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Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation
Published: March 4, 2026 05:32
Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.
CNBC's China Connection newsletter: New AI players think global from day one
Published: March 4, 2026 04:51
Chinese startups rush to launch AI tools for overseas markets.
South Korea's Kospi plunges 12% amid broader declines in Asia markets as Iran conflict rages
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/asia-markets-hang-seng-index-kospi-nikkei-225.html
Published: March 4, 2026 04:22
Most Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Wednesday, extending a selloff amid an escalating Middle East war.
China's factory activity slumps more than expected in February as holiday disrupts production
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/china-factory-activity-february-pmi.html
Published: March 4, 2026 03:02
China's factory activity faltered in February as manufacturers paused production and cargo shipment to celebrate an extended holiday.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump promises insurance and protection for Gulf shipping
Published: March 4, 2026 00:54
“No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD,” Trump added
Nvidia, Amazon temporarily close Dubai offices, Google employees stranded amid U.S.-Iran war
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/nvidia-amazon-offices-google-dubai-iran-war.html
Published: March 4, 2026 00:48
Tech companies with Middle East operations have scrambled to respond as fighting rippled across the region after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.
China is set to kick off its big policy meeting. What will be the key announcements?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/china-two-sessions-policy-meeting.html
Published: March 4, 2026 00:07
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to announce economic targets and policies for the year ahead on Thursday.
Blackstone’s Gray: Market ‘noise’ fueled record redemptions from world’s largest private credit fund
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/blackstone-private-credit-fund.html
Published: March 3, 2026 18:55
Blackstone president Jon Gray defended the quality of loans within the firm's flagship private credit fund.
Apple raises MacBook prices across the board as M5 chips, new displays signal AI-first strategy
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/apple-macbook-prices-m5-ai.html
Published: March 3, 2026 18:49
Apple’s Mac refresh moves the lineup further upmarket, pairing higher prices with faster performance in a push to give customers a reason to upgrade.
I was on an Emirates flight to Dubai that turned around twice because of Iranian missiles
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/emirates-flight-dubai-iran-missile-strikes.html
Published: March 3, 2026 18:41
CNBC's Emma Graham flew home to the UAE on an Emirates flight that turned around just 30 minutes from Dubai because of an Iran missile threat.
FCC chief tells CNBC WBD-Paramount merger deal is ‘cleaner’ than Netflix's, will be approved 'quickly'
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/fcc-chair-brendan-carr-wbd-paramount-merger-deal-netflix.html
Published: March 3, 2026 16:59
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on Tuesday that Netflix's previous Warner Bros. Discovery offer "raised a lot of competition concerns."
Banking, payments services disrupted after Amazon UAE data centers hit in drone strikes
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/iran-war-uae-drone-strikes-aws-data-centers.html
Published: March 3, 2026 16:51
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have prompted a wave of retaliatory attacks across the Middle East.
Anthropic 'made a mistake' in Pentagon talks and should 'correct course,' FCC boss says
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/anthropic-pentagon-department-of-defense-ai-fcc-chair.html
Published: March 3, 2026 16:21
In tense negotiations, Anthropic sought specific restrictions on the use of its AI technology by the Department of Defense, which the agency did not agree to.
Swiss sneaker maker plunges 14% on weak guidance, slower than expected 2026 growth
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/on-onon-stock-q4-earnings-record-sales-guidance.html
Published: March 3, 2026 14:17
On is entering thee third and final year of its strategy to double sales by 2026 in a quest to "be the most premium global sportswear brand."
Middle East war sends natural gas prices soaring, raising growth shock risk for Europe and Asia
Published: March 3, 2026 13:59
Disruption to LNG supplies could dent European growth and harm reindustrialization ambitions.
Target says it's on track to end its sales slump after another lackluster quarter
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/target-tgt-q4-2025-earnings.html
Published: March 3, 2026 13:51
The big-box retailer Target posted its fiscal fourth-quarter results as it hosted an investor meeting at its Minneapolis headquarters.
Luxury stocks slump as Middle East conflict risks one of the sector’s 'few bright spots’
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/luxury-stocks-iran-strikes-lvmh-kering-gucci-richemont.html
Published: March 3, 2026 13:45
The Middle East has been one of the few bright spots in a sector that is struggling to get sales back on track.
