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Bitcoin shows its volatility once again, tumbling back to $67,000 in overnight decline

Bitcoin is still up about more than 50% year to date, and the overnight drop came from near record highs.

Biden’s 'billionaire tax' takes aim at the super-rich — but can a wealth tax work in reality?

Calls for a wealth tax on the world's super-rich are once again gaining attention after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would impose a new "billionaire tax."

Morgan Stanley names a head of artificial intelligence as Wall Street leans into AI

The move shows the rising importance of AI in financial services, sparked by the rise of generative AI tools that create human-like responses to queries.

HSBC is 'very positive' about the future of China's economy, CFO says

HSBC is "very positive" about the mid- to long-term outlook for the Chinese economy despite the current headwinds, the British bank's chief financial officer told CNBC on Thursday.

'Take the emotion out of investing' during a presidential election year, strategist says. What to do instead

Trying to time the stock market during a presidential election year could cost investors. Here's how to stay the course.

Here's when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates, according to investment strategists

The U.S. central bank will likely reduce its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points to 1 point this year and achieve a "soft landing," experts said.

Jamie Dimon endorses Disney CEO Bob Iger in proxy fight with Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Disney CEO Bob Iger in his proxy battle with activist Trian Partners, CNBC's David Faber has learned.

Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged

Banks delivered record payouts as high interest rates boosted margins, according to a new report from British asset manager Janus Henderson.

Citadel's Ken Griffin says the Fed shouldn't cut too quickly, citing big tailwinds supporting inflation

Ken Griffin, Citadel founder and CEO, thinks the Federal Reserve should move slowly to cut interest rates in its fight against stubborn inflation.

Xiaomi is set to launch its electric car on March 28

Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi announced Tuesday it would formally launch its long-awaited electric car on March 28.

China's valuations are 'way too low,' strategist says — here's why

Valuations of Chinese stocks are "way too low," according to Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group.

Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train

In 2023, Amtrak revived long-held hopes for a Texas bullet train, in an attempt to capitalize on $66 billion in federal funds for passenger rail upgrades.
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