Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp arrives at the “Tech for Good” Summit in Paris, France May 15, 2019. Charles Platiau | Reuters Data-analytics company Palantir released its second-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street’s expectations for revenue and giving upbeat guidance for the current quarter. Shares of the company were up more than 5% premarket. Here’s how
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In this article ALK Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 taking off from LAX. PG | Getty Images Alaska Airlines told staff on Wednesday that it is considering making Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for employees, according to company memo, which was seen by CNBC. The policy change would make the Seattle-based carrier the latest airline to require vaccines
An Amazon-branded Boeing 767 freighter, nicknamed Amazon One, flies over Lake Washington during the Seattle Seafair Air Show on Aug. 5, 2016 in Seattle. Getty Images Amazon on Wednesday opened its $1.5 billion air hub in northern Kentucky, which will help accelerate its push for faster delivery and greater control over its logistics network. It’s
In this article ETH Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari told CNBC on Tuesday the company expects its production backlogs to catch up by early next year after a series of pandemic-induced supply issues. “One of the advantages we have is that first of all, you know, we have the right kind of product lines. And
In this article MAR The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and signs of pent-up travel demand among consumers has given Marriott International a renewed sense of optimism. “We’re actually seeing really strong recovery of demand in a variety of our largest markets and it’s not just leisure demand, which is the thing that is really encouraging
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 17: The Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo, a division of Amazon.com’s US e-commerce group is displayed during the 4th edition of the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 17, 2019 in Paris, France. Viva Technology, the new international event brings together 9000 startups with top
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Sanderson Farms (SAFM) – The poultry producer agreed to be acquired for about $4.5 billion, or $203 per share, by privately-held food producer Cargill and agriculture investment firm Continental Grain. The all-cash deal represents an 11.3% premium over Friday’s closing price for Sanderson
The Bootleg Fire rages across central Oregon state, in Klamath County, Oregon, in this July 13, 2021 picture obtained from social media. Oregon State Fire Marshal | via Reuters Air quality in the United States and Europe improved over the last decade thanks to stricter environmental regulations, but intensifying wildfires raise new air pollution concerns.
In this article KWEB FRDM EMQQ The bottom fishing in China’s market has begun. The country’s new restrictions on its education and technology companies should come as “par for the course” for emerging market investors, Astoria Portfolio Advisors founder and chief investment officer John Davi told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. “There’s always regulatory risk
In this article VZ T A large advertisement on the LED screen outside the apple store is to warm up the iPhone 12 series, which is officially on sale on the 23rd. Shanghai, China, October 21, 2020. Barcroft Media | Getty Images U.S. wireless giants AT&T and Verizon had big plans last year to advertise
Alphabet CEO, Larry Page. Emmanuel Dunand | AFP | GettyImages Larry Page, the billionaire Google co-founder, has been granted residency in New Zealand and spent time in the country during the coronavirus pandemic, the New Zealand government confirmed to CNBC Friday. Page, 48, applied for New Zealand residence in November 2020 via the nation’s “Investor
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday called on the state’s residents to get vaccinated against Covid, citing concern about the delta variant and its potential to hinder economic progress. “We’re just urging everybody to get vaccinated,” Little said on CNBC’s “The Exchange.” Little said his biggest concern and “one of the most detrimental things” to
In this article UAL United Airlines pilot Steve Lindland receives a COVID-19 vaccine from RN Sandra Manella at United’s onsite clinic at O’Hare International Airport on March 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images United Airlines will require its 67,000 U.S. employees to get vaccinated against Covid by no later than Oct.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during an event on the South Lawn of the White House August 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation awarding Congressional Gold Medals to police officers and others who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 from a violent
In this article MRNA A medical worker from Parrish Medical Center holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a drive through vaccination clinic for employees of Port Canaveral, workers at local hotels and restaurants, and residents of the Port Canaveral community. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images Moderna said its Covid-19 vaccine
This April 2021 image provided by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office shows a booking photo of Austin Williams Lanz. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, a Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at
In this article KR A rendering of a Kitchen United space in a Kroger grocery store Source: Kroger Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, and ghost kitchen start-up Kitchen United are teaming up to prepare takeout and delivery food inside some of its grocery stores. The partnership announced Wednesday marries Kitchen United’s goal of aggressive
The “Star on the Mountain” landmark in El Paso, Texas. Courtesy of Brian Wancho | Brian Wancho Photography EL PASO, Texas — On any other evening in this vibrant west Texas city, the trademark electric lone star on the nearby Franklin Mountains sparkles against the desert sky. On Tuesday evening, though, the nearly 500-by-300-foot star