External news
21/11/2025 Japanese concerts in China are getting abruptly canceled as tensions simmer
Beijing’s latest response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments is adding to uncertainty for businesses caught in the middle.
20/11/2025 ‘Robotaxi has reached a tipping point’: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises
Global tech executives in recent weeks have proclaimed the robotaxi industry is finally near an inflection point.
20/11/2025 Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Walmart, which caters to shoppers across incomes, may offer the clearest snapshot of U.S. consumer health so far this retail earnings season.
19/11/2025 Target will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Target is gearing up for the holidays and trying to snap an approximately four-year sales slump.
19/11/2025 Jeep reveals Wrangler-inspired Recon EV, starting at $65,000
Jeep’s new Recon all-electric SUV will start at $65,000, the American SUV brand announced Tuesday when officially revealing the vehicle.
18/11/2025 Home Depot will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Home Depot has tried to attract more business from contractors, roofers and other professionals during a slower housing market.
17/11/2025 Alibaba is helping Chinese military target the U.S., White House memo claims: FT
The Financial Times cited a White House memo that alleged Alibaba was providing tech support to Chinese military ’operations’ against targets in the U.S.
17/11/2025 Inside Ford's new world headquarters: Scratch kitchens, rotisserie chickens and design secrets
Ford’s new 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, is ceremoniously opening Sunday, although construction is expected to continue into 2027.
14/11/2025 CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank says AI adoption already paying off: ‘It’s not hope, it’s now’
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan says AI adoption efforts are already paying off, despite broader concerns about weak returns on investment from AI initiatives.
14/11/2025 Trump tariffs are helping drive U.S. beef prices to new highs
President Trump’s tariffs are adding to higher beef prices, along with drought and parasites in a stressed U.S. beef supply chain.
13/11/2025 DOT freezes flight cuts as disruptions ease
Flight disruptions eased on Wednesday before House lawmakers voted on a spending bill that ended the longest-ever government shutdown.
13/11/2025 Here's what to expect when Disney reports earnings before the bell
Disney is set to provide investors with an update on its streaming and TV business, as well as its theme parks, when it reports quarterly earnings Thursday.
12/11/2025 Swiss sneaker company On raises guidance again, says it won't offer Black Friday deal
Swiss sportswear company On blew past Wall Street’s expectations as it pledged to offer no discounts during the holiday shopping season.
10/11/2025 Nexperia parent shares jump 6% as Beijing signals thaw in tensions with Netherlands
The dispute over ownership and control of the Dutch-based Nexperia has led global automakers to warn impacts from a shortage of chip supplies.
06/11/2025 Bank of England rate cut a close call ahead of the Autumn Budget
While the central bank is more likely to hold rates than not, it’s not a given, according to economists.
05/11/2025 Chinese EV maker Xpeng to launch robotaxis, humanoid robots with self-developed AI chips
Chinese electric car company Xpeng is following in Tesla’s footsteps by moving into robotaxis and humanoid robots.
05/11/2025 McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
McDonald’s stock has risen just 3% this year, as investor concerns about the restaurant industry and the broader economy have weighed on shares.
05/11/2025 UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville airport kills at least 7, injures 11
A UPS flight with three crewmembers crashed near Louisville, but the cause and extent of injuries were unclear.
05/11/2025 Bitcoin retail investor at 'max desperation,' says Bitwise CIO, but crypto winter not coming
Bitcoin’s fall below $100,000 sparks fears that a new crypto winter has begun, but Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees reasons why this selloff may not last long.
04/11/2025 Starbucks to form joint venture with Boyu Capital to run China business
In recent years, the coffee giant has seen its sales in China plummet.
03/11/2025 China's Baidu says weekly robotaxi rides hit 250,000 — same as Alphabet's Waymo this spring
In the race to prove to regulators and investors that robotaxis have a viable track record, Baidu’s Apollo Go is claiming orders on par with Waymo.
31/10/2025 Pony.ai becomes first to win citywide robotaxi permit in China's Silicon Valley
Pony.ai said it is the first company to get a permit to operate taxis across all of the Chinese city of Shenzhen on the border of Hong Kong.
31/10/2025 A 'war room' mentality: How auto giants are battling the Nexperia chip crunch
Global automakers are bracing for a potential shortage of automotive semiconductor chips sparked by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
31/10/2025 China says it’s willing to work with U.S. on TikTok — but offers few details
Beijing indicated it would work with the U.S. on addressing the future of TikTok in the country.
31/10/2025 China's Xi urges Asian nations to keep supply chains stable, work together during ‘turbulent’ times
Chinese President Xi Jinping played up how Beijing is a proponent of stable supply chains and free trade in a speech Friday.
