CNBC is a privately-owned American business news provider, founded in 1989. Operating as a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, it broadcasts television and radio programming to audiences in the United States and Canada. As of 2020, CNBC employed approximately 2,600 people and reported revenues under $10 million. Its headquarters are located in the United States.
On May 16, 2025, European Central Bank Governing Council member Martins Kazaks signaled an end to the ECB's interest rate cuts, suggesting a meeting-by-meeting approach remains crucial. Trade tensions could still influence the ECB's monetary policy. Separately, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon noted uncertainty regarding tariffs, but characterized pauses in tariff increases as positive for the economy and market. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicated continued consumer spending in April, despite concerns about tariffs, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. A separate report detailed investors spending over $140 million on a TRUMP memecoin to attend a dinner with President Donald Trump.
CNBC currently holds 22 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including motorsports, cycling, gymnastics, sailing, athletics, horse racing, multi-sport and marathon.