U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.

U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.

Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.

The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.

European chip startups developing alternative technology to Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are eyeing big funding rounds as they look to scale amid the AI boom.

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Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.

Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.

Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.

Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.

CNBC Daily Open: Israel and Lebanon's 10-day ceasefire takes effect A 10-day truce between Isreal and Lebanon takes negotiators another step closer to a broader Middle East peace agreement.

A 10-day truce between Isreal and Lebanon takes negotiators another step closer to a broader Middle East peace agreement.

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Thursday each said they had resumed dealings with Venezuela, which had been paused since 2019.

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Thursday each said they had resumed dealings with Venezuela, which had been paused since 2019.

CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally Markets march on to new records as the warring sides in the Middle East come seem to move toward peace.

Markets march on to new records as the warring sides in the Middle East come seem to move toward peace.

Oil declines as Israel-Lebanon truce raises hopes of wider de-escalation Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.

Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.

Asia markets set to open mixed as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment Asia-Pacific markets were poised for a mixed open Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised for a mixed open Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

Stock futures are little changed after Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire: Live updates President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials met in Washington.

President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials met in Washington.

Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.

Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well This surge of speculative buying reflects a broader return of animal spirits among small traders.

This surge of speculative buying reflects a broader return of animal spirits among small traders.

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is less risky than Mythos Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is 'less broadly capable' than Mythos Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing

Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing

The U.K.’s financial watchdog has eased restrictions on hedge funds after relaxing rules on short selling, and slashing administrative and reporting requirements.

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U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tailwinds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.

Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tailwinds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.

World's biggest chocolate maker issues profit warning as cocoa prices collapse; shares plunge 17% Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

World's biggest chocolate maker issues profit warning as cocoa prices collapse; shares plunge 17% Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

World's biggest chocolate maker issues profit warning as cocoa prices collapse; shares plunge 17% Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday lowered its operating profit outlook, citing supply concerns and industry overcapacity.

A new era of higher defense spending has prompted the International Monetary Fund to warn of an emerging “guns versus butter” trade-off, with governments expected to face tough choices on debt and public spending.

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ECB keeps markets guessing on rates with two weeks to go, warns of ‘layer cake of shocks’ One policymaker said officials were worried about a "layer cake of shocks."

One policymaker said officials were worried about a "layer cake of shocks."

Anthropic said Thursday it’s expanding its presence in London with new office space for 800 people, days after rival OpenAI unveiled plans for its first permanent office in the U.K. capital.

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New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.

Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.

UK eases rules for hedge funds in sweeping overhaul of short selling rules The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has overhauled its rules on short-selling.

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has overhauled its rules on short-selling.