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TSMC fourth-quarter profit beats estimates, soaring 35%, as AI chip demand stays strong
TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
1/14/2026, 10:07:53 PM PST
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Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm
In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.
1/14/2026, 9:49:56 PM PST
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Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow
The prospect of another ally falling in the Middle East will be a worrying one for Moscow, particularly after it has seen other alliances collapse recently.
1/14/2026, 9:45:33 PM PST
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U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list
The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.
1/14/2026, 9:16:06 PM PST
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How a former U.S. special forces officer raised $22 million for his cybersecurity startup
Former U.S. special forces officer Gene Yu is now the co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup Blackpanda. The company has raised about $22 million to date.
1/14/2026, 8:27:30 PM PST
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Iran reopens airspace after hours-long shutdown spooks airlines
Iran temporarily closed most of its airspace late Wednesday, forcing airlines to reroute flights as tensions with the United States escalated.
1/14/2026, 8:27:22 PM PST
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Toyota Industries shares hit record high after Toyota Motor raises buyout offer to over $35 billion
Toyota Motor sweetened the tender offer price for buying out the carmaker by more than 15% to over $35 billion.
1/14/2026, 7:57:03 PM PST
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Musk's xAI limits Grok's ability to create sexualized images of real people on X after backlash
X's safety account said in a social media post that no users will be able to create sexualized images of real people using Grok.
1/14/2026, 6:42:17 PM PST
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed; Bank of Korea keeps interest rate unchanged
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed the latest policy decision coming out of the Bank of Korea.
1/14/2026, 5:49:04 PM PST
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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up
Louis Vuitton’s newest Beijing store opened with celebrity buzz but little fanfare, underscoring how luxury brands are cautiously testing signs of a consumer recovery in China.
1/14/2026, 3:40:53 PM PST
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Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection
Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.
1/14/2026, 9:53:01 AM PST
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Citigroup tops estimates on stronger net interest income, smaller loan loss provision
Under CEO Jane Fraser, Citigroup is in the midst of a restructuring, selling off parts of its overseas operations.
1/14/2026, 9:13:08 AM PST
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Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected net interest income, equities trading
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tail winds.
1/14/2026, 6:39:42 AM PST
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Tariffs and AI's downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says
The report captures a shifting landscape where geoeconomic confrontation leaps to the top spot on the list of business worries over the next two years
1/14/2026, 4:25:40 AM PST
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How activist investors plan to take on Big Oil at the 2026 AGM season
In its newly revised strategy, Dutch group Follow This said it would will focus on the financial risks associated with declining oil and gas demand.
1/14/2026, 4:08:24 AM PST
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CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: The battle for Britain’s investment trusts
The investment trust sector in the U.K. is being targeted by one of Wall Street’s most famous activist investors — putting some well-known names at risk.
1/13/2026, 10:30:01 PM PST
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Big Tech is poaching energy talent to fuel its AI ambitions
Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.
1/13/2026, 10:10:40 PM PST
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South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.
1/13/2026, 6:34:00 PM PST