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Israel’s economy and financial markets are booming — even as conflict rages in the Middle East

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

SoftBank reportedly weighs $100 billion valuation for new AI and robotics spinout in potential U.S. IPO

SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a standalone artificial intelligence and robotics company, coined "Roze" in the U.S.

European markets set for lower open as oil prices surge; ECB and BOE decisions ahead

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors assess soaring oil prices and await more …

Nvidia just invested in the AI legal startup that's splashing Jude Law ads everywhere

Swedish startup Legora has raised more than $800 million in the past 12 months, and the latest deal values it …

China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften

The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3 was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.

Investors still trust Google more than Meta when it comes to spending their money on AI

Alphabet and Meta both boosted their capex guidance in their first-quarter earnings reports, but Wall Street viewed one much more …

Inside India newsletter: AI is exposing cracks in India’s growth story as it hits high-paying IT jobs

India’s IT sector fueled consumption growth, but AI is reducing mass hiring now, revealing a shortage of quality jobs, risking …

Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise

Oil extended gains on Thursday as signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade on Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations.

Samsung profit surges over eight-fold to beat estimates as AI boom fuels memory chip crunch

Samsung Electronics reported an over eight-fold increase in first-quarter operating profits, hitting a new record and beating analysts' estimates.

Asia-Pacific markets set for weaker open as oil climbs on Iran tensions, Fed holds rates

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as oil prices extended gains.

Sandisk shares have soared over 3,000% in a year. Is a stock split next?

The S&P 500’s top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce …

We're raising our price target on Amazon after its all-around killer quarter

The stock's April rally set a high bar heading into Wednesday's print. But the company's results resoundingly cleared it.