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☆ Marc Benioff thinks we've reached the 'upper limits' of LLMs — the future, he says, is AI agents
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementTech titan Marc Benioff says we're near the "upper limits" of LLM use in AI advancement. In a podcast, the Salesforce CEO said the future of AI lies in agents that work autonomously. Maybe we'll be there one day," Benioff said, referencing the 1984 film about a cyborg assassin. "I actually think we're hitting the upper limits of the LLMs right now," Benioff said. Salesforce offers prebuilt and customizable AI agents for clients seeking to automate customer service tasks.

Persons: Marc Benioff, Benioff, —, Jensen Huang, we'll, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matthew Broderick, Salesforce Organizations: Bloomberg, Nvidia, Business Locations: LLMs

☆ Watch Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — November 25, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | 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 EmailWatch Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — November 25, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

☆ Want to buy the dip in renewables? Morgan Stanley names 2 top picks with 60% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The sustainability theme faces an uncertain future under President-elect Donald Trump, but Morgan Stanley has named a number stocks with major upside. Here are two of Morgan Stanley's top stocks with over 60% upside potential: EDP Renovaveis The investment bank is bullish on EDP Renovaveis and has a target price of 18 euros ($18.68), giving it nearly 66% upside potential. RWE Also on Morgan Stanley's list is German electric utility company RWE , which it describes as a "global leader in renewables." The bank's analyst Rob Pulleyn sees RWE as "oversold on a combination of falling power prices earlier in 2024 and fears around renewables value creation." Morgan Stanley has a target price of 50 euros ($169.50) on the Frankfurt-listed stock, giving it almost 60% potential upside.

Persons: Donald Trump, Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Arthur Sitbon, Sitbon, Rob Pulleyn, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Big Tech, Frankfurt Stock Exchange Locations: U.S, Europe, Lisbon, Portugal, Frankfurt

☆ Travis Kalanick, Marc Andreessen, and other Silicon Valley leaders are reportedly getting involved with Elon Musk's DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making plans for The Department of Government Efficiency. Several notable Silicon Valley figures are involved in plans for the department, per the Journal. Musk has said he wants to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget to make it more efficient. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are starting to shape the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and they appear to be turning to Silicon Valley leaders for support. DOGE, headed by Musk and Ramaswamy, is set to be an advisory group outside the government.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk, Steve Davis, Antonio Gracias, Joe Lonsdale, Marc Andreessen, Bill Ackman, Travis Kalanick —, Shiba, Vivek Organizations: The Department, Government, of Government, Boring Company, Street Journal, Twitter, Elon, Ramaswamy, Business Locations: Silicon

☆ Treasury yields fall as investors endorse Trump's Treasury secretary pick, await inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Monday as investors weighed President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary pick and eyed a key inflation reading due later in the week. Trump's choice of hedge fund executive Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary has calmed investors' nerves about the future of the U.S. economy. Bessent, the founder of Key Square Group, is expected to back the incoming president's economic goals including gradual tariffs and pro-business policies. However, as an old Wall Street hand and a fiscal conservative, investors believe Bessent will prioritize stability in the U.S. economy and markets. Also in focus this week are some key data points due ahead of a shortened trading week.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Scott Bessent, Kit Juckes, Trump, Bessent, Dow Jones Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Key Square, Societe Generale, CNBC, Federal, U.S . Federal Locations: U.S, U.S .

☆ Elon Musk said the F-35's makers are 'idiots' for still building manned jets as drone tech rises
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementElon Musk criticized the F-35 program on Sunday. The GAO expects the F-35 program to cost about $2 trillion over its entire lifespan. The billionaire reposted a video montage of coordinated drone swarms on X, writing: "Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35." Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35 🗑️ 🫠pic.twitter.com/4JX27qcxz1 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2024It's unclear if Musk intends to use his new position to impact any plans or costs for the F-35, the Pentagon's most expensive fighter program to date. AdvertisementMusk has said before that the US should consider remote-piloted alternatives to manned jets, both to keep up with the rise in drone warfare but also to help Air Force procurement stay competitive.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk's, Trump, Donald Trump, emoji, Musk Organizations: GAO

☆ Committee Moves: Devon Energy, Transdigm and Reddit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | 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 EmailCommittee Moves: Devon Energy, Transdigm and RedditThe Investment Committee discuss their latest portfolio moves. Bryn Talkington sells Devon Energy, Steve Weiss sells Transdigm, and Josh Brown talks about the new street high target for Reddit.

