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Business Roundup

Updated 2026-05-16 14:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

CNBC reports on various business topics including geopolitical risks from Iran, the rise of creator content in media pitches, and a digital detox experiment. Investors are also watching J&J's new drug development.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles

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Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches — and not just for YouTube

In media companies' annual pitch to advertisers this week, creator content played a bigger role as a new category for reaching younger audiences.

2026-05-16 12:00 UTC

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Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever

Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.

2026-05-16 12:33 UTC

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We traded our smartphones for flip phones for 4 days—and learned that ditching modern technology is harder than it sounds

Two CNBC Make It reporters used flip phones instead of smartphones for four days, as a digital detox experiment. Both say they'd do it again.

2026-05-16 13:05 UTC

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The bond market is flashing a warning over Iran. A veteran of energy geopolitics explains the risk

Daleep Singh knows how energy and markets intersect. He sees trouble ahead.

2026-05-16 14:01 UTC