Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount
Blackstone President Jon Gray says AI infrastructure needs more equity as debt investors face concentration risks amid massive spending plans.
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OpenAI hires former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role
OpenAI has hired former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for a newly created national security role for national security modernization.
North Korea denies links to Binance hack as researchers trace stolen billions
North Korea rejected U.S. allegations linking it to the Binance hack as blockchain researchers traced billions in stolen cryptocurrency across networks.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Nvidia's humanoid push relies on China-made robot hands
The U.S. chipmaker's humanoid robot systems feature mechanical hands from China-linked startups.
Palantir reports booming U.S. commercial revenue growth, topping government for first time
Palantir's commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, surpassing government revenue of $953 million.
Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms
Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day. "But we gave this a very strong shot," he said.
Intel foundry push faces critical test after stock's 45% plunge in October
Intel’s turnaround now hinges on proving its foundry strategy can deliver, as customers look for signs the company will add fab capacity and catch TSMC
Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.
Trump Account holders to receive SpaceX stock from Gwynne Shotwell in December
Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving donated shares of SpaceX stock in December, President and COO Gwynne Shotwell said in a post on X.
Supreme Court rejects DOJ's bid to block California from counting disputed ballots
The Department of Justice's request to the Supreme Court in the California case came as it appeals dismissal of a lawsuit over Alaska's Senate election.
Stock market after midterm elections: What S&P 500 history shows
Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress
Crude oil prices sell off more than 7% on Iran peace talk hopes ahead of U.S. midterms
Oil fell Monday, amid news that both the U.S. and Iran are pursuing diplomacy amid ongoing Mideast tensions