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South Korea market volatility nears record high after $13 billion foreign investor selloff

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South Korea's stock market volatility surged near record highs on Monday after foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities last week.

Mizuho shares slide 7% after denying decision on reported Rakuten Bank investment shift

Shares of Mizuho Financial Group fell over 7% Monday, after the company said it has not made decision yet on investment in Rakuten Bank.

Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks

Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022

China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations.

White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing

Days after Air Force One departed Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

InterDigital Maps Path to $1B Recurring Revenue on Patents, Streaming Push

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3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings BeatsInterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) Chief Financial Officer Rich Brezski outlined the company’s patent licensing model, recent financial performance and long-term growth targets during a presentation at the 21st Annual Needham Technology, Me

Oil rises as Iran-U.S. deadlocked peace talks fan fears of extended supply disruption

Trump's warning to Iran over the weekend signals that the impasse between Washington and Tehran over ending the war could deteriorate into resumption of armed conflict.

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

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The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears

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Asia-Pacific markets were poised for a mixed open as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST."