UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
December 13, 2024
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.
Europe can make up the Ukraine funding shortfall if the U.S. withdraws, analysts say
December 13, 2024
Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from international partners to sustain its military campaign, especially the U.S. and Europe.
Trust stays intact for Francis Lopez after missed FTs in UP’s Game 2 loss vs La Salle
December 13, 2024
UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde insisted that his trust for Francis Lopez is intact following his missed free throws in the endgame of the Fighting Maroons" 76-75 Game 2 defeat against La Salle in their best-of-three finals series in the UAAP Season 8...
Juan Soto ghosted Yankees, jumped to Mets to ‘grow a dynasty’
December 13, 2024
Juan Soto says he has not talked to anyone from his former team Yankees as he signs a massive 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
December 13, 2024
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
Heat knock off Raptors for 4th straight win
December 13, 2024
Bam Adebayo notches a double-double as the Heat add to the Raptors' road woes
Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam
December 13, 2024
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.
NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game
December 13, 2024
Coach Steve Kerr's blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was unwarranted, the NBA announced on Thursday night.
Payton Pritchard leads shorthanded Celtics past Pistons
December 13, 2024
The Celtics beat the Pistons for the 12th straight time even without star Jayson Tatum, who leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game
China says Philippines has ‘provoked trouble’ in South China Sea with U.S. backing
December 13, 2024
China has accused the Philippines of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, following a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
Singapore, Vietnam firms in talks for new undersea cables, Reuters reports
December 13, 2024
The two sides are discussing plans for new undersea fiber-optic cables that would boost the region's data center industry.
NBA: Domantas Sabonis, Kings hold off Pelicans
December 13, 2024
Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the visiting Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night.
NBA: Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
December 13, 2024
Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
December 13, 2024
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.
NBA: Payton Pritchard leads short-handed Celtics past Pistons
December 13, 2024
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Brigette Santos turns tears into career-best outing for UST
December 13, 2024
University of Santo Tomas" Brigette Santos took it hard when head coach Haydee Ong reprimanded her during practice for her lack of focus. Come Game 2, she turned in a career-best performance.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation’s hot, but so are markets this year
December 13, 2024
It’s important to keep stocks’ performance this year in mind even as investors wonder what it’ll take to get inflation numbers lower.
Want to cash in on the emerging market boom? HSBC gives 2 of its top picks over 50% upside
December 13, 2024
HSBC's analysts still see "justification for a small overweight in EM," from a global perspective in 2025.
Broadcom shares rise 13% on profit beat, ‘massive’ opportunity in AI
December 13, 2024
Broadcom is seeing soaring demand from the boom in generative AI infrastructure.
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December 13, 2024
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Trump antitrust appointments to unleash M&A ‘animal spirits,’ says Morgan Stanley
December 13, 2024
The incoming Trump administration should bring improved "corporate clarity" for deal-making, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst.
33-year-old mom moved her family from Texas to an island in Greece: ‘Our life is just so much more fulfilling here’
December 13, 2024
After having her daughter, Cara West felt unsupported living in the U.S. She's on track to earn $136,000 as a travel concierge and content creator in Greece.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s central bank has a new governor. Three experts reveal what they’d do in his shoes
December 13, 2024
The move to replace Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das with Sanjay Malhotra appears a calculated way to address the weakness in India's economy.
Watch the full video of Donald Trump talking with Jim Cramer at the NYSE
December 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning.
PH men’s football salvages draw against Myanmar in Mitsubishi Cup opener
December 12, 2024
A Bjorn Kristensen penalty kick and Myanmar’s VAR disallowed goal help the Philippine men’s football team secure a draw at home in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup
Red-hot, unbeaten NorthPort spoils Baltazar’s PBA debut; Blackwater breaks through
December 12, 2024
Joshua Munzon carries NorthPort to a franchise-best 5-0 record at the expense of Converge and PBA debutant Justine Baltazar, while once-winless Blackwater hands Meralco its first loss in a stunning blowout
Choco Mucho survives Farm Fresh in five-set thriller
December 12, 2024
Choco Mucho survived Farm Fresh, 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-27, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Blackwater notches first win in PBA Commissioner’s Cup, snaps Meralco’s three-game streak
December 12, 2024
After three losses, Blackwater finally barged into the win column at the expense of Meralco, 114-98, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
India”s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes youngest ever chess world champion
December 12, 2024
Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.
NorthPort spoils Baltazar’s Converge debut, goes 5-0 in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
December 12, 2024
NorthPort spoiled the debut of top pick Justine Baltazar as it defeated Converge, 108-101, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Philippines settles for 1-1 draw vs Myanmar to open ASEAN Championship run
December 12, 2024
The Philippines settled for a draw, 1-1, against Myanmar to open its campaign in the 2024 ASEAN Championship on Thursday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
China stresses plans to boost growth at top agenda-setting meeting
December 12, 2024
The annual economic work conference followed a high-level Monday meeting of the Politburo, the ruling Communist Party's top decision-making body.
Investors were already wary of South Korean stocks. Then the country descended into chaos
December 12, 2024
The 'Korea discount' refers to South Korean securities trading at lower valuations relative to regional peers due to investors' concerns over issues such as corporate governance.
Australia Plans Tech-Platform Charge to Shore Up News Media
December 12, 2024
Australia plans to implement a new charge on the owners of global tech platforms, attempting to shore up local media outlets months after Facebook cut ties with traditional news providers.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
December 12, 2024
The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.
Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi
December 12, 2024
Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.
The new hottest trade on Wall Street: Quantum computing stocks
December 12, 2024
Investors looking for the next big technology trend may want to keep an eye on quantum computing stocks.
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December 12, 2024
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