Cuba suspends annual cigar festival as U.S. oil blockade deepens energy crisis
The postponement comes as the island nation’s communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
CNBC Daily Open: Rubio reassures Europe while U.S. CPI calms investors
Both U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and consumer inflation readings were sources of comfort.
European markets close higher as investors digest key points from Munich Security Conference
Stock markets in Europe began the week in positive territory after edging lower on Friday.
ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash
ByteDance has said it will work to strengthen safeguards on a new AI video-making tool, following copyright concerns and legal threats from Hollywood.
Deutsche Bank warns AI risks in U.S. equities is undermining dollar’s safe haven status
“The less attractive the dollar as a portfolio hedge, the more incentive there is to reduce dollar exposure,” Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos said.
Crypto is playing a growing role in human trafficking networks, report shows
A report from a blockchain analytics company has found that cryptocurrency is playing a growing role in suspected human trafficking activity.
Much ado about nothing? TikTok’s U.S. usership steadies after turbulent start
TikTok’s U.S. joint venture seems to have survived a turbulent rollout relatively unscathed, as concerns of a mass user exodus now appear overstated.
Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals
For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.
CNBC Daily Open: Muted U.S. CPI and cooling tensions with Iran give investors some comfort
The U.S. consumer price index on Friday stateside provided some balm to investors, who have been singed by drops in the market because of AI-related fears
Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal
The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qube’s closing price on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process.
