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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.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 01:27:06

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

Nasdaq Earnings - 2026-05-18 01:05:15

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.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 00:46:00
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

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

BBC Business - 2026-05-17 23:54:57

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."

CNBC World - 2026-05-17 23:45:08
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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

BBC Business - 2026-05-17 23:07:57

Axcelis Technologies (BIT:1ACLS) Price Target Increased by 27.94% to 129.65

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The average one-year price target for Axcelis Technologies (BIT:1ACLS) has been revised to €129.65 / share. This is an increase of 27.94% from the prior estimate of €101.33 dated April 27, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analys

Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-17 22:24:22

AI's insatiable appetite for electricity could revive a forsaken energy source

President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are working hard to keep coal alive as part of a robust grid.

CNBC US - 2026-05-17 22:22:05

Stock futures are little changed after record-setting week for Wall Street; traders await Nvidia and retail earnings: Live updates

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Nvidia is set to report earnings Wednesday along with Target, while Walmart is due to post results Thursday.

CNBC World - 2026-05-17 22:17:05

Why some CEOs are ditching 5-year plans while others are making 10-year bets

Christine Tan speaks with Roger Lee of TAL Apparel, Michael Mertin of AT&S and Dr Prem Kumar Nair of IHH Healthcare about how CEOs are navigating constant disruption, from tariffs and supply chain shocks to AI and geopolitical risk. While Lee says TAL has largely abandoned traditional three- and five-year plans, Mertin stresses financial resilience and long-term investment, and Nair explains why healthcare still requires planning on a 10-year horizon.

CNBC World - 2026-05-17 22:00:02

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