IS TESLA FSD FINALLY FULL SELF-DRIVING?
For over a decade, elon musk has promised a future of driverless cars. now, with the debut of tesla’s dedicated robotaxi, the cybercab, and plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in austin, texas, this june, that vision is being put to the test. to find out where things stand, cnbc took ..WILL TRUMP’S TARIFFS CAUSE INFLATION?
The u.s. government is poised to shake up global trade in april 2025. tariff rate increases are scheduled to go into effect on imported goods from canada, mexico and china. in the early months of his 2nd term, president trump has proposed several other tariff rate increases targeting specific indust ..AI’S VIBE-CODING ERA — HOW THE SHIFT TO APPS CHANGED THE RACE
Early in the ai race, apps like perplexity, cursor, sesame and abridge were known pejoratively as “wrappers,” describing the way their either app or business was wrapped around existing ai models. critics called them as second-rate middlemen, slapping an interface on someone else’s technology ..HOW TIKTOK SHOP BECAME THE FASTEST GROWING SOCIAL MEDIA SHOPPING PLATFORM
Capitalizing on the success of its video sharing platform, tiktok shop is quickly taking up market share in the social shopping arena. in just one year the app surpassed facebook, instagram, and pinterest in adding new buyers to the platform. tiktok also hosts 7 million u.s. businesses, who use the ..HOW TARIFFS ARE GOING TO JACK UP CAR PRICES IN THE U.S.
A plan to reshore automotive manufacturing by imposing tariffs will take years and require billions of dollars in investment. in the meantime consumers could see higher prices, and fewer choices. cnbc breaks down which vehicles are likely most affected and how much prices are likely to rise. chapte ..WHAT’S SCARING AMERICANS INTO SHOPPING MORE
Retail sales are holding up, but consumer confidence is slipping. a rising share of americans are making purchases not out of want, but out of worry. this trend, called "doom spending," is driven by fears of higher prices and supply disruptions. while it may offer a short-term sense of control, it's ..WHY IT’S SO HARD FOR THE FAA TO FIX U.S. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROBLEMS
The u.s. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. the faa currently has 10,800 certified controllers but a need for 14,633. that’s a shortage of 26%. and recent events like the fatal collision of an army blackhawk helicopter and american airlines regional jet in washington, d.c. has broug ..WHY CHINA IS BEHIND THE GLOBAL LUXURY SLOWDOWN
China was once the driving force behind the $380 billion luxury goods industry, but today it’s become a source of significant losses. a post-covid economic downturn, shifting youth values, and rising nationalism have led to declining sales and a growing preference for domestic luxury brands. as eu ..WHAT’S STOPPING THE U.S. FROM PUMPING MORE OIL?
U.s. firms were pumping oil at a historic pace as president trump's second term began. the president then signed executive orders to speed up permitting and reduce environmental regulations. the goal is to increase domestic oil supply. but analysts say that oil price trends imply that energy produce ..HOW MUCH U.S.-CANADA TARIFFS WILL COST AMERICANS
Erica york, a vice president of federal tax policy at the tax foundation, explains how americans end up paying for tariffs. find the full report: https://youtu.be/sxtvwtmabxmTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS BLOATED – WILL DOGE'S LAYOFFS EVEN MAKE A DENT?
President trump and elon musk's department of government efficiency have placed a target on the u.s. federal workforce. mass layoffs followed by court orders that employees must be reinstated has caused whiplash for federal workers and their families in the first few months of the second trump admin ..WHY SALT LAKE CITY IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST JOB AND HOUSING MARKETS IN THE U.S ..
The 2002 winter olympics propelled salt lake city, utah to one of the fastest growing tech, banking and business hubs in the u.s. it will again host the winter games in 2034. many entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the moment, hoping to bring even more growth through sports, development and diversity ..A PRACTICAL QUANTUM COMPUTER IS COMING! BUT WHEN?
