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Japan's economy grows at an annualized 2.1% rate in the first quarter, beating expectations

The figure beat with projections of 0.4% from Reuters-polled economists, and against the 0.3% in the last quarter.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 23:58:27

Asia markets set to rise as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike

Asia-Pacific markets were set to broadly higher on Tuesday, amid lower oil prices after President Donald Trump said he is postponing a scheduled attack on Iran

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 23:46:51

These chip stocks could extend historic gains by rallying over 110%, according to Nomura

Surging structural demand for memory in AI applications are likely to keep profitability high for chip stocks.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 23:09:34
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

BBC Technology - 2026-05-18 23:04:14
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Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline

AI, UK

Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

BBC Technology - 2026-05-18 23:04:03

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three major shifts from the Trump-Xi meeting

The U.S. and Chinese readouts agree on one phrase: constructive strategic stability.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 23:00:01

Intel CEO says foundry business is gaining momentum as customer interest grows

INTC, INTCN, INTCCL, INL, INLD

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company’s Foundry turnaround is gaining traction.

CNBC US - 2026-05-18 22:44:30

Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa

The CDC earlier Monday said an American had tested positive for Ebola in Africa.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 22:33:35

Stocks Settle Mixed as Iran War Remains Unresolved

MSTR, AMAT, AVGO, SNDK, D, HIMS, MBLY, GLXY, COIN, ASML, STX, WDC, LRCX, CTSH, SPY, DIA, PANW, KLAC, MARA, NVDA, CRWD, BSX, MU, BIO, OKTA, QQQ, RAMP, FTNT, ZS, MCHP, RIOT, NET, REGN, MRVL

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-18 22:30:56

Google I/O primer: Alphabet's AI showcase is its chance to wow Wall Street

GOOGL, GOOG, AI

After a 140% stock surge and a sweeping Wall Street reset, Google’s developer conference has to prove the AI story is more than a market narrative.

CNBC World - 2026-05-18 22:25:27

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