‘De minimis’ exemption ends globally

The de minimis exemption, an obscure trade law provision that has simultaneously fueled and eroded businesses across the globe, officially came to an end on Friday following an executive order by President Donald Trump.  For nearly a decade, shipments valued under $800 were allowed to enter the country virtually duty-free and with less oversight. Now,…

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Ambarella stock pops 20% as AI demand boosts guidance

Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Ambarella stock roared 20% higher Friday as the chip designer reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and issued strong guidance. Here’s how the company did compared with LSEG expectations: Earnings: 15 cents per share adjusted vs 5 cents per share expected Revenue: $96 million vs $90…

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Alibaba (BABA) June quarter 2025 earnings report

The Alibaba office building in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, on Aug. 28, 2024. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Alibaba posted a better-than-expected bottom line in the June quarter fueled by accelerated sales at its cloud computing unit and a continued revival of its e-commerce business. Still, the Chinese giant’s revenues came in under…

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Investing in Space: Made in Russia

CNBC’s Investing in Space newsletter offers a view into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up to receive future editions. The Soyuz TMA-19M rocket launches into space from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome on Dec. 15, 2015. NASA/Joel Kowsky | Getty Images Overview: Made in Russia Smartphone enthusiasts can pick up fresh…

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