Google, ibm, amazon, microsoft and intel are all working on quantum technology, as are numerous startups. at its annual gtc developer conference this week nvidia ceo, jensen huang, announced the company was opening a quantum research lab in boston. governments around the world have also pledged over ..THE U.S.-CANADA TRADE WAR COULD SIGNAL A SHIFT IN ECONOMIC TIES
Riaz kara, vice president of policy at the canada-based think tank, the public policy forum, discusses what this u.s.-canada trade war could mean for the future relationship of the two countries. watch the full video to learn more about how this trade dispute will impact consumers: https://youtu.be ..HOW CHIPS ARE MADE IN THE U.S.| CNBC MARATHON
Cnbc marathon explores various tech companies manufacturing chips on u.s. soil. micron, samsung and sk hynix are responsible for making 90% of the world’s dram memory chips, and micron is the only one based in the u.s. that’s made it the latest target of bans from china. yet micron is spending $ ..HOW ELON MUSK'S TRUMP SUPPORT COULD HURT — OR HELP — TESLA
Cnbc's robert ferris reports on how investors and analysts are divided over whether elon musk's trump support and active white house role is driving tesla into the ground or perhaps securing its future.H-1B VISA DEBATE: ARE FOREIGN WORKERS TAKING AMERICAN TECH JOBS?
The u.s. faces a growing demand for skilled workers, particularly in stem fields with a need for 1 million more stem workers by 2033. the h-1b visa program, created in 1990, helps fill this gap by allowing businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields, with 85,000 visas availa ..HOW CHINA COULD BEAT THE U.S. TO NUCLEAR FUSION, AS AI POWER NEEDS SURGE
Despite decades of u.s. leadership in nuclear fusion, china is now spending twice as much and building projects faster to beat the u.s. to commercial fusion power. the elusive, limitless, clean energy source has seen a rapid influx of private funds as ai power demands surge, with billions from the l ..WHY TOLL TEXT SCAMS ARE OUT OF CONTROL
The fbi has issued a warning against “smishing”, which are text-based scams that people all over the country are receiving on their phones. scammers are impersonating the agencies and companies that collect money for tolls parking tickets, credit card payments, bank notices, phone bills. some sc ..HOW AMERICANS WILL PAY FOR TRUMP'S CANADIAN TARIFFS
President donald trump imposed a blanket 25% tariff on canadian imports, with some exceptions such as energy, sparking a back and forth between the countries with retaliatory tariffs. the dispute raises concerns over long-term stability between their trading partnership. watch the video above to lea ..WHAT TRUMP'S $5 MILLION 'GOLD CARD' VISA MEANS FOR RICH IMMIGRANTS
On february 25, u.s. president donald trump proposed a $5 million 'gold card' visa, offering wealthy foreigners u.s. permanent residency and a path to citizenship. the new proposal would replace the current eb-5 program, which grants u.s. residency for job-creating investments. watch the video to fi ..WHY ALUMINUM TARIFFS MAY BE PRICEY FOR AMERICANS
Aluminum is a critical mineral used in american defense, transportation and energy systems. producing aluminum requires large amounts of electricity, and typically occurs in china, russia, india and canada. in march 2025, the trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on all aluminum entering the unit ..WHY ESTéE LAUDER IS SPENDING $1.5 BILLION ON A MAKEOVER
Multinational beauty conglomerate estée lauder is trying to turn things around after slowing sales in china, a lack of innovation and continuing market share losses have caused its stock to tumble nearly 50% in 2024. new ceo stéphane de la faverie has expanded a restructuring plan that includes la ..TARIFFS RAISE PRICES BUT AREN'T TECHNICALLY INFLATIONARY, SAYS TAX EXPERT
Vice president of federal tax policy at the tax foundation erica york explains why tariffs raise prices but aren’t technically inflationary.WHY BEYOND MEAT AND THE PLANT-BASED MEAT INDUSTRY COULDN'T LIVE UP TO THE H ..
