CNBC Daily Open: Big Bank earnings point to a grim season
Wall Street’s top banks kick-started the earnings season on a somber note with JPMorgan’s profit declining due to fees linked to regional bank rescues.
China calls for Gaza peace conference; Hamas to disclose fate of Israeli hostages
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for “the formulation of a specific timetable and road map for the implementation of the ‘two-state solution.'”
Japan markets are hitting multi-decade highs — will Nikkei scale a new peak?
After a tumultuous start to the year, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has been on a record-breaking rally. How long will it last?
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zers lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zers are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased over the past decade.
Taiwan’s new president will face a divided parliament. Here’s why it matters
The lack of a parliamentary majority may force Lai Ching-te to moderate his China policy and cater more to Taiwan’s disenchanted youths.
Ukraine says China needed for peace process after Davos meeting
China needs to be involved in talks to end the war with Russia, Ukraine’s top representative said after a diplomatic meeting ahead of the World Economic Forum.
China stocks pare losses as central bank holds rates; Taiwan stocks rise after elections
Taiwan stocks rise after Lai Ching-te wins presidential race, China stocks pare back losses as the People’s Bank of China leaves medium-term policy loans rate unchanged.
CNBC Daily Open: Big Bank earnings signal downbeat quarter
Fourth quarter earnings have officially begun with four of Wall Street’s top six banks having reported rather bleak results.
Here are Wall Street’s top semiconductor stock picks for 2024
Banks such as BofA and UBS are bullish on the semiconductor sector despite its strong run in 2023.
Goldman Sachs says it’s time to buy this unloved global sector — and names some top stocks
Goldman Sachs says a shift is underway in Europe’s utilities sector, naming a bunch of stocks it expects to rise by 30%.
