23andMe is exploring strategic alternatives, looking to raise capital
Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe said on Tuesday that it’s started exploring strategic alternatives for a second time, which could include a sale of the company or its assets, a…
Nucor CEO says he’s optimistic about what Trump policies mean for steel trade
In a Tuesday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Nucor CEO Leon Topalian expressed optimism about what President Donald Trump’s tariff policies mean for the U.S. steel industry. “We saw the…
As Nvidia recovers, Jim Cramer considers what DeepSeek really means for the tech world
After a market-wide panic over Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek, CNBC’s Jim Cramer reflected on what the new player’s entrance into the arena will mean for Nvidia and its tech…
Cramer’s Lightning Round: Waste Management is a buy
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Viking Therapeutics’ year-to-date stock performance. Viking Therapeutics: “I prefer Eli Lilly.” Stock Chart IconStock chart icon First Solar’s year-to-date stock performance. First Solar: “It is…
Australia stocks rise as Wall Street stages a sharp recovery; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australian stocks rose 0.38% Wednesday as Wall Street rebounded overnight, while several Asia-Pacific markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Australia is slated to release its inflation data…
Trump administration offering buyouts to nearly all federal workers
The Trump administration is offering millions of federal workers the option to accept buyouts through a government-wide “deferred resignation” program if they resign by Feb. 6. Those who accept the…
Armed man arrested at Capitol after threatening to kill Trump cabinet members, police say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man was arrested on weapons charges after he visited the U.S. Capitol on Monday and told police that he wanted to kill top Republicans, including…
Chaos and confusion reign for governments, nonprofits as they scramble to interpret potential freeze on federal grants, loans
There are concerns about what the order means for billions of dollars in federal grants across Texas – some of which have already been approved by Congress. AUSTIN, Texas —…
Lady Bird Lake levels dropping as Longhorn Dam gate gets stuck open
Crews and contractors are working to manually stop the flow of water out of the dam, Austin Water said. AUSTIN, Texas — Levels at Lady Bird Lake continue to drop…
Austin ISD investigating after substitute bus driver takes students to wrong school
The driver did not know where to drop the kids off at Campbell Elementary, so he took them to Winn Montessori, about 4 miles away. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD…