Who’s laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country’s annual Spring Festival Gala.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets rocked by private credit worries and potential strike on Iran
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.
European stocks close higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
European stocks finished higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
Alien files: Trump to order U.S. agencies to release documents on ‘extraterrestrial life’
In a Truth Social post, the U.S. president said his move was based on the “tremendous interest” in the subject, without providing additional details.
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Blue Owl liquidity curbs fuel fears about private credit bubble
The private credit boom is facing a new test after Blue Owl Capital permanently restricted withdrawals from one of its retail-focused debt funds.
Three Silicon Valley engineers charged with stealing Google trade secrets and sending data to Iran
A federal grand jury indicted three engineers on charges of stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech firms and transferring sensitive data to Iran.
Sumitomo Pharma shares plunge nearly 16% despite greenlight for Parkinson’s treatment
Shares of Japan’s Sumitomo Pharma fell over 15% on the back of profit-taking after a specialist panel endorsed its iPS cell-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Nvidia is in talks to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, source says
The investment is separate from the $100 billion infrastructure agreement that OpenAI and Nvidia announced in September.
South Korea’s Kospi hits fresh high for a second straight session amid regional declines
South Korea’s Kospi touched a record high for the second straight day on Friday, powered by a rally among insurance stocks and defense players.
CNBC Daily Open: Private credit fears and U.S.-Iran tensions pressure Wall Street
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.
