TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77%
TSMC announced a second-quarter profit, following its June revenue figures released earlier this week.
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U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'
A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.
Alibaba and Baidu shares jump in Hong Kong on Apple AI partnership
The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.
Jim Cramer says he needs 'cold hard' proof that AI is paying off
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he’s looking for companies to start showing measurable financial returns from their AI investments.
This powerful stock-market momentum trade has hit a wall after seeing biggest unwind since 2001
So far, the selloff hasn’t done much to dent the S&P 500, as other stocks and sectors have picked up the slack
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Kalshi traders see gas prices crossing $4 by end of July
Like last month's average, Kalshi traders see gas prices surpassing $4 by the end of July.
United Airlines gets hit by a $6 billion added-fuel-cost headwind
Investors zero in on United’s potentially fatter jet-fuel bill — the airline said it expects nearly $6 billion in additional fuel expenses for the year.
Trump says Iran wants to meet as U.S. fires more strikes; analysts warn of 'forever war' risk
Fighting in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, but could escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate, President Donald Trump said.
Food banks, affordable-housing providers scramble as inflation hammers low-income Americans
One Dallas food bank says demand for food assistance has surpassed what was seen during the financial crisis and the pandemic, a Federal Reserve survey has found.
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U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'
A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.
This powerful stock-market momentum trade has hit a wall after seeing biggest unwind since 2001
So far, the selloff hasn’t done much to dent the S&P 500, as other stocks and sectors have picked up the slack
Kalshi traders see gas prices crossing $4 by end of July
Like last month's average, Kalshi traders see gas prices surpassing $4 by the end of July.
DTCC, Wall Street’s post-trade powerhouse, tests tokenized markets with industry heavy hitters
The DTCC is pushing to bring tokenization of real world assets from concept to reality using existing financial infrastructure.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up as protest calls emerge
The move sparked some to call for a peaceful protest and comes shortly after Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Foreign investors sweeten on Indian government bonds as equities see a sell-off
The Indian government bond market is drawing interest from foreign investors as it readies for a likely inclusion in Bloomberg index.
TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77%
TSMC announced a second-quarter profit, following its June revenue figures released earlier this week.
SK Hynix shares plunge over 11% as Asia sees tech rout, tracking U.S. chip losses
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Thursday as a selloff in U.S. chipmakers spilled into the region.
Alibaba and Baidu shares jump in Hong Kong on Apple AI partnership
The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years
The 25 basis point hike by the Bank of Korea was in line with a survey of economists polled by Reuters.
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.
AI is so big, it’s now impossible for investors to avoid
Exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom has become virtually impossible for investors to avoid. The theme hasn’t just cornered the stock market. It has systematically swallowed up corporate credit and venture capital, too.
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