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Asia-Pacific markets set to plunge after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%
Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.
3/1/2026, 3:58:24 PM PST
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Iran after Khamenei: What's next and what it means for the country?
Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.
3/1/2026, 3:58:07 PM PST
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U.S. crude oil jumps more than 8%, topping $72 a barrel on fears of Iran supply disruption
It is unclear who will ultimately govern Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
3/1/2026, 3:42:50 PM PST
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Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
Investors will grapple with how to trade the fallout of the U.S. and Israel's joint action in Iran.
3/1/2026, 3:15:25 PM PST
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What travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
What travelers need to know after the strikes in the Middle East.
3/1/2026, 9:28:35 AM PST
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U.S.-Israel strikes Iran: What we know as markets brace for turmoil
The Middle East has been thrust into a widening conflict, causing investors to brace for risk-off trades once markets reopen.
3/1/2026, 8:56:30 AM PST
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$100 oil? Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock
Energy analysts are bracing for a possible oil supply shock after U.S. strikes on Iran reignited fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
3/1/2026, 8:55:54 AM PST
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Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next
Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.
3/1/2026, 8:20:57 AM PST
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China's Honor shows off smartphone with robotic camera arm and teases a humanoid robot
Honor debuted a Robot Phone on Sunday at the Mobile World Congress as it looks to stand out from rivals like Samsung and Apple in the smartphone market.
3/1/2026, 6:15:41 AM PST
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How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.
2/28/2026, 3:47:47 PM PST
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'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market consequences than the Venezuela campaign.
2/28/2026, 3:47:25 PM PST
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Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.
2/28/2026, 7:04:18 AM PST
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U.S. and Iran wrap up 'most intense' nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
Iran's nuclear program, enrichment of uranium and its ballistic-missle development program have been at the crux of the negotiations.
2/28/2026, 7:00:09 AM PST
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Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.
2/28/2026, 6:32:04 AM PST
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WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix's bid to acquire company
WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.
2/27/2026, 2:02:49 PM PST
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Opinion: Block's layoffs might just be the biggest story of a tumultuous week. Here's why
Block, Jack Dorsey's payments company, will cut 6,000 of its 10,000 workers as it embraces AI. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick says it's the biggest story of the week.
2/27/2026, 9:32:40 AM PST
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UBS downgrades the U.S. stock market. Here's what has the investment bank worried
UBS downgraded U.S. equities to "benchmark" in a fully invested global equity portfolio, saying factors that powered years of outperformance are starting to fade.
2/27/2026, 8:59:22 AM PST
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Swiss Re pops 4% after posting record $4.8 billion profit, plans $1.5 billion buyback
European markets finished mixed as more earnings reports and economic data were in focus.
2/27/2026, 8:43:31 AM PST
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Russia and Ukraine agree local truce to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant
Russian forces have controlled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant since early 2022, shortly after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
2/27/2026, 6:42:59 AM PST
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Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected
The core producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.8%, more than the 0.6% gain in December.
2/27/2026, 6:29:19 AM PST
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World's largest sovereign wealth fund's bets on Big Tech and banking drive gains
Norges Bank Investment Management manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.
2/27/2026, 6:25:09 AM PST
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Smartphone market poised for 'sharpest decline on record' in 2026
Two recent reports predict further declines in the smartphone market in 2026, as dwindling memory supplies continue to drive up prices of consumer electronics.
2/27/2026, 3:43:50 AM PST
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India's economy grows at faster-than-expected pace of 7.8% in December quarter
The world's fastest-growing major economy expanded by 7.8% in the December quarter.
2/27/2026, 3:18:04 AM PST
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See the movie, play the game: How Nintendo is pulling out all the stops to sell the Switch 2
Nintendo is betting on nostalgia and new gamers to drive sales of its flagship Switch 2 console and key games.
2/26/2026, 10:31:07 PM PST
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says markets ‘got it wrong’ on AI threat to software companies
Investors had grown weary that the massive run-up in spending on AI hardware might not be sustainable, stoking fears of a bubble building in the sector.
2/26/2026, 4:54:37 AM PST
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Register now: Applications open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.
2/24/2026, 3:08:25 PM PST