TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds

TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.

UK stocks are beating Wall Street — but the Iran war is putting the winning streak at risk

The FTSE 100's outperformance of its U.S. counterparts is on shaky ground as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, Reuters reports

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support its efforts in Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.

People will be 'living and working' on the moon in the 2030s, says space tech CEO

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A lunar base will be operating on the moon by the end of the 2020s, according to Dylan Taylor, who said humans will be living there in the next decade.

China's DeepSeek releases preview of long-awaited V4 model as AI race intensifies

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview version of its long awaited Version 4 large language model.

Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers order food and book hotels by voice

Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.

Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up

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Facebook's parent company said it would slash 10% of its workforce, while Microsoft is offering an early retirement scheme. The cuts come as both tech giants make massive investments in AI.

Oil rises as Iran war worries keep markets on edge as Strait of Hormuz stays shut

Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

CNBC Daily Open: Truce on land, storm at sea — markets are counting the cost

The vital maritime passage has been under a "double-blockade" with neither Iran nor the U.S. allowing vessels to enter or exit the strait.

Tesla Vs GM: Which is the Best Investment as the Q1 Earnings Season Heats Up?

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Tesla and GM stock may be on investors' radars as potential buy-the-dip targets as the Q1 earnings season heats up, but which is the better investment?