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Feb 04, 2026

China's Hong Kong-listed tech stocks enter bear market as tax ands AI fears take hold
Chinese technology stocks have slid into bear market territory, marking a sharp reversal from last year's rally.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Sony profit jumps 22% in December quarter, beating expectations and lifting full-year outlook
Sony posted a stronger-than-expected rebound in operating profit for the December quarter and lifted its full-year forecast.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

South Korea's Kospi leads declines in Asia, tracking Wall Street tech sell-off
In Asia, investors are keeping an eye on tech and tech-related stocks in the region for any spillover.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Shares of Arm plunge 8% after licensing revenue misses estimates, Qualcomm outlook adds pressure
Shares of UK-based semiconductor designer Arm Holdings fell in aftermarket trading, despite the company posting record revenues amid AI demand.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade
Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.

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Feb 04, 2026

Oil slides in volatile trading as upcoming U.S.-Iran talks revive de-escalation hopes
Oil prices fell on Thursday after Washington and Tehran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, even as differences persist over the scope of the discussions.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet capex plans spook investors, while AMD has a brutal day in markets
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.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Alphabet resets the bar for AI infrastructure spending
The search giant's proposed capex spend for 2026 exceeds that of its hyperscalers peers.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Software experiencing 'most exciting moment' as AI fears hammer the stocks
Shares of software companies have been getting beaten up, and the selloff accelerated this week after Anthropic's latest unveiling.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Asia markets mostly fall, tracking Wall Street losses as tech sell-off continues
In Asia, investors will keep an eye on tech and tech-related stocks in the region to watch for any spillover.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Google parent beats on revenue, projects significant AI spending increase
Wall Street will be looking for more details Google's deal to revamp Apple's Siri virtual assistant with the search company's Gemini AI models.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

AMD falls 17%, posts worst day since 2017 as Lisa Su addresses guidance concerns
The CEO said that the data center business has risen from the fourth to first quarter and demand for the company's CPUs is "going gangbusters."

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 growth is only getting started as Novo Nordisk braces for a decline in 2026
The split in outlook underscores Lilly's strong position in the obesity market, underpinned by more effective drugs and its direct-to-consumer sales strategy.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran supreme leader 'should be very worried'
President Donald Trump has threatened to launch military strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't agree to a deal on its nuclear program.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Hedge funds made $24 billion shorting software stocks so far in 2026 — And they are increasing the bet
Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Bitcoin bleeds for second straight day, nearly grazes $72,000
Bitcoin sank as low as $72,096.20 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day breaking below the $73,000 level.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

AMD's Lisa Su says demand for advanced chips is still accelerating, as stock plummets 16%
The CEO said that the data center business has risen from the fourth to first quarter and demand for the company's CPUs is "going gangbusters."

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Uber reports 20% revenue growth in fourth-quarter, but issues soft profit guidance
Uber said revenue in its food delivery business increased 30%, beating analysts' estimates.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Alphabet to report earnings: AI, ad momentum key to the fourth quarter
Wall Street will be looking for more details Google's deal to revamp Apple's Siri virtual assistant with the search company's Gemini AI models.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

U.S. plans critical mineral price floors with Mexico, EU and Japan
The Trump administration has put critical minerals at the heart of its trade and industrial policies in an effort to reduce dependence on China.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Nvidia-backed AI voice startup ElevenLabs hits $11 billion valuation in fresh fundraise, as it eyes IPO
Global funding for AI startups hit record levels in 2025, with European ones raising a record $21.6 billion, per Dealroom.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Trump admin to withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota: Homan
The Trump administration will draw down about 25% of its law enforcement officers from Minnesota on Wednesday, border czar Tom Homan said.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

