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Alphabet debuts on Dow with an A-grade showing
The Google logo is displayed on a building at Google headquarters on Feb. 4, 2026 in Mountain View, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's…
Australia’s competition regulator takes Amazon to court over alleged unfair
The logo and lettering of online retailer Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany's headquarters.Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAustralia's competition regulator is taking Amazon's Australian unit to court,…
China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export
LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JUNE 28: An employee works on the carbon fiber production line at the Lianyungang base of CNBM subsidiary Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd. on June 28, 2026 in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province of China. Wang…
Japan raises visa fees by up to 400% for first time since 1978. Here’s why
TOPSHOT - People take photographs with Mount Fuji at Lake Yamanakako in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP via Getty Images)Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty ImagesTravelers who…
Japanese yen sinks to weakest level since 1986, keeping intervention risks
The yen gained on Wednesday following a rally in Japan's equities and bets on more fiscally responsible policies after Prime Minister Takaichi's election win.Yevgen Romanenko | Moment | Getty ImagesThe Japanese yen weakened to its lowest…
Apple supplier Luxshare seeks $3.1 billion in Hong Kong share sale
In this photo illustration, the Luxshare Precision company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesApple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry plans to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong…
Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix
A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesWaymo robotaxi rides are no longer available via the Uber app in Phoenix, Arizona, the companies confirmed on Monday."Phoenix was our first…
Lobbying push to nix Pentagon defense contractor share buyback ban
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth, Texas facility on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" industry tour. Amanda McCoy | Fort Worth Star-telegram | Tribune News Service | Getty…
SpaceX $25 billion bond sale raises investor questions
A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026. Jeenah Moon | ReutersSpaceX's $25 billion foray into debt markets appeared to be…
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC member, boosts presidential power
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump did have the authority to fire Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.The 6-3 ruling gives Trump and future presidents the power to remove members of supposedly…