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What’s Troubling U.S. Cities | CNBC Marathon

Title: What’s Troubling U.S. Cities | CNBC Marathon
Runtime: 36:03
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: CNBC Marathon examines multiple factors that cause economic struggle within various U.S. cities.
Spending cuts are abound in many U.S. cities as inflation lingers and pandemic-era stimulus dries up. At least 53 major cities have debt obligations that outstrip their assets, according to an estimate from Truth in Accounting. The group estimates higher debt burdens than many public officials report, due to allegedly underreported retiree benefits. The rising public debt may potentially leave future generations on the hook for financial decisions made by today's leaders.

The ongoing migrant crisis is unprecedented, both in scale and the impact it’s had beyond the border states to cities located deep within the country. Major cities like New York, Denver, and Chicago are finding themselves under extreme financial pressure, exacerbated by the lack of federal funding or assistance.

Over 100,000 people moved to Denver, Colorado between 2010-2020, becoming a ho...

What Happens When Home Insurance Companies Run Out Of Cash

Title: What Happens When Home Insurance Companies Run Out Of Cash
Runtime: 11:16
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Historically destructive wildfires ripped through Southern California this month, leaving more than 16,000 structures destroyed and insurers facing $40 billion in payouts. The disaster's compounds an already dire situation for California's insurance market after multiple home insurers limited underwriting or pulled out of the state all together. Now, California joins a growing list of states, including Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, who are facing a shrinking home insurer pool.

Chapters:
0:00-2:32 Introduction
2:32-5:31 The Los Angeles fires
5:31-9:05 Rising costs
9:05-11:15 Higher rates

Produced by: Devan Burris
Camera: Andrew Evers
Edited by: Darren Geeter
Senior Director: Shawn Baldwin
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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Is It Possible For Trump To Actually Buy Greenland?

Title: Is It Possible For Trump To Actually Buy Greenland?
Runtime: 10:55
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: President Trump has reiterated his desire to take Greenland, this time refusing to rule out the possibility of using military or economic coercion to achieve his goals. It’s an idea he’s been pushing since 2019 when he first suggested purchasing the island from Denmark. However, the United States isn’t the only country with an eye on the region. In 2018, a Chinese state-owned company bid roughly $550 million to expand two airports in Greenland, but efforts from the Pentagon forced it to back out. Meanwhile, Russia has been reopening old Soviet military bases across the Arctic since 2015, including Nagurskoye, located just 600 miles off the northern coast of Greenland. So how did this island with a population of just 56,000 and an ice sheet covering about 80% of the territory gain such geopolitical significance? And why is President Trump so eager to acquire it?

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Location
4:34 Resources
7:29 Possibility of acquis...

How Water Bombers, Old Commercial Planes And Helicopters Battle Wildfires

Title: How Water Bombers, Old Commercial Planes And Helicopters Battle Wildfires
Runtime: 9:52
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Due to raging Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, the Los Angeles area has been hit with one of the worst fires in U.S. history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, has more than 60 fixed-wing and rotor-wing firefighting aircraft, which it calls the largest civil fleet of its kind. Despite CalFire having the biggest fleet, private companies like Bridger Aerospace, 10 Tanker and Erickson Aero Tanker are contracted to bring in additional planes if needed. The aerial fleet working around the clock in L.A. included helicopters, tactical aircraft, super scoopers and tankers. These specially built aircraft vary in size and play different roles. Some of the tankers are retrofitted commercial planes that once flew passengers and have been converted to drop fire retardant and water from the air. CNBC explores how airplanes battle wildfires.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Aerial fleet
4:56 How it works
7:27 Challenges <...

How China’s New AI Model DeepSeek Is Threatening U.S. Dominance

Title: How China’s New AI Model DeepSeek Is Threatening U.S. Dominance
Runtime: 40:25
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: A little-known AI lab out of China has ignited panic throughout Silicon Valley after releasing AI models that can outperform America’s best despite being built more cheaply and with less-powerful chips. DeepSeek, as the lab is called, unveiled a free, open-source large-language model in late December that it says took only two months and less than $6 million to build. The new developments have raised alarms on whether America’s global lead in artificial intelligence is shrinking and called into question big tech’s massive spend on building AI models and data centers. In a set of third-party benchmark tests, DeepSeek’s model outperformed Meta’s Llama 3.1, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 3.5 in accuracy ranging from complex problem-solving to math and coding. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa has the story. This video also includes Bosa’s full interview with Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas.

Chapters:
00:00 - 00:47 Introduction
00:47 - 5:33 Deep...

Why Some Of America’s Banks Are At Risk Of Failing | CNBC Marathon

Title: Why Some Of America’s Banks Are At Risk Of Failing | CNBC Marathon
Runtime: 37:49
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: CNBC Marathon examines the factors that cause banks to fail and the risks this poses to the broader U.S. economy.