Oil supertanker rates hit all-time high as insurers drop war risk protection in the Middle East
Published: March 3, 2026 12:32
The cost of hauling crude oil from the Middle East to China rose more than 94% to hit a record high of $423,736 per day on Monday.
Europe — told of Iran strikes just 'minutes' before they started — struggles to be heard as war escalates
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/europe-iran-trump-us-israel-strikes-eu-merz-starmer.html
Published: March 3, 2026 12:25
Europe appears to have been on the sidelines as the U.S. and Israel pursue Iran, and crisis engulfs the Middle East.
What to expect from the UK's budget update, the Spring Statement
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/uk-spring-statement-rachel-reeves-uk-economy-uk-budget.html
Published: March 3, 2026 07:09
Economists don't expect any major policy announcements as the government prioritizes its "Autumn Budget" as the main fiscal event of the year.
European markets set to slide at the open as geopolitical risks rise
Published: March 3, 2026 06:19
European stocks are expected to open firmly in negative territory Tuesday as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh on market sentiment.
Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as a 'larger opportunity' within 2 years
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/qualcomm-ceo-robotics-chips.html
Published: March 3, 2026 06:13
It comes shortly after Qualcomm launched a processor under the Dragonwing brand name designed for robots.
OpenAI's Altman admits defense deal 'looked opportunistic and sloppy' amid backlash
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/openai-sam-altman-pentagon-deal-amended-surveillance-limits.html
Published: March 3, 2026 06:06
Sam Altman says that OpenAI "shouldn't have rushed" its deal with the Defense Department and was making "some additions."
The Strait of Hormuz is facing a blockade. These countries will be most impacted
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/strait-of-hormuz-closure-which-countries-will-be-hit-the-most.html
Published: March 3, 2026 05:53
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would send shockwaves through global energy markets, but the pain would be felt most acutely in Asia.
Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain
Published: March 3, 2026 02:04
Amazon Web Services warned that instability is likely to continue in the Middle East, making operations "unpredictable."
CNBC Daily Open: Markets digest U.S.-Iran war as conflict spreads
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/cnbc-daily-open-markets-digest-us-iran-war-as-conflict-spreads.html
Published: March 3, 2026 01:34
The escalating war in the Middle East has ratcheted up fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.
South Korea defense stocks soar with heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace surging 22% as traders react to Iran war
Published: March 3, 2026 00:52
The sector's gains were a sharp contrast to the wider Kospi, which was down 2% and is currently leading Asian losses.
Asia-Pacific markets extend losses as Iran conflict rages on; oil prices rise
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/asia-markets-live-iran-oil-trump-nikkei-kospi-hang-seng.html
Published: March 3, 2026 00:49
Oil prices continue to rise Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz,
Apple launches lower cost iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air powered by its M4 chip
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/apple-iphone-17e-ipad-air-m4-chip.html
Published: March 2, 2026 17:11
Apple opens week of product launches with refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.
Defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/defense-stocks-us-iran-israel-attacks-lockheed-renk-leonardo.html
Published: March 2, 2026 17:06
The defense sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict following U.S. attacks on Iran.
Anthropic's Claude sees 'elevated errors' as it tops Apple's free apps after Pentagon clash
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/anthropic-claude-ai-outage-apple-pentagon.html
Published: March 2, 2026 17:04
The app surged to the top free app on Apple's App Store after Anthropic clashed with the Department of Defense over limits for the technology.
Emirates says it will resume 'limited number' of flights, El Al weighs use of private jets
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/middle-east-flights.html
Published: March 2, 2026 16:58
Emirates airline said it will resume a limited number of flights as early as Monday afternoon.
Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/iran-strikes-flights-travel-stocks.html
Published: March 2, 2026 16:32
Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.
Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets
Published: March 2, 2026 16:10
QatarEnergy said the attack hit its liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.
Why Novo Nordisk's Ireland expansion is key to fighting off Eli Lilly
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/novo-nordisk-stock-eli-lilly-wegovy-ireland-supply-news.html
Published: March 2, 2026 15:57
Novo Nordisk is investing in a facility in Ireland as it expands its production capacities of the newly launched Wegovy pill, the Danish drugmaker said Monday.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-us-iran-israel-war-shipping-trade-oil.html
Published: March 2, 2026 15:14
The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.
Nvidia to invest $4 billion in two photonics companies
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/nvidia-investment-coherent-lumentum.html
Published: March 2, 2026 14:44
Coherent and Lumentum will both receive $2 billion each from the chip giant as part of the strategic investment.
