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Uber reported a milestone in its second-quarter results: its first operating profit. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi comments on this big news, plus Uber’s first quarter of free cash flow over $1 billion and its outlook for Q3. He also discusses competing with Lyft, rising prices for passengers, and ambitions of building a “super app.” Jonathan Greenblatt, Anti-Defamation League CEO, discusses the ADL’s new...

Another big box office weekend, in the books. Puck founder and entertainment journalist Matt Belloni recaps the latest ‘Barbenheimer’ hype, strikes in Hollywood, and Disney’s most recent disappointment. Belloni also discusses his latest scoop:  Disney CEO Bob Iger has brought in two former heirs apparent, for consultation on  the company’s next chapter .  AI is breaking into health care . Former F...

In a CNBC exclusive interview, Exxon Mobil chairman and CEO Darren Woods discusses the company’s quarterly earnings results, which posted an earnings miss but a beat on revenue, rest of the year outlook, and how oil giants fit into the sustainability agenda. Rich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, discusses Elon Musk’s Twitter rebrand , whether it’s the right gamble financially, and the st...

It’s Barbie’s world and we’re just living in it. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz emphasizes the power of the brand, the doll, and the movie-prompted cultural phenomenon. Kreiz discusses the company’s quarterly results and the connection between  $162 million at the box office and Mattel’s bottom line. In a bipartisan push, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is aiming to ban Congre...

It’s a big tech earnings week; Microsoft, Alphabet, and Snap, have  reported quarterly financials that beat estimates but elicited mixed reactions among investors . CNBC’s Steve Kovach recaps the results so far, and he weighs in on  Amazon’s latest run-in with global regulators .  Snap’s stock plunged after reporting its Q2 results; the company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast for next quart...

Harvard student and blogger Maya Bodnick put ChatGPT to the test, literally. She explains her experiment using the AI to write essays for her professors, including which grades the technology earned. One of her own professors, former CEA chairman Jason Furman, discusses how he’s choosing to change his class and his essay requirements, in the wake of Bodnick’s experiment. Ahead of the Federal Reser...

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” both blew past expectations for their opening weekend in theaters. Variety Executive Editor Brent Lang discusses the box office blowout and the  Hollywood strikes that could stall any other big openings for months. The Women’s World Cup garnered millions of weekend views too, as did  Lionel Messi in his Major League Soccer debut in Miami. Bruin Capital CEO and sports bus...

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are here! Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore senior media analyst, previews the box office double feature sparking memes, merch, and unprecedented hype. He shares his expectations from both films in what could be  Hollywood’s most anticipated opening weekend  of the year. Head of US Telecom Jonathan Spalter discusses the fallout from The Wall Street Journal’s investigation int...

AT&T's legacy telephone network may have nearly 200,000 miles of lead-covered cables, according to an estimate by AT&T submitted in a court filing. Tom Neltner, Environmental Defense Fund senior director of safer chemicals, discusses the latest in the toxic lead cable investigation, the exposure fallout for telecom companies, the harmful effects of lead exposure, and more. Executives from top U.S....

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have released new merger guidelines. Despite  recent legal setbacks , the regulators are forging ahead on their vision for antitrust policy in the U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter explains his vision for antitrust regulation. Plus, AT&T has responded to a report on its lead-wr...

BlackRock has named Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser to its board, a surprise move the company says will give it ‘a unique perspective’ on key issues. Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean for leadership studies, discusses the decision and its impact on BlackRock’s ESG goals. ‘The OC’ actor and ‘Easy Money’ author Ben McKenzie explains his bitcoin pessimism, highlighting the...

Elon Musk has revealed that  Twitter is still cash flow negative . Musk’s biographer, famed author Walter Isaacson offers his insight into the Tesla chief after spending the past three years studying him up close, for his latest book. Isaacson explains Musk’s love for Twitter, his engineering expertise, and what he calls the Musk’s “demon mode.”  Wheat prices  are popping,  Threads usership  is wa...