Shares of Citi’s stock saw more than a 30% drop over the last 5 years. In 2021, CEO Jane Fraser announced a bold shift in the company strategy, exiting 14 consumer markets outside of the U.S. and instead doubling down on wealth management. It’s a tactical move that several other major banks like Bank of America and Wells Fargo have adopted in recent years.

Across the U.S., hundreds of small and regional banks are feeling stressed and may be at risk of failure. Of about 4,000 U.S. banks analyzed by the Klaros Group, 282 banks face stress from commercial real estate exposure and potential losses tied to higher interest rates. Most banks facing risks are categorized as small, or community, banks.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse were a harsh reminder of how quickly a trusted institution could fail,...

Experts say high food prices are here to stay

Title: Experts say high food prices are here to stay
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: More than 85% of consumers report feeling frustrated with rising grocery prices, and over a third say they have resorted to buying fewer items to save money, according to a 2024 survey. However, experts say high food prices are here to stay. Find out why: https://youtu.be/22StbCBvWLg

Why U.S. Tech Companies Struggle To Replicate China's WeChat 'Super App' Model

Title: Why U.S. Tech Companies Struggle To Replicate China's WeChat 'Super App' Model
Runtime: 11:12
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Studies have shown Americans use an average of 46 mobile apps each month to complete a variety of everyday tasks. Now imagine if you could combine all of those programs into a single, standalone app. A one-stop shop to socialize with friends, order food, pay rent, or even consult with a doctor – colloquially known as the ‘super app’.

While super apps have flourished in Asia, their adoption in Western markets, including the U.S., has been slower due to a variety of reasons. But things may be starting to change, as more and more tech companies have set their sights on bringing the super app model to the U.S.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
01:50 Rise of the ‘everything app’
05:20 ‘Super app’ ambitions in the U.S.
07:01 Challenges to ‘super app’ adoption
09:00 What’s next?

Produced by: Jeff Huang
Edited by: Nic Golden Henry
Graphics by: Christina Locopo, Jason Reginato
Managing Producer:...

Trump's plan for mass deportation could have a big effect on prices

Title: Trump's plan for mass deportation could have a big effect on prices
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: The U.S. saw inflation cool in 2024, but economists warn that President Donald Trump’s plan for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants could greatly affect prices. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/CKveIB4uE2U

How Bluesky Grew From A Twitter Side Project To An X Competitor

Title: How Bluesky Grew From A Twitter Side Project To An X Competitor
Runtime: 13:37
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Not many people had heard of Bluesky when the Twitter side project made its debut as a separate company in 2021. The decentralized social media platform initially flew under the radar, but user numbers skyrocketed after the U.S. election in November. This was largely because many of X’s users fled to Bluesky, as they were unhappy with some of the changes that Elon Musk made to Twitter after he acquired it in 2022 and later renamed it X. Bluesky now has over 27 million users, but whether it can continue its rapid growth and compete with the likes of Musk’s X and Meta and Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads remains to be seen.

Chapters:
00:00 - 2:00 Introduction
2:01 - 3:15 Twitter’s hatchling
3:16 - 7:51 Power to the people
7:52 - 10:01 Bluesky takes off
10:02 - 13:37 What’s next?

Produced and Shot by: Magdalena Petrova
Edited by: Amy Marino
Senior Director of Video: Jeniece Pettitt
Animation: Mallory Brangan,...

From Street View To AI — How Google Maps Mapped The World

Title: From Street View To AI — How Google Maps Mapped The World
Runtime: 15:19
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Google Maps is the world’s top navigation app, and in February it will turn 20 years old. It’s aiming to stay ahead using new generative AI features, and a nimbler Street View camera that will help it map at least three new countries. Street View cameras have taken billions of images and mapped millions of miles since Google co-founder Larry Page first had the idea for Maps. Now, Google Maps is available in more than 250 countries. CNBC got an exclusive look at the Street View service center and asked the head of Maps about data, privacy, traffic and AI.

Chapters:
00:00 - 1:44 Introduction
1:45 - 4:11 Smaller camera, more countries
4:12- 6:45 AI enhancements
6:46 - 10:44 Data, privacy and traffic
10:45 - 15:19 Making a profit

Produced and Shot by: Katie Tarasov
Edited by: Matthew Soto
Additional Camera: Marc Ganley
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Animation: Jason Reginato
Additional Footage...

Here's why Americans love canned cocktails like High Noon and Cutwater

Title: Here's why Americans love canned cocktails like High Noon and Cutwater
Runtime: 1:34
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Canned cocktails are having a moment. Americans consumed over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, an increase of almost 25% from 2022. They were the second-largest spirit category by volume, behind vodka.

