Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan’s western province of Herat on Wednesday, forcing authorities to redeploy relief and rescue teams.
An ‘extended war’? Markets may be underestimating the Israel-Hamas conflict
While market reactions remain muted following a modest rally, some industry watchers caution that several risks have yet to be fully priced in.
Calls for AI regulations to protect jobs rise in Europe after ChatGPT’s arrival
An IE University study showed that, out of a sample of 3,000 Europeans, 68% want their governments to introduce rules to safeguard jobs from AI.
European stocks close higher after best day in 11 months; LVMH slides 6%
European stock markets closed higher Wednesday after clocking their best one-day performance in nearly a year in the previous session.
Australian journalist Cheng Lei detained by China arrives home
Australian journalist Cheng Lei returned home on Wednesday after being released by Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
CNBC Daily Open: Investors flocked to U.S. Treasurys for safety
In times of risk, investors turn to safe assets. And there’s no asset perceived as safer — while remaining liquid — than a U.S. Treasury bond.
I missed Beyoncé’s European tour, so I flew 4,600 miles to New Orleans to see her in concert — by myself
Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour tickets quickly sold out in the U.K. So I bought a single ticket to a show in New Orleans — and boarded a flight by myself.
China’s consumer spending isn’t roaring back to pre-pandemic levels yet
China’s consumer spending still isn’t growing as fast as it did before the pandemic, analysts said.
Worried about the volatile market? Analysts love these 10 global stocks with safe and high dividends
Investors have to contend with an increasingly volatile market, and some analysts recommend buying dividend stocks as a way around it.
Smartphones with ‘self-healing’ displays will arrive within five years, analysts predict
Analyst firm CCS Insight said it expects smartphone makers to begin producing phones with “self-healing” displays within five years.
