China’s artificial intelligence race has no finish line. DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba and even consumer electronics firm Xiaomi have all dropped new models in recent weeks, jostling for position on leaderboards. From native AI startups to platform giants, companies across the sector face growing pressure to innovate, expand their user base and find paths to…
This photo shows a view of LyondellBasell refinery near the Houston Ship Channel, part of the Port of Houston, on April 29, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort effort in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes…
Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy, speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, US, on Friday, July 26, 2024. The conference is an annual event organized by BTC Media LLC for fans of the original cryptocurrency. Photographer: Liam Kennedy/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Strategy’s latest earnings release marks a…
Real Madrid have been rocked by reports of internal unrest as senior stars Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger were involved in separate heated confrontations. With a decisive El Clásico against Barcelona looming, the timing of these dressing room flare-ups has left the atmosphere at Valdebebas at an all-time low. Rüdiger sparks dressing room confrontation The…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the S & P 500 rose to another record, and what’s on the radar…
A man looks at a screen showing global stock market information on the street in Tokyo, Japan. Chris McGrath | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight as a drop in oil prices and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment. Signaling diplomatic efforts for resolving the Middle East crisis…
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi | ISNA | WANA | Via Reuters President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is pausing “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military’s effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, one day after the operation began. Trump, in a…
Brazil icon Cafu has sensationally claimed that Neymar is technically superior to both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he backed the forward to lead the Selecao at the upcoming World Cup. The legendary right-back, who remains the only man to play in three consecutive World Cup finals, believes a fit Neymar remains the ultimate…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters S&P 500 futures ticked higher on Tuesday night after both the broad market index and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh highs during the regular session. S&P 500 futures added 0.2%, while…
The Lucid logo is shown at the Los Angeles Auto show on Nov. 20, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — Lucid Group suspended its vehicle production guidance for the year as its incoming CEO evaluates the all-electric vehicle manufacturer’s business operations, including the potential for lower output of EVs. The company on Tuesday also…