Find more on how the biggest names in beverages are getting in on the booming industry: https://youtu.be/LNvpyNhmJZ8

How Illegally Smuggled Gold Is Fueling The U.S. Gold Boom

Title: How Illegally Smuggled Gold Is Fueling The U.S. Gold Boom
Runtime: 10:58
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Tens of billions of dollars of gold are illegally smuggled out of Africa each year. Ghana, one of the world's top gold producers, has seen the impact of that illegal mining. While the vast majority of world’s gold comes from large mining companies like Newmont, Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle, gold is also a source of income for millions of small artisanal miners, a source of revenue for many African governments and the cause of human rights violations and environmental degradation.

And gold prices are surging. In January 2024, spot gold rose to more than $2,600 an ounce. U.S. gold futures have seen similar levels. One reason for that growth, in difficult economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. So what do investors need to know about how gold is sourced, and will the price continue to soar? NBC's Zinhle Essamuah traveled to Ghana to find out what impact illegal mining is having in Africa and the global gold trade.

Why Phoenix Became A Hot Spot For Tech Companies

Title: Why Phoenix Became A Hot Spot For Tech Companies
Runtime: 15:15
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: While cities like Austin, Texas have garnered attention for drawing tech companies away from Silicon Valley, another hub is emerging as a major power player — Phoenix, Arizona. The fifth largest U.S. city has been a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, now it’s becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company recently completed the most advanced chip fab on U.S. soil and has pledged to invest $65 billion in the area. The city is also where Waymo launched its commercial robotaxi service, and now it’s the new home of Amazon’s long-awaited Prime Air drone delivery service. CNBC's Kate Rooney goes behind the scenes of Amazon's cutting-edge drone delivery operation and explores how Phoenix became a hot spot for tech companies.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:22 Post WWII boom
4:21 Rise of the Silicon Desert
8:48 Autonomous vehicles
10:54 Amazon drone delivery
13:...

Why streaming is getting more expensive for consumers

Title: Why streaming is getting more expensive for consumers
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Streaming is finally starting to pay off for media companies, but there’s a catch — to get there, consumers are facing higher subscription costs and increasingly frequent price hikes: https://cnb.cx/3WRz5cf

Nissan Is Fighting To Survive But Its Future Looks Grim

Title: Nissan Is Fighting To Survive But Its Future Looks Grim
Runtime: 15:04
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Nissan’s pending merger talks with its archrival Honda may give be its best shot at surviving. The third largest Japanese automaker by volume is struggling in multiple regions around the world, including the US and China. Cheaper, fresher alternatives are pushing it out of developing markets, while US dealerships day they are plagued with stale product and troubles around service and counterproductive sales incentives. Merging with Honda would create the third largest automaker in the world and give the combined company US market share comparable to Toyota and the Hyundai Motor Group.

Chapters:
0:00 - 01:57 Introduction – Why Nissan is in deep trouble
02:06 Chapter 1 – Troubling Times
06:49 Chapter 2 – Losing to China
09:18 Chapter 3 – The American market
12:09 Chapter 4 – The rescue plan

Producer: Robert Ferris
Editor: Darren Geeter
Animation: Jason Reginato, Christina Locopo
Senior Managing Pro...

Title: Why Americans Can’t Find Starter Homes
Runtime: 10:58
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Starter homes are typically modest in price and under 1,400 square feet. These units accounted for 40% of new residential construction in 1982, and just 9% in 2023. Economists say starter homes are disappearing as home builders contend with rising costs for land, labor and materials while navigating increasingly thick layers of regulation. As a result, many new homes are for high-end buyers in more remote locations. Meanwhile, the age of the first-time buyer rose to 38 from age 29 in 1981.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Chapter 1 - Inventory
03:20 Chapter 2 - Housing markets
06:03 Chapter 3 - Finances
09:18 Chapter 4 - Regulation

Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters
Senior Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Graphics: Christina Locopo, Jason Reginato
Additional footage: Getty Images, Congress
Additional sources: Bankrate, Congress for the New Urbanism, Congressional Research Service, Construction Coverage, MMG, Re...

Can The U.S. Economy Survive A Mass Deportation?

Title: Can The U.S. Economy Survive A Mass Deportation?
Runtime: 14:06
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: According to the latest estimates, approximately 11.7 million undocumented immigrants currently reside in the United States, which amounts to roughly 3.5% of the total U.S. population. The United States has more international migrants than any other country in the world, surpassing the total of the next four countries combined. But in recent years, the United States has not deported more than half a million immigrants with a formal removal order in a single fiscal year. If President Trump follows through on his promise of deporting all undocumented immigrants over his four-year term, the country could see a deportation operation on an unprecedented scale. So how exactly will the mass deportation be carried out? And what impact will it have on the U.S. economy?

Chapters:
1:13 Case against
4:40 Case for
6:35 Logistics and challenges

Produced by: Juhohn Lee
Animation: Christina Locopo, Jason Reginato
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pet...