Starlink to partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch satellite mobile service in Europe
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/starlink-deutsche-telekom-partnership.html
Published: March 2, 2026 14:18
The service will go live in 2028. It comes as Starlink's owner, SpaceX, gears up for an IPO.
Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid
Published: March 2, 2026 11:55
Iran's closest allies, Russia and China, have not offered material support to it, exposing the hard limits of its "strategic" partnerships.
Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80
Published: March 2, 2026 10:45
The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Bret Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.
Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/india-impact-iran-middle-east-conflict-oil-prices-airlines.html
Published: March 2, 2026 10:37
As conflict in the Middle East causes surging oil prices and disrupts the aviation sector, India is coming under pressure.
European stocks fall sharply as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-strikes-reaction.html
Published: March 2, 2026 09:57
European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.
Khamenei's death raises questions about Trump's China trip
Published: March 2, 2026 09:49
U.S. President Donald Trump has been scheduled to visit China at the end of March, following tense trade relations with Beijing.
The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/irans-internet-down-amid-reports-of-us-israel-cyberattacks.html
Published: March 2, 2026 09:26
Iran is facing widespread internet disruptions following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.
How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/iran-ayatollah-trump-supreme-leader.html
Published: March 2, 2026 07:52
Ayatollah Khamenei's death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country's leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.
Asia airline stocks drop while energy shares rise as Iran conflict escalates
Published: March 2, 2026 04:19
Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.
Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/iran-israel-us-conflict-oil-jumps-trump-netanyahu-what-is-next.html
Published: March 2, 2026 04:05
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side pledging escalation.
Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
Published: March 2, 2026 02:25
Investors will grapple with how to trade the fallout of the U.S. and Israel's joint action in Iran.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets brace for impact of U.S.-Iran conflict as shockwaves begin to spread
Published: March 2, 2026 01:15
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global crude, could lead to a 1970s-style energy shock.
U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/crude-oil-futures-iran.html
Published: March 1, 2026 22:19
It is unclear who will ultimately govern Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
What travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/travel-iran-attack-middle-east-flights.html
Published: March 1, 2026 17:28
What travelers need to know after the strikes in the Middle East.
$100 oil? Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock
Published: March 1, 2026 16:21
Energy analysts are bracing for a possible oil supply shock after U.S. strikes on Iran reignited fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
China's Honor shows off smartphone with robotic camera arm and teases a humanoid robot
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/honor-robot-phone-magic-v6-foldable-launch-mwc.html
Published: March 1, 2026 14:15
Honor debuted a Robot Phone on Sunday at the Mobile World Congress as it looks to stand out from rivals like Samsung and Apple in the smartphone market.
U.S.-Israel strikes Iran: What we know as markets brace for turmoil
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/iran-khamenei-trump-us-investors-markets.html
Published: March 1, 2026 09:48
The Middle East has been thrust into a widening conflict, causing investors to brace for risk-off trades once markets reopen.
Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/us-israel-attacks-strikes-iran-retaliate-china-russia-allies.html
Published: March 1, 2026 09:21
Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.
Iran after Khamenei: What's next and what it means for the country?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/iran-khamenei-dead-us-israel-strike-trump-netanyahu.html
Published: March 1, 2026 08:40
Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.
How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/28/iran-us-attack-oil-market-economy.html
Published: February 28, 2026 19:53
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions heard across the Middle East as Iran retaliates against U.S. attacks; flights disrupted
Published: February 28, 2026 14:50
CNBC's team in the United Arab Emirates confirmed hearing a number of loud explosions in both the UAE's capital city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Published: February 28, 2026 14:47
Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market consequences than the Venezuela campaign.
Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/28/xiaomi-17-and-17-ultra-launch-price-specs.html
Published: February 28, 2026 14:32
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.
Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/28/berkshire-hathaway-brka-q4-2025-earnings.html
Published: February 28, 2026 14:00
Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.
Trump says U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/28/trump-us-military-iran-strikes-middle-east-oil.html
Published: February 28, 2026 09:05
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attack as being done “to remove threats.”
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon, hours after rival Anthropic was blacklisted by Trump
Published: February 28, 2026 04:25
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.
Trump says he'd 'love not to' attack Iran, 'but sometimes you have to'
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/trump-iran-war.html
Published: February 27, 2026 18:33
President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran's refusal to comply with American demands to curb its nuclear program.
