Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
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Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.
As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck cr
These are the market’s new hot stocks as investors flee from tech
Investors are suddenly dumping technology stocks and rotating into other areas — including health insurers, banks and retailers.
Here are the 6 big things we're watching in the stock market this week
Earnings season for Club names has come to an end, but that doesn't mean the excitement has.
S&P 500 sees $1.8 trillion wipeout, Nasdaq tallies biggest point drop on record: What investors need to know about Friday’s selloff
A remarkable two-month sprint higher for major stock-market indexes encountered its first major hiccup on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite plummeted more than 1,121 points — the biggest one day point drop on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?
“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”
S&P 500 companies can’t stop talking about higher oil prices. But few say they’ll actually hit profits.
Only seven companies cited oil prices as a reason for cutting or not updating their profit outlooks for the year.
My husband and I are 75. We have $1.5 million in stocks and $425,000 in savings. Is that too much cash?
“We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.”
‘He’s taking advantage of me’: My husband won’t sell his home so we can combine our finances and live in comfort. Am I unreasonable?
“Our homes are 20 miles apart, and he still drives back and forth almost daily.”
Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns
Investors seeking steady income can bolster their portfolios by adding dividend stocks with attractive yields.
100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts
The conflict is about to reach its 100th day, with peace negotiations hanging in the balance.
U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
Wall Street's 'fear gauge' punches back as the 'crash up' in chip stocks finally reverses
The monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.
Abel goes his own way with new Berkshire investments, including billions for AI
Warren Buffett tells CNBC's Becky Quick new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has "launched" with his first major deal.
Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.
Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike, Tested and Reviewed (2026)
This wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.
AstraZeneca CEO says AI is reshaping drug development — and helping boost the odds of success
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said AI is helping the company develop medicines faster and make smarter decisions throughout the research process.
Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's
The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.
Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.
Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers
Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.
Prediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Mythos rejuvenated the cybersecurity sector. Earnings put the recent rally to the test
Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.
Alphabet is seeking fresh capital as stock's 4-week losing streak tests investor appetite
Alphabet expects capex to reach up to $190 billion this year, double last year's spending, and the company is turning to investors to help fund its expansion.
Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests
Another big jobs report in May has swept aside the possibility of interest rate cuts anytime soon.
Crypto mutiny on Strategy: Shorts target 'MSTR' in bitcoin bloodbath
Flows around Strategy (MSTR) and the company's variable-rate preferred stock STRC are turning bearish this week.
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