Title: Inside Google's AI chip lab
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Google was the first cloud provider to make its own custom AI chips, called TPUs, when they first came out in 2015 - a trend both Amazon and Microsoft followed years later. Now, Apple has revealed it uses TPUs to train its AI models, positioning Google chips as an alternative to Nvidia's market-leading GPUs. CNBC got an exclusive look inside the lab where Google makes its chips: https://youtu.be/MucuOtJtqnM

Why Americans Are Obsessed With Canned Cocktails Like High Noon

Title: Why Americans Are Obsessed With Canned Cocktails Like High Noon
Runtime: 13:00
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Over the past decade, malt-based canned drinks like White Claws have grown exponentially in popularity in the U.S. But by 2022, White Claw hard seltzer sales had peaked as the market became highly saturated. Now, canned cocktails are on the rise as brands like High Noon, Nutrl and Cutwater control a large portion of the $2.8 billion dollar industry. Between 2021 and 2023, spirit-based drinks doubled their market share in the U.S ready-to-drink market. Watch the video to find out why conglomerates like Coca-Cola, Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch InBev have entered the canned cocktail market, too.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Chapter 1 - Rise of ready-to-drink
4:35 Chapter 2 - Non-traditional players
10:20 Chapter 3 - Competitive Landscape

Produced, Shot, and Edited by: Ryan Baker
Additional Editing by: Darren Geeter, Andrea Miller
Animation by: Christina Locopo
Production Support: Jordan Smith
Senior Managing P...

What Happens If Trump Dismantles The Department Of Education?

Title: What Happens If Trump Dismantles The Department Of Education?
Runtime: 16:17
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the elimination of the federal Department of Education. Where someone lands on this issue may come down to whether they believe regulation from the federal government is onerous on state governments or if regulation serves as protection to children. Watch the video above to learn more about why policy experts characterize this debate over the department as “symbolic” and what a Trump presidency means for the future of education in the U.S.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:23 Opposition to the department
5:25 What the Education Department does
8:36 A different vision for education
10:47 K-12 education
13:07 Impact on student loans

Produced by: Charlotte Morabito
Edited by: Lisa Setyon
Editorial Support: Juhohn Lee
Archival Support: Alana Cooley
Animation: Christina Locopo
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footage: Getty ...

Nuclear energy gets new investment as power demand surges

Title: Nuclear energy gets new investment as power demand surges
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: CNBC’s Pippa Stevens reports on surging power demand.

Title: Why Chrysler Has Nearly Disappeared
Runtime: 12:40
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: The Chrysler name was once one of the most recognizable in the American automotive industry. A bankruptcy and two mergers later, it is just a tiny brand some fear will face extinction. Its lineup has been whittled down to two models of one vehicle – a minivan. But its brand CEO, Christine Feuell, says Chrysler is here to stay and more vehicles are coming soon.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Chapter 1 – A struggling icon
06:25 Chapter 2 – A bold automaker
09:22 Chapter 3 – What could come next

Producer: Robert Ferris
Editor: Christian Nunley
Animation: Jason Reginato, Christina Locopo
Post Production Support: Ryan Baker
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional footage: Getty Images, Stellantis

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Title: What Went Wrong With Spirit Airlines?
Runtime: 10:55
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2024, the first major U.S. airline to do so since 2011. The iconic budget airline hasn’t had a profitable year since 2019 and it’s lost more than $2 billion since 2020. Faced with mounting losses and looming debt payments, Spirit has furloughed hundreds of pilots and offered salaried workers buyouts. It sold some of its Airbus fleet and cut routes. The airline has struggled with shifting demand, a spike in costs, and a Pratt and Whitney engine recall grounding dozens of its jets, weaker-than-expected sales and a failed acquisition with JetBlue Airways. How did the icon of U.S. budget air travel get here and what’s next for the low cost carrier?

Chapters:
1:21 The rise of Spirit Airlines
2:45 Challenges
5:08 Competition
8:59 What’s next?

Produced and Edited by: Erin Black
Animation: Jason Reginato
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Editorial Support:...

Why Food Prices Are Still So High In The U.S.

Title: Why Food Prices Are Still So High In The U.S.
Runtime: 13:44
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: As inflation cools considerably, prices for items like gasoline, used cars and energy have all declined accordingly. But food prices continue to outpace inflation, increasing by 28% since 2019. 86% of consumers reported feeling frustrated with rising grocery prices, and over a third said they have resorted to buying fewer items to save money. Despite campaigning on grocery prices, President-elect Trump also acknowledged it might be ‘hard’ to bring down grocery prices. So why are food prices still so high? And can anything be done to bring the cost down?

Chapters:
1:56 Cost pass-through
4:25 Price gouging
6:46 Consumer impact
9:04 Solutions

Produced by: Juhohn Lee
Edited by: Erin Black
Animation: Christina Locopo, Jason Reginato
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Production: Charlotte Morabito
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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How Vuori Is Taking On Lululemon And Alo Yoga

Title: How Vuori Is Taking On Lululemon And Alo Yoga
Runtime: 9:38
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Southern California-based athleisure brand Vuori has quickly made a name for itself in a saturated industry largely dominated by Lululemon and private Alo Yoga. In 2021, the company raised $400 million from Japanese SoftBank, the largest investment round by any private apparel brand at the time. In November 2024, it landed another investment round for $825 million bringing its valuation to $5.5 billion. The company will likely complete an IPO in the near future. The question is, can it keep the momentum and eventually take over giants like Lululemon?

