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CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet capex plans spook investors, while AMD has a brutal day in markets

Alphabet expects capital expenditure for 2026 to come in between $175 billion and $185 billion — at the higher end, capex will more than double from last year.

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Alphabet resets the bar for AI infrastructure spending

The search giant’s proposed capex spend for 2026 exceeds that of its hyperscalers peers.

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US pitches plan to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral supply

An event was attended by representatives of at least 50 countries, the White House said.

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Software experiencing ‘most exciting moment’ as AI fears hammer the stocks

Shares of software companies have been getting beaten up, and the selloff accelerated this week after Anthropic’s latest unveiling.

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Ciena returns to S&P 500 after getting booted 17 years ago

Ciena is predicting the fastest growth since 2011 in the current fiscal year, thanks to its position in artificial intelligence.

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As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users

The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.

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Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads

He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival “dishonest” and “authoritarian.”

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PointsBet starts Alberta iGaming registration after AGLC regulatory approval granted officially

PointsBet has begun the registration process to operate in Alberta’s iGaming market As a result of the announcement, PointsBet can now begin the process of setting up its digital stall across the province and fire up its marketing efforts to … Continue reading

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Underdog launches team parlays to challenge multi-pick sports betting markets trend

Betting and stats giant Underdog has launched a new team parlays feature to rival the growing trend of multi-pick wagers on event contracts. A traditional Same Game Parlay (SGP) in the licensed sports betting world includes lines from one game, … Continue reading

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Gambling authority in Ireland given go ahead to begin issuing licenses

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in Ireland, Jim O’Callaghan, has officially signed an order which will see the gambling authority begin issuing remote and in-person betting licenses. This comes after the recently formed Gambling Regulatory Authority of … Continue reading

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