The Snowflake Inc logo, the American cloud computing-based data company that offers cloud-based storage and analytics services, is on their pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025.Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesInvestors are looking beyond the prolonged U.S. government shutdown and remain optimistic about growth drivers like the artificial intelligence boom and expectations of further interest rate cuts.Ignoring the short-term noise, those looking for attractive investment opportunities can consider the stock picks of top Wall Street analysts, whose recommendations are based on a thorough analysis of a company’s fundamentals and growth catalysts.Here…
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People walk near a U.S. flag hanging on a building, ahead of an official visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Jerusalem, on Oct. 12, 2025.Ronen Zvulun | ReutersA ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament.Thousands of Palestinians continued to travel north towards Gaza City, the focus of Israeli attacks over the past two months, hopeful the ceasefire would bring an end…
An American flag flies at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California, on Sept. 12, 2025.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesWarner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance’s initial takeover approach as too low, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s offer of around $20 per share in recent weeks, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.Paramount declined to comment on the report, while Warner Bros did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.Paramount, led by David Ellison, is exploring several paths in its bid for Warner Bros, including increasing its offer, appealing directly to shareholders or securing extra support from a…
A Philippine marine uses binoculars to monitor a Chinese Coast Guard ship, at a pier on the Philippine-occupied island of Thitu in the disputed South China Sea.Ted Aljibe | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Philippines accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, calling the actions a “clear threat” that escalates tensions in contested South China Sea waters.The Philippines Coast Guard said three Filipino vessels, including the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, were anchored near Thitu Island, locally known as Pag-asa Island, early on Sunday as part of a government programme to protect…
U.S. and China national flags adorn motorcades in Beijing, China.Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChina on Sunday defended its new export controls on rare earths as a “legitimate” measure under international law, pushing back against U.S. accusations of economic coercion after Washington announced sweeping retaliatory tariffs and export restrictions.The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the controls, issued Oct. 9, were part of Beijing’s effort to strengthen its export control system and “better safeguard world peace and regional stability” amid what it described as a turbulent global security environment.The measures, which now cover not only rare earth materials but…
It’s that time of the year when the CNBC International team gets to cross the Atlantic for a full week of coverage from Washington, D.C.While we may be on American soil, Europe will take center stage as we speak to central bank governors and finance ministers from across the continent who are attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings.Besides the many macro-economic demands, there are some homegrown challenges to confront.So far, the second half of the year has been marked by political and economic divergence in Europe. At a time when the bloc should be united, given…
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.Dexter Keaton White, Keaton’s daughter, confirmed her mother’s death, according to NBC News. “We are looking for privacy right now. No further comment,” she said. People Magazine first reported Saturday that Keaton had died in California surrounded by loved ones.The unexpected news was met with shock around the world. Keaton was the kind of actor who helped make films iconic and timeless, from her…
An American Airlines flight takes off from Reagan Washington National Airport as the U.S. government shutdown continues in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Oct. 8, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersAirlines are waiving flight-change fees and fare differences for more than a dozen airports in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. ahead of a big coastal storm.The National Weather Service issued flood and high-wind advisories for large parts of the region from Sunday through Monday evening.American Airlines waived fare differences and change fees for customers booked Sunday involving airports from Portland, Maine, to Newport News, Virginia, if they can travel later in the week.Southwest…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement about lowering U.S. drug prices, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said his administration has “identified funds” to pay troops next week despite the federal government shutdown.Trump said in a post on Truth Social: “I am using my authority, as Commander in Chief, to direct our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to use all available funds to get our Troops PAID on October 15th.”The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether all or some…
Displaced Palestinians ride on trucks loaded with belongings and wave Egyptian and Palestinian flags as they travel along the coastal road near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip, moving toward Gaza city, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, after Israel and Hamas agreed to a pause in their war and the release of the remaining hostages.Jehad Alshrafi | AP PhotoTens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their Gaza neighborhoods Saturday, weaving through dust-shrouded streets as bulldozers clawed through the wreckage of two years of war and a ceasefire held in its second day.”Gaza is completely destroyed. I have no idea…
