Amazon is loosening its grip on customers and letting some sellers reach out to them
Amazon is piloting a tool that lets brands communicate directly with shoppers, in a departure from its historically tight control of customer data.
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How meme stocks like Gamestop and AMC changed Wall Street
The GameStop frenzy in late January forced Wall Street to pay attention to retail investors like never before.
Elon Musk wants SpaceX to reach Mars so humanity is not a 'single-planet species'
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk remains focused on his vision for the company: Establishing a permanent human presence on Mars.
SpaceX Crew-2 reaches orbit, with Elon Musk's company launching 10 astronauts in under a year
SpaceX launched a group of astronauts for NASA early Friday, with Elon Musk's company now having sent 10 astronauts to space in under a year.
Tesla cars can drive with nobody in the driver's seat, Consumer Reports engineers find
Consumer Reports said Thursday that in testing this week it found it could "easily" get a 2020 Tesla Model Y to drive "even with no one in the driver's seat."
U.S. Covid vaccinations slow as more states pass half of residents jabbed
Average daily reported Covid vaccinations in the U.S. dipped below 3 million Thursday, after more than two weeks above that level.
More than 30 colleges now say Covid vaccines will be mandatory for fall 2021
The number of colleges and universities that will require students be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is suddenly escalating.
Watch live: CDC panel debates use of J&J Covid vaccine after rare blood clot issue
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel is holding an emergency meeting Friday to debate the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Facebook app boss says ‘we’ve been working on audio for a very long time,’ readies to launch Clubhouse rival
The head of Facebook's app, Fidji Simo, told CNBC the social media giant has been working on audio for years as it prepares to launch its Clubhouse rival.
Elon Musk thinks NASA's goal of landing people on the moon by 2024 is 'actually doable'
Elon Musk thinks that SpaceX can help NASA meet its ambitious goal of returning astronauts to the moon within three years.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Kimberly-Clark, Boston Beer, Mattel & more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Kimberly-Clark, Boston Beer, Mattel, and more.
California's Cal State and UC to require Covid vaccinations for the fall semester
California's largest university systems to require Covid vaccinations for the fall.
Here’s what countries pledged on climate change at Biden’s global summit
The pledges by U.S. allies and adversaries at the global climate summit come shortly after Biden vowed to reduce U.S. emissions by at least 50% by 2030.
Senate passes bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans
The Senate approved a bill Thursday that aims to curb a rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. doesn’t have the policy tools, investments necessary to meet ambitious climate pledge, says climate author
Author David Wallace-Wells questions whether or not the U.S. had the ability to actually meet President Joe Biden’s climate pledge.
Biden to propose capital gains tax of 39.6% to fund education and child care, reports say
Biden will seek an increase in the tax on capital gains to 39.6% for those Americans earning more than $1 million, according to reports.
Snap reports accelerating revenue growth, strong user numbers for first quarter
Snap's stock rose in after-hours trading after the company reported its first-quarter results, beating expectations on earnings, revenue and user growth.
Delta orders 25 additional Airbus A321neo jetliners, options for 25 more
Delta increases its Airbus A321 order as the carrier prepares for a rebound in travel.
Top U.S. general in Middle East worried about potential collapse of Afghan military after troop withdrawal
Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, is concerned that the Afghan military will collapse after American and other foreign troops leave.
Intel revenue and profit drop slightly from last year
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced earlier this month that the company plans to invest $20 billion in new microchip manufacturing plants.
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