Europe’s new war economy: Greenland, Venezuela fears fuel defense ‘mega-trend’
Investors are betting on a European defense mega-trend as jitters grow over Trump, Russia, Venezuela and Greenland.
The ‘rebellious’ instincts that turned Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli into a generative‑AI trailblazer
A Danish “rebel” turned entrepreneur, Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli reveals how curiosity, risk‑taking and a breakthrough in AI research propelled him from teenage tinkerer to leading a multi‑billion‑dollar tech company.
SK Hynix to invest $13 billion in new plant amid memory chip shortage
South Korea’s SK Hynix will invest 19 trillion Korean won into a new advanced packaging plant, as the company attempts to meet growing memory demands.
Venezuela stocks soar 130% to record highs as Maduro’s ouster spurs economic turnaround hopes
Venezuela’s stock market has staged a dramatic rally following the capture of its ex-president Nicolás Maduro.
CNBC Daily Open: Powell probe rattles Washington, but Wall Street shrugs
Former Fed Chair and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she was “surprised the market isn’t more concerned.”
Trump says Microsoft will make changes to ensure consumers don’t pay for power used in AI buildout
President Trump said in a social media post that Microsoft will “make major changes beginning this week” to make sure Americans don’t see rising energy costs.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps over 3% as expectations that ruling party will opt for a snap vote rise
Asia markets rose as investors shrugged off geopolitical flashpoints and a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.
S&P 500 retreats from record Tuesday as JPMorgan slides, traders evaluate multiple Trump edicts: Live updates
Investors sold JPMorgan despite better-than-expected numbers and grappled with volatility from a flurry of President Donald Trump proposals.
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25% U.S. tariff
Trump’s tariff post targeting Iran comes as the oil-rich country struggles to suppress an ongoing swell of massive anti-government protests.
Airbus keeps No.1 planemaker spot but raises new concern on engine supplies
Airbus deliveries rose 4% last year to reach 793 aircraft despite recent industrial snags and a new question mark over engine supplies.
