the fight for a shrinking customer base. Major home delivery company door dash announced in June that it had acquired Seven Rooms, a reservations platform focused on direct reservations through restaurants’ own websites, for $1.2 billion. months…