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CNBC Daily Open: Ceasefire at risk of collapse
U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the M/V Touska ship on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from […]
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HSBC first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates on wider-than-expected credit losses
Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts’ estimates on the back of larger-than-expected credit losses and other impairment charges. HSBC’s revenue gained 6%, year on year, exceeding estimates. Here are HSBC’s first-quarter results compared with the consensus estimates compiled by the bank. Pre-tax profit: $9.4 billion vs. $9.59 billion […]
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Stock futures are little changed as Wall Street eyes latest developments in Middle East and oil prices: Live updates
A trading floor manager works on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, May 4, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday night after the major averages suffered declines amid growing concerns […]
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CNBC Daily Open: As Gulf fatigue sets in, earnings take center stage
A Cargo boat navigates the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Asghar Besharati | Getty Images Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. The weekend brought plenty of headlines out of the Middle East — a […]
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Global week ahead: Is ‘Sell in May’ just a myth?
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., April 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Conventional wisdom can be a stubborn force. As the trading month of May gets into full swing this week, should investors continue to follow the old adage of […]
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Inside India newsletter: AI is exposing cracks in India’s growth story as it hits high-paying IT jobs
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Over the past two decades, India’s IT sector has been driving a consumption boom that has in many ways anchored the India growth story. […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: Can ‘Savvy the Squirrel’ drive Britons nuts for savings?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Julia Hoggett, CEO of London Stock Exchange, and Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, launch a new campaign to get Brits investing, at London Stock Exchange on April 23, 2026 in London, England. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange […]
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Step aside Tesla, BYD: Japanese carmakers deepen their hold on India’s auto market with hybrids
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Indian consumers’ desire to shift away from gasoline-based cars should have been Tesla and BYD’s moment to shine in the world’s third-largest auto market. […]
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Dollar debasement and zombie companies: 5 investment strategies we heard today
Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan continues to shape investor sentiment, with optimism for a potential settlement keeping a cap on oil prices and propping up equity markets. European stocks followed Asian peers higher in early trading, with South Korea’s Kospi index hitting a record high overnight. Meanwhile, U.S. futures are pointing to tentative […]
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Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce’s fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart dominate India’s e‑commerce market. This week, I unpack why the U.S. giants are keen to expand in the […]
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