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Rubrik agrees to buy AI startup Predibase for over $100 million
The person asked not to be named because the numbers are private. Rubrik is acquiring its way into the red-hot AI market. Cloud infrastructure providers are ...

CNBC  ∙  June 25, 2025


Starbucks says it is not currently considering a full sale of its China ...
... declined to be named as the information was not public. Starbucks, however, has not decided yet whether to sell a controlling or a minority stake in its ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2025


Meta approached AI startup Runway about a takeover bid
The deal talks between Meta and Runway did not progress far and dissolved, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named due to ...

CNBC  ∙  June 23, 2025


B-2 bombers Guam Middle East
That is the weapon that experts say could be used to strike Iran's nuclear program, including Fordow. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, ...

CNBC  ∙  June 21, 2025


Meta's Zuckerberg has to win AI after billions spent on 'dream team'
The people who spoke to CNBC about the various dealmaking pursuits asked not to be named due to confidentiality. Zuckerberg told investors at the top of the ...

CNBC  ∙  June 21, 2025


Meta approached Perplexity before massive Scale AI deal
One person familiar with the talks said it was "mutually dissolved," while another person familiar with the matter said Perplexity walked away from a potential ...

CNBC  ∙  June 20, 2025


Apollo to pump £4.5 billion into UK nuclear project in major private ...
Apollo will provide an investment-grade debt financing package for the project at an interest rate below 7%, a source said. Apollo and Hinkley Point C ...

CNBC  ∙  June 20, 2025


Meta tried to buy Safe Superintelligence, hired CEO Daniel Gross
... sources with knowledge of the matter. It's not how Zuckerberg planned for a deal to go down. Earlier this year, sources said, Meta tried to acquire Safe ...

CNBC  ∙  June 19, 2025


Nike pushes back Skims launch with Kim Kardashian
Nike is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated NikeSKIMS activewear line, according to a person familiar with the matter.

CNBC  ∙  June 18, 2025


Mars' $36 billion Kellanova deal faces EU antitrust investigation ...
Mars' $36 billion bid for Pringles maker Kellanova is set to face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation, people close to the matter said on Wednesday, a ...

CNBC  ∙  June 18, 2025


Ferrari delays second EV model to at least 2028 because of weak ...
Both sources declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Ferrari has announced long-term plans to sell EVs and Reuters previously reported ...

CNBC  ∙  June 17, 2025


Meta smart glasses with Oakley and Prada, extending Luxottica deal
... a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly about the upcoming device. The first version of the Oakley Meta glasses will ...

CNBC  ∙  June 17, 2025


Musk's xAI on track to raise $5 billion in fresh debt, following modest ...
Elon Musk's xAI is on track to close on a $5 billion debt raise led by Morgan Stanley, despite tepid investor demand, according to two people familiar with ...

CNBC  ∙  June 17, 2025


Scale AI promotes strategy chief Droege to CEO as Wang heads for ...
CNBC confirmed Scale AI's plans with a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because of confidentiality. Scale AI and Droege didn't ...

CNBC  ∙  June 12, 2025


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