UBS downgrades the U.S. stock market. Here's what has the investment bank worried
Published: February 27, 2026 16:59
UBS downgraded U.S. equities to "benchmark" in a fully invested global equity portfolio, saying factors that powered years of outperformance are starting to fade.
Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/ppi-january-2026-.html
Published: February 27, 2026 13:55
Russia and Ukraine agree local truce to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant
Published: February 27, 2026 13:28
Russian forces have controlled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant since early 2022, shortly after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Trump said tariffs could someday 'substantially replace' income taxes. What policy experts say
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/trump-tariffs-income-taxes.html
Published: February 27, 2026 13:14
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said tariffs could someday "substantially replace" the federal income tax system.
UK PM Keir Starmer suffers major blow after his party comes third in key vote
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/uk-election-gorton-denton-greens-labour-reform-starmer.html
Published: February 27, 2026 11:45
The result in a seat that Labour has dominated for nearly a century represents an embarrassing setback for the prime minister.
Big Tech and banking stocks helped Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund book a $250 billion profit in 2025
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/norway-sovereign-wealth-fund.html
Published: February 27, 2026 11:45
Norges Bank Investment Management manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.
Smartphone market poised for 'sharpest decline on record' in 2026
Published: February 27, 2026 11:43
Two recent reports predict further declines in the smartphone market in 2026, as dwindling memory supplies continue to drive up prices of consumer electronics.
Opinion: Block's layoffs might just be the biggest story of a tumultuous week. Here's why
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/block-layoffs-ai-jack-dorsey-jobs.html
Published: February 27, 2026 11:37
Block, Jack Dorsey's payments company, will cut 6,000 of its 10,000 workers as it embraces AI. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick says it's the biggest story of the week.
India's economy grows at faster-than-expected pace of 7.8% in December quarter
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/india-gdp-december-quarter-economy.html
Published: February 27, 2026 11:18
The world's fastest-growing major economy expanded by 7.8% in the December quarter.
See the movie, play the game: How Nintendo is pulling out all the stops to sell the Switch 2
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/nintendo-mario-pokemon-switch-2-ip-franchies.html
Published: February 27, 2026 06:31
Nintendo is betting on nostalgia and new gamers to drive sales of its flagship Switch 2 console and key games.
An Indian company is set to build a $2 billion AI hub with Nvidia’s GPUs and go public. Here's what we know so far
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/india-yotta-nvidia-ai-gpu-demand-data-centers-investment.html
Published: February 27, 2026 05:54
Yotta Data Services, which controls up to 70% of India’s GPU capacity, said surging demand from local AI startups and global tech firms is tightening supply.
U.S. and Iran wrap up 'most intense' nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/us-iran-nuclear-talks-oil-middle-east.html
Published: February 27, 2026 03:24
Iran's nuclear program, enrichment of uranium and its ballistic-missle development program have been at the crux of the negotiations.
CNBC Daily Open: Netflix bows out from Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war
Published: February 27, 2026 01:44
Netflix on Thursday stateside said it declined to raise a counteroffer for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets.
Asia markets opens mixed after Wall Street pullback on Nvidia slump
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/asia-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-nifty-50.html
Published: February 27, 2026 00:39
Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on Friday, after U.S. stocks declined overnight as Nvidia shares tumbled despite a quarterly earnings beat.
CoreWeave shares slip 8% as quarterly revenue guidance disappoints
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/coreweave-crwv-q4-earnings-report-2025.html
Published: February 27, 2026 00:38
The company's quarterly revenue forecast fell short of consensus.
Netflix ditches deal for Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount’s offer is deemed superior
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-skydance-deal-superior-netflix.html
Published: February 26, 2026 23:59
Netflix is ditching a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets after the WBD board deemed a revised bid by Paramount to be superior.
Block shares soar 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half
Published: February 26, 2026 23:54
Block said Thursday it's laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about half of its head count.
Anthropic CEO Amodei says Pentagon's threats 'do not change our position' on AI
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/anthropic-pentagon-ai-amodei.html
Published: February 26, 2026 23:41
Anthropic said its negotiations with the DoD are still ongoing.
Trump administration faces first big tariff refund court deadline on Friday
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/trump-tariff-refunds-doj-court-deadline.html
Published: February 26, 2026 22:34
Trump's DOJ has until Friday to decide on moving a tariff refund case to the Court of International Trade, the first deadline since the Supreme Court decision.