AMD stock sinks 12% after earnings. Here's why
The chipmaker's stock has surged over the past year amid the AI boom.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Amazon makes Alexa AI assistant available to everyone in the U.S. nearly a year after launch
Alexa launched last year in an "early access" preview, meaning consumers had to join a waitlist or buy a new device to use the service.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Uber reports 20% revenue growth in fourth-quarter, fueled by food delivery
Uber said revenue in its food delivery business increased 30%, beating analysts' estimates.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says
The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Eli Lilly blows past quarterly estimates, posts strong outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales soar
Eli Lilly's fourth-quarter earnings come as it tries to maintain its advantage over Novo Nordisk in the GLP-1 market.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Pinterest CEO rebukes, fires 'obstructionist' employees who created tool to track layoffs
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready lashed out at staffers who created an internal tool to track layoffs at the company, and fired those involved.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

AMD is down 9% after reporting earnings. Here's why
The chipmaker's stock has surged over the past year amid the AI boom

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

China ramps up threats over Panama Canal ruling that handed Trump a major victory
The Panama Canal has been thrust into the middle of a power struggle between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Global software stocks extend losses amid fears over AI-led disruption
Wall Street's fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption affecting software companies made their way to Asia and Europe.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Gold and silver extend rebound but concerns over volatility linger
Gold and silver climb with further gains seen determined by rate expectations

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Chinese solar stocks rally on reports Elon Musk's Space X, Tesla staff visited suppliers
Shares of Chinese solar panel makers surged after a team of staff sent by Elon Musk had reportedly visited several photovoltaic suppliers in China.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

World's largest jeweler under pressure as analysts warn it will be hit by volatile silver price
Jefferies analysts downgraded Pandora to Hold. Rising costs are squeezing its margins, as is a worsening macroeconomic backdrop.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Euro zone inflation cools to 1.7% in January, flash data shows
Euro zone inflation cooled to 1.7% in January, flash data from statistics agency Eurostat showed Wednesday.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Trump says India won't buy Russian oil anymore. Moscow insists India hasn't said that
Analysts are skeptical that India will stop buying Russian oil completely.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Novo Nordisk shares tumble 18% as CEO warns it will get worse before it gets better
Just as Novo Nordisk showed signs of a recovery, another cold shower hit investors as the drugmaker surprise prereleased its 2026 forecast late Tuesday, sending shares tumbling.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Venezuela tells China oil prices won't be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the U.S. and that Chinese investment in the South American country will remain secure.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: UBS posts strong earnings while Novo Nordisk's U.S. shares crater on slowing growth
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday that there's "no drama involved" between the company and OpenAI. "Everything's on track," he added.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: For Chinese businesses, it's not about which AI is the smartest
While U.S.-China AI competition has focused on intelligence, businesses in China have a different benchmark for choosing AI tools.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: The pressure's on Shell to beat once again
With Shell's results on the horizon, questions remain over the pace of earnings growth in years to come — despite evidence that it is one of the best-run companies in its sector.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Gold extends gains, breaking past $5,000; Asia stocks trade mostly higher, breaking ranks with Wall Street
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose, breaking ranks with Wall Street as a sell-off in U.S. technology stocks weighed on sentiment.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

UBS beats expectations with $1.2 billion fourth-quarter profit, plans $3 billion buyback
UBS reported its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday.

CNBC World News
Feb 04, 2026

Asian software stocks plunge after U.S. peers decline on fears over AI-led disruption
Wall Street's fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption affecting software companies have made their way into Asia.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Nintendo shares sink 10% as gaming giant faces memory shortage concerns
Nintendo is facing pressure this year from a shortage in memory chips — a key component in its gaming consoles — that has resulted in surging prices.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

KKR and Singtel to take full ownership of data center firm STT GDC for about $5 billion
The deal pegs the enterprise value at S$13.8 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

'Muskonomy' shakeup: SpaceX valuation approaches Tesla's after merger with xAI
Elon Musk is now overseeing two companies worth over $1 trillion, at least on paper.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Gold extends gains, breaking past $5,000; Asia stocks mostly track Wall Street losses on tech pullback
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell, tracking Wall Street losses as a sell-off in U.S. technology stocks weighed on sentiment.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia denies rift with OpenAI, while software and asset management stocks plunge
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday that there's "no drama involved" between the company and OpenAI. "Everything's on track," he added.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

