CNBC EXCLUSIVE: PETER THIEL DISCUSSES "20 UNDER TWENTY"

Silicon Valley investor and visionary Peter Thiel appeared yesterday on "Closing Bell" to discuss why he called on technology companies to drop the college degree as a job requirement. He also discussed his fellowship program "20 Under Twenty," a global competition to find the brightest young tech entrepreneurs.

 

"20 Under Twenty" will give twenty innovative young people, chosen by the Thiel Foundation, a $100,000 fellowship to start building the business of their dreams. They will be mentored by some of Silicon Valley's most esteemed innovators, but will not attend college for two years so they can focus on their entrepreneurial vision.

 

CNBC has exclusive access to "20 Under Twenty" in 2012, with integrated sponsorship opportunities available for advertisers to align with this game-changing platform. To learn more about "20 Under Twenty: Transforming Tomorrow," click here.

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"TRADING THE GLOBE" AIRS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

There are growing investment opportunities in emerging markets. But many investors want to learn more about the potential and the risks before making any moves. CNBC's "Trading the Globe" is dedicated to demystifying emerging markets.

 

"Trading the Globe" gathers three prominent emerging markets traders for a roundtable discussion led by hedge fund manager Tim Seymour. Together, these experts will explain to viewers the ways they can tap into this unstoppable growth story in markets around the world.

 

"Trading the Globe" airs Friday, December 16th at 7PM ET. Learn more about the program here.

NOVEMBER WAS A NEW HIGH FOR CNBC.COM

November 2011 was an exciting month in CNBC.com's history, as the site recorded the most page views and unique visitors ever.

According to comScore's Media Metrix data, CNBC.com had 7.3 million unique visitors and 373 million page views, increases of 24% and 35%, respectively, over the year before.

CNBC's Real-Time iPhone app reached  79 million page views, a 90% increase year-over-year. CNBC's Real-time Android app had a 47% increase in page views and the CNBC WAP site recorded 78 million page views, a 29% increase over the previous year.

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CNBC: WHERE TRADERS TUNE IN EVERY MORNING FOR THE LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS

The New York Times reports that an increasing number of traders are waking up in the wee hours every morning to stay on top of the financial news coming out of Europe, and that CNBC is a valuable resource that they tune into immediately.

"That’s why Craig Gorman, a partner at First New York Securities, routinely monitors his trading positions in the middle of the night. He turns on CNBC and fires up the Bloomberg terminal with six screens at the foot of his bed. “With the TV and all my monitors on, it gets a little bright in there,” he said. “My wife is not thrilled about it.” "

To read the entire article, click here. 

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ILLINOIS’ GARY LEWIS TAKES THE GRAND PRIZE OF $1 MILLION IN CNBC’S “MILLION DOLLAR PORTFOLIO CHALLENGE”

Neighbors in Dieterich, Illinois have a new millionaire in their zip code. Gary Lewis was named the Grand Prize winner of CNBC’s “Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge." It was announced yesterday on “Street Signs” (M-F, 2-3 pm ET).

Lewis’ portfolio had the highest aggregate value at the end of the “Challenge” and managed to outperform Redwood City, California’s Scott Cole by less than 1% to claim the top spot.

For more on Gary, his investing strategies and Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge, check out these links:

http://milliondollar.cnbc.com/

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45402284

CNBC's Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge was sponsored by FXCM.

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CNBC GOES TO THE CIRCUS!

On Saturday, CNBC and advertising partners came together for an afternoon of fun at the Big Apple Circus.

The event kicked off with a family gathering at the Empire Hotel featuring face painters, a magician, a photo booth and lunch.

After that, the party moved across Lincoln Center to the Big Apple Circus.

Here are some pictures from this memorable day.

THE POWER OF CNBC

CNBC is known for providing comprehensive economic insights and analysis, but did you know our coverage actually moves the markets?

A new study conducted by Reza Shabani, a Ph.D. candidate at UC Berkeley, found “there is a significant increase in stock price at the precise time that a company is mentioned on CNBC following a positive news event. Surprisingly, there is also a significant increase in stock price at the precise time that a company is mentioned on CNBC following a negative news event.”

News of the research paper has been picked up in a variety of outlets, including:

http://www.talkingbiznews.com/?p=29151

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/the-mysterious-power-of-cnbc/2011/12/02/gIQALFPvLO_blog.html

Full research paper:

http://econgrads.berkeley.edu/shabani/files/2011/11/Shabani-JobMarketPaper.pdf

To find out how your brand can leverage the power and influence of CNBC, click here:

http://cnbcmediasales.com

 

"TAXES, INVESTMENTS, & YOU" SPECIAL REPORT LAUNCHES ON CNBC.COM

CNBC.com's new "Taxes, Investments, & You" special report provides our audience with a comprehensive tax-preparation guide.

"Taxes, Investments, & You" also offers a poll question and an array of tax-preparation slideshows.

To check out "Taxes, Investments, & You," click here

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YEARLY GROWTH FOR CNBC DIGITAL

 November 2011 marked increases (YOY) across ALL CNBC mobile platform.

Monthly unique visitors

CNBC.com : 15,275,678 [+40%]

Mobile web :  2,512,978 [+48%]

iPhone app :  538,448 [+29%]

iPad app   :    367,142

Android app:  96,410 [+40%]

Page views

CNBC.com:    510,692,991 [+29%]

Mobile web :   78,195,531 [+29%]

iPhone app :   79,031,310 [+90%]

iPad app   :     20,995,146

Android app:   5,083,866 [+47%]

TOTAL:          693,998,844 [+39%]

Capitalize on CNBC DIGITAL, a growing platform with real-time, actionable information.