In Focus

Channel NewsAsia Business/8 min ago

AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says (opens at Channel NewsAsia Business in a new tab)

CNBC Top News/42 min ago/companies/corporate event

India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank sees shares rise after CEO announces surprise exit (opens at CNBC Top News in a new tab)

HDFC Bank's CEO announced he will not seek reappointment, a surprise move. Shares rose despite the news.

CoinDesk/45 min ago/technology/routine announcement

Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds (opens at CoinDesk in a new tab)

Zcash private transactions could become significantly faster, with wait times potentially dropping from three seconds to under 200 milliseconds. This is a technical improvement for the cryptocurrency.

Nasdaq Markets/49 min ago/markets/investment opinion

1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy With $50 and Hold for the Long Term (opens at Nasdaq Markets in a new tab)

The article highlights an AI-focused ETF as a simple long-term investment option. It notes AI is creating significant value for semiconductor, cloud, and cybersecurity companies.

Nasdaq Markets/1 hr ago/markets/investment opinion

Cathie Wood's Ark Bought $27 Million of SpaceX Stock. Here's Whether You Should Follow Her Lead. (opens at Nasdaq Markets in a new tab)

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought $27 million of SpaceX stock. The article discusses whether investors should follow her lead.

CNBC Top News/1 hr ago/macro/market event

France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs (opens at CNBC Top News in a new tab)

France's government borrowing costs are approaching levels not seen since 2008, driven by its debt burden and political gridlock. This raises concerns about fiscal sustainability in the eurozone's second-largest economy.

CNBC Top News/1 hr ago/other/routine announcement

China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit (opens at CNBC Top News in a new tab)

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for a meeting with President Donald Trump. These visits aim to bolster China's diplomatic clout ahead of high-stakes bilateral talks.

CoinDesk/1 hr ago/technology/market event

Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic (opens at CoinDesk in a new tab)

Cronos has halted its blockchain after a $75 million exploit hit its lending app Tectonic. The incident underscores security vulnerabilities in decentralized finance platforms.

Nasdaq Markets/1 hr ago/markets/market event

Indian Shares Open Lower As Brent Jumps Above $90 A Barrel (opens at Nasdaq Markets in a new tab)

Indian shares opened lower on Monday, tracking weak global cues and caution ahead of MSCI's index rejig. Brent crude jumped above $90 a barrel.

Nasdaq Markets/1 hr ago/technology/investment opinion

Is Marvell Stock a Buy on the Dip as AI Revenue Soars? (opens at Nasdaq Markets in a new tab)

Marvell continues to see strong growth in its connectivity and custom chip businesses. The article considers whether the stock is a buy on the dip.