Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Producer prices rose 0.5% last month, exceeding forecasts and marking the quickest pace in three months, as a sharp jump in services costs offset stable goods prices, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the pipeline.
A blistering rally in gold and silver came to an abrupt halt Friday, with prices tumbling sharply as market volatility surged and analysts warned the historic run may be entering a precarious phase.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
General Motors' stock climbed after the company raised its annual outlook, becoming a standout performer in Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund during a quarter marked by investor wariness over concentrated market gains.
With consumer staples out of favor and a yield surpassing the S&P 500, Coca-Cola's resilient business and decades of dividend growth present a compelling case for long-term investors.
Amid a broader market rally, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 164% in the past year, driven by reported takeover interest. The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund highlighted the media giant as a key contributor in its latest investor letter, pointing to its attractive valuation in a frothy market.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has concluded that a pre-announcement leak of the 2025 Peace Prize laureate's name was likely the result of digital espionage, raising serious questions about the security of the prestigious award and the motives behind the breach.
Pakistan's military says it has killed 41 armed fighters in two separate raids in restive Balochistan province, alleging—without presenting evidence—that the militants were supported by regional rival India. The operations come amid a surge in violence in the region.
In a significant shift, Israeli military officials have privately told journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war, a figure that largely corroborates the enclave's health ministry data, according to local media reports.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during a visit to Istanbul, stated Tehran is open to dialogue in principle but has no current plans for negotiations with Washington. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and a Turkish offer to facilitate talks.
As Southeast Asian foreign ministers gather in Cebu, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to a stalled five-point peace consensus for Myanmar. While acknowledging the plan's failure to halt the civil war, Thai diplomats suggest recent elections—though widely criticized—could offer a new avenue for dialogue and humanitarian access.
As Nvidia's historic rally sets a high bar, investors are looking for the next wave of AI winners. Micron Technology and Amazon present compelling cases with unique drivers in the booming ecosystem.
After a three-year suspension due to insurgent violence, TotalEnergies and Mozambique have agreed to restart one of Africa's largest natural gas developments, raising hopes for economic transformation amid lingering risks.
As Nike shares face pressure, CNBC's Jim Cramer points to the company's ongoing turnaround and potential in the Chinese market as key catalysts for recovery, despite recent analyst downgrades.
CNBC's Jim Cramer offers a detailed take on NVIDIA's stock trajectory, highlighting analyst optimism around its data center partnerships while expressing skepticism over reported Chinese AI chip purchases.
CNBC's Jim Cramer refrained from declaring a floor for Broadcom's stock amid mixed analyst sentiment and growing competition in the crucial AI semiconductor sector.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights supply constraints as the primary force behind Western Digital's stock surge, even as analysts raise price targets. The commentary links the storage maker's fortunes to broader semiconductor and AI trends.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Micron Technology as a key beneficiary of the AI boom and ongoing memory chip shortages, with shares soaring nearly 400% in a year on robust data center demand.
As industry analysts warn of a critical NAND wafer shortage in 2026-2027, SanDisk's stock soars. Jim Cramer highlights the memory maker's positioning, with Mizuho and Benchmark raising price targets significantly on expectations of a 330% price spike.