Internet entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is on Threads–and Twitter, and YouTube. A media marketing expert, Gary Vee weighs in on  Meta’s newest social media project and what’s to blame for toxic  content across the internet . He considers the impact of  AI on the labor force and explains his optimism about technology. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses recent flight delays and cancella...

A federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block  Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard , another blow to chair  Lina Khan’s agenda for the regulator. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) shares his concerns about the agency’s efforts and discusses the questions he’ll be asking Khan when she sits before the committee today. Plus, recent  economic...

In this exclusive interview, Squawk on the Street's David Faber spoke with Disney CEO Bob Iger from Sun Valley, ID. They discussed the state of the company, Iger’ retirement and contract extension, business growth opportunities, and more. In this episode: Joe Kernen,  @JoeSquawk David Faber,  @davidfaber Katie Kramer,  @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Inflation rose just 0.2% in June , less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Mike Santoli were joined by Manhattan Institute’s Allison Schrager and Economist Betsey Stevenson to help break down June's CPI data.  A federal judge in San Francisco has denied the FTC’s motion to stop Microsoft from completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Jami...

Oil supply cuts by top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia for August helped to lift benchmark prices , which were also supported by the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low. Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs global head of commodities research, discusses the state of the global energy market, why investors aren’t embracing the latest oil rally, and more. America's billionaires are cashing out and CNBC’s Ro...

Competitive pressure is propelling industries into the future with artificial intelligence. Alan Patricof, Primetime Partners chairperson and co-founder, discusses the state of the A.I. boom and why he thinks it’s a potential accident waiting to happen. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) discusses New York City’s congestion tax, the financial impact on commuters from New Jersey, and more.  User traffic...

Twitter is now accusing Facebook parent Meta of  “systematic” and “unlawful misappropriation” of trade secrets following the launch of its  Threads service. Max Tani, Semafor media reporter, discusses the lawsuit against Meta and why some users are unhappy with Twitter. June’s jobs report is here! The U.S. labor market might be cooling, but the Fed is likely still on track for another hike in July...

Meta has officially debuted its  Twitter-like messaging app “Threads,” which the company is pitching as Instagram’s “text-based conversation app.” Just sixteen hours after launch, the  social network had surpassed 30 million signups . Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal senior personal technology columnist, discusses the launch of Threads and the challenge it poses to Twitter. 30% of Americans think...

A U.S.  federal judge has restricted some government agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies to discuss content. Twitter has implemented usage limits on its platform, and  Meta has announced Threads , a Twitter competitor available through Instagram. Writer Walter Isaacson, currently in the middle of biographing Elon Musk, discusses the role of social media in politic...

As thousands of holiday weekend travelers faced flight delays and cancellations,  United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby boarded a private jet to keep his schedule on track. After facing backlash from frustrated passengers, he’s issued an apology. Hollywood SAG-AFTRA actors are in contract negotiations, temporarily postponing a potential strike. Plus, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports,  Tesla has over delivered...

Grimace and his purple McDonald’s milkshake have gone viral on TikTok, and New York Times reporter Sapna Maheshwari discusses all the TikTok headlines, including the  TikTok-funded lawsuit from users in Montana, railing against the state’s recent ban. Some of  Wall Street’s interns are getting paid as much as $150 an hour, this summer. New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan says it's part of financ...

As July 4th weekend kicks off, air travelers are faced with  flight delays and cancellations across the country. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on flight disruptions from the Denver airport during the busiest travel week since before the pandemic. Former FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen discusses the issues leading to so many disruptions, including staffing, weather, and visibility. Rounding out P...

President Joe Biden will tout his economic agenda in remarks today as he campaigns for a second term. The president’s plan, which the White House dubbed “Bidenomics,” aims to “move beyond” the “trickle down” economic theory that it says disproportionately benefits the wealthy and big corporations. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the state of the U.S. economy, whether ‘Bidenomics’ is worki...