Switzerland makes second interest rate cut as major economies diverge on monetary policy easing
The Swiss National Bank trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% in its second cut of the year.
NatWest swoops on retailer Sainsbury’s banking business
NatWest has struck a deal to acquire most of the banking business of Sainsbury’s in a deal that would increase the British lender’s assets by $3.2 billion.
Shares of Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez soar as much as 39% on trading debut
The company’s IPO at AU$335.1 million is Australia’s largest IPO since chemical distributor Redox’s offering in July 2023.
India wants to be a developed nation by 2047. Here are 4 critical areas Modi can’t ignore
All eyes are now on Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance to see if they can keep the economic momentum going in their third consecutive term in office.
Inside Paradromics, the Neuralink competitor hoping to commercialize brain implants before the end of the decade
How close are we to putting chips in people’s brains? According to Texas-based Paradromics, not far, as it aims to commercialize its brain computer interfaces (BCI) by 2029.
CNBC Daily Open: Russia-North Korea defense pact
Russia and North Korea signed a “comprehensive strategic partnership” deal, including a mutual defense pact, during Putin’s first state visit to North Korea.
Asia-Pacific markets are mostly lower as China keeps benchmark lending rates steady
The one-year loan prime rate serves as a benchmark for most corporate and household loans, while the five-year rate serves as a peg for property mortgages.
This 30-year-old made $66,000 selling trash last year. His finds include Fendi bags and hundreds in cash
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Indeed, Leonardo Urbano made as much as $66,306 last year rummaging through rubbish piles in Sydney.
Goldman Sachs refreshed its conviction lists of global stocks — giving one 63% upside
CNBC Pro looks at three additions to Goldman’s “directors’ cut” of top global stocks that were given more than 40% upside potential.
Looking beyond the AI hype? Nvidia bull loves this ‘under-the-radar’ tech stock
Trent Masters of Alphinity Investment Management says the stock is “a very beautiful, solid, public safety-focused business.”