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Chapter 1. Yet another athleisure company
5:12 Chapter 2. A laser-focused strategy
7: 45 Chapter 3. Growing pains

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Natalie Rice
Animation: Midnight Snacks
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Editorial Support by: Gabrielle Fonrouge
Additional Camera: Ryan Baker
Additional Editing by: Marc Ganley

How Gen Z outpaces past generations in the homeownership race

Title: How Gen Z outpaces past generations in the homeownership race
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Gen Z has taken the lead in the homeownership race.

In 2023, the homeownership rate for adult Gen Zers, or those between 19 and 26 years old, was higher than the homeownership rate for millennials and Gen X when they were 24, according to Redfin, a real estate company.

Watch the full video to learn how Gen Z is leading this race: https://youtu.be/0zDlJwczDSs

Why men are dropping out of the workforce

Title: Why men are dropping out of the workforce
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: A growing number of men in their prime working years, ages 25 to 54, are dropping out of the workforce.
About 10.5% of that group, or roughly 6.8 million men nationwide, were neither working nor looking for employment in August 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For why this is happening, watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/AEdkq94pJmQ

Why Getting A ‘Good’ Job Feels So Difficult | CNBC Marathon

Title: Why Getting A ‘Good’ Job Feels So Difficult | CNBC Marathon
Runtime: 36:45
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: A cooling labor market brings about many challenges for the working class, including barriers to entry-level jobs and layoffs. Additionally, lifestyle inflation and rising levels of debt have made it more difficult to achieve the American dream, once deemed attainable with a six-figure salary. In this video, CNBC Marathon explores the challenges of today’s job market.

More than half (52%) of Americans say they would need at least $100,000 a year to be financially comfortable, according to the August 2023 CNBC Your Money Survey. It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to achieve the American Dream, especially as younger generations are beginning their adulthood with thousands of dollars in student loans. So how much does it actually cost to achieve the American Dream?

45% of American workers say they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salary more quickly on average than those who stay put, but hirin...

Why Amazon, Microsoft, Google And Meta Are Investing In Nuclear Power

Title: Why Amazon, Microsoft, Google And Meta Are Investing In Nuclear Power
Runtime: 12:25
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Tech leaders are exploring nuclear power as a solution to the massive energy needs of their data centers, sustainability challenges, and the growing demands of their AI initiatives. SMRs, a new type
of nuclear reactor, are gaining attention for their ability to provide round-the-clock power with minimal emissions. As some of the largest energy users, major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta are investing in these reactors, which could play a key role in global energy transformation.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Chapter 1. Data centers and the need for power
3:02 Chapter 2. Tech’s big nuclear bets
6:56 Chapter 3. Opposition
9:10 Chapter 4: Nuclear’s path forward

Produced and Edited by: Bradley Hoppenstein
Animation by: Jason Reginato, Josh Kalven
Lead Producer: Anuz Thapa
VP, Executive Producer: Kamelia Angelova
Additional Footage: Getty Images, NBC

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Title: Why the ghost jobs are on the rise
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Legitimate companies are increasingly posting fake job listings, often referred to as ghost jobs.

Four in 10 companies posted fake job listings in 2024, and three in 10 are currently advertising for a role that is not real, according to a May survey from Resume Builder: https://youtu.be/-FAYkoAeTVU

How many miles is a 401(k)? — and other money questions from teens

Title: How many miles is a 401(k)? — and other money questions from teens
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Social media posts by the creator of "The Leighton Show," which have collectively been seen more than 250 million times, hilariously highlight some of the texts teenagers send their parents. Many are related to money.

"A mom told me the other day that when she told her teenager that she'd registered for a 401(k) at her new job, the response was 'How much is that in miles?'" https://cnb.cx/4fz1zQ5

How Amazon And E-commerce Are Impacting Seasonal Retail Jobs

Title: How Amazon And E-commerce Are Impacting Seasonal Retail Jobs
Runtime: 5:11
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Holiday shopping is changing as e-commerce reshapes retail jobs. This year, retailers are adding 520,000 seasonal jobs, down from 564,000 last year, with a growing focus on online fulfillment. While e-commerce is continuing to drive retail sales growth, it's also causing a decline in in-store positions. E-commerce giant Amazon is leading holiday hiring followed by UPS. Retail sales growth is expected to top $1 trillion this holiday season, with strong online sales.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45: Chapter 1. Growth of e-commerce
3:02: Chapter 2. Holiday impact and outlook

Produced and Edited by: DeLon Thornton
Additional Editing: Darren Geeter
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Editorial Support: Katie Tarasov
Animation by: Jason Reginato
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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How Amazon Haul Is Taking On Temu With Cheap Goods From China

Title: How Amazon Haul Is Taking On Temu With Cheap Goods From China
Runtime: 13:13
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: In November, Amazon quietly launched Haul, a mobile-only section of its shopping app for items under $20. They take at least a week to arrive because they're largely coming from China. Haul is Amazon's answer to the soaring success of ultra-cheap budget online shopping apps like Temu, Shein and TikTok Shop. The space also faces concerns over forced labor, waste, and an uncertain future for the import tax exemption that keeps prices low.

