Here’s why Europe’s hot summers are becoming an expensive challenge
Record heatwaves are straining Western Europe’s infrastructure, businesses and budgets as wildfires and insurance costs rise.
China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it ‘severely damages’ relations
China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing’s restrained stance.
China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO
Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
CNBC Daily Open: From geopolitics to monetary policy, fighting takes center stage
The Fed’s “family fight” returns U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to give Iran a “beating,” and investors actually gave one to Meta.
Microsoft aces earnings call, while Meta frustration grows: ‘Do we just need to be a bit more patient?’
Wall Street wants bang for its buck after massive capital expenditures
Microsoft’s AI spending guide is music to our ears, quieting the bears — for now
Microsoft broke ranks — and the troubled stock was handsomely rewarded Wednesday evening.
Inside India newsletter: Meta’s clout in the world’s largest democracy is surging — inviting scrutiny
Meta Platforms has strengthened its influence on India as Gen Z protesters widely relied on Instagram to raise their concerns against the Modi government.
Samsung says chip crunch will last until 2028 as quarterly profit soars
Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts’ estimates.
What a divided Fed means for investors
Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week’s Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon.
The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
The world’s largest continent is becoming the center of the artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China.




