High energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and China
Energy costs vary widely across Europe, creating clear winners and losers in attracting investment.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 05:00:01Novo Nordisk’s next obesity battlefront: Winning beyond America
The weight loss pill had a strong U.S. launch this year, and Novo believes that will be replicated in other markets around the world.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 05:00:01Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor deal
South Korea’s government stepped up pressure on Samsung Electronics and its union to avert a strike that officials say could cost the economy billions.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 04:26:26South Korea market volatility nears record high after $13 billion foreign investor selloff
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.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 02:37:40Mizuho 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.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 02:37:04
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.
BBC Business - 2026-05-18 02:23:24China'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.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 02:13:18White 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 Finance - 2026-05-18 02:11:08CNBC 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.
CNBC World - 2026-05-18 01:27:06InterDigital Maps Path to $1B Recurring Revenue on Patents, Streaming Push
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
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