CNBC Daily Open: A scorching start for U.S. jobs growth
U.S. jobs growth kicked off the year firing on all cylinders.
Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?
Switzerland is home to an estimated 110 billionaires — one for every 80,000 people — with a combined wealth of $338 billion, outranking other super-rich hotspots. What makes it such an attractive place for the uber-rich, and how does that extreme wealt…
Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty by a Seoul court in a case related to irregularities in a 2015 merger of Samsung affiliates.
Taylor Swift makes Grammys history with fourth album of year win
Pop superstar Taylor Swift set another record on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year for an unprecedented fourth time.
Mitsui Fudosan shares hit record high after Elliott reportedly calls for over $6.5 billion share buyback
Reportedly, Elliott has also demanded the company sell-down its $3.6 billion stake in Oriental Land, which runs Tokyo Disneyland.
Hong Kong fans furious after Messi sits out match; government may cut funding support
The South China Morning Post called it the “greatest let-down of all time” after the Argentine superstar stayed on the bench for the whole 90 minutes.
Are calls to boycott the Maldives working? Islands see fewer Indian travelers following social media feud
From the launch of the world’s largest cruise ship to calls within India to boycott the Maldives, CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli discussed the latest travel news on Squawk Box Asia.
New quality glitch to delay some Boeing 737 Max deliveries
Boeing Co said it will have to do more work on undelivered airplanes, potentially delaying near-term deliveries after its supplier discovered mis-drilled holes.
Gold prices to hit $2,200 and a ‘dramatic’ outperformance awaits silver in 2024, says UBS
As interest rates dip, gold becomes more appealing compared to alternative investments like bonds.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. jobs growth kicked off with a bang
U.S. jobs growth kicked off the year firing on all cylinders.
