Cnbc - 19/04/2024 18:19

Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using Facebook pages if it doesn't get clarity on its concerns from Meta.

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Cnbc - World

'Basel III' bank rules could pose unexpected threat to Biden's green energy plans...

02/05/2024

The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using Facebook pages if it doesn't get clarity on its concerns from Meta. Renewable energy groups and congressional Democrats are raising alarms about potential harm to clean energy goals from a proposed banking regulation. [Read more]

Qualcomm gives better-than-expected revenue forecast as company pushes AI-powered smartphones...

02/05/2024

Qualcomm called out strong demand for "premium tier" smartphones that require the most advanced chips. [Read more]

BlackRock is opening a Saudi investment firm with initial $5 billion from PIF ...

02/05/2024

The new platform will be called BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management, or BRIM. [Read more]

Google lays off hundreds of 'Core' employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico...

02/05/2024

Google is laying off more employees and hiring for their roles outside of the U.S. [Read more]

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Cnbc - Finance

Bally Sports regional networks go dark for Comcast cable customers...

02/05/2024

Carriage negotiations between Comcast and Diamond Sports broke down, leaving cable customers without access to Bally Sports regional networks during MLB season. [Read more]

CVS shares plummet as health company slashes profit outlook on higher medical costs...

02/05/2024

CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid. [Read more]

Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter...

02/05/2024

Carvana reported record first-quarter results Wednesday that beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line earnings expectations for the online used car retailer. [Read more]

Long-predicted consumer pullback finally hits restaurants like Starbucks, KFC and McDonald's...

02/05/2024

Starbucks, Pizza Hut and KFC are among the chains that reported same-store sales declines this quarter. [Read more]

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