Asia-Pacific stock markets began Thursday’s session with a mixed performance, as investors navigated a complex landscape of new US tariff announcements from President Donald Trump and a key interest rate decision from the Bank of Korea. While some regional bourses found positive footing, Japanese stocks slipped, and Indian benchmarks like…
OpenAI is preparing to launch an artificial intelligence-powered web browser in the coming weeks, potentially setting the stage for a direct challenge to Alphabet Inc.’s market-leading Chrome browser. The move, reported by Reuters citing three people familiar with the matter, signals OpenAI’s ambitions to further integrate its AI tools into…
Nissan Motor has announced a suspension of US production for three of its vehicle models specifically designated for the Canadian market, according to a Reuters report. This decision comes as a direct consequence of the escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, which have resulted in the imposition of…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a 39% year-on-year increase in revenue for the June quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and reinforcing optimism around continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.Based on monthly disclosures, consolidated revenue for the April–June period reached approximately NT$934 billion (US$32 billion). That figure surpassed the average analyst…
Shares of Core Scientific plunged after AI cloud provider CoreWeave announced plans to acquire the data center firm in an all-stock deal, a reaction that defies the typical market response to acquisition news. Instead of rallying to reflect the purchase price, Core Scientific stock dropped 25%, closing at $13.43 on…
European stocks advanced on Thursday as investors looked for signs of progress in trade talks between the United States and the European Union.The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.5% at 552.45 points.Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each rose 0.4%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 outperformed with a 0.8%…
Shares of US-based copper giant Freeport-McMoRan climbed 3.75% to $47.30 in premarket trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a new 50% tariff on imported copper announced by former President Donald Trump.The tariff, set to take effect from August 1, is part of a broader push to reshore strategic metals…
UBS announced a revised outlook on the global oil refining industry, anticipating a significant tightening of supply balances in the coming years. This adjustment is primarily attributed to two critical factors: widespread project delays in new refinery constructions and a series of additional refinery closures globally, according to an Investing.com report. These…
By Sarthak GoswamiPriyanka, a night-shift worker from Ghaziabad, epitomises the aspirations of many Indians who have embraced the digital revolution. Working remotely for Amazon, she sought to supplement her income by responding to an Instagram post advertising paid online tasks. The initial experience seemed harmless enough—her first task, which involved…
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) surged 23.54% to $0.018 on July 9, marking its highest value since January 2025. The rally followed a key regulatory milestone: the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially acknowledged a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would hold both PENGU tokens and Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs).…