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Meta outlook revised downward by S&P on cash flow and capex concerns
Meta has been given a negative outlook by S&P Global Ratings due to the company’s hefty capital expenditures and concerns about free cash flow.
Alaska Senate election: DOJ wants to ‘segregate’ all ballots for 2nd Sullivan candidate
The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of the chamber.
Gamble on democracy: Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets
CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades.
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout
Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.
Wall Street braces for Democratic gains as 2026 midterm election nears
Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s term.
Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in debt as it pursues AI buildout
Microsoft boasts a strong credit rating and has managed to maintain positive free cash flow, unlike Meta, Alphabet and Amazon.
Reddit shares sink on weak sales guidance and plans login requirement test as Google search traffic shrinks
Reddit posts third-quarter earnings and reveals plans to require all users to create official accounts as Google search traffic shrinks
Starbucks sales miss expectations, but its U.S. turnaround is gaining steam
Starbucks’ U.S. stores topped Wall Street’s comparable sales expectations but its international business fell short of estimates.
DOJ escalates Alaska Senate lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies
Alaska’s election could determine which party has a majority in the Senate. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola.
Amazon posts negative free cash flow of $42.4 billion, holds 2026 capex unchanged
Amazon’s negative free cash flow ballooned during the third quarter, while its earnings and revenue fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.
Inside the scramble that moved Thursday’s WNBA Finals game to 12:30 p.m. ET
Many different options were considered before the WNBA decided to move Thursday’s Game 6 of the WNBA Finals to a midday time slot.
Inside the scramble that moved Thursday’s WNBA Finals game to 12:30 p.m. ET
Many different options were considered before the WNBA decided to move Thursday’s Game 6 of the WNBA Finals to a midday time slot.
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