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Vacations can be stressful—here are 3 ways to fully unwind, according to a psychologist
Vacationers should take their time to ease into their holidays, plan ahead, and focus on experiences instead of cramming activities or being interrupted by work.
The first of China’s 'AI tigers' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut
Shares of China-backed Zhipu made small gains on their Hong Kong debut, following a $558 million initial public offering.
Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket
The memory giant projected an operating profit of 20 trillion won for the final quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from a year earlier.
Trump withdraws U.S. from dozens of international organizations, White House says
The White House said they promote "radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological programs that conflict with U.S. sovereignty and economic strength."
CNBC Daily Open: Rumbles within the Magnificent Seven
It's the first time since 2019 that Alphabet has overtaken Apple in valuation, and another sign of how Apple is falling behind in the AI race.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/cnbc-daily-open-rumbles-within-the-magnificent-seven.html
Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as Trump rattles defense firms and oil prices slide
Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Down Jones Industrial Average snapped a three-day winning streak.
CLSA recommends these 8 global defensive stocks, as 2026 kicks off in uncertain territory
In its "Global Themes Redux" report released on Monday, investment bank CLSA named its top defensive and countercyclical plays.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/8-top-defensive-stocks-2026-begins-uncertain-territory-clsa.html
The boldest bitcoin predictions for 2026 are in — from $75,000 to $225,000
Industry executives and investors forecast a wide range of prices for bitcoin in 2026, dropping as low as $75,000 and rising as high as $225,000.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/bitcoin-btc-price-predictions-for-2026.html
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500, Dow retreat from record highs: Live updates
Growing geopolitical tensions could test the resilience of stocks as the new year begins.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Trump says Venezuela will purchase American products with revenue from oil deal
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday that the U.S. will control Venezuela's oil sales indefinitely.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/trump--venezuela-american-products-oil-deal.html
Nvidia's Jensen Huang said he loves this company. The shares could nearly double this year, says one analyst
Analysts have gotten increasingly bullish on this company since announcing it has deployed the largest sidewalk delivery fleet in the U.S.
Trump reserves right to use military force to secure oil interests in Venezuela, White House says
The Trump administration has built up military forces in the Caribbean, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and its carrier strike group.
Oil ship seized by the U.S. over Venezuela sanctions was newly registered under Russian flag
The seized ship, now named Marinera, is just one that Russia has reflagged to join its "dark" fleet.
Rubio says he will meet with Denmark about Greenland next week
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States. That has not stopped President Trump from saying he wants the island.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/greenland-rubio-denmark-trump.html
Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to U.S. indefinitely, sources say
The U.S. will ease sanctions against Venezuela in exchange for continued shipments of oil.
Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/adp-jobs-report-december-2025.html
The stocks Goldman gives over 70% upside — with one as high as 147%
The names come from the bank's "Conviction List - Directors' Cut," a monthly list of recommended stocks to buy that is decided by a subcommittee.
Trump's shake-up of the old world order sends shockwaves through Europe
The "Old World" appears to have fallen far behind other power blocs in a new world order of territorial takeovers and "might is right."
WBD once again rejects Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal
Warner Bros. Discovery's board still sees its deal with Netflix as the superior option over Paramount's recently amended hostile offer.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/wbd-rejects-paramount-offer-again-netflix-deal.html
India economy estimated to grow 7.4% in 2026 despite looming trade uncertainties
Amid rising global trade uncertainties, India's economy is projected to grow 7.4% in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/india-economy-growth-outlook-fiscal-2026-tariffs-inflation.html
Europe’s banks have had a stellar year. Now they face one big question in 2026
Investment strategists say European banks continue to be a strong diversification play for 2026.
Kremlin says peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to U.S. proposals
European and Ukrainian negotiators have been discussing changes to a U.S. set of proposals for an agreement to end the nearly four-year-old war.
Epstein files: Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, others in newly released photos
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/epstein-files-trump-clinton-gates-photos.html
Ray Dalio says Middle East is becoming a 'Silicon Valley of capitalists’
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have this year launched multibillion-dollar initiatives to build cloud, data centers and other AI infrastructure.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/ray-dalio-middle-east-silicon-valley-ai-bubble.html
A little-known startup just used AI to make a moon dust battery for Blue Origin
Istari CEO Will Roper was assistant secretary of the Air Force under President Donald Trump's first term and worked with Space Force.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/istari-digital-ai-blue-origins-moon-dust-battery.html
Meta wins FTC antitrust trial that focused on WhatsApp, Instagram
Meta has won its case against the Federal Trade Commission, seven months after the trial began.
Microsoft unveils tool to help companies control, track AI agents
Microsoft has helped companies build AI agents that can do specific kinds of work. Now it has a way to spot and stop risky agents.
Watch the full interview with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on steering success
CNBC’s Tania Bryer spoke to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown ahead of the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix about the release of his new book, “Seven Tenths Of A Second”, bringing McLaren back from the brink and whether the team can add to their consecutive Constructors’ World Championships success with a 2025 Driver’s Championship.
Rocket Lab rises 3% on record third-quarter revenue, launch backlog
Rocket Lab said its has 49 rocket launches on contract and 17 of those deals were signed during the third quarter.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/rocket-lab-rklb-earnings-q3-2025.html
Barclays announces surprise $670 million share buyback
The British lender reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday.
The war is over, Trump says, on a historic day for the Middle East
Trump arrived in Tel Aviv earlier Monday to mark the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas after more than two years in captivity.
