Day: February 25, 2026
European stocks set for higher open as market nerves ease
The City of London skyline at sunset. Gary Yeowell | Digitalvision | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Wednesday as global market nerves eased after U.S. President Donald Trump’s universal 10% tariff came into effect rather than the threatened higher 15% rate. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen […]
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These are the European tech stocks to watch after Nvidia reports earnings — and how strong or weak results would affect them
Key Points Chip giant Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, will report its earnings on Wednesday, which could have a sizable impact on the market. “Nvidia’s earnings are widely viewed as a barometer for the strength and durability of the global AI investment cycle,” Camilla Papaleo, product manager at VanEck, told CNBC. CNBC spoke to […]
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HSBC annual pre-tax profit drops over 7%, revenue jumps as bank’s results top estimates
A view of the logo of HSBC bank on a wall outside a branch in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 14, 2024. Henry Romero | Reuters Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Wednesday reported annual pre-tax profit of $29.91 billion, beating the estimates on the back of a strong performance in its wealth division and Hong […]
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South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains after Wall Street’s AI relief rally
A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (C) and the Korean won/USD exchange rate (R) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on April 9, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea and Japan stocks […]
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U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling will likely allow India to keep buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive to hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images India will likely continue buying Russian oil as the U.S. Supreme Court’s verdict outlawing President Donald […]
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Trump says Iran wants a deal more than the U.S. ahead of next round of negotiations in Geneva
Iran wants to make a “deal” more than the U.S., President Donald Trump said Tuesday, ahead of another round of scheduled talks with Tehran and amid a build up of American forces in the Middle East. Tehran’s refusal to commit to not developing nuclear weapons remains the key sticking point holding up an agreement, Trump […]
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Nvidia, Microsoft back self-driving firm Wayve as it hits $8.6 billion valuation
Autonomous driving company Wayve has hit an $8.6 billion valuation after securing fresh funds from Nvidia, Microsoft and Uber. The $1.2 billion Series D round was led by Eclipse, Balderton and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and also featured automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis. Uber will invest up to an additional $300 million in milestone-based capital. […]
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The global M&A boom is rolling into 2026 as AI sparks deal frenzy — but cash is getting tight
Key Points Merger-and-acquisition activity roared back to life last year despite a sluggish start. Markets are betting that the surge will continue. While the appetite for deals remains strong, the pool of discretionary capital to fund them is historically thin. Source
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