The ‘middle powers’ are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump?
Some are looking to the world’s “middle powers” as a possible bulwark against increasing unilateralism among global superpowers.
European stocks are ‘finally’ improving, UBS says, as it lists where it sees the most upside
Europe is cheap compared to the U.S., and UBS sees the region’s earnings backdrop as firmer and more dependable than in the past.
Puma shares surge after Anta Sports buys stake for $1.8 billion amid turnaround efforts
The deal builds on Anta’s efforts to expand its foothold outside of China, where it has faced growing competition from the likes of Nike and Adidas.
CNBC Daily Open: India forges a trade deal with the EU — as Trump doubles down on tariff playbook
U.S. equities remain resilient, as investors positioned themselves ahead of Big Tech earnings.
Micron to invest $24 billion in Singapore plant as AI boom strains global memory supply
Micron Technology has committed investments of $24 billion to expand its memory chip production within Singapore.
Chinese tech giant Tencent plots Middle East cloud expansion as spending in the region booms
Tencent’s expansion will likely put it into more direct competition with U.S. giants including Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
European stocks end higher after EU’s ‘mother of all deals’ with India; Dr Martens shares drop 11%
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as international trade and corporate earnings came into focus.
India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says
Goods traded between India and the EU in 2024 amounted to over 120 billion euros (about $140 billion), making it New Delhi’s largest trading partner.
Asia markets seeing ‘unbelievable’ rush of capital, driving equity rallies and IPO frenzy
Asian equity markets are commanding global investor attention on the back of an IPO surge and rising cross-border, said JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.
Meta to test premium subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is set to test new subscription models across its apps, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in the coming months.
