Automakers like Ford and GM are jumping into a whole new business where Tesla is a serious player
Automakers Ford and GM are trying to figure out what to do with battery factories now that EV sales are falling way short of forecasts
Oil falls more than 4% as traders see Trump backing away from Iran strike threats
Concerns about a U.S. strike on Iran had been mounting after Trump vowed to take action against the regime’s crackdown on widespread protests in the country.
Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here’s how it’s going
The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.
Swiss competition authority opens probe into Microsoft licensing fees
Switzerland’s competition commission said on Thursday it launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fees in the country.
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland and Iran tensions drive investors to gold and silver
Global geopolitical turmoil, as well as Trump’s apparent attack on the Fed, is pushing up the prices of gold and silver.
Bank of America sees near-40% upside in this medtech stock
BofA analysts are bullish on this German medtech name ahead of its full-year earnings report.
European stocks close higher as region’s chip stocks surge
European stocks closed higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran.
TSMC delivers another record quarter as profit jumps 35% fueled by robust AI chip demand
TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
46-year-old former U.S. special forces officer is now a startup CEO—his cybersecurity company has raised $22 million
Former U.S. special forces officer Gene Yu is now the co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup Blackpanda. The company has raised about $22 million to date.