Beyond meat was off to a sizzling start when it went public in 2019. better-tasting products from the company and others in the plant-based meat industry drove soaring stock prices and booming sales, while growing partnerships with restaurants and retailers increased consumer acceptance. yet, someth ..WHY AIRLINES DEMAND FOR FIRST-CLASS SEATS DELAYED BOEING, AIRBUS PRODUCTION
Airlines like american, delta, lufthansa and united are going all-in on big spenders. that means outfitting their planes with first and business class pods and suites that are more luxurious than ever. these seats can be heated or cooled, include ultra-high definition screens and perhaps the most po ..WHY TESLA STOCK IS THREATENED BY TRUMP'S EV CUTS
Elon musk is both the ceo of the largest u.s. ev maker and the right-hand-man to president donald trump. but trump is working to strip away the federal and state policies that have fueled tesla’s rise–ev tax breaks, carbon credits and money for charging stations. investors and analysts are divid ..HOW FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE AMASSED MORE SHOPPERS THAN AMAZON
Facebook’s losing younger users, but one thing is keeping people hooked: marketplace. with over a billion users in 70 countries, it’s now one of the biggest resale platforms, bigger than ebay and craigslist in some places. unlike other sites, facebook doesn’t charge listing fees, making it a t ..WHAT WENT WRONG FOR SPIRIT AIRLINES?
In november, spirit airlines filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. the icon of u.s. budget air travel hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. how did it get here? watch the full video: https://youtu.be/komdkj5scsgHOW INTERNATIONAL BRANDS LIKE PRIMARK, UNIQLO AND MANGO WON OVER AMERICA
Foreign apparel names like primark, mango, uniqlo, aritzia and zara are expanding their presence in the u.s. experts say that fashion trends are becoming more similar globally and the american consumer represents fresh opportunities for many of these brands. last year, mango announced a $70 million ..SOARING AI POWER DEMAND HAS GOOGLE, MICROSOFT AND AMAZON SCRAMBLING FOR MOR ..
Big tech is in the midst of a spending spree on creative ways to make energy in the u.s., as ai drives data center power demand through the roof.WHY TOYOTA AND HONDA ARE INVESTING IN SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
In january, toyota, through its mobility software subsidiary company “woven by toyota”, announced that it was investing $44 million into japanese rocket maker, interstellar technologies. meanwhile honda has been developing a proprietary reusable rocket since 2019. chinese automaker and tesla com ..WHY NURSING HOMES AND HOSPICE ARE SO EXPENSIVE IN THE U.S.
Baby boomers, quickly approaching old age, are poised to hit an already overburdened senior care space in the next few years. investors with deep pockets are looking to make money off the aging cohort by buying up nursing homes and hospice operations. as the cost of senior care continues to climb fi ..WHY IT'S SO HARD TO FIND STARTER HOMES IN THE U.S.
First-time homebuyers may struggle to find adequate starter homes when the 2025 buying season begins this spring. the homes that once gave americans a stepping stone into real estate are disappearing, according to experts. find more on why: https://youtu.be/zio8-wf2ggyNO SPEED LIMITS IN GERMANY? WHY THE U.S. DOESN’T HAVE AN AUTOBAHN
Germany's autobahn is the envy of the automotive world. there is nothing quite like it - a national highway system with no top speed limit. if you love cars and driving, chances are driving germany's autobahn is one of the things you want to do before you die. and it can be exhilarating - top speeds ..CHINA COFFEE WARS — WHY STARBUCKS IS LOSING THE BATTLE WITH LUCKIN
Despite adding around 1,500 new stores between 2022 and 2024, starbucks’ revenue hasn't increased. competition from chains like luckin, cotti and manner have increased sharply in the years following the pandemic, and the chinese consumer is opting for these cheaper alternatives in the face of moun ..MORE AMERICANS ARE LIVING IN MALLS, AS DEVELOPERS GET CREATIVE TO HELP EASE ..
