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The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished the previous session 0.6% higher, with most major bourses and sectors in positive territory.
European stocks to open lower; Greenland remains in focus
The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished the previous session 0.6% higher, with most major bourses and sectors in positive territory.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:33 AM
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison following his failed bid to impose martial law.
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison for obstruction
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison following his failed bid to impose martial law.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:39 AM
The company will spend $5.2 billion in an equity purchases, as well as $2.33 billion on Aethon's interest bearing debt.
Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a $7.5 billion deal
The company will spend $5.2 billion in an equity purchases, as well as $2.33 billion on Aethon's interest bearing debt.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Some Bank of Japan policymakers see possible interest rate hikes sooner than expected, with April a distinct possibility.
Some in BOJ see scope to raise rates sooner than markets expect, sources say: Reuters
Some Bank of Japan policymakers see possible interest rate hikes sooner than expected, with April a distinct possibility.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi's biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion.
India’s exports to China surge in December while shipments to U.S. decline as Trump tariffs bite
Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi's biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:33 AM
TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings.
TSMC is set to expand its $165 billion U.S. investment — here’s what we know
TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings.
cnb.cx
January 16, 2026 at 3:27 AM
America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million
America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week's headlines still reflected larger global dynamics.
CNBC Daily Open: TSMC earnings draw investors' eyes back to AI
Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week's headlines still reflected larger global dynamics.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street rally; chip shares in focus after U.S-Taiwan deal
Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
China's artificial intelligence models may be just "months" behind U.S. and Western capabilities, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind told CNBC.
China just 'months' behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says
China's artificial intelligence models may be just "months" behind U.S. and Western capabilities, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind told CNBC.
cnb.cx
January 15, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Semiconductor and bank stocks helped lift the broad market higher on Thursday.
Stock futures are little changed after rally in banks and tech lifts major averages: Live updates
Semiconductor and bank stocks helped lift the broad market higher on Thursday.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The investment bank lays out what investors should consider in the way of income this year.
Why a diversified approach to income is ‘essential’ right now, according to UBS
The investment bank lays out what investors should consider in the way of income this year.
cnb.cx
January 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Robust earnings results from chip manufacturing giant TSMC just gave a huge lift to the AI trade.
AI trade back on? The company behind chip leaders like Nvidia and AMD just raised its spending forecast
Robust earnings results from chip manufacturing giant TSMC just gave a huge lift to the AI trade.
cnb.cx
January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced on Thursday.
Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. chipmaking under new trade deal
The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced on Thursday.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Shares of chipmakers AMD and Nvidia popped along with equipment makers like Applied Materials after TSMC reported better-than-expected results.
Chip stocks pop after TSMC's earnings beat boosts confidence in industrywide demand
Shares of chipmakers AMD and Nvidia popped along with equipment makers like Applied Materials after TSMC reported better-than-expected results.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here are some of the names making big moves in midday trading.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, Taiwan Semi, Eli Lilly & more
Here are some of the names making big moves in midday trading.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee expressed caution Thursday about recent attacks on the central bank and Chair Jerome Powell, saying they could adversely affect inflation.

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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Amazon invested $475 million into Saks's acquisition of Neiman Marcus. It wants a federal judge to reject Saks's bankruptcy plan because it harms creditors.
Amazon threatens ‘drastic action’ after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
Amazon invested $475 million into Saks's acquisition of Neiman Marcus. It wants a federal judge to reject Saks's bankruptcy plan because it harms creditors.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke is now America’s largest private landowner after buying nearly 1 million acres of New Mexico ranchland in December, according to The Land Report.

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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Energy markets have been rocked by volatility in recent days, as investors weigh a violent crackdown on civil unrest in oil-rich Iran – and the response from Washington.

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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away
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January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Oil prices rose as a potential U.S. strike on Iran loomed, but sank on Thursday after Trump hinted that one was not planned.
Oil markets are being pulled in every direction. Here’s how market watchers are navigating it
Oil prices rose as a potential U.S. strike on Iran loomed, but sank on Thursday after Trump hinted that one was not planned.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A White House meeting over Greenland’s future on Wednesday ended without a diplomatic breakthrough, although the U.S., Denmark and Greenland have agreed to keep talking.

➡️Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen described the conversation as “frank but constructive.”

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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kroenke represents a growing wave of ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs investing in long-held ranches and farmland.
Billionaire Rams owner Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner
Kroenke represents a growing wave of ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs investing in long-held ranches and farmland.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Heightened geopolitical interest in the Arctic island has seen a flurry of investor interest in companies with mining projects on the territory
These Greenland mining stocks have risen in 2026 — many by more than 70%
Heightened geopolitical interest in the Arctic island has seen a flurry of investor interest in companies with mining projects on the territory
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January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM