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Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader

Microsoft has eclipsed Apple to become the world's largest company by market capitalization, driven by its deep focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI), a sector that has garnered

Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader
News|World

UK to 'wait and see' on possible further strikes against Houthis, says defence minister

Britain will "wait and see" before deciding to launch fresh military strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen in order to protect international shipping, Defence Secretary

UK to 'wait and see' on possible further strikes against Houthis, says defence minister
News|US|World

Former U.S. official says commitment to Taiwan 'rock solid'

The United States looks forward to continuity in the Taiwan-U.S. relationship under the new Taiwanese administration and the U.S. commitment to the island is "rock solid", a former

Former U.S. official says commitment to Taiwan 'rock solid'
Business|News|Technology

Boeing 737 MAX deliveries to China face fresh delay after Alaska incident -WSJ

Boeing faces a fresh delay in the resumption of deliveries of 737 MAX jets to China after the mid-air blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 this month, the Wall Street Journal

Boeing 737 MAX deliveries to China face fresh delay after Alaska incident -WSJ
MidEast|News|US|World

Iran's president Raisi condemns US air strikes on Yemen

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi condemned the U.S. air strikes on Yemen, saying the attacks revealed what he called the true aggressive nature of the United States, Iran's IRNA news

Iran's president Raisi condemns US air strikes on Yemen
Business|Economy|US

FedEx has not seen much impact from Red Sea disruptions, CEO says

U.S. parcel delivery giant FedEx Corp said that it hasn't seen much of a shift to air freight due to

FedEx has not seen much impact from Red Sea disruptions, CEO says
Business|Finance

Kroger, Albertsons need more time to close on $25 billion proposed merger

Grocers Kroger and Albertsons said on Monday that they plan close the proposed $24.6 billion merger in the first half of Kroger's fiscal 2024 instead of early 2024.

Kroger, Albertsons need more time to close on $25 billion proposed merger
Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk's X receives money transmitter license in Utah

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday received a money-transmitter license from Utah, the 15th U.S. state to grant approval as the company explores

Elon Musk's X receives money transmitter license in Utah
Crime

Senator Menendez's wife asks for separate trial from husband - filing

The wife of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez on Monday sought to sever the government's corruption case against her from her husband, according to a court document.

Senator Menendez's wife asks for separate trial from husband - filing
News|US|World

U.S. military in Japan to deploy to earthquake-hit area - sources

U.S. military forces in Japan are set to deploy to the earthquake-hit Noto peninsula to help with relief efforts, sources familiar with the matter said.

U.S. military in Japan to deploy to earthquake-hit area - sources
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Musk seeks 25% voting share at Tesla

Elon Musk said on Monday he would be uncomfortable growing AI/robotics at Tesla without at least a 25% voting control of the company.

Musk seeks 25% voting share at Tesla
News|World

Nauru's decision to break ties with Taiwan 'unfortunate' - US official

The U.S. official who heads the body that handles unofficial ties with Taiwan said on Tuesday that Nauru's decision to break ties

Nauru's decision to break ties with Taiwan 'unfortunate' - US official
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC's Q4 profit to slide 23%, focus on rebounding demand this year

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd is expected to report a 23% drop in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, but analysts predict better growth this year on the back of

TSMC's Q4 profit to slide 23%, focus on rebounding demand this year
Asia|World

Taiwan premier says Cabinet will resign in accordance with past practice

Taiwan Premier Chen Chien-jen said on Tuesday that the Cabinet will resign in accordance with past constitutional practice before the new parliament meets next month after the

Taiwan premier says Cabinet will resign in accordance with past practice
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

UBS lifts 2024 year-end S&P 500 target to 5,150, tops big banks

UBS Global Research increased its year-end target for the S&P 500 on Tuesday to 5,150, marking the highest projection among major global banks and indicating a potential 8% upside from

UBS lifts 2024 year-end S&P 500 target to 5,150, tops big banks
MidEast|News|World

End Gaza war to stop Houthi attacks - Qatari PM at Davos

Military strikes will not contain attacks by Yemen's Houthis on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, but an end to the war in Gaza will, Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday

End Gaza war to stop Houthi attacks - Qatari PM at Davos
Economy|Finance|US

Marketmind: Rate cut cat-and-mouse game

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan A shortened U.S. markets week starts on the back foot as Friday's slightly peculiar interest rate cut ebullience cools a touch again

Marketmind: Rate cut cat-and-mouse game
Economy|World

Sectors most exposed to disruption from Red Sea attacks

Global companies are dealing with rising supply logjams due to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red Sea which have disrupted the flow of shipments through the

Sectors most exposed to disruption from Red Sea attacks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Burger King-owner Restaurant Brands to buy Carrols Restaurant Group

Burger King-parent Restaurant Brands said on Tuesday it would acquire all of Carrols Restaurant Group's issued and outstanding shares it does not already own for $9.55 per share in an all-

Burger King-owner Restaurant Brands to buy Carrols Restaurant Group
Business|Technology|US

Boeing shares fall as MAX 9 grounding continues

Boeing shares fell 2.5% before the bell on Tuesday and were set to extend last week's losses as the U.S. grounding of some 737 MAX 9 jets entered its 11th day, while the company's promise

Boeing shares fall as MAX 9 grounding continues
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump-linked stocks jump after former president's emphatic win in Iowa Republican contest

Shares of Digital World Acquisition, the blank check firm set to take former US President Donald Trump's social media platform public, rose on Tuesday following his victory in the first

Trump-linked stocks jump after former president's emphatic win in Iowa Republican contest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs profit climbs as equity traders ride market rebound

Goldman Sachs' profit rose 51% in the fourth quarter as its equity traders capitalized on a recovery in markets and revenue from its asset and wealth business rose, offsetting weakness in

Goldman Sachs profit climbs as equity traders ride market rebound
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets JPMorgan executives, other major investors in Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he met with executives of JPMorgan, the largest U.S. lender, and other major international investors on the sidelines of the World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets JPMorgan executives, other major investors in Davos
News|US|World

Zelenskiy and Blinken discuss defence cooperation in Davos

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed defence cooperation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos on Tuesday.

Zelenskiy and Blinken discuss defence cooperation in Davos
Business|Finance|News|US

US lawmakers reach $78 billion tax deal for businesses, families -reports

Congressional negotiators have agreed on a nearly $80 billion deal providing tax benefits geared toward businesses and low-income families, according to media reports on Tuesday

US lawmakers reach $78 billion tax deal for businesses, families -reports

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