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Despite an initial knee-jerk reaction from markets, experts told CNBC that cheaper and more efficient AI models could ultimately boost the data center market.Despite an initial knee-jerk reaction from markets, experts told CNBC that cheaper and more efficient AI models could ultimately boost the data center market.    The emergence of cheaper and more efficient AI models off the back of China’s DeepSeek could reshape demand for data centers, boosting a sector that investors were already heavily betting would continue to boom. For years now, analysts have forecast exponential growth in data centers — the critical infrastructure required for powering the…

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On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to a recent JPMorgan research report suggesting the stablecoin issuer may have to sell its bitcoin to comply with new U.S. proposals.On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to…

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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.   Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Wall Street is having a mixed Friday — the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are modestly higher while the Dow dropped slightly — but remains on track for…

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Shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) stayed green on Thursday. The stock has gained 7% year-to-date. The toymaker is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2024 earnings results on Thursday, February 20, before market open. Here’s a look at what to expect from the earnings report: Revenue Analysts are projecting revenue of $1.02 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, which represents a decline from revenue of $1.29 billion reported in the same period a year ago. In the third quarter of 2024, revenues decreased 15% year-over-year to $1.28 billion. Earnings The consensus target for earnings per share in Q4…

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT), a leading supplier of equipment and software for manufacturing semiconductor chips and flat panel displays, Thursday reported an increase in sales and adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings moved up to $2.38 per share in the January quarter from $2.13 per share in the same period of 2024. Net income, on an unadjusted basis, was $1.19 billion or $1.45 per share in Q1, compared to $2.02 billion or $2.41 per share last year. Net sales increased to $7.17 billion in the first quarter from $6.71 billion in the corresponding period of…

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On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to a recent JPMorgan research report suggesting the stablecoin issuer may have to sell its bitcoin to comply with new U.S. proposals.On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to…

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A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.    President Joe Biden after he signed the Social Security Fairness Act at the White House on Jan. 5 in Washington, D.C.  Kent Nishimura | Getty Images News | Getty Images The biggest changes to Social Security in years were signed into law on Jan. 5. For more than 3.2 million individuals,…

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Sometimes you need to schedule PTO to feel restored, says organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich. It can boost your performance too.Sometimes you need to schedule PTO to feel restored, says organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich. It can boost your performance too.    When you’re working hard to achieve your career goals, taking time off can feel like a secondary priority — even if you know you need the rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but research shows scheduling time off from work can actually help improve your performance. Experts say it’s important to “give yourself permission” to take time off when you need a…

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Cheap value stocks could outperform their more expensive growth counterparts going forward, the bank found.Cheap value stocks could outperform their more expensive growth counterparts going forward, the bank found.   The time has come to invest in cheap stocks for outperformance, according to Bank of America. Over history, cheap stocks have generally tended to beat their more expensive counterparts, Bank of America’s head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy Savita Subramanian said in a recent note. She added that since 1986, the bank’s low forward price-to-earnings factor has beaten its high price-to-earnings factor by 4.6 percentage points each year. However, ahead of…

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Sometimes you need to schedule PTO to feel restored, says organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich. It can boost your performance too.Sometimes you need to schedule PTO to feel restored, says organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich. It can boost your performance too.    When you’re working hard to achieve your career goals, taking time off can feel like a secondary priority — even if you know you need the rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but research shows scheduling time off from work can actually help improve your performance. Experts say it’s important to “give yourself permission” to take time off when you need a…

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As electric car giant BYD gets serious about advanced driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit.As electric car giant BYD gets serious about advanced driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit.   As electric car giant BYD gets serious about driver-assistance systems, analysts expect its suppliers can benefit. Shares of the Hong Kong-listed automaker hit a record high in the past week after the company launched a driver-assistance system for a range of its cars, including one of its low-cost models priced below 70,000 yuan (roughly $9,600). BYD also said it’s integrating DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence capabilities. Companies that sell parts…

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City seeking young committee members, summer hires.    File photo by Jacqueline Ramseyer Annika Hsu, 18 months when this was taken in 2013, is seen swimming with her mom Kim at the Washington Park Pool in Sunnyvale. Annika is now almost old enough to apply for a summer job with Sunnyvale’s Recreation Services Division, which is holding a job fair for teens and young adults on March 4 to fill part-time and seasonal positions in the city’s summer camp and aquatics programs. Teens wanted Sunnyvale is recruiting new Teen Advisory Committee members for the 2025-27 term. The committee is made up…

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Additional detectors installed after fires in Southern California.    (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group In the wake of the Southern California wildfires, the Santa Clara County Firesafe Council and San Jose Water are installing more artificial intelligence-based wildfire detectors in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Fighting fire with AI The Santa Clara County Firesafe Council and San Jose Water are expanding the presence of artificial intelligence-based wildfire detectors in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Related Articles Local News | Future health professionals from Campbell to compete at state level Local News | Saratoga farmers’ market reopens at Prince of Peace Local News |…

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Weekly event held Wednesdays in church parking lot.    Photograph by Frank Jang The Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association kicks off Lunar New Year Festival at Hakone Estate and Gardens in this file photo. This year’s festival is set for Sunday, Feb. 23. with lion dancers set to perform at noon. Farmers’ market returns Saratoga’s Wednesday farmers’ market reopened Feb. 5 after a seven-week break. Vendors will be set up selling seasonal produce from local farmers from 2-6 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12770 Saratoga Ave. The market is located in the church’s east parking lot, with plenty…

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