Persons: Bryn, Steve Weiss, Josh Brown Organizations: Devon Energy, Investment Locations: Bryn Talkington

☆ Bernstein hikes its price target on this bitcoin proxy stock, sees more than 40% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

MicroStrategy's position in the bitcoin market may mean more upside for the stock in the months ahead, according to Bernstein. Analyst Gautam Chhugani, who has an outperform rating on the stock, more than doubled his price targetto $600 from $290. "MSTR's debt is long term, unsecured convertible, implying negligible risk to balance sheet liquidity from Bitcoin volatility." MicroStrategy has been building a sizeable Bitcoin position for a long time, making the stock a proxy for the cryptocurrency. "MicroStrategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin treasury model is unprecedented on Wall Street, in our view," he continued.

Persons: Bernstein, Gautam Chhugani, bitcoin, Bitcoin, MicroStrategy, Chhugani, Chhugani's Locations: Bitcoin

On the first trading day since Donald Trump chose the billionaire financier Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury secretary, investors seem to be signaling they like the choice. Bessent does,” Paul Donovan, chief economist of UBS Global Wealth Management, wrote in a research note on Monday. The Key Square Group founder overcame serious opposition from some in Trump’s inner circle. On Wall Street, a document was circulated suggesting that his Key Square hedge fund had underperformed the booming markets. Bessent’s ascent is notable in that he doesn’t appear to have been on Trump’s radar during his first administration.

Persons: Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, ” Paul Donovan, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald, Trump, Lutnick, Bessent, Mark Rowan Organizations: “, UBS Global Wealth Management, Key Square, Commerce Department, Apollo Global Management

☆ Jim Cramer warns of market 'excess' as stocks surge
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday described signs of "excess" he sees across market sectors, saying these widespread dramatic gains make him somewhat apprehensive, warning investors not to get too greedy. "If you had the good fortune to participate in some of these seemingly excessive moves, I think you should give thanks to your gains," he said. While it's normal for the averages to rise following election day's "Republican sweep" — as Wall Street expects deregulation and lower taxes — Cramer pointed out that many roaring stocks aren't well-known or members of the Magnificent Seven. He also looked at "Trump trades," or stocks that Wall Street has embraced as they anticipate what President-elect Donald Trump's term, like private prison operators and oil service companies. "So, take what's been given to you, give thanks for your gains, and make sure you're not letting wins turn into losses."

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, day's, — Cramer, Donald Trump's, Cramer Organizations: Trump

☆ Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Alan Rappeport | Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Donald J. Trump first ran for the White House in 2016, his closing campaign advertisement lamented the influence of Wall Street in Washington, flashing ominous images of big banks and the billionaire liberal philanthropist George Soros. Now, as president-elect, Mr. Trump has tapped two denizens of Wall Street to run his economic agenda. Mr. Trump’s choices to lead his economic team show the prominence of billionaire investors in setting an agenda that is supposed to fuel a “blue-collar boom” but that skeptics think will mostly benefit the rich. As Mr. Trump prepares to assume the presidency in January, business owners and investors are closely attuned to which of his economic promises he will ultimately follow through on. The selections of Mr. Bessent and Mr. Lutnick cement a hold by Wall Street executives over the two most important economic posts in any administration.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, George Soros, Scott Bessent, Soros, Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald, Bessent Organizations: White House, Commerce Department, Mr, Wall Street Locations: Washington, China

☆ U.S. stock and bond markets love Trump's pick of Bessent for Treasury — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Scott Bessent, founder and chief executive officer of Key Square Group LP, during an interview in Washington, D.C., June 7, 2024. The U.S. stock market appeared to cheer President-elect Donald Trump's presumptive nominee for Treasury secretary, who told CNBC earlier in November that he sees an era of strong growth and lower inflation ahead. Stock market futures rose and Treasury yields tumbled early Monday following the announcement late Friday that Trump would pick Scott Bessent, a familiar Wall Street figure, to take on his administration's most important economic role. The move sent a message that Trump wants someone with strong market credentials as well as a similar philosophy for the role. In particular, bond yields have scaled higher, with some interpreting the move as anticipating another leg up for inflation while others see it as traders pricing in stronger growth.

