India stocks hit record highs after exit polls predict a decisive Modi election win; Adani surges
Stock gauges in India hit intraday record highs, with the Nifty 50 index rising about 3% and the S&P BSE Sensex Total Return index last up about 2.6%.
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia’s new chip, GameStop soars
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to win a third term, while South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lost its 30-year parliamentary majority.
‘Worldschooling’ their 4-year-old child, this family has traveled to 23 countries so far in 2024
Carol Tan and Rakcent Wong are worldschooling their 4-year-old son, Atlas. Since January 2024, the family has traveled to 23 countries and counting.
Bunq, the $1.8 billion European neobank, hopes to secure license for UK expansion this year
“I hope we’ll get somewhere by the end of the year, maybe early next year,” Ali Niknam, Bunq’s CEO and founder, told CNBC at the Viva Tech conference in Paris.
Singapore Airlines’ turbulence incident offers a lesson to all in the business, says Emirates president
The recent Singapore Airlines turbulence incident and how the aftermath was handled offers a lesson to all in the industry, Emirates President said.
South Korea’s Yoon approves exploration of vast oil, gas prospects off the coast
South Korean President gave the green light to conduct exploratory drilling for potentially vast oil and gas prospects found off the east coast of the nation.
GameStop shares rise 21% — close well off highs — as ‘Roaring Kitty’ posts account with $116 million
GameStop rallied again Monday on speculation Keith Gill, who goes by Roaring Kitty on X, could have a huge position in the video game retailer.
China says Britain’s MI6 turned two Chinese government staff to spies
China has alleged that MI6 turned two staff members of Chinese central state organs into spies for the British government, its State Security Ministry said.
CNBC Daily Open: Opec extends cuts, Nvidia showcases new chip
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to win a third term, while South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lost its 30-year parliamentary majority.
India stocks hit record highs to lead gains in Asia as exit polls project Modi’s BJP to win elections
Investors will also focus on India markets as exit polls suggested Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set for a rare third consecutive term in power.
