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This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Good morning. My gym in New York City unexpectedly closed early for the winter storm yesterday, but I was able to get in a makeshift workout pushing a taxi out of a snowbank.Stock futures are little changed this morning. The market is coming off a losing week.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. MinneapolisIn sub-zero temperatures, demonstrators marched in downtown Minneap ...

In this article2330-TWINTCNVDAC.C. Wei, CEO of TSMC, and Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, interact on stage during TSMC’s annual sports day in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Nov. 8, 2025. Ann Wang | ReutersWhen Jensen Huang first met Morris Chang decades ago, he told the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company that one day Nvidia would be the chip foundry's biggest customer. That's a story Huang, Nvidia's CEO, was asked about on a recent podcast, and it's a promise that is on track to be realized this year. Nvi ...

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Gwengoat/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Odds of a government shutdown surge to 80%. (00:14) Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue a free-trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs. (02:06) Gold tops $5,000 per ounce. (02:58) This is an abridged transcript. The odds of a government shutdown are higher this morning. Odds shot up on prediction markets after Senate Democrats vowed to block a $1.2T funding package that includes appropriation ...

Key TakeawaysIntel (INTC) shares plunged 1.8% premarket, following a significant 17% drop in the previous session, driven by a weak Q1 forecast and ongoing manufacturing challenges.U.S. stock index futures are trading lower, with S&P 500 E-mini futures down 0.28%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.5%, and Dow futures down 0.13%, as geopolitical concerns and tech sector weakness weigh on sentiment.Ukraine's military claims to have struck a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, igniting fires and causing one ...

Apple is figuring out how to participate in the AI race by leaning on its fellow California-based tech peer.Apple has drawn criticism for falling behind in the artificial intelligence race (AI). But the consumer tech heavyweight's latest move signals a calculated approach to push the business forward.Investors looking to gain more exposure to the revolutionary technology in their portfolios might want to consider the company Apple just partnered with. It's the best AI opportunity in 2026 and beyond. Leanin ...

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market is experiencing volatility due to President Trump's tariff threats, the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, and earnings reports from major tech companies [1][2][11] - The S&P 500 index had a 2% increase before a drop of over 2% following tariff announcements [1] Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% during its meeting on January 28 [3] - The likelihood of a 25-basis-point cut is only 4% according to CME Group's FedWatch tool [3] - Recent economic data suggests a resilient jobs market, with the unemployment rate improving to 4.4% in December from 4.5% in November [4][5] Earnings Reports from "Magnificent Seven" - Four companies from the "Magnificent Seven" will report earnings this week: Tesla, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Apple [6][11] Tesla - Expected revenue for Tesla in Q4 is $24.9 billion, a 3% decrease, with non-GAAP earnings projected to drop 45% to $0.40 per diluted share [6] - Focus will be on CEO Elon Musk's comments regarding physical AI initiatives [7] Microsoft - Anticipated revenue increase of 15% to $80.3 billion, with non-GAAP earnings expected to rise 20% to $3.86 per diluted share [8] - Investors will pay attention to Azure's revenue growth and generative AI adoption [8] Meta Platforms - Expected revenue growth of 21% to $58 billion, with non-GAAP earnings projected to increase 3% to $8.23 per diluted share [9] - Investors are looking for continued trends in engagement and advertising conversion rates due to AI investments [9] Apple - Expected revenue increase of 11% to $138 billion, with GAAP earnings also projected to rise 11% to $2.67 per diluted share [10] - Market focus will be on iPhone sales and updates regarding AI innovation [10]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly set to re-engage with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) for the supply of iPhone chips, marking a significant shift in its supply chain strategy.Intel To Fabricate Apple Chips From 2028As per a research note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, Intel is expected to commence supplying Apple with chips produced using its 14A process, which is slated for mass production in 2028, reported MacRumors on Friday.Pu previously forecast that starting in 2028, Intel could supply chips for ...

Core Viewpoint - Google and Apple are facing legal repercussions for secretly recording users' conversations without consent, leading to a combined settlement of $163 million to resolve the lawsuits [1]. Group 1: Apple - Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement for a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of eavesdropping on users who did not activate Siri with the prompt "Hey, Siri" [1][4]. - Users who purchased Apple devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended Siri activations are eligible for compensation, capped at $20 per device, with a maximum of five devices per person [7][8]. - Apple reported a net income of $93.74 billion in the last fiscal year, indicating that the settlement amount represents approximately nine hours of profit for the company [8]. Group 2: Google - Google has reached a tentative $68 million settlement related to a lawsuit claiming that Google Assistant recorded users without the activation phrase "OK Google" [4][15]. - The settlement is part of a lawsuit filed in 2019 and is pending approval from a federal judge [4][15]. - The class-action suit against Google includes all users in the U.S. who purchased a Google device and had Gmail accounts linked to Google Assistant-enabled devices between May 18, 2016, and December 16, 2022 [15]. Group 3: User Experience and Advertising - Users reported receiving targeted advertisements for brands they discussed in conversations that were recorded, such as Olive Garden and Air Jordan [3][9]. - The lawsuits allege that recorded discussions were shared with third-party businesses, leading to these targeted ads [9]. Group 4: Company Responses - Both Apple and Google have denied any wrongdoing regarding the allegations made in the lawsuits [5]. - Apple has since implemented a policy requiring users to opt in before their recorded audio can be used to improve Siri's functionality [5].