Top Hollywood agencies slam OpenAI's Sora as 'exploitation' and a risk to clients
CAA, which represents artists including Doja Cat, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks, said OpenAI was "dismissing creators' rights."
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/caa-open-ai-sora-copyright-talent-agency.html
Trump claims ‘sabotage’ at UN from escalator, teleprompter and mic
Trump noted that The Times, a British newspaper, reported that U.N. employees "joked about turning off an escalator" before his appearance there.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/trump-sabotage-un-escalator-teleprompter-mic.html
Swiss central bank says tariffs are a 'major challenge' as deal with U.S. remains elusive
Switzerland's central bank revised economic growth downward for 2026, saying U.S. tariffs present a "major challenge" for its economy.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. tech shares pull back amid growing AI bubble worries
On days like these, it looks like being a trader of individual stocks has its advantages over investing in exchange-traded funds.
European stocks poised for mixed open ahead of U.S. jobs data
Shares listed in Europe look set for a muted open on Thursday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/european-stocks-poised-for-mixed-open-ahead-of-us-jobs-data.html
Alibaba shares rise over 6% after CEO unveils plans to boost AI spending
Alibaba shares surged to their highest point since 2021 after it announced plans to boost spending on artificial intelligence and unveiled new AI products.
Singapore core inflation rate comes in softer than expected, hits fresh four-year lows
Headline inflation in Singapore came in at 0.5%, down from the 0.6% in July.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/singapore-core-inflation-rate-august-mti-mas.html
Apple's stock turns positive for the year after iPhone 17 launch
Apple's stock has turned green for the year after the company released new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models on Friday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/apples-stock-turns-positive-for-year-after-iphone-17-launch-.html
'We need the smartest people': Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs react to Trump's H-1B visa fee
"We want all the brightest minds to come to the U.S. and remember immigration is the foundation of the American Dream," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/nvidia-openai-ceos-huang-altman-trump-h1b-visas.html
iPhone 17 goes on sale globally as Apple faces China rivals and AI doubts
People around the world flocked to Apple stores on Friday morning to pick up the new generation of iPhones.
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.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, up 4x from last year
The milestone follows a $8.3 billion raise from top investors, including Dragoneer Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/04/openai-chatgpt-700-million-users.html
With an exodus of millionaires, businesses and workers, has London lost its spark?
London has taken some knocks recently, but is it on downward trajectory, or just experiencing some bumps in the road?
Dow futures drop over 250 points after Trump slaps 30% tariff on Mexico and the EU: Live updates
The stock market is coming off a losing week, though the major averages are still near record highs.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Coffee at 30 cents is the latest gimmick in China’s billion-dollar ‘instant commerce’ price war
China's 'instant commerce' sector is experiencing a cut-throat price war with companies launching massive subsidy programs and other promotions.
U.S. isn't at war with Iran, 'we're at war with Iran's nuclear program,' Vance says
Vice President JD Vance's remarks come after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's "nuclear ambitions have been obliterated" following Saturday's strikes.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/vance-us-is-at-war-with-irans-nuclear-program.html
Gavin Newsom locks horns with Trump in a politically defining moment
Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.
U.S. retailers scramble to secure China-made Christmas merchandise as tariff uncertainty persists
As Chinese factories and their U.S. buyers try to navigate tariff uncertainty, there's a concern about whether products will arrive in time for Christmas.
Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining, seeking to break China's critical minerals dominance
The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules.
Pony.ai teams up with Tencent for robotaxi services on WeChat, other apps
Pony.ai has announced an agreement with Tencent Cloud to develop autonomous driving and deploy robotaxi services on Tencent applications like WeChat.
China pledges to ramp up targeted support for businesses as U.S. trade war hits
China plans to help struggling businesses with targeted measures in the face of "increased external shocks," according to a readout of a high-level meeting.
From unicorns to brick-and-mortar: VCs in Southeast Asia get cold feet as they switch bets
Amid a major downturn, venture capitalists in Southeast Asia are investing more in offline businesses that can show profitability and strong cash flow.
European markets set to open higher as Wall Street notches three-day win streak
European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as investors take company earnings reports in their stride.
Emerging markets are betting on a post-tariffs winner — and it’s not China or the U.S.
"The acceleration of South-South trade, I think, will take a new dynamism because of the new trade policy of the U.S.," the UN's Rebeca Grynspan told CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/25/emerging-markets-are-betting-on-the-post-tariffs-winner.html
South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data to China and the U.S. without consent
South Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring the personal information of users without permission.
CNBC Daily Open: Tech takes centerstage, but trade tensions loom large
While tech appears to be at the forefront of investors' mind for now, tariffs and trade tensions still lurk in the shadows.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains as investors assess trade climate
Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly climb Friday after Wall Street saw its third straight day of gains as tech stocks rallied.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/25/asia-pacific-markets-live-tokyo-cpi-gold-us-china.html
The trade war's wave of retail shortages will hit U.S. consumers in stages. Here's when
Major retailers are warning about empty shelves as a result of President Trump's tariffs on China and wider trade war. How concerned should consumers be?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/unsustainable-china-trade-war-retail-shortage-warnings.html
South Korea, U.S. aim for package deal before tariff pause ends in July, Seoul says
South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a package of deals aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on reciprocal tariffs are lifted in July, Seoul's delegation said after the first round of trade talks in Washington.