The 28 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Gadget Gurus
December 13, 2024
The Journal’s Personal Tech team rounds up our favorite stuff to wear, to help us get fit and more.
International
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 13, 2024
Find insight on Cineplex, Astro Malaysia and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
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.
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.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 12, 2024
Find insight on RELX, RTL Group, 360 Security Technology, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
iOS 18.2 Review: The AI Apple Promised Us
December 11, 2024
ChatGPT integration, Genmojis and more—the newest Apple Intelligence update gives the iPhone 16 a reason for being.
Their Job Is to Push Computers Toward AI Doom
December 11, 2024
It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 11, 2024
Find insight on Oracle, Freedom Mobile, SiriusXM and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
EU Looks Into Google Ads Targeting Teens
December 11, 2024
The European Union’s digital regulator is looking into Google’s advertising practices under an online content law that bans companies from using minors’ data for targeted advertising.
How Years of Reddit Posts Have Made the Company an AI Darling
December 10, 2024
The social-media veteran is profiting from feeding artificial-intelligence companies’ insatiable appetite for conversational text.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 10, 2024
Read about Reddit, sales of mobile plans during this holiday season, Microsoft and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Nvidia Probed in China Over Possible Antimonopoly Violations
December 10, 2024
Beijing opened the investigation a week after the U.S. placed additional export controls on China’s access to high-end semiconductors.
Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts
December 9, 2024
These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.
He Investigates the Internet’s Most Vicious Hackers—From a Secret Location
December 8, 2024
In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.
The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans
December 7, 2024
It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.
Appeals Court Upholds U.S. Ban of TikTok
December 7, 2024
A three-judge panel ruled Congress has the power to shut down the Chinese-backed app in the U.S. because of national security concerns.
Elon Musk is no Kissinger, but may help improve U.S.-China relations, experts say
November 12, 2024
Musk's relationship with Trump has fueled expectations that he could soften U.S. policy toward Beijing, but experts caution against putting too much stock into the Tesla CEO.
S&P 500 futures are little changed after stocks close at record highs: Live updates
November 12, 2024
The Dow and S&P 500 closed at all-time highs on Monday, with both surpassing key levels as the trading day ended for the first time.
Dem Rep Ruben Gallego beats Kari Lake in battle for Arizona Senate seat
November 12, 2024
Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, beat Trump-ally Kari Lake and will be Arizona's next senator, according to The Associated Press.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as U.S. postelection rally fails to lift regional optimism
November 12, 2024
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average's post-election rally continued to gain momentum to close at a record high.