Chapters:
2:08 Amazon Haul explained
6:11 Shop like a billionaire
9:03 Out for delivery
10:44 Tariffs, liability and competitors

Produced and Shot by: Katie Tarasov, Devan Burris
Edited by: Evan Lee Miller
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Animation: Mithra Krishnan
Additional Footage: Amazon, Getty Images, Temu

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Title: Why Nike Is Struggling
Runtime: 10:02
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Nike is the world’s largest sportwear brand but the company is on a mission to regain its stride after a challenging year. A series of poor earnings reports over the past year eventually wiped out $28 billion from the company’s market cap and in June, the company experienced its worst trading day ever as a publicly traded company. Nike has blamed its performance on everything from macro challenges to remote employees, but analysts say it was part of a years-long series of strategic errors. During an effort to focus on direct-to-consumer sales through digital channels, analysts say the company has started to lack innovation and ceded market share to newer rivals like Hoka and On Running. Nike is now dealing with an excess of inventory from major sales slowdowns as consumers turn to newer styles from other brands. Now, all eyes are the company’s new CEO, 32-year Nike veteran Elliott Hill, to turn the sportswear giant around. Watch the video above to learn more.

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Why Restaurants Have Become So Important To Shopping Malls

Title: Why Restaurants Have Become So Important To Shopping Malls
Runtime: 9:08
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Foot traffic to suburban shopping malls has returned to pre-pandemic levels and high-end malls are thriving. Yelp found that 17 out of the top 25 brands driving consumers to malls are restaurants, and the dining options for visitors have moved well beyond the traditional food court that would include chains like McDonald's, Chipotle and Panda Express. CNBC visited the American Dream Mall in New Jersey to see how dining has evolved at the mall.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Chapter 1: A complete experience
4:50 Chapter 2: Why malls?
6:30 Chapter 3: One size doesn't fit all

Produced and Shot by: Ryan Baker
Edited by: Evan Lee Miller
Additional Camera: Natalie Rice
Animation by: Christina Locopo
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Post Production Support: Erin Black
Additional Footage: American Dream Mall, Getty Images

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Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren’t Making Mortgages Cheaper

Title: Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren’t Making Mortgages Cheaper
Runtime: 9:18
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Federal Reserve interest rate decision can affect the cost of mortgages. But that link from the Fed to your monthly payment isn’t direct. Fed decisions affect the investors demand for debt products like treasury bills and mortgage-backed securities. The shifting demand will, in turn, affect the rates Americans pay for new mortgages. Meanwhile, the Fed is reducing its holdings of debt, which it accrued during recent economic emergencies. That reduction in the Fed's assets, particularly mortgage-backed securities holdings, could keep upward pressure on mortgage rates. The upward pressure may keep rates elevated even as the Fed reduces the federal funds rate heading into 2025.

Chapters:
01:13 Chapter 1 - Mortgage rates
04:08 Chapter 2 - Treasury yields
05:56 Chapter 3 - Quantitative tightening
07:43 Chapter 4 - The outlook

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Carlos Waters
Additional Camera: Nathaniel Lee, Charlotte Morabito
Senior...

How Employees Are Coffee Badging To Avoid Full Days At The Office

Title: How Employees Are Coffee Badging To Avoid Full Days At The Office
Runtime: 11:24
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Experts indicate that workplace trends often reflect the current job market. During the pandemic, when there was high demand for workers, the concept of 'quiet quitting' became a dominant theme. However, as the job market tightens, especially for white-collar positions, 'coffee badging' is trending. Watch the video above to learn more.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Chapter 1: Workplace trends and the job market
3:34 Chapter 2: Productivity and remote work
5:34 Chapter 3: Crackdown on ‘coffee badgers’
9:10 Chapter 4: What’s next?

