Pfizer sells $7.8 billion in Covid shots in the second quarter, raises 2021 guidance on vaccine sales
Pfizer on Wednesday raised its 2021 sales forecast for Covid-19 vaccines to $33.5 billion from $26 billion.
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McDonald's earnings beat, driven by new chicken sandwich and promotion with K-pop band BTS
All three McDonald's divisions saw same-store sales growth top pre-pandemic levels.
Microsoft posts big earnings beat and gives optimistic revenue forecast
Microsoft beat expectations for earnings and revenue, with Azure cloud revenue growing 51%, and the company gave a rosy revenue forecast.
Biden pushes for stronger cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, wants companies to do more
The memorandum directs the Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop "cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure."
Chinese tech giants are snapping up gaming studios around the world
After decades of the U.S. and Japan dominating the gaming space, China's influence is growing as its tech giants snap up gaming studios around the world.
Mississippi and Louisiana have some of the worst vaccine rates and highest Covid hospitalizations in U.S.
Two of the states hit hardest last week, Mississippi and Louisiana and, have some of the nation's worst vaccination rates and climbing Covid hospitalizations.
Apple's iPhone hot streak is going to run into the global chip shortage
On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook warned about silicon "supply constraints" that would affect the company's flagship product, as well as the iPad.
Delta variant: Third Covid shot may be way around masking, says Dr. Peter Hotez
Dr. Peter Hotez explains why the CDC's masking guidelines are “absolutely” necessary to battle the delta variant and surging cases.
Apple demolishes earnings expectations, but stock falls after iPhone chip supply warning
Apple reported earnings on Tuesday. Here are the results.
Internet is far from being accessible for all people with disabilities, accessiBe says
AccessiBe's Michael Hingson told CNBC there is significant need to make the internet more accessible for users who have disabilities.
Starbucks earnings beat, fueled by strong U.S. cold beverage sales, but its shares drop on weak China outlook
Starbucks topped Wall Street's estimates for its fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue.
Biden will wear mask indoors where new CDC guidance applies, calls on all Americans to do the same
Biden was briefed on the updated CDC guidance on Tuesday morning.
Biden plans to speed up asylum processing and deportations at the border
The Biden administration said it will speed up asylum claim processing at the border while also streamlining deportations for migrants who don't qualify.
Schumer, Democrats push Biden to extend federal student loan payment pause as deadline nears
Democrats are pushing President Joe Biden to extend a moratorium on federal student loan payments and forgive up to $50,000 in debt.
U.S. will conduct airstrikes in Afghanistan against the Taliban as foreign forces withdraw
The U.S. will continue to conduct airstrikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan but has made no promise about what will happen after Aug. 31.
Top U.S. doctors say kids need masks and social distancing in schools this fall
Experts say desks could also be at least three feet apart and teachers could be assigned smaller class sizes to reduce risk of infection.
Treasury yields fall with Fed policy meeting underway
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday morning with the Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting underway.
China critic Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama violated stock disclosure law, sold Alibaba option
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is a top critic of China, but his portfolio in the past included stock and options of Chinese firm Alibaba.
Thinkorswim co-founder expects an 'aggressive' yet smooth Robinhood IPO
Online brokerage pioneer and trader Tom Sosnoff told CNBC on Tuesday he expects Robinhood's imminent public listing to go well this week.
'I was just trying to survive that day': Cops in Jan. 6 hearing describe beatings, slurs from pro-Trump mob
Rep. Liz Cheney also said the Jan. 6 select committee might subpoena Trump and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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