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CNBC Daily Open: AI trade reignited by TSMC earnings blowout
A view of the TSMC Global R&D center in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week’s headlines still reflected larger global dynamics. Case in point: Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production in the U.S., which is as much a […]
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European stocks to open lower; Greenland remains in focus
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower on Friday as investors digest ongoing geopolitical tensions. Futures tied to the U.K.’s FTSE 100 were last seen 0.13% lower, Germany’s DAX 0.4% lower, and France CAC 0.3% in the red, according to data from IG Group. The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished the previous session 0.6% higher, with […]
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Asian chip stocks advance, Taiwan outperforms after trade deal with U.S.
The city skyline is seen with the landmark Taipei 101 building from a lookout point on Elephant Mountain in Taipei on April 14, 2025. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) I-hwa Cheng | Afp | Getty Images Asian chip stocks climbed Friday, lifting several regional markets even as […]
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Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million
The Nave Photon, carrying crude oil from Venezuela, is docked at Port Freeport in Freeport, Texas, U.S., January 15, 2026. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters The U.S. is securing about 30% higher prices for Venezuelan crude, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday, as the country has started selling oil from the Latin American nation after capturing […]
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CNBC Daily Open: TSMC earnings draw investors’ eyes back to AI
A man walks past a TSMC logo at Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week’s headlines still reflected larger global dynamics. Case in point: Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production in the U.S. is not […]
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Stock futures are little changed after rally in banks and tech lifts major averages: Live updates
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., Jan. 15, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures were near the flatline Thursday night after a rally in banks and tech names boosted the major averages. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, while Dow Jones […]
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This pharma stock just got whacked — there’s still a major catalyst ahead
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks were climbing on Thursday led by semiconductors and AI-related names. Taiwan Semiconductor rallied more than 5% after reporting strong fourth quarter results and forecasting higher […]
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Goldman Sachs CEO is looking at how the Wall Street bank can get involved in prediction markets
Key Points The move signals growing institutional interest in a corner of finance that has gained increased traction among traders. Solomon met with the two big prediction companies and their leadership in the last two weeks, spending ‘a couple of hours with each’ to learn more. Goldman has a team of people spending time with […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, Taiwan Semi, Eli Lilly & more
Here are some of the names making big moves in midday trading. Eli Lilly — Shares of the weight loss drugmaker fell nearly 4% after Reuters reported that a Food and Drug Administration decision on its obesity pill would be delayed until April 10. The drug had been granted an expedited review under a Trump […]
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Morgan Stanley earnings top estimates driven by wealth management
In this article MS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People walk past Morgan Stanley global headquarters in Manhattan on March 20, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Morgan Stanley on Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on the back of strong revenue from wealth management. Here’s what […]
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