Blue Wolf names Anne Bailey to senior operations role
Anne Bailey becomes lead operating partner at Blue Wolf Capital Partners after joining the private equity firm in 2024, according...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months agoMarkets Editor
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Palo Alto chief says AI token costs must fall for enterprise uptake
Nikesh Arora told CNBC that AI token pricing may need to drop as much as 90% as high usage costs strain corporate budgets.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Anthropic adds Ben Bernanke to independent governance trust
The former Federal Reserve chair joins Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust as the AI company prepares for a possible IPO, CNBC rep...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Costco shares fall as June sales growth slows below expectations
Costco’s June sales rose 10.6% to $29.4 billion, but softer comparable growth and a premium valuation weighed on shares.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Greer says Trump could use emergency powers to halt Spain trade
The U.S. trade representative said IEEPA could support a trade cutoff, though he suggested no action against Spain was imminent af...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Gold Exchange Universe links Sydney seller payouts to live spot gold
The Sydney CBD buyer says its FAQ explains live pricing, with rates near 95% of spot for jewellery and 98% for certified bullion.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Ohio leads CNBC state business ranking as long-term shifts emerge
CNBC’s 20-year record shows Ohio at No. 1 for 2026, with Michigan posting the largest gain since the rankings began in 2007.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Hormuz tanker crossings fall as U.S.-Iran fighting resumes
Kpler said 13 tankers crossed the strait Wednesday, down from a recent daily average of 33, as oil prices rose more than 6% this w...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Hawaii ranks last in CNBC’s 2026 state business survey
CNBC placed Hawaii at the bottom of its 2026 business rankings, citing high operating costs, weak infrastructure scores and childc...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Meta prices Muse Spark 1.1 API as it targets AI coding demand
Meta is opening paid access to Muse Spark 1.1, a coding-focused AI model, as it seeks traction against OpenAI, Anthropic and Googl...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
US existing-home sales fell in June as median price hit record
Previously owned home sales declined 2.4% from May to a 4.09 million annual pace, while the median sale price rose to $440,600, NA...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Juniper Landscaping buys two Central Florida aquatic services firms
Bregal-backed Juniper acquired Compass Environmental and Aquatic Weeds, expanding into aquatic maintenance and shoreline restorati...
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