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
Nasdaq Earnings - 2026-05-18 01:05:15Oil 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
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 22:24:22