Top Chinese AI talent face new overseas travel restrictions

China has begun restricting overseas travel for top artificial intelligence professionals working at private firms, including Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek. The move signals an escalation in Beijing’s efforts to safeguard critical technology and strengthen its position in the global AI race against the US. Government agencies have started imposing travel restrictions on individuals involved… Continue reading Top Chinese AI talent face new overseas travel restrictions

Dow futures climb 250 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock index futures climbed to record highs on Tuesday, putting Wall Street on course for a stronger open as investors looked past volatile energy markets and focused on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks. The advance was also powered by fresh gains in AI-linked chipmakers, which have remained at the centre of this… Continue reading Dow futures climb 250 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

Lenovo’s AI expansion sparks optimism around stock valuation

Lenovo is increasingly emerging as one of the quieter winners of the global artificial intelligence spending boom, with analysts pointing to the company’s expanding server business, resilient margins and strengthening role in AI infrastructure as key drivers behind a potential re-rating of the stock. Analysts say the world’s largest personal-computer maker is benefiting from a… Continue reading Lenovo’s AI expansion sparks optimism around stock valuation

OpenAI CEO downplays fears of AI-driven jobs apocalypse

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said on Tuesday that the rapid growth and adoption of artificial intelligence had not led to the level of job losses he initially feared, particularly among entry-level white-collar workers. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney, Altman said his earlier concerns over the… Continue reading OpenAI CEO downplays fears of AI-driven jobs apocalypse

Ferrari stock tanks 7% as analysts split on $640K electric gamble

Ferrari stock fell sharply on Tuesday after the company unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric car, turning a milestone product launch into a test of investor confidence. The Milan-listed stock lost about 7%, putting it on course for its biggest daily drop since October, as markets questioned whether even Ferrari can make the jump… Continue reading Ferrari stock tanks 7% as analysts split on $640K electric gamble

SEBI reviews stricter disclosure norms for listed debt securities

India’s market regulator is reviewing whether listed debt securities should face disclosure requirements similar to those imposed on listed equities, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at an event on Tuesday. The move is aimed at improving transparency and investor protection in India’s debt market as policymakers push to… Continue reading SEBI reviews stricter disclosure norms for listed debt securities

SoftBank surges 13% to new all-time high: here’s why analysts see more upside

SoftBank Group stock surged nearly 13% on Tuesday, hitting a record intraday high of 8,000 yen and emerging as the best performer on the Nikkei 225. The move extended the stock’s winning run to a fourth straight session, turning Masayoshi Son’s technology investment group into one of the clearest market winners from the latest wave… Continue reading SoftBank surges 13% to new all-time high: here’s why analysts see more upside

Nikkei 225, Kospi indices soar as Japan, South Korea bond yields plunge

Asian stocks jumped sharply, with top indices hitting their all-time highs, as their bond yields retreated. South Korea’s Kospi Index rose to a record high of 8,105 KRW, bringing its 12-month gains to 208%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index soared to ¥65,000, up by 75% in this period. Japan and South Korean bond yields retreat Asian… Continue reading Nikkei 225, Kospi indices soar as Japan, South Korea bond yields plunge