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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) emerged as the strongest performer in the global smartwatch market during the first quarter of 2026, extending its market leadership as demand for its latest watches accelerated, according to a new report. Counterpoint Research said global smartwatch shipments rose 4% year...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) stock fell nearly 1% in Thursday’s premarket session, underperforming a broader market rally as investors remained cautious despite improving risk appetite. Nasdaq futures rose 1.83%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.74%. The stock continues to trade...

DSC Holdings, a Chinese technology company focused on AI-powered infrastructure for the used-car industry, filed for a Nasdaq listing on Wednesday that could value the company at roughly $901 million. The Ant Group-backed company, also known as DaSouChe, said it will offer 3 million American...

On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed his appreciation for the neutrality exhibited by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the conflict with Iran. Trump praised the two leaders for not hindering his attempts to restrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions....

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has backed Washington’s agreement with Tehran, advocating for President Donald Trump‘s diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran following the release of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Rand Paul Denounces ‘Regime Change Wars’ In a post...

Anthropic said Wednesday it had opened a Seoul office and announced a series of partnerships across South Korea’s artificial intelligence ecosystem as the Claude developer expands its presence in Asia. As the company prepares for a public listing, Anthropic said South Korea has emerged as one...

One of the smallest countries on Earth has become the nerve center of the artificial intelligence boom. South Korea – a nation nearly 1% the size of the U.S. and roughly as big as the state of Indiana – has been the uncontested top gainer of 2026. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:EWY) has...

Leaders of the G7, including President Donald Trump, pledged to increase military support for Ukraine and strengthen sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector in a joint declaration signed Wednesday during the three-day summit in Evian-les-Bains. “We, the Leaders of the G7, stand...

Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR) stock climbed nearly 6% in Wednesday’s premarket session after the company announced a long-term partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) to expand advanced semiconductor packaging capacity in the United States. Broader market...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) stock ticked up nearly 2% in Wednesday’s premarket trading, riding a wave of tech sector momentum even as the chipmaking giant fell to seventh place in global market capitalization. The shift follows a historic, record-breaking IPO by...

The Iran agreement, touted by President Donald Trump, has sparked optimism as oil prices continue to fall, but the national average price of gas at the pump continues to stay high. Americans Paying $25 Extra Compared To Last Year In a post on X, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan posted a screenshot...

Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) for $1.2 billion in cash. Acquisition Ends Pizza Hut Royalty Payments Once the deal closes, expected in the third quarter of 2026, Pizza Hut...

Gold prices could get worse before getting better. That is the latest take from UBS Group, which highlighted short-term weakness in its note. “Gold has faced renewed pressure as resilient labor market data and higher real yields prompted markets to shift expectations toward a possible rate...

On Tuesday, Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) confirmed the sale of its subsidiary, Pizza Hut, to private equity firm LongRange Capital for nearly $1.5 billion. The Mainland China operations of Pizza Hut will be taken over by Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) for nearly $1.2 billion. The...

Shipping companies may avoid passing through the Strait of Hormuz even after the U.S. and Iran reached a deal that is expected to reopen the passage. Companies Need Proof That Agreement Is Working According to a report by the Financial Times on Tuesday, Jotaro Tamura, who is the head of Mitsui OSK...