KKR and Singtel to acquire remaining stake in data center firm STT GDC for over $5 billion
The deal pegs the enterprise value at S$13.8 billion.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Fed's Stephen Miran resigns from White House post
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, CNBC has confirmed.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Asia-Pacific markets set to fall, tracking Wall Street losses after a tech-led pullback
Asia-Pacific markets looked set to fall, tracking Wall Street losses as a sell-off in U.S. technology stocks weighed on sentiment.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Oil giants brace for a bruising earnings season — with shareholder returns at risk
A weaker crude price environment has ramped up the pressure on Big Oil's commitment to allocating cash to shareholders.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Microsoft promotes sales leaders as company pursues AI growth
Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft's commercial business, wants to reduce the customer feedback loop as the company sells artificial intelligence services.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

China set to attend India's upcoming AI summit signaling improving relations with New Delhi
A Chinese science and technology vice minister will attend India's AI summit this month, a consultant told CNBC, citing government contacts.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

How one country is engineering its way out of a construction cost crisis
While a building boom is good for the economy, it presents challenges, with construction costs in Singapore consistently ranked among the highest in the world.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Here's who analysts expect to gain from India's U.S. and EU trade deals
Analysts said back-to-back trade deals with the U.S. and EU could lift pharma, manufacturing and IT stocks.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Bitcoin briefly breaks below $73,000 to lowest since November 2024 as heavy selling resumes
Bitcoin fell below $73,000 on Tuesday as investors sold the asset to hedge against heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

AMD shares drop as forecast comes up short of some expectations
AMD's first-quarter forecast fell short of what some analysts were hoping for amid an AI spending boom.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Palantir stock rallies after company beats earnings estimates
The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drone that 'aggressively approached' aircraft carrier
U.S. Central Command said the drone approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea with "unclear intent."

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Private credit stocks plummet on concern about exposure to software industry disrupted by AI
Shares of stocks with significant private credit market exposure were diving on fears about exposure to the industries being disrupted by artificial intelligence, including software.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Apple adds agents from Anthropic and OpenAI to its coding tool
Apple is introducing agentic coding to Xcode, jumping into one of the biggest trends in technology.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

How global shadow fleet of crude tankers is navigating high seas hunt for sanctioned Russian, Iranian, Venezuelan oil
President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil in trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels on the move evading global enforcement.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Intel is moving into GPUs and has hired a chief architect, CEO Lip-Bu Tan says
Nvidia and AMD are leaders in the GPUs, which power large language models and have skyrocketed in demand with the data center buildout.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

U.S. military shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively approached' aircraft carrier
The U.S. Central Command said the drone approached the USS Abraham Lincoln with "unclear intent."

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Nvidia's Jensen Huang denies OpenAI deal rumors: 'There's no drama'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the chipmaker's plan to invest in OpenAI remains "on track."

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

How global shadow fleet of crude tankers is navigating high seas hunt for sanctioned Russian Iranian, Venezuelan oil
President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil in trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels on the move evading global enforcement.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Trump Project Vault stockpile will include any minerals listed as ‘critical' by Interior Department
The stockpile is the latest move by the Trump administration to build a Western supply chain to counter China's dominance in critical minerals.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Novo Nordisk shares tumble after company warns of sales hit this year
The company is banking on its Wegovy pill and next-generation weight loss injectable CagriSema to recapture share of the key U.S. market.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

European stocks end flat as UK mining giants rise on metals rebound
European stocks ended flat Tuesday as global markets settled following a short-lived sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. Shadow fleet vessels are still unloading sanctioned crude at its ports
President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil as part of trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels unloading the crude at its ports.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Who is Josh D'Amaro, Disney's next CEO?
D'Amaro's appointment to the top job once again brings to the fore Disney's storied history in park-going at a time of massive growth for the division.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Musk's xAI, SpaceX combo is the biggest merger of all time, valued at $1.25 trillion
The record-setting deal will be the largest merger of all time and is valued at $1.25 trillion

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Palantir stock rallies after beating earnings estimates
The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urges the protection of children from a "digital wild west."