Say hello to life at the mall. the classic american mall is undergoing a dramatic transformation as real estate developers swap out dying department stores for apartments, ushering in an era where living at the mall could soon become a new norm. full details: https://youtu.be/j1gif6vnipeHOW GOOGLE, MICROSOFT AND AMAZON ARE RACING TO SOLVE THE AI ENERGY CRISIS
Big tech is in the midst of a spending spree on new, creative ways to make energy in the u.s., as ai drives data center power demand through the roof. start-ups focusing on hydrogen, small nuclear reactors, fusion, and even geothermal are getting hundreds of millions from the likes of openai’s sam ..HOW SKETCHY CHEMICALS LIKE RED NO. 3 END UP IN U.S. FOOD
The food and drug administration, or fda, is responsible for regulating food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. but experts say a legal loophole has allowed companies to include chemical additives that could be potentially dangerous to consumers’ health—witho ..WHY THE U.S. HAS A HEALTH CARE CLAIM DENIAL PROBLEM
Unitedhealthcare has been at the center of growing public frustration with the health insurance industry. the brutal killing of its ceo, brian thompson, in december marked a turning point, intensifying scrutiny over insurers' denial of coverage. despite numerous reports highlighting a rise in claim ..WHAT IS AI DISTILLATION — AND HOW DEEPSEEK USED IT TO BLINDSIDE OPENAI
Silicon valley is now reckoning with a technique in ai development that could upend the leaderboard. distillation is the idea that a small team with virtually no resources can make an advanced ai model by extracting knowledge from a larger one. while the chinese ai startup deepseek didn’t invent t ..WHY WALMART IS GOING AFTER WEALTHY SHOPPERS
Walmart is known for its low prices and no frills approach. so it may come as a surprise that wealthier shoppers are helping to fuel the retailer’s growth. for more than two years, the discounter has noticed more customers with six-figure incomes shopping on its website and in its stores. househol ..WHY PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MEME COIN IS RAISING ALARM BELLS
Cnbc's mackenzie sigalos reports on trump's venture into crypto with his own meme coin that has sparked both controversy and a financial windfall.CAN BOEING OVERCOME THEIR RECENT CHALLENGES? | CNBC MARATHON
Cnbc marathon explores the different struggles the aircraft company boeing, has faced these past couple of years. boeing’s 747 is one the most recognizable planes to take to the skies with its iconic hump, four engines, extensive landing gear and sheer size. since its first commercial flight in 1 ..TRUMP TARIFFS ARE COMING — HERE'S HOW U.S. BUSINESSES ARE AVOIDING THEM
U.s. companies are frontloading cargo bound for the u.s. due to the uncertainty regarding tariffs. while trump has suspended the tariffs on canada and mexico for at least one month while those countries negotiate with the united states on trade and border security, new 10% tariffs on chinese import ..WILL PRIVATIZING FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC MEAN HIGHER MORTGAGE RATES?
Fannie mae and freddie mac provide liquidity and support for the u.s. mortgage market. for the past 16 years, the two enterprises have been subject to close supervision by the federal government. the arrangement, also known as ‘conservatorship,’ was established in 2008 after the collapse of the ..WHY A SHORTAGE OF AIRPLANE MECHANICS IS AVIATION'S NEXT CHALLENGE
Experts say there is a critical shortage of aviation maintenance technicians (amts) that can’t keep up with growing demand. boeing estimates that 716,000 technicians are needed worldwide to maintain the global air fleet over the next 20 years. companies like ge aerospace and american airlines are ..HOW PRIVATE EQUITY IS BEHIND RED LOBSTER AND TGI FRIDAYS' BANKRUPTCIES
Between 2014 and 2024, private equity firms invested more than $90 billion into u.s. restaurants and bars. red lobster and tgi fridays were two of the most notable. the two casual dining giants were acquired through a transaction type called a leveraged buyout that ultimately contributed to their ba ..WHY RESTAURANTS HAVE BECOME SO IMPORTANT TO SHOPPING MALLS
Foot traffic to suburban shopping malls has returned to pre-pandemic levels and high-end malls are thriving. yelp found that 17 out of the top 25 brands driving consumers to malls are restaurants, and the dining options for visitors have moved well beyond the traditional food court that would includ ..HOW AMERICA GOT HOOKED ON CARS
Americans drive much more than in any other country – twice as much as the average german, for example. and the actual experience of driving isn’t quite as romantic as the image. drivers are often stuck in traffic. cars pump out pollution. less walking means less exercise. cars also can kill peo ..