Persons: Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's, Trump, Sarah Bianchi, Evercore, Bianchi Organizations: Key, Washington , D.C, CNBC, Stock, Republicans Locations: Washington ,, U.S

☆ I typically spend $60 at Trader Joe's on weekly staples. I was shocked when I tried to take that budget to Whole Foods.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Fatima Khawaja | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementAs a private chef, I turn to Trader Joe's for all of my pantry staples, which cost me about $60. I wasn't able to get nearly as much at Whole Foods, so I'll stick to Trader Joe's. As a private chef, I get Whole Foods delivered for my clients a lot. Plus, there's a Trader Joe's just down the street from me, and I can get all our weekly staples for about $60. I decided to take my Trader Joe's budget to Whole Foods.

Persons: Joe's, I've Organizations: Foods

CNN —At least five people have died as Storm Bert swept across the United Kingdom, causing power outages and widespread train and flight cancelations. Further north, a 34-year-old man died in a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday, West Yorkshire Police said. There have been 53 heavy rainfall reports across the UK, according to the European Severe Weather Database. More than 60 flood warnings and alerts were reported in Wales alone for the past day, according to Natural Resources Wales. The cold front associated with Storm Bert will impact parts of western Europe, where orange warnings for high winds are in place for parts of Germany and France.

Persons: Storm Bert, Matthew Horwood, Keir Starmer Organizations: CNN, West Yorkshire Police, Getty, Media, North Wales Police, Lancashire, PA Media, UK Meteorological Office, Met, London Heathrow Airport, Western Railway, Northern Rail, Southern Electricity Networks, Natural Resources, ” Locations: United Kingdom, Wales, Britain, Winchester, Northamptonshire, Pontypridd , Wales, floodwater, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, London, Sion, Swansea, Exeter, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Lancaster, York, Sheffield, Natural Resources Wales, Europe, Germany, France

☆ The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

It's a "capital junkie" that's been on a yearslong binge of unprecedented spending on all-electric and autonomous vehicles. The April 2015 report highlighted the industry's massive capital spending on overlapping or niche products that Marchionne was convinced could be solved through consolidation and shared capital spending. Most capital spending by automakers isn't wasted, but the industry isn't as efficient as other sectors, with minimal return on invested capital. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Stocks of GM, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis in 2024. Courtesy: Business WireGM and Hyundai this summer entered into an agreement to explore "future collaboration across key strategic areas" in an effort to reduce capital spending and increase efficiencies.

Persons: bender, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, It's, Sergio Marchionne, Marchionne, Sergio Marchionne Brendan McDermid, Jonas, Joe Hinrichs, isn't, We've, Rebecca Evans, Roland Berger, Ford, Peter Rawlinson, Andrew Kelly, Oliver Blume, Blume, Paul Jacobson, Jacobson, Rivian, RJ Scaringe, Mary Barra, Euisun Chung, codevelop, Stellantis, —, Carlos Tavares, Oliver Bunic Organizations: General Motors, Ford, Nissan Motor, Volkswagen Group, Chrysler, Companies, Research, GM, Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Fiat, Rivian, Lucid, Fiat Chrysler, Reuters, Rivian Automotive, Hyundai Motor, Toyota, CSX Corp, Rehab, Nissan, CNBC, Lucid Motors, Nasdaq, Churchill Capital Corp, Reuters Volkswagen, VW, Honda, BMW, SAIC, Barclays, Saudi, Public Investment Fund, Hyundai, Detroit, French, PSA Groupe, Stellantis NV, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Casa Grande , Arizona, Detroit, Japan, Germany, That's, New York City , New York, Europe, China, U.S, Kragujevac, Serbia

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Zoom Communications, Kohl's, Semtech and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Zoom Communications — The maker of video calling software is lower by 1%. Zoom topped Wall Street quarterly estimates and posted fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share guidance that was roughly in line with estimates. The company also said it changed its name to Zoom Communications from Zoom Video Communications. Nevertheless, fiscal fourth-quarter results bested analysts' forecasts on the top and bottom lines. Woodward — Shares of the industrials and aerospace machinery maker surged more than 10% on stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results.

