Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as sell-off continues
Some market watchers have suggested $70,000 is a key level to watch and a break below that could lead to more falls for bitcoin.
Alphabet shares close flat after earnings beat. Here’s what’s happening
Alphabet shares closed flat on Thursday after the company said it would hugely increase its AI spending in 2026.
Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he ‘fights for his political life’
U.K. bond yields ticked higher Thursday morning as faith in Starmer’s leadership was shaken, but fell on news the Bank of England would hold rates.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The facts — and frictions — of the U.S.-India trade deal
The India-U.S. trade deal is a significant breakthrough, but is laced with terms that can cause friction between the two nations.
World’s largest jeweler jumps as CEO says firm wants to pivot from silver
Pandora, the world’s largest jeweler by volume, rose in morning trading after the company addressed investor concerns about its reliance on silver.
Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why
The Sweden-based automaker posted a substantial drop in fourth-quarter profit, citing tariffs, currency effects and weak demand.
UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’
Peter Mandelson, a government minister when Labour was previously in power more than 15 years ago, quit the House of Lords on Tuesday over links to Epstein.
Oil giant Shell posts weakest quarterly profit in nearly five years, keeps buybacks steady
The results come as lower oil prices force European energy majors to confront some tough choices this earnings season.
Gold bulls hold firm after historic metals sell-off — but silver could be in for a bumpier ride
Gold and silver are showing tentative signs of recovery after an intense sell-off. Here’s where investment banks see the metals going.
CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet could more than double its capex in 2026, unsettling investors
Alphabet expects capital expenditure for 2026 to come in between $175 billion and $185 billion — at the higher end, capex will more than double from last year.
