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☆ There's a huge degree of difference between SVB and the typical regional bank, says Oppenheimer's Kotowski
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere's a huge degree of difference between SVB and the typical regional bank, says Oppenheimer's KotowskiChris Kotowski, managing director and sr. research analyst with Oppenheimer, joins CNBC's Jon Fortt and the 'CNBC Special: Taking stock' to discuss how the Fed has been creating volatility in the financial sector.

☆ I foresee energy coming back, says KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailI foresee energy coming back, says KKM Financial's Jeff KilburgJeff Kilburg of KKM Financial and Katerina Simonetti of Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management join CNBC's Jon Fortt and the 'CNBC Special: Taking stock' to discuss the markets, their short-term outlooks and strategy for investing now.

☆ Salesforce vs. Snowflake: Best bet for your money
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Jon Fortt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSalesforce vs. Snowflake: Best bet for your moneyCNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the competition between Salesforce and Snowflake.

☆ Microsoft brings its A.I. chatbot to Bing app on iPhone and Android
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Modern Life, Search, and Devices speaks during an event introducing a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington on February 7, 2023. Microsoft on Wednesday announced the preview release of its new Bing and Edge apps for iPhone and Android, which include new features like voice search and access to its AI chatbot. Users will also be able to access updates to Bing through the homepage of the Edge mobile app, Microsoft said. People can ask Bing for suggestions on travel, or ask about the weather or about recent award shows, for example. Similar to the Bing mobile app, answers can be displayed in bullet points, simplified responses or text format.

☆ Clearing out the inflation on our balance sheet is a four to eight month cycle for us, says Medtronic CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailClearing out the inflation on our balance sheet is a four to eight month cycle for us, says Medtronic CEOMedtronic CEO Geoff Martha joins CNBC's Jon Fortt on 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss how inflation is impacting his company.

☆ What investors need to know about the tech rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhat investors need to know about the tech rallyCNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to present two sides of the current tech rally, with coverage of A.I., Roblox, and NerdWallet.

☆ Heavyweight tech battle: How Microsoft and Alphabet stack up against each other in the A.I. war
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

"It's a new day in search," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday during an AI event held at the company's headquarters, saying that the "race starts today." So far, Microsoft is making significant headway within AI and rising in popularity in the tech world. Alphabet, he added, "got beaten to market by Microsoft" despite its investments in the space. Alphabet Microsoft may be taking the lead on AI in the near term, but investors shouldn't sleep on Alphabet just yet. "We believe GOOGL has the AI tech and scale to maintain/grow its leading user base," said Morgan Stanley's Brian Nowak in a Thursday note.

☆ Jon Fortt's Working Lunch: A.I. startup CEO learned to code through competitive events
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJon Fortt's Working Lunch: A.I. startup CEO learned to code through competitive eventsCNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Power Lunch' to introduce a startup CEO whose company is building on top of open AI tools, and who also knows what it's like to be an underdog.

☆ Tech layoffs: Zoom and ebay are the latest companies to cut their workforce
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTech layoffs: Zoom and ebay are the latest companies to cut their workforceCNBC's Jon Fortt reports on news from the tech sector.

☆ Microsoft CEO Nadella calls AI-powered search biggest thing for company since cloud 15 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Tuesday that search powered by artificial intelligence is the biggest thing to happen to his company in the nine years he's been at the helm. "I have not seen something like this since I would say 2007-2008, when the cloud was just first coming out," Nadella told CNBC's Jon Fortt in an interview. Microsoft invited reporters to its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, for an event that centered around new AI-powered updates to the company's Bing search engine and Edge browser. Nadella said search is a very profitable business, so these developments reflect a big opportunity for Microsoft. Microsoft's event Tuesday follows the company's January announcement regarding a multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.

☆ How the proposed noncompete bans could impact the labor market
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow the proposed noncompete bans could impact the labor marketCNBC's Jon Fortt reports on a proposal from the Federal Trade Commission.

☆ Earnings or Data: What matters more?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Jon Fortt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEarnings or Data: What matters more? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to share two competing ideas for 2023, addressing what factors are more important to the economy- earnings numbers or Fed policy.

☆ Amazon still 'fully committed' to Alexa despite job cuts, hardware chief says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Annie Palmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The company's devices and services organization, which oversees the development of products such as Alexa, Echo smart speakers and Kindle e-readers, was among the groups affected. Still, Amazon remains "fully committed" to the Alexa unit despite the company taking steps to be more disciplined with costs in "a very uncertain economy," Limp said. At one point, Amazon had 5,000 people working on Alexa and Echo. Amazon has sold devices such as the Echo at or near cost because its goal isn't to make money from them. The prices of some commodities used in Amazon devices, such as memory and displays, has increased, and those could get passed along to consumers, he said.