Persons: Kohl's, Ashley Buchanan, Tom Kingsbury, Woodward —, Woodward, Fluence Organizations: Communications, Zoom Communications, Zoom Video Communications, Michaels, Agilent, LSEG, Fluence Energy

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Robinhood, MicroStrategy, Target, Amazon & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bernstein reiterates MicroStrategy as outperform The firm raised its price target on the stock to $600 per share from $290. " Morgan Stanley upgrades Banco Santander to overweight from equal weight The firm said the bank has a "resilient regional footprint." Morgan Stanley upgrades Robinhood to overweight from equal weight The firm said Robinhood is a Trump election beneficiary. Morgan Stanley upgrades KinderCare to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said shares are compelling at current levels for the daycare company. Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's survey checks "reinforce [the] multi-year iPhone upgrade thesis."

Persons: Bernstein, MicroStrategy, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Robinhood, Trump, HOOD, it's, Telsey, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Berkley, it's bullish, Tesla, TD Cowen, D.A, Davidson, Rosenblatt, Wedbush, Palantir, PLTR, Wolfe, Jones Lang Lasalle Organizations: Banco Santander, Caixabank, ING, Citi, U.S, Bancorp, UBS, Arm Holdings, BMO, Apple Intelligence, CVS, Bank of America, Shoals Technologies, Procter, Gamble, China, China EV, Nvidia, FedEx Locations: Santander, China

☆ The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jack Hillcox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

There have been at least 20 marriages between couples who met at the club, according to founder Tim Navin-Jones. As the endless scrolling through dating apps has become a feat of endurance, running clubs such as this one have developed a reputation for romance. When you think of running, the idea of romance may be the furthest thing from your mind. While traditional sports clubs are seeing their numbers decline, “informal groups” such as running clubs are seeing their numbers boom, Bekhuis said. For women, safety in numbersA possible romance isn't the only advantage to being part of a running group.

Persons: Tim Navin, Jones, ”, Mike Saes, “ It’s, ’, Chloe Thompson, Hidde, Bekhuis, Thompson, Molly Slater, Davison, Slater, Stephen, London Frontrunners, “ there’s, “ I’ve, Wojciech Pankow, Joe, “, Phil, it’s, It’s, Saes Organizations: London CNN, London, CNN, Behavioural Science, Radboud University, Cavan, UK’s University of Manchester, CNN’s Locations: Bermondsey, London, Guatemala, Paul’s, New York City, Instagram, Netherlands, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North West England, York, England

☆ Trump ups the ante on tariffs, vowing massive taxes on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Day 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump on Monday promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day of his administration. What America importsThe United States’ top import from Canada is oil, which reached a record 4.3 million barrels per day in July, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The United States imports a significant amount of electronics from China, in addition to machinery, toys, games, sports equipment, furniture and plastics. The Trump tariffs also hit foreign steel, aluminum, washing machines and solar panels. He did just that when he was last in the White House, placing large tariffs on goods, primarily from China.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, ” Trump, “, ”, Liu Pengyu, ” Liu, Dow, Karl Schamotta, United Nations ’, It’s, Scott Bessent, Bessent’s, Trump’s, CNN’s Matt Egan, Jack Forrest Organizations: CNN, United, Embassy, United States, Canadian, Nasdaq, Treasury, America, US Energy Information Administration, United Nations, Commerce Department, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Senate, Commerce, US Trade Representative Locations: Mexico, Canada, China, “, United States, United, America

☆ Scott Bessent: CEOs relieved about Trump pick to lead Treasury
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Business leaders say they are relieved President-elect Donald Trump made a safe choice to lead the Department of Treasury after more unconventional selections to other cabinet posts. Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent survived an internal squabble over the role of Treasury secretary, a key position that will face almost immediate deadlines and pressures. “Bessent is reasonable and pragmatic.”JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, one of the most powerful executives on Wall Street, is a fan, too. And for this key position, Trump opted to go with a pick that is not expected to draw a contentious confirmation battle. Trump instead picked Lutnick for Commerce secretary, another key role, though not as prominent as Treasury.

