Record funding propels Denver-Boulder’s life sciences market

Record funding propels Denver-Boulder’s life sciences market

This story is part of CNBC’s quarterly Cities of Success series, which explores cities that have transformed into business hubs with an entrepreneurial spirit that has attracted capital, companies and employees. The Denver-Boulder region is rapidly emerging as a major hub for the life sciences industry, attracting companies that develop cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies. … Read more

Jamie Dimon says AI may be as impactful on humanity as printing press, electricity and computers

Jamie Dimon says AI may be as impactful on humanity as printing press, electricity and computers

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled Annual Oversight of Wall Street Firms, in the Hart Building on Dec. 6, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Jamie Dimon, the veteran CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, said he was convinced … Read more

Three booming businesses that make Denver stand out

Three booming businesses that make Denver stand out

A concert venue built into a natural rock formation outside of Denver, CO Amy Sparwasser | iStock Editorial | Getty Images This story is part of CNBC’s quarterly Cities of Success series, which explores cities that have transformed into business hubs with an entrepreneurial spirit that has attracted capital, companies and employees. Two cities in … Read more

Gold prices look ‘very vulnerable’ to a setback, veteran advisor says

Gold prices look ‘very vulnerable’ to a setback, veteran advisor says

Gold prices on Monday extended their record-breaking run, notching another all-time high amid robust U.S. economic data and elevated geopolitical tensions. Spot gold prices rose 0.5% to trade at $2,342 per ounce at around 11:45 a.m. London time, after briefly hitting a fresh record of $2,353 earlier in the session. The yellow metal has repeatedly … Read more

Will the Fed cut rates this year?

Will the Fed cut rates this year?

The Federal Reserve is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon — and some economists say recent data has pushed a summer cut completely off the table. Friday’s jobs report reiterated the seemingly unwavering strength of the U.S. labor market and suggested further need for Fed caution. All eyes will now be on Wednesday’s … Read more

Yellen says she won’t rule out possible tariffs on China’s green exports

Yellen says she won’t rule out possible tariffs on China’s green exports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on March 21, 2024, in Washington, DC.  Alex Wong | Getty Images U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said she would not rule out any measures, including potential tariffs, on China’s green energy exports. “I wouldn’t rule out anything out at this point. We need to keep everything on … Read more

Passenger films terrifying moment engine cover falls off Boeing plane in the US

Passenger films terrifying moment engine cover falls off Boeing plane in the US

A Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport, in the US, on Sunday after an engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said it will investigate. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Passenger films terrifying moment engine cover falls off … Read more

Over 10,000 Homes Flooded Across Russia After Ural River Swells

Over 10,000 Homes Flooded Across Russia After Ural River Swells

The Ural River has swelled several metres due to melt water Moscow: More than 10,400 homes across Russia have been flooded as swiftly melting snow swelled some of Europe’s biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains, Russia’s emergency ministry said. The Ural River, which rises in the Ural Mountains and flows into … Read more