30/10/2025 Eli Lilly blows past estimates, hikes guidance as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales soar
The results come as Eli Lilly works to maintain its edge over Novo Nordisk in the booming market for a class of obesity and diabetes drugs called GLP-1s.
30/10/2025 Merck tops estimates on Keytruda strength and narrows profit outlook, as it lowers estimated tariff hit
Merck said its narrowed profit guidance reflects several new items, including "lower estimated costs related to the impact of tariffs."
30/10/2025 Restaurant Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Tim Hortons and international growth
The company’s international segment was the star of the quarter with 6.5% same-store sales growth.
30/10/2025 Comcast reports earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Comcast, the cable, broadband and media giant, reports third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
30/10/2025 China says it’s willing to work with U.S. on TikTok — but offers few details
Beijing indicated it would work with the U.S. on addressing the future of TikTok in the country.
30/10/2025 Trump cuts fentanyl tariffs on China to 10% as Beijing delays latest rare earth curbs by a year
Trump said he will be going to China in April, followed by a trip by Xi to the U.S. without specifying a timeline.
30/10/2025 Xi-Trump meeting sparks optimism in China amid hope for lower tariffs and a 'honeymoon' in ties
As Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met Thursday, many people in China cheered the in-person meeting.
30/10/2025 From futuristic NEOM to tech and tourism, Saudi Arabia's priorities are shifting
Saudi’s economy minister told CNBC the country was "reprioritizing a little bit towards sectors that need it the most."
30/10/2025 Chinese e-commerce giants now dominate Southeast Asia’s online shopping scene
ByteDance’s TikTok Shop and Alibaba’s AliExpress are going global — taking large chunks of the overseas e-commerce market, according to Bain and Company.
30/10/2025 ‘Partners and friends’: Xi strikes conciliatory tone as he meets Trump in South Korea
The high-stakes meeting comes as tensions between the world’s two largest economies have escalated this year.
29/10/2025 CVS beats estimates, hikes guidance as insurance business improves
The third-quarter results mark David Joyner’s first full year as CEO of CVS, which had struggled to drive higher profits and improve its stock performance.
29/10/2025 Trump’s rare earth deals target China’s dominance — here’s why change won’t come soon
Trump’s rare-earth push could channel crucial financing and eventually reduce Beijing’s dominance, but the effort will be costly and take years to bear fruits.
29/10/2025 Trump says fentanyl tariff cut, 'farmers,' Nvidia chips up for discussion with Xi as China confirms meeting
Trump said he expects to lower fentanyl-linked tariffs on China ahead of a much-anticipated meeting with Chinese Xi Jinping in South Korea.
28/10/2025 PayPal signs deal with OpenAI to become the first payments wallet in ChatGPT
The move makes PayPal an early part of OpenAI’s efforts to broaden ChatGPT’s use for e-commerce.
28/10/2025 PayPal signs deal with OpenAI to become the first payments wallet in ChatGPT
The move makes PayPal an early part of OpenAI’s efforts to broaden ChatGPT’s use for e-commerce.
28/10/2025 HSBC to set aside $1.1 billion in third quarter for potential hit from Madoff case
Herald Fund SPC sued HSBC’s Luxembourg unit in 2009, claiming restitution of securities and cash it said were lost in the fraud.
27/10/2025 American Airlines is arriving late to the luxury travel boom. Can it catch up?
American Airlines has fallen behind large rivals Delta and United in seeking out luxury customers, bringing in profit and more.
27/10/2025 HSBC to recognize $1.1 billion provision in third quarter after court ruling in Madoff case
Herald Fund SPC sued HSBC’s Luxembourg unit in 2009, claiming restitution of securities and cash it said were lost in the fraud.
24/10/2025 China vows to boost domestic consumption, tech self-reliance in next five years as Fourth Plenum wraps
China’s top leaders signaled their priorities for the next five years in a readout released Thursday at the end of a four-day meeting.
24/10/2025 China strikes conciliatory tone ahead of expected Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told reporters Friday that the U.S. and China can still find ways to work together, and that Beijing opposes decoupling.
23/10/2025 Starbucks Workers United set to vote on strike authorization
Starbucks Workers United is trying to secure a contract that addresses hours and pay, among other issues.
23/10/2025 China's property slump is far from bottoming. But Beijing is prioritizing tech growth
Chinese policymakers won’t likely release much more support for the struggling property sector, as tech competition and other issues are more pressing.
22/10/2025 Netflix shares drop after streamer misses earnings estimates, citing Brazilian tax dispute
Shares of Netflix fell after the company posted a third-quarter earnings miss, citing a tax dispute with Brazilian authorities.
