Leo Gonzalez

The UAE’s $30 billion Energy-Transition Fund faces deployment challenges, particularly in emerging markets. Learn how it aims to overcome obstacles at COP29.

Robert Tavares

Self-driving technology firm WeRide is accelerating its global expansion as the artificial intelligence boom boosts the adoption of machine learning in transportation. The company is actively developing self-driving technology for a range of vehicles, including robotaxis, minibuses, freight vehicles, and sanitation vehicles.

Lauren Miller

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to maintain its status as the world's leading destination for wealthy individuals for the third consecutive year, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report.

Leo Gonzalez

McDonald’s is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Monday, with its shares having declined by 15% year to date. This decline has been driven by investor concerns over consumer spending trends and the overall health of the restaurant industry.

Leo Gonzalez

LONDON — European markets opened higher on Monday as investors analyzed U.S. inflation data and anticipated another busy week filled with earnings reports and central bank meetings. The Stoxx 600 index increased by 0.29% by 8:30 a.m.

Robert Tavares

Apple's market share in China has been on a steady decline, dropping to 14% in the second quarter from 15% in the first quarter and 16% a year earlier. This reduction in market share signifies a challenging period for Apple in the Chinese market, where local brands are rapidly gaining ground.

Robert Tavares

LONDON — European markets are expected to open mixed on Friday as the global stock selloff shows signs of easing and investors turn their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation data. Over the last two sessions, the pan-European Stoxx 600 has closed lower, largely driven by a significant downturn in technology stocks.

Leo Gonzalez

SK Hynix, one of the world’s largest memory chipmakers, announced on Thursday that its operating profit in the June quarter reached its highest level since the second quarter of 2018, rebounding from a loss of 2.88 trillion won in the same period a year ago.

Robert Tavares

Investors are evaluating South Korea’s advance second-quarter GDP figures, which slightly missed expectations. The GDP grew 2.3% year-on-year, lower than the 2.5% anticipated by economists polled by Reuters. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, South Korea’s economy contracted by 0.2%, contrasting with the 0.1% rise expected and reversing from the 1.3% growth in the first quarter.

Leo Gonzalez

A South Korean court approved early on Tuesday a prosecution request for a warrant to arrest Brian Kim, the billionaire founder of tech giant Kakao Corp, on accusations of stock manipulation during a 2023 acquisition. This development marks the latest legal twist for Kakao after the company and an executive went on trial last year for alleged wrongdoing during the same acquisition.

Lauren Miller

Democrats united behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s front-runner for the presidential nomination Monday, and their excitement translated into a juggernaut day of fundraising for the party and for Harris’ campaign. Harris has emerged as the clear choice for the Democratic nomination, with a surge in support that is reflected in both endorsements and financial contributions.

Robert Tavares

Volvo Cars experienced a significant rise in its share prices, closing 11% higher on Thursday. This surge followed the announcement of a remarkable increase in the company's core operating profit for the second quarter.

Leo Gonzalez

President Joe Biden has announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race against former President Donald Trump. In a surprising move, Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee.

Robert Tavares

Netflix saw its stock dip less than 1% after surpassing analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings for the second quarter. The streaming giant reported earnings of $4.88 per share on $9.56 billion in revenue. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had anticipated $4.74 per share on $9.53 billion in revenue.

Leo Gonzalez

Tax breaks amounting to trillions of dollars are set to expire after 2025 unless Congress acts to extend them. Among these is a significant deduction for millions of self-employed individuals and business owners.

Lauren Miller

The leaders of Wall Street’s most powerful firms are speaking out to condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally over the weekend. The attack, which resulted in the death of one bystander and injuries to two others, has prompted strong reactions from prominent CEOs, who emphasize the need for unity and constructive dialogue in the face of political violence.

Lauren Miller

Just 55% of Americans believe global warming will “hurt them a moderate amount,” according to a new study by Stanford University and Resources for the Future. This suggests a significant portion of the population underestimates the potential financial impacts of climate change.

Leo Gonzalez

Today, 46% of Gen Zers rely on financial assistance from their family, according to a new report from Bank of America. Inflation’s recent surge, combined with specific challenges related to housing costs and college affordability, are largely to blame.

Leo Gonzalez

The consumer price index (CPI) moderated again in June 2024, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. The CPI annual inflation rate has declined to 3% from its 9.1% pandemic-era peak in 2022.

Robert Tavares

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to unveil new government-backed credit lines of up to $5 million for small businesses, as announced by SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman during an interview with CNBC.