CoreWeave’s revenue more than doubles as AI buildout expansion accelerates

On top of deals with Meta and OpenAI, CoreWeave pointed to expansions from a large unnamed customer in the third quarter.
Paramount Skydance expects another $1B in merger savings as David Ellison resets spending

CEO David Ellison outlined further layoffs and synergies in Paramount Skydance’s first earnings report since its merger in August.
More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations

Starbucks Workers United is threatening a strike in 25 cities starting Thursday, the company’s Red Cup Day.
Morgan Stanley says these ‘dividend hopefuls’ could generate big returns if they initiate a payout

Companies that initiate dividends have the potential to earn outsized returns, according to Morgan Stanley.
Nuclear power will get the most Energy Department loans, Chris Wright says

The Secretary of Energy said he hopes dozens of nuclear plants are under construction in the U.S. when the Trump administration leaves office.
Bitcoin rises to $105,000 as deal to reopen the government moves through Congress: CNBC Crypto World

On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, cryptocurrencies rise after Democrats strike a deal with Republicans in the Senate to fund the government. Plus, Crypto World explains why the Trump Administration wants to allow crypto in mortgage applications. And, Sam Callahan of OranjeBTC discusses his outlook for the crypto market through the end of 2025.
What Democrats are — and aren’t — getting in the deal that could end the government shutdown

The pending government funding deal includes a guarantee from Republican leadership that the Senate will soon vote on a Democrat-drafted health care bill.
Waymo announces new CFO Steve Fieler

Fieler’s appointment comes as Waymo looks toward its next phase, which could include seeking additional outside investment.
AI trade faces key test before Nvidia earnings: AMD’s analyst day

Analysts will be watching AMD’s expectations for AI market potential, profit and margins as well as any new customer partnerships that could fuel growth.
Ripple Labs is conquering crypto. Now the XRP-linked firm wants to take on traditional finance

XRP-linked Ripple Labs has used a $4 billion acquisition spree to deepen a push to become a financial services powerhouse.