Produced and edited by: Anuz Thapa
Narration by: Jordan Smith
Animation by: Jason Reginato and Christina Locopo
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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How China Is Challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Service

Title: How China Is Challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Service
Runtime: 14:40
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: In early December, China launched its third batch of low Earth orbit, or LEO, internet satellites for a constellation called Qianfan or “Thousand Sails” as it’s also known. The project aims to rival SpaceX’s Starlink and will be made up of 15,000 satellites. China is also working on two other satellite constellations: Guo Wang and Honghu-3, which have plans to deploy 13,000 and 10,000 satellites respectively. Experts say having its own satellite internet systems will grant China geopolitical influence and national security. But currently, China needs more rockets to launch all if its planned satellites to orbit.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
2:21 - Starlink’s competition
4:29 - Ready for liftoff?
5:51 - Why build these constellations?
9:44 - Looking ahead

Credits:
Produced, Shot and Edited by: Magdalena Petrova
Animation: Jason Reginato
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footag...

Why Fast-Food Companies Are Going All In On Chicken Tenders

Title: Why Fast-Food Companies Are Going All In On Chicken Tenders
Runtime: 10:46
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: To counter slumping sales, fast-food companies are either bringing chicken tenders back to their menus or experimenting with how they're normally eaten, like putting them in a salad or in a wrap. Nearly 50% of fast-food operators carry chicken tenders, up 5.7% since 2019. In October, struggling chicken chain and Yum Brands subsidiary KFC launched its new Original Recipes Tenders by calling for a chicken tenders war against rivals like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. Even McDonald's is jumping on the chicken tenders bandwagon.

Intro.
0:57 Chapter 1 - The chicken tenders battle
5:11 Chapter 2 - The making of an icon
7:47 Chapter 3 - Evolution of a trend

Credits:
Produced and Shot by: Natalie Rice
Edited by: Andrea Miller
Animation: Jason Reginato, Christina Locopo
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: Getty Images, AP Photos, KFC, Taco Bell, Wingstop
Additional Sources: FactSet

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TSMC’s New Arizona Fab! Apple Will Finally Make Advanced Chips In The U.S.

Title: TSMC’s New Arizona Fab! Apple Will Finally Make Advanced Chips In The U.S.
Runtime: 16:26
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: On 1,100 acres in the Arizona desert north of Phoenix, a newly completed 3.5-million-square foot building is making history as the most advanced chip fabrication plant on U.S. soil. It’s Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s first of three Arizona fabs, which will total a $65 billion investment when they’re complete at the end of the decade. Apple has committed to being the site’s largest customer. Full production has been delayed until 2025, but pilot production has begun. CNBC got an exclusive first look at the fab, where TSMC chairman Rick Cassidy says the project is “dang near back on the original schedule.”

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
2:19 - ‘Dang near back’ on schedule
6:13 - Why reshoring matters
9:57 - Securing CHIPS Act funds
12:10 - Workers, water, and power

Credits:
Produced and Shot by: Katie Tarasov
Edited by: Evan Lee Miller
Additional Camera: Andrew Evers, Eric Clark, J...

How Gen Z Is Reviving U.S. Shopping Malls

Title: How Gen Z Is Reviving U.S. Shopping Malls
Runtime: 9:21
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Despite a number of closures, U.S. malls are making a comeback, due in part to a surge in younger shoppers. Almost 60% of shoppers 18- to 34-year-old say they shop at the mall "often" or "sometimes" compared with just 48% of 35- to 54-year-olds, according to market research firm Ipsos. Members of Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, are spending money in physical stores at a similar rate to their grandparents. Some of the top shopping destinations for Gen Zers include department stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdales and JC Penney's, luxury retailers like Gucci and Ralph Lauren and specialty retailers like Express, Abercrombie and Apple. So can younger shoppers help save the traditional brick and mortar mall? CNBC went to Freehold Raceway Mall in New Jersey to find out.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - Heading to the mall
4:29 - Abercrombie & Fitch
6:25 - Experiences

Credits:
Produced and Shot by: Shawn Baldwin
Edited by: Marc G...

Are AI Advancements Already Slowing Down?

Title: Are AI Advancements Already Slowing Down?
Runtime: 13:29
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Generative AI has developed so quickly in the past two years, massive breakthroughs seemed more a question of “when” rather than “if.” But in recent weeks, Silicon Valley has become increasingly concerned that advancements are slowing. One early indication is the lack of progress between models released by the biggest players in the space. OpenAI is reportedly facing a significantly smaller increase in quality for its next model GPT-5, while Anthropic has delayed the release of its most powerful model Opus, according to wording that was removed from its website. Even at tech giant Google, its upcoming version of Gemini is reportedly not living up to internal expectations. If progress is plateauing, it would call into question a core assumption that Silicon Valley has treated as religion: scaling laws. The idea is that adding more computing power and more data guarantees better models to an infinite degree. But those recent developments suggest they may be more theory than law. ...

Why Facebook-Parent Meta Is Willing To Lose Billions On The Metaverse

Title: Why Facebook-Parent Meta Is Willing To Lose Billions On The Metaverse
Runtime: 13:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Facebook changed its name to Meta in October 2021 and CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the occasion to show the world his vision of a digital future of work and play accessible through a VR headset. Two months later the company launched its virtual universe, Horizon Worlds. Propelling the metaverse hype to an all-time high. But, as the rebranding to Meta hits its third anniversary, the metaverse seems to be stalled out. So what happened to the metaverse?