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

World's largest jeweler falls after analysts warn it will be hit by volatile silver price
While rising costs are squeezing Pandora's margins from one side, a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop is hitting it from the other.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Disney names parks boss Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO to succeed Bob Iger, effective March 18
Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Palantir surges 11% after beating earnings estimates
The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Pfizer says obesity injection shows promise as monthly treatment in mid-stage trial
The data on Pfizer's GLP-1 offer early evidence that the injection can be administered less frequently than existing drugs without sacrificing efficacy.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink' of a capital war
The billionaire Bridgewater founder also weighed in on investing in gold after the metal was gripped by a sharp sell-off.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Disney shares are flat as CEO succession takes the spotlight. Here's what's happening
An analyst said the question of who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO has been an 'overhang' on Disney's stock.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Pfizer beats quarterly estimates despite Covid product decline, reaffirms modest outlook
The pharmaceutical giant reaffirmed the modest 2026 outlook that rattled investors in December.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Nintendo Switch becomes the gaming giant's best-selling console ever
The success of the Switch was down to the innovative nature of the hardware, combined with strong games based on Nintendo's most popular characters.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

PepsiCo's drink sales are improving, and it's planning to cut snack prices
PepsiCo reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street's estimates.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Merck tops quarterly estimates, posts modest 2026 guidance as generic competition looms
Merck posted a modest 2026 outlook that fell short of estimates, as it prepares for some drugs to go off patent later this year and face generic competition.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal
The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

India's Nifty 50 closes 2.5% higher as long-awaited U.S. trade deal boosts investor sentiment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday stateside said that U.S. will cut reciprocal tariff on India to 18% from 25%.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Gold and silver rebound, pulling global mining stocks and precious metal ETFs higher
Gold and silver prices rebounded after suffering a historic selloff, with analysts suggesting that the recent violent correction was more a positioning reset.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Palantir surges 10% after beating earnings estimates. Here's what's happening
The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile
The moves come shortly after President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. critical mineral reserve.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

'Devil in the details': India-U.S. deal raises hopes for a reset — but the fine print remains unclear
The U.S. and India have finalized a trade deal on Monday after months of negotiations, steadying a relationship that had plummeted to its lowest point in decades.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

European stocks are up. Here's what's happening after the historic global sell off
European stocks were broadly higher on Tuesday as global markets settled following a brief sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Nintendo keeps Switch 2 forecast as device sales pass 17 million units
Investors are weighing the impact of rising memory prices and the strength of Nintendo's games pipeline ahead of the Switch 2.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Asia markets and precious metals rebound amid Trump's trade deal with India
As part of the deal, New Delhi will "BUY AMERICAN" at "a much higher level," and stop buying oil from Russia, according to Trump.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

India's Nifty 50 jumps 3% as long-awaited trade deal with U.S. boosts investor sentiment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday stateside said that U.S. will cut reciprocal tariff on India to 18% from 25%.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

European stocks set to open higher as global markets settle down
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as global markets settled following a brief sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

Japan stocks jump over 3% to record high as Asia markets rebound
Asia-Pacific markets rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal.

CNBC World News
Feb 03, 2026

India's Nifty 50 skyrockets 5% as long-awaited trade deal with U.S. boosts investor sentiment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday stateside said that U.S. will cut reciprocal tariff on India to 18% from 25%.

CNBC World News
Feb 02, 2026

Australia raises rates for first time since late 2023 as inflation hits six-quarter high
This comes as the country sees its highest level of inflation in six quarters.

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