Samsung shares rise after profit seen jumping 8-fold on AI chip boom
Samsung Electronics forecast record first-quarter operating profit that came in far above analyst estimates on booming demand for AI memory chips.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets hold breath as Trump’s Iran deadline nears
Oil prices rose again as President Donald Trump stepped up his threats against Iran if Tehran does not come to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Trump’s hardened rhetoric on Iran war
Trump renewed threats on targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached in less than 24 hours, while signaling Iranian leadership is negotiating in earnest.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Why AI isn’t replacing jobs in China (yet)
Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence has many in Silicon Valley reeling from news of layoffs. Engineers in China appear to be more insulated.
Dow futures drop 200 points as ceasefire hopes fade ahead of Trump’s Iran deadline: Live updates
S&P 500 futures rebound as Trump’s deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz nears: Live updates
Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what they learned
Before the U.S and Israel began their war against Iran, about 20% of the world’s oil was shipped through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. oil is breaking out as Iran war continues. A look at how past peaks have affected stocks
Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies looks at past peaks in oil, and how they’ve affected equities.
Yardeni says next two trading days will test his call that the market bottom is in
The head of Yardeni Research last week said the S&P 500’s 9.1% retreat from its record closing high likely marked the low point.
Travel demand shows no signs of slowing. 3 stocks on Josh Brown’s list to ride the wave
Josh Brown and Sean Russo walk readers through these travel names on their Best Stocks list.
