These are the 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50 companies
CNBC reveals the 2021 Disruptor 50 list, identifying start-ups leading consumer, technology and business shifts — and valued by investors in the billions.
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Robinhood nears its biggest trade of all, an IPO, after wild year
Robinhood turned the brokerage industry on its head by offering zero-fee commissions and is expected to soon go public in a big deal, not without controversy.
Robinhood's disruptive force: The good, the bad and the controversy
Has Robinhood led a behavioral revolution in stock trading for a new wealth generation, or made a dangerous game of investing, as critics claim. Maybe both?
UK furniture retailer Made.com wants to raise $141 million in an IPO
British online furniture seller Made.com announced Tuesday that it plans to float at least 25% of its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
From driverless cars to robotic warehouses, China looks to automation to get ahead of labor shortage
China's labor market faces a number of challenges such as an aging population. Automation could be one way to help solve some of the issues.
Bitcoin rebounds after a wild weekend that took it below $32,000
The crypto market edged higher Monday after a week of hell during which billions of dollars were wiped off the value of bitcoin and ether.
Square closes up 5.5% after report that it plans to offer checking and savings accounts
Shares of Square rose Monday after Bloomberg News reported the payments company could offer savings and checking accounts in the near future.
Amazon nears deal to buy MGM Studios for nearly $9 billion
Amazon is close to a deal to buy MGM Studios for between $8.5 billion and $9 billion, sources say, its biggest acquisition since it bought Whole Foods in 2017.
Verizon offers free Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass for unlimited subscribers
Verizon is adding Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass subscriptions to its growing list of bundled offerings for select wireless subscribers.
Discovery shareholder John Malone says 'there's no question' Comcast CEO Brian Roberts wanted to acquire WarnerMedia
AT&T decided regulatory and ownership challenges were too fraught to merge WarnerMedia with NBCUniversal, according to Discovery shareholder John Malone.
Microsoft reveals changes it's made to enable its employees to work both at home and in the office
Microsoft is regularly asked what it's doing as it reopens offices. Now it's being more transparent about some of its updates.
John Malone sees merged WarnerMedia-Discovery becoming No. 3 global streamer behind Netflix, Disney+
Billionaire media mogul John Malone told CNBC's David Faber that Discovery's global presence will be particularly beneficial for WarnerMedia's HBO Max.
Op-ed: Facebook's Nick Clegg calls for bipartisan approach to break the deadlock on internet regulation
In an op-ed for CNBC, Facebook's Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg outlines four areas for internet regulation in the U.S.
Verizon and T-Mobile are building digital bundles that AT&T hasn't matched
While cable and technology companies fight for control over the home, wireless carriers are building bundles that may dominate the living room.
Jurors in Elizabeth Holmes trial can hear some evidence about extravagant lifestyle as Theranos CEO
The judge granted in part Holmes' motion to exclude evidence referencing her extravagant lifestyle outside of her position as chief executive of the blood-testing start-up.
Yes, it's going to be a hot vax summer
The largest dating apps in the U.S. announced Friday they are banding together in support of Covid-19 vaccines, in the hopes that it'll be a hot vax summer.
Ad-supported streaming steals the show at TV upfronts
Comcast's NBCUniversal, Fox, Discovery, Disney, AT&T's WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS put focus on ad-supported offerings during upfronts this week.
Apple CEO Tim Cook faces sharp questioning from judge in Epic Games trial
Cook testified that Apple faces fierce competition for users and that the iPhone only has "high 30s" percent of market share in the U.S.
Palo Alto Networks earnings exceed estimates amid worries about cybersecurity
Work from home and cybersecurity issues have brought a greater focus on security, Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said, as the company posted 25% growth.
Bitcoin falls back below $40,000 as it wraps up wild week of trading
Bitcoin's price fell back below $40,000 level on Friday after Chinese authorities intensified calls to crackdown on mining and trading the cryptocurrency.
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