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China has moved to block Meta Platforms Inc.’s planned $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, in a surprise decision that effectively unwinds a deal already close to completion. The intervention marks a significant escalation in Beijing’s oversight of strategic technology transactions, particularly those involving artificial intelligence and cross-border investment. Regulator orders cancellation of… Continue reading China blocks Meta’s $2 billion Manus AI deal amid tech concerns

US stock futures drifted lower early Monday, signaling a cautious tone at the start of a busy week for global markets. Sentiment remained under pressure after US–Iran peace talks stalled, which pushed oil prices higher and added to lingering inflation concerns. Investors are also approaching the session carefully ahead of a heavy slate of corporate… Continue reading Dow futures plunge sharply: 5 things to know before market opens

European stocks traded slightly higher on Monday morning, as investors monitored developments in US-Iran relations and looked ahead to key central bank meetings later this week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up more than 0.1% , recovering from earlier losses in the session. Major regional indices posted modest gains, while sector performance remained mixed.… Continue reading European stocks edge higher as investors track US-Iran developments

Retail investors have become remarkably sophisticated in a short space of time. They research earnings calls, track macro indicators, compare brokerage fee structures, and monitor their portfolios in real time from mobile devices. Yet there is one aspect of online investing that most people still treat as an afterthought: the security and privacy of the… Continue reading The security gap most retail investors don’t think about

Intel stock’s (NASDAQ: INTC) turnaround story got louder in recent days, but so did the valuation debate around it. The chipmaker is under the spotlight after first-quarter 2026 revenue of $13.58 billion and non-GAAP earnings of 29 cents a share, both ahead of expectations. Intel guided second-quarter revenue to $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion and… Continue reading Intel stock hits new street-high target: is it too late to buy INTC?

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has introduced a preview of its fourth-generation model, DeepSeek V4, alongside sweeping price cuts aimed at accelerating adoption. The company said it is offering developers a 75% discount on its newly unveiled AI model, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, until May 5. It also reduced prices for input cache hits across its entire API… Continue reading DeepSeek price slash fuels competition, hits Zhipu, Minimax

The United States is two months into its most consequential military operation since Iraq. Oil prices have surged more than 55%, and the IMF has cut its global growth forecast. At the same time, the S&P 500 just closed above 7,000 for the first time in history. US market indices are surging. This contradiction explains… Continue reading Has Wall St been bailed out so many times it can no longer price a crisis?

In one of the biggest outbound acquisitions ever attempted by an Indian company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has decided to buy Organon & Co. for $14 a share in an all-cash deal valued at $11.8 billion. The logic of the deal is easy to state and harder to execute as Sun is not buying a fast-growing… Continue reading Why is Sun Pharma betting $11.75B on a struggling US drugmaker?

Asia began the week with a split-screen session, as Tokyo and Seoul extended their record run, while Australia and Hong Kong lagged behind. The Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi opened at fresh highs, reflecting continued appetite for markets with strong earnings momentum and clear technology-led narratives. Australia’s ASX 200 slipped in holiday-thinned trade and… Continue reading Hang Seng slips as Asian markets split; Nikkei, Kospi hit new highs