Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears
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
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 23:07:57Axcelis Technologies (BIT:1ACLS) Price Target Increased by 27.94% to 129.65
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 22:24:22AI'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 22:22:05Stock 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 22:17:05Why 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 22:00:02Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.
CNBC US - 2026-05-17 17:43:12
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
BBC Business - 2026-05-17 14:35:24One of the market's hottest stock themes is buying everything AI can't replace
The search for HALO stocks is a hot theme in the stock market. There is now an ETF to invest in it.
CNBC Finance - 2026-05-17 14:21:26