22/10/2025 Baidu's Apollo Go plans to launch taxis with no steering wheels in Switzerland as the race for robotaxis in Europe heats up
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi unit plans to begin tests in Switzerland this year, with the aim of launching a public-facing service by the first quarter of 2027.
22/10/2025 Barclays ups guidance, announces surprise $670 million share buyback
Barclays CEO said he looked forward to "sharing updated targets to 2028" alongside the bank’s full-year earnings.
22/10/2025 India to cut Russian oil purchases, U.S. to slash tariffs as they near trade deal: Indian media report
The India-U.S. trade talks collapsed earlier this year with New Delhi not agreeing to widen market access to its vast agricultural and dairy sectors.
21/10/2025 General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
General Motors is set to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday, setting the tone for results from other major automakers.
20/10/2025 China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected, but investment sees 'rare and alarming' drop
Fixed-asset investment, which includes real estate, unexpectedly contracted 0.5% in the first nine months of the year as investment into infrastructure and manufacturing slowed.
18/10/2025 ‘The tide went out’: How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risks
Investors are focused on a specific type of lending made by banks to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs, as the source of possible contagion.
18/10/2025 ‘The tide went out’: How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risks
Investors are focused on a specific type of lending made by banks to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs, as the source of possible contagion.
17/10/2025 Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai to work with Stellantis on Europe expansion
The companies plan to start robotaxi tests in Luxembourg in the coming months, before expanding to other parts of Europe next year.
15/10/2025 Most U.S. consumers expect higher holiday prices and a weaker economy, survey finds
For retailers, the findings add a note of caution to the most crucial sales period of the year.
14/10/2025 Goldman Sachs reports third-quarter earnings before the bell
Goldman Sachs gets the majority of its revenue from Wall Street activities including trading and investment banking.
14/10/2025 JPMorgan Chase is set to report third-quarter earnings – here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan will give investors a view into how U.S. consumers and corporations fared in the third quarter.
14/10/2025 JPMorgan Chase is set to report third-quarter earnings – here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan will give investors a view into how U.S. consumers and corporations fared in the third quarter.
14/10/2025 Goldman Sachs reports third-quarter earnings before the bell
Goldman Sachs gets the majority of its revenue from Wall Street activities including trading and investment banking.
10/10/2025 China's property slump this year is looking much worse than expected, S&P says
China’s real estate market is on track to drop more than previously expected this year due to the lack of government support, S&P Global Ratings said.
10/10/2025 'Bitcoin is not an asset class': UK's biggest investment platform has a stark warning for investors
"We do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income," Hargreaves Lansdowne said.
07/10/2025 World Bank raises China growth forecast to 4.8% despite U.S. trade tensions
The World Bank now projects 4.8% growth for China, up from 4.0% predicted earlier this year.
06/10/2025 Mongolia to join data center frenzy with Chinggis Khaan sovereign wealth fund
Mongolia plans to build more data centers as the country readies its first sovereign wealth fund, tapping to the rising global demand for data center capacity.
04/10/2025 From data to culture: How international brands are trying to crack the code on the fickle Chinese consumer
Western brands are revamping efforts to reach the Chinese consumer despite the economic slowdown.
02/10/2025 SK Hynix shares hit 25-year high, Samsung also surges as chipmakers partner with OpenAI
The partnership will "focus on increasing the supply of advanced memory chips essential for next-generation AI and expanding data center capacity in Korea."
02/10/2025 Trump Jr. dismisses crypto conflicts of interest, says dad’s not checking blockchain ledgers
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff dismissed concerns regarding the project’s political ties as "complete nonsense," at a major crypto event in Singapore.
01/10/2025 Warren Buffett is reportedly eyeing Berkshire Hathaway's biggest deal in three years
The potential deal, which could finalize within days per the Journal, could be Berkshire’s largest since 2022 when it bought Alleghany for $11.6 billion.
01/10/2025 Spirit Airlines on track for a $475 million bankruptcy lifeline
Spirit Airlines has reached an agreement with some of its debtholders for up to $475 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
29/09/2025 Cleveland Fed’s Hammack warns of 'challenging time' amid inflation worries
"On the inflation side right now, I continue to be worried," Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack Hammack told CNBC’s "Squawk Box Europe."
26/09/2025 Once a $40 billion fintech darling, Checkout.com is now valued at $12 billion
The internal valuation of $12 billion represents a significant decline from the $40 billion assigned to Checkout.com in a 2022 funding round.
26/09/2025 YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute that could lead to network blackout
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal may be heading toward a carriage dispute that could black out NBC programming such as "Sunday Night Football"
26/09/2025 U.S. expands tariff dragnet to masks, syringes and robotics in sweeping import probe
The Trump administration has launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, paving the way for fresh tariffs.