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
2:00 - Into the Metaverse
5:04 - Virtual reality check
8:08 - The long game

Credits:
Produced by: Devan Burris
Edited by: Christian Nunley and Devan Burris
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Animations: Christine Locopo
Editorial Support: Jonathan Vanian
Additional Footage: Getty Images, Fortnite, Roblox, Meta, Acquired, The Sandbox Game, Decentraland

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How Thermal Batteries Could Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries

Title: How Thermal Batteries Could Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries
Runtime: 10:40
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Thermal batteries could be the next big thing in energy storage, and companies like Rondo Energy and Antora Energy are betting big on them. Instead of using materials like lithium, these systems store excess electricity as heat in things like bricks or graphite, reaching over 3,000°F. That heat can then power factories or even be converted back into electricity. Rondo, backed by investors like Bill Gates, is scaling quickly, aiming to produce enough thermal batteries by 2027 to cut 12 million tons of CO₂ emissions. While challenges like production growth and market adoption remain, thermal batteries could play a critical role in decarbonizing industrial manufacturing for products like steel and cement.

Chapters:
00:00 - The heat battery revolution
07:00 - Thermal battery startups
08:34 - What’s next

Credits:
Produced and Edited by: Lisa Setyon
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Narration: Magdalena Petrova
Pr...

How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S.

Title: How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S.
Runtime: 9:14
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: While many U.S. malls face anchor store closures and empty parking lots, some are finding new life by becoming housing. Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears shrink or cease to exist. At least 192 U.S. malls planned to add housing to their footprint as of January 2022. Dozens of apartment projects at malls are underway in California, Colorado, Florida, Arizona and Texas. The trend not only helps to chip away the housing shortage in the U.S., but also brings people closer to the remaining retail and restaurant spaces in shopping centers. CNBC visited a Macerich housing project at Flatiron Crossing Mall in Broomfield, Colorado as well as the Arcade Mall in Providence, Rhode Island to find out what it is like to live inside a mall.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:13: Chapter 1 - Living in a mall
4:45: Chapter 2 - The new anchor store: housing
6:59: Chapter 3 ...

Title: How Jaguar Plans To Save Itself
Runtime: 16:36
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: British automaker Jaguar once made cars that turned the automotive world upside down. But today, after years of slumping sales, its future is uncertain. In a bold bid to reinvent itself, it is all but completely shutting down production and wiping the slate clean. The plan: double down on luxury, and sell EVs that start around $120,000. Watch the video to learn how one of the auto industry's most beloved brands is trying to make a comeback.

Chapters:
0:00-1:35 Introduction
01:35 Chapter 1 - Production shutdown
04:59 Chapter 2 - The heyday
11:44 Chapter 3 - What’s next

Producer: Robert Ferris
Editor: Andrea Miller
Animation: Jason Reginato, Christina Locopo
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional footage: Getty Images, Jaguar Land Rover

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Title: Why middle-class wages aren't growing
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Between 1979 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. soared by 80.9%, while hourly pay grew by just 29.4%, according to research by the Economic Policy Institute.
This trend has often been referred to as wage stagnation. But more recently, some economists have suggested that deliberate policy decisions have actively suppressed workers’ wage growth.
One reason might be the unreasonably high rate of unemployment in the U.S.
Learn more: https://youtu.be/Vc8nvUkKH4Y

China’s Auto Takeover: BYD Vs. Tesla And The Battle For EV Supremacy | CNBC Marathon

Title: China’s Auto Takeover: BYD Vs. Tesla And The Battle For EV Supremacy | CNBC Marathon
Runtime: 44:31
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: CNBC examines China’s rapidly growing automotive industry, focusing on its technological advancements, increasing exports, and a lack of interest in American car brands.

BYD, backed by Warren Buffett and recognized as China’s leading car brand, overtook Tesla in Q4 2023 as the world’s top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, selling more battery-powered vehicles than its U.S. rival. The company is aggressively expanding globally, exporting over 240,000 cars to 70 countries last year. During Tesla's Q4 earnings call, Elon Musk warned that Chinese automakers could "demolish most other car companies in the world" unless regulators intervene.

Detroit automakers like General Motors reaped huge profits selling cars to Chinese consumers after China opened its auto market to foreign firms in the 1980s. However, those lucrative days appear to be over. Chinese firms have caught up with, and in some cases surpassed, the foreign companies that once taught them the au...

Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes

Title: Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: For years, Amazon has set the bar for package delivery. When Prime launched in 2005, two-day shipping was unheard of. By 2019, one-day shipping was standard for millions of items. Now, the retail giant is turning to generative AI to drive more same-day shipping.
Find more on how they are using generative AI to accomplish this: https://youtu.be/7HgT-CBmKyE

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