The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim Kardashian, who grew Skims to a…
Autonomous driving company Wayve has hit an $8.6 billion valuation after securing fresh funds from Nvidia, Microsoft and Uber. The $1.2 billion Series D round was led by Eclipse, Balderton and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and also featured automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis. Uber will invest up to an additional $300 million in milestone-based capital….
Uber to acquire SpotHero. Courtesy: Uber Technologies, Inc. Uber said it’s acquiring SpotHero, a company that provides a parking reservation app for crowded downtowns, sporting events and concerts. Terms weren’t disclosed, but Uber said on Monday that it plans to offer a “parking reservation experience, powered by SpotHero” within its own app to help users…
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Instacart‘s stock surged over 7% after the company‘s robust results alleviated worries over mounting competitive pressures in the grocery delivery market. During an earnings call with analysts, CEO Chris Rogers, who took the helm last year, called the concerns “overblown” and said the company monitors threats “extremely closely.”…
Instacart shares climbed 14% during extended trading on Thursday after the grocery delivery company reported strong fourth-quarter revenue and forecast upbeat guidance. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 30 cents vs. 52 cents expected Revenue: $992 million vs. $974 million expected Revenue grew 12% from a year ago. Net income…
A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Tech billionaire Eric Schmidt’s family office took the top spot in CNBC’s inaugural Inside Wealth Family Office 15 list, which ranks the most active…
Uber signs are seen on cars in Krakow, Poland on October 12, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Uber on Thursday was ordered to pay $8.5 million to the plaintiff in an Arizona trial that is the first to be tried of thousands of lawsuits involving alleged sexual assault and misconduct by drivers…
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue in its fourth-quarter earnings report on Wednesday. Shares were down about 6% after the call with analysts as the company touted its autonomous vehicle progress but gave soft guidance on first-quarter profits. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the period ended in December: Earnings per share: 71…
Demonstrators gather on Michigan Avenue during a heavy snowstorm to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Chicago, US on January 25, 2026. Jacek Boczarski | Anadolu | Getty Images Some tech leaders are beginning to speak out after the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in…
Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk speaks at a Q&A session following a tour of the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2025. Shelby Tauber | Pool | Reuters Three months ago Oracle named Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as its new CEOs. They’re off to a rough start. Oracle shares have plummeted 30%…