☆ On the other hand: Should invesotrs be concerned about widespread tech layoffs?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOn the other hand: Should invesotrs be concerned about widespread tech layoffs? CNBC's Jon Fortt reports on the recent wave of technology layoffs.

☆ Is Justin Bieber's music catalog worth $200 million? Here are both sides of the issue
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs Justin Bieber's music catalog worth $200 million? Here are both sides of the issueJustin Bieber is on the verge of selling his music rights to a publicly traded U.K.-investment company backed by Blackstone in a $200 million transaction, according to The Wall Street Journal. CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to break down whether Bieber's catalog is worth $200 million.

☆ Startup Shippo works with small businesses to print affordable, efficient shipping labels
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailStartup Shippo works with small businesses to print affordable, efficient shipping labelsCNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Shippo, a late-stage startup that helps small businesses find affordable shipping options, charting a path to profitability as a startup and providing shipping label services for small-businesses.

☆ The Rise of ChatGPT: Game changer or gimmick?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Rise of ChatGPT: Game changer or gimmick? Two weeks ago, a new artificial intelligence program ChatGPT made its debut online. But does it represent a breakthrough that will spawn new businesses, or is it more of a gimmick? CNBC's Jon Fortt weighs in on both sides of the issue.

☆ Amazon's cloud unit faces cost-sensitive customers as economic fears mount
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Peter Kern, CEO of online travel company Expedia Group , sees the cloud as an area where his company can reduce its fixed costs. Amazon leads the market in cloud computing, with an estimated 39% share. Selipsky said that moving IT jobs to the cloud could help budget-strapped organizations save money, citing customers Agco and Carrier Global . It offers Graviton computing instances based on energy-efficient Arm-based chips, a less expensive alternative to instances using standard AMD and Intel processors. He said AT&T 's DirecTV unit was able to eliminate 20% of computing costs by adopting current-generation Graviton chips.

☆ Should Apple cut app store fees after Musk criticism? Here are both sides of the argument
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailShould Apple cut app store fees after Musk criticism? Here are both sides of the argumentApple's app store is in the spotlight again after Twitter's Elon Musk claimed the company takes too large a cut of transactions on the platform. Should Apple CEO Tim Cook reduce the company's app store fees? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' with both sides of the argument.

☆ Will holiday shopping pick up or go cold? Here are both sides of the issue
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWill holiday shopping pick up or go cold? Here are both sides of the issueThe holiday shopping season officially begins next week, and there are mixed signals on whether consumers will open up their wallets in a slow economy. Will spending pick up or fall short? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' with both sides of the argument.

☆ Is the crypto revolution doomed? Here are both sides of the argument
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs the crypto revolution doomed? Here are both sides of the argumentThe crypto market is reeling after Binance backed out of its planned acquisition of FTX. So, is the revolution doomed? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to weigh in on both sides of the issue.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated, falling asleep in wrong house
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTyson Foods CFO arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated, falling asleep in wrong houseCNBC's Jon Fortt reports John R. Tyson, the CFO of Tyson Foods, was arrested early Sunday in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong house.

☆ Will New York City's salary transparency law actually make a difference?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Jon Fortt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWill New York City's salary transparency law actually make a difference? New York City began enforcing its new salary transparency law requiring most job postings to include a salary range. Will the rule boost fairness in the job market? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' with both sides of the issue.

☆ After leading $20 billion Figma deal, Adobe's David Wadhwani is in prime spot to be next CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

The business Wadhwani oversees is roughly three times the size as Chakravarthy's in terms of revenue. For Wadhwani, Figma represents a risky bet on growth at a time when Wall Street is telling tech companies to tighten their belts and preserve cash. The make-or-break betIn his 15-year tenure as CEO, Narayen hasn't been shy about dealmaking, just at a smaller size. And it might be Wadhwani's make-or-break opportunity to prove he should be CEO of the fourth-biggest U.S. business software company by market cap. Shantanu Narayen, CEO, Adobe Mark Neuling | CNBCThe revenue became more predictable and less closely associated with product releases.

☆ Is Amazon's new Halo Rise sleep tracker dreamy or creepy? Here are both sides of the issue
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs Amazon's new Halo Rise sleep tracker dreamy or creepy? Here are both sides of the issueAmazon released a new bedside alarm clock, called Halo Rise, that provides tips to improve your sleep. But is the sleep tracker dreamy or creepy? CNBC's Jon Fortt joins 'Squawk Box' to break down both sides of the issue.

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