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☆ Antitrust expert Doug Melamed on DOJ's antitrust trial against Google over ad tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | 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 EmailAntitrust expert Doug Melamed on DOJ's antitrust trial against Google over ad techDoug Melamed, Stanford law professor, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the DOJ vs Google antitrust advertising trial, the implications of the case for Alphabet and the rest of the tech sector, and more.

Persons: Doug Melamed Organizations: Google, Stanford, DOJ

☆ Wall Street is happy with Trump's Treasury Sec. pick, says Axios' Mike Allen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | 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 EmailWall Street is happy with Trump's Treasury Sec. pick, says Axios' Mike AllenMike Allen, Axios co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Trump's initial nomination for Matt Gaetz, and much more.

Persons: Axios, Mike Allen Mike Allen, Trump's, Matt Gaetz Organizations: Treasury

☆ Vilnius: Cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Helen Regan | Edward Szekeres | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —A cargo plane flying from Leipzig, Germany crashed outside Vilnius Airport in Lithuania, an airport spokesperson confirmed to CNN Monday. “The city’s special services are working at the scene and leading the rescue efforts, as well as crews from the Vilnius Airport Fire Service,” the airport spokesperson said. The spokesperson said due to “ongoing rescue work near Vilnius Airport,” departures for several aircraft have been delayed. “All scheduled aircrafts are currently taking off from Vilnius Airport,” the spokesperson said. Reuters reported that the cargo plane that crashed was a DHL aircraft.

Organizations: CNN, Fire Service, Vilnius Airport, Reuters, DHL Locations: Leipzig, Germany, Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, Vilnius, Zirniu

☆ It will be a high stakes Black Friday. These are the retail stocks you want to own this holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Every four years, the holiday season is a little more challenging for retailers as consumers get distracted by the selection of the next U.S. president. Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez expects consumers will spend an average of 13% more this holiday season based on the findings of the bank's consumer survey. "Consumer wallets remain constrained, macro/geopolitical uncertainty persists and the shorter holiday season (five fewer days and Christmas on a Wednesday)," will weigh on spending, analyst Christopher Horvers said. TGT 3M mountain Target shares over the past three months. Sensormatic Solutions, which tracks foot traffic at stores, is predicting that Black Friday will be the busiest shopping day this holiday season, but also expects a lot of last-minute shopping this year.

Persons: Paul Lejuez, Lejuez, Christopher Horvers, Horvers, Circana, they'll, Marshal Cohen, Cohen, Morgan Stanley, Alex Straton, it's, Straton Organizations: Citigroup, National Retail Federation, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Walmart, Circana, Black, Morgan, Nike, Depot, Home Depot Locations: Minneapolis

☆ Intel and Commerce Department close to finalizing roughly $8 billion CHIPS Act grant, source says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Chipmaker Intel and the CHIPS Act Office are close to finalizing a deal which would award the company a roughly $8 billion grant, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Biden administration moves to dole out funds before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The U.S. awarded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. a $6.6 billion grant earlier this month, raising investor expectations that cash funding for Intel would come soon. Intel has benefited from CHIPS Act tax breaks but has not yet received cash awards, something which Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has expressed dissatisfaction with. "We're frustrated that hasn't moved faster," Gelsinger told CNBC in October, referring to the CHIPS Act grants. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously said he might look to repeal the bipartisan CHIPS Act, but he then walked back those comments.

Persons: Biden, Donald Trump's, Intel's, Pat Gelsinger, hasn't, Gelsinger, They've, Mike Johnson, acquirers Organizations: Intel, Commerce Department, Department of Defense, Street Journal, The New York Times, U.S, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, CNBC, Qualcomm Locations: Intel's

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