Google Gemini AI launches in new app, subscription

Google Gemini AI launches in new app, subscription

Google on Thursday announced a major rebrand of Bard, its artificial intelligence chatbot and assistant, including a fresh app and subscription options. Bard, a chief competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is now called Gemini, the same name as the suite of AI models that power the chatbot. Google also announced new ways for consumers to use … Read more

Banking fears stir once again

Banking fears stir once again

A sign is pictured above a branch of the New York Community Bank in Yonkers, New York, U.S., January 31, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters T his report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where … Read more

Arm earnings report Q3 2024

Arm earnings report Q3 2024

Arm makes the CPU architecture for chips found in nearly all smartphones. An Arm chip is shown here in San Jose, California, on October 12, 2023. Sydney Boyo Arm reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat estimates and gave a strong profit forecast for the current quarter. The shares soared more than 20% in extended trading. … Read more

Tech layoffs continue to hit

Tech layoffs continue to hit

FAANG stocks displayed at the Nasdaq. Adam Jeffery | CNBC This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Stocks … Read more

Google says Singapore has ‘very high’ potential to be a global AI hub

Google says Singapore has ‘very high’ potential to be a global AI hub

American multinational technology company Google logo seen at Googleplex, the corporate headquarters complex of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc. Alex Tai | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore has “very high” potential as a global AI hub — thanks in part to an environment that fosters innovation, a Google … Read more

Meta is trouncing Snap in Digital ads — here’s why

Meta is trouncing Snap in Digital ads — here’s why

In this screengrab, CEO of Snap Inc. Evan Spiegel takes the stage at the virtual Snap Partner Summit 2021 on May 20, 2021 in Los Angeles. Snap Partner Summit 2021 – Snap Inc | Getty Images The online ad market is bouncing back. But the spoils are not being evenly shared. After Meta blew away … Read more

No letup in tech layoffs

No letup in tech layoffs

Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Stocks advanceU.S. stocks gained … Read more

Meta to identify more AI-generated images ahead of upcoming elections

Meta to identify more AI-generated images ahead of upcoming elections

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Dec. 20, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta is expanding its effort to identify images doctored by artificial intelligence as it seeks to weed out misinformation and deepfakes ahead of upcoming elections around the world. The company … Read more

Wall Street anxious over Fed concerns

Wall Street anxious over Fed concerns

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC … Read more

We hiked our Nvidia price target — encouraged by new highs after Goldman Sachs’ bear case takedown

We hiked our Nvidia price target — encouraged by new highs after Goldman Sachs’ bear case takedown

Just how much bigger will Nvidia get in 2025 has emerged as a key among investors, even as the stock finished Monday at its third consecutive record high close. There are lots of price target hikes out there, including ours. Goldman Sachs on Monday planted its flag in the camp of 2025 optimists — simultaneously … Read more