UK proposes social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
The U.K. government plans default overnight limits and restrictions on infinite scrolling and autoplay for older teens from spring...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoSection
Markets
Trump says US may expand Iran strikes to power plants and bridges
The president warned of heavier attacks without talks, while Brent crude held above $85 as Hormuz transit concerns persisted.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Buffett says he initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet investment
Warren Buffett told CNBC he started Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet position, while saying CEO Greg Abel now has the final say on in...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
SK Hynix jumps 11% as Asian chip shares rebound
South Korean and Japanese semiconductor stocks rose after Wall Street chip names recovered from an earlier sell-off tied to concer...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Oil climbs as U.S. renews strikes and blockade near Hormuz
WTI rose above $80 and Brent neared $86 after U.S. forces hit Iranian military targets and resumed a blockade of Iranian ports.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
ASML raises 2026 sales outlook as AI chip demand lifts orders
The Dutch equipment maker now expects 2026 sales of €43 billion to €45 billion, citing customer demand tied to advanced AI chip pr...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
U.S. strikes Iranian sites as Hormuz port blockade resumes
CENTCOM said the operation targeted capabilities used against commercial shipping as Washington restored a blockade around Iranian...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
Europe accelerates drone spending as Ukraine reshapes defence procurement
NATO, Britain and Germany have announced major drone-related commitments as European militaries adapt to lessons from Ukraine.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Cramer says AI rally lacks dot-com bubble conditions
CNBC’s Jim Cramer cited lower rates pressure, stronger earnings and lower valuations as reasons the AI-led equity rally is not a 2...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
Johnson & Johnson earnings to test drug growth behind stock rebound
The health-care group’s second-quarter report will show whether recent gains reflect more than a defensive rotation into lagging m...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Goldman and JPMorgan post record revenue as AI financing boom spreads
AI-linked trading, listings and infrastructure finance lifted second-quarter revenue at two Wall Street banks, according to compan...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Meta employees sue over alleged AI bias in May layoffs
Twenty-six current and former workers allege Meta used AI-linked metrics in layoffs that disadvantaged employees on protected leav...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago