This aerial view shows the factory suburb Yanbu, before stage 12 from Yanbu to Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 19, 2024. Patrick Hertzog | AFP | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. A lot has changed in a week, but investors…
Ivan Toney has launched a sensational attack on the integrity of the Saudi Pro League, suggesting that officials are biased toward Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr. The England international was left fuming after his Al-Ahli side were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Fayha, a result that severely dents their title aspirations. Toney questions refereeing integrity…
Gold’s conventional role as a portfolio risk management tool has been brought into question following a dramatic six-week period for commodity prices, according to Morgan Stanley — but its analysts see value elsewhere. The value of the precious yellow metal plummeted alongside most global asset classes at the outbreak of the Iran conflict. Gold remains…
The Trump administration is increasingly on a collision course with the European Union over Big Tech fines. Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc’s antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024. They’re an increasing bone of…
Not every top prospect chooses to spend draft night at home. With two weeks until draft night, the NFL unveiled the list of players set to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. A total of 16 prospects are expected to walk the stage and embrace the moment. The most notable absence is presumed No. 1 overall…
As earnings season kicks off in earnest next week, companies like Morgan Stanley and Citizens Financial Group could exceed Wall Street’s expectations and see their shares climb as a result. The first-quarter reporting season begins next week, with 28 companies in the S & P 500 — nearly 6% of the index, and four of…
Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic is exploring the possibility of designing its own chips, three sources said, as the company and its rivals respond to a shortage of AI chips needed to power and develop more advanced AI systems. Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic is exploring the possibility of designing its own chips, three sources said, as the…
From classic poacher’s finishes to rainbow flicks. At iconic venues like the Santiago Bernabéu and Old Trafford. And certainly under the bright lights of the World Cup. He could score on the turn, with his head, his heel, or even with his face. Javier Hernández scored in many ways – but always when his team…
Customers exit a Uniqlo store, operated by Fast Retailing Co., in Tokyo, Japan. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fast Retailing shares surged more than 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its annual outlook and as robust international growth boosted its quarterly profit. Reflecting the stronger…
Oil tankers and gas tankers were affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photos For You | Moment | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open….