25/09/2025 Early Revolut backer invests in AI-focused finance software startup Light
Danish startup Light wants to disrupt the decades-old world of corporate accounting software.
25/09/2025 U.S. expands tariff dragnet to masks, syringes and robotics in sweeping import probe
The Trump administration has launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, paving the way for fresh tariffs.
23/09/2025 U.S. and global growth forecast lifted by OECD as economies surprise to the upside
The OECD noted that many economies have been more resilient than expected so far this year.
21/09/2025 The Fed cut its interest rate, but long-term rates — including those on mortgages — went higher
Ten- and 30-year Treasury yields rose this week after the central bank cut its short-term interest rate.
20/09/2025 Luxury face cream from a pizza parlor: Inside fraud on Walmart.com
Walmart’s marketplace is booming, but the strategy poses risks as a CNBC investigation found lax vetting contributed to fraud and fakes on the site.
19/09/2025 Germany was billed as Europe's growth driver. Now economists are saying: Not so fast
Germany was a hub of excitement earlier this year amid high hopes of an economic rebound — domestically, and across Europe.
19/09/2025 Nvidia says competition has 'undeniably arrived’ after Huawei launches AI cluster
The company said it plans to launch the new supercluster as soon as next year.
18/09/2025 Hyundai adjusts full-year forecast, citing tariffs, ahead of investor day
Hyundai is increasing its revenue expectations for 2025, despite ongoing U.S. tariffs causing the automaker to lower its expected operating profit for the year.
18/09/2025 Huawei touts 'world’s most powerful' AI chip cluster as Nvidia's China challenges mount
The company said it plans to launch the new supercluster as soon as next year.
18/09/2025 Spirit CEO says struggling airline will slash flights, braces employees for more job cuts
Spirit is slashing its November schedule by 25% and is bracing staff for more job cuts.
18/09/2025 Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel reported fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday.
17/09/2025 Sticky UK inflation unlikely to move the needle for Bank of England
The Bank of England is watching inflation data closely after forecasting the consumer price index could peak at 4% in September.
17/09/2025 China keeps tight grip on rare earths, costing at least one company 'millions of euros'
The European Chamber of Commerce in China said that after a pickup in rare-earth export license approvals this summer, members have found it harder to get access.
16/09/2025 TikTok 'framework' deal overshadows U.S.-China trade talks
Talks on trade were overshadowed by a "framework" deal regarding the social media platform, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Monday.
15/09/2025 Nvidia probe and TikTok deadline loom over U.S.-China trade talks
U.S. and Chinese trade representatives are set to continue their talks into a second day in Spain, with sticking points like tariff rates, export controls and a divestment of TikTok.
15/09/2025 Here are five fintechs that could be next to IPO after Klarna
Klarna’s bumper IPO has got investors wondering about which fintech names could be next to go public.
12/09/2025 UK economy stalls in July, as slowdown sets in
Economists expect a slowdown to take hold of the U.K. in the latter half of 2025.
12/09/2025 China warns Mexico to 'think twice' before raising tariffs, threatens countermeasures
In the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., China’s countermeasures have included restrictions on exports of minerals critical to the production of cars.
11/09/2025 Trump’s pressure on Europe to slap 100% tariffs on India and China raises eyebrows
Europe is unlikely to acquiesce to the White House’s request to slap high tariffs on its Asian counterparts.
11/09/2025 Klarna's stock jumps 15% in NYSE debut after pricing IPO above range
Klarna closed at $45.82 a share on Tuesday, valuing the company at over $17 billion.
10/09/2025 More investors want public and private assets in their portfolio. Now there's a benchmark to track this combo
Morningstar announced the Modern Market 100, the first framework to combine public and private equity exposure in one index.
10/09/2025 Ford rolls out new ad campaign amid industry-wide uncertainty
Ford rolled out a new ad campaign on Wednesday, marking the first global unification of its brand in decades.
10/09/2025 Record share of U.S. businesses divert China investments. Top choice: Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia remained the most popular destination for redirected investments, followed by the Indian subcontinent.
10/09/2025 Klarna prices IPO at $40, above online lender's expected range
Klarna priced its IPO at $40 a share, an offering that values the company at about $15 billion.
09/09/2025 One year in, Brian Niccol’s Starbucks looks different — but there are still more changes coming
Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy is bringing back some customers, but investors were expecting faster results.
08/09/2025 Alibaba leads $100 million investment in Chinese humanoid robot startup
Capital is rushing into humanoids — X Square Robot has completed eight fundraising rounds in less than two years since the startup was founded.