Democrats plan to force Iran war powers vote next week
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/iran-war-powers-vote-congress.html
Published: February 26, 2026 16:46
The president has commanded a massive military buildup in the region, as he negotiates a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Russia says Cuba situation is escalating after deadly incident with U.S.-tagged speedboat
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/cuba-crisis-russia-boat-incident-florida-trump-oil.html
Published: February 26, 2026 15:15
The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Havana.
Democratic senators press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on conflict of interest concerns in USA Rare Earth deal
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/warren-lutnick-usa-rare-earth-usar-critical-minerals.html
Published: February 26, 2026 15:01
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Ron Wyden are pressing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for more information on the USA Rare Earth deal.
The world's biggest sovereign wealth fund is using Anthropic's Claude AI model to screen investments for ethical issues
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/norway-sovereign-wealth-fund-nbim-investment-ai-esg-claude.html
Published: February 26, 2026 14:50
Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund is reviewing its ethical framework after decisions on U.S. and Israeli companies drew ire from the Trump administration.
Trump said beef, egg and chicken prices are falling. Here's what the data shows
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/trump-beef-egg-chicken-food-prices.html
Published: February 26, 2026 14:47
President Donald Trump said that prices for certain proteins like beef, chicken and eggs have declined. Here's what the data shows about costs for these items.
Jeep maker Stellantis posts first annual loss in company history after EV writedowns
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/stellantis-earnings-full-year-2025-autos-evs.html
Published: February 26, 2026 11:12
The results come shortly after the auto giant scaled back its EV ambitions following a major strategic shift.
U.S. warns Iran's reluctance to discuss weapons is a 'big, big problem' as fresh talks begin
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/us-iran-nuclear-weapons-talks-rubio-geneva-ballistic-missiles.html
Published: February 26, 2026 11:07
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran's reluctance to discuss its intercontinental ballistic missiles was a "big, big problem."
France's Engie jumps 8% after $14 billion UK power grid deal; European markets rise
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/europe-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-earnings-tariffs.html
Published: February 26, 2026 11:01
More broadly, European stocks were mixed as corporate earnings held the spotlight.
Rolls-Royce raises outlook, plans up to $12 billion share buyback as engine demand boosts growth
Published: February 26, 2026 10:47
Rolls-Royce sees profits of over £4 billion this year as the engine and power systems maker promises another year of robust growth.
Nvidia's stock sees only marginal gains after better-than-expected results. Here's the latest
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/nvidia-nvda-stock-price-q4-earnings.html
Published: February 26, 2026 09:22
Better-than-expected results drew a muted investor response as AI bubble concerns remain
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: As AI shockwaves hit global software firms, what’s in store for India’s IT titans?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/cnbc-inside-india-newsletter-ai-hit-software-firms-india-it.html
Published: February 26, 2026 09:09
AI-led disruption is threatening India’s software giants.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of 'oil blockade,' deploys soldiers to key energy facilities
Published: February 26, 2026 08:57
Hungary has accused Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies it gets from Russia and has stationed troops at critical energy facilities across the country.
Nvidia still hasn't sold its U.S.-approved China AI chips — and it’s worried local AI rivals could take over
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/nvidia-china-chip-sales-export-controls-ai-competition.html
Published: February 26, 2026 08:23
The U.S. chipmaker has yet to confirm shipments to China despite Washington easing restrictions on exports of advanced chips.
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia’s earnings beat and AI developments provide some respite for markets
Published: February 26, 2026 07:31
The world's most valuable company reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results after the bell Wednesday stateside.
Nvidia’s Huang says any Pentagon–Anthropic rift is 'not the end of the world'
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/huang-nvidia-anthropic-pentagon-hegseth-ai.html
Published: February 26, 2026 04:33
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang weighed in on a conflict between the Defense Department and its strategic partner on Thursday, saying it's “not the end of the world.”
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
Published: February 26, 2026 04:26
China's nine-day Lunar New Year holiday showed consumers were eager to travel, while remaining price-conscious.
Trump insists trade deals safe after Supreme Court ruling upends tariff authority, but partners aren’t so sure
Published: February 26, 2026 03:45
The Supreme Court decision to strike down Trump's tariffs has thrown fresh confusion over the raft of trade deals negotiated with global partners, stalling trade talks.
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