Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares surged by the most since April, extending a powerful rally as investor optimism around artificial intelligence demand carried into the new year. The world’s largest contract chipmaker climbed as much as 6.9% in Taipei trading to reach a fresh record high, underscoring its central…

Asian markets opened the first full trading week of the year on a stronger footing, even as investors grappled with the geopolitical and market implications of a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, influencing…

Tesco share price has remained in a narrow range in the past few months despite the company’s growing market share and profitability growth. It was trading at 442.2 on Monday, inside a narrow range it has remained at since December. This article explores whether it is a good investment today.Tesco’s…

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has begun offering free broadband access to users in Venezuela through Feb. 3, as the country deals with widespread disruption following US airstrikes and the arrest of former leader Nicolas Maduro.The move places a private technology provider at the centre of a fast-moving geopolitical…

Lloyds share price continued its strong bull run on Friday, reaching the important milestone of 100p for the first time since September 2008. It has risen in the last seven consecutive months, the longest streak since 2012, and is up by 90% in the previous 12 months. So, will the…

IAG share price started the year well, rising to a key resistance level at 430p, its highest level since January 2020, and a few points below its all-time high of 438p. It has been in a strong bull run, rising by 380% from its lowest point in 2022.IAG’s business has…

Escalating trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US is considering raising tariffs on India unless New Delhi agrees to Washington’s demands to reduce its purchases of Russian oil, following the latest round of inconclusive trade talks.“(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is a good guy. He knew…

Oil prices reacted to the recent US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by focusing on the long-term potential for increased supply, suggesting the market is anticipating a smooth power transition rather than immediate disruptions, according to an ING Group report.Developments over the weekend have sent shockwaves globally, as the…

Shares in Chevron surged in premarket trading on Monday after the surprise removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over the weekend fuelled optimism that US oil companies could regain broader access to the country’s vast crude reserves.Chevron stock was up about 7.8% before the opening bell, reflecting investor expectations that…