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Economics

Snap shares surge on major AI-driven layoffs

15 Apr 2026-15:51
Tokyo stocks end higher as Nikkei extends gains

15 Apr 2026-15:31
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures hover near records as Iran talk hopes rise

U.S. stock futures edged slightly lower before the opening bell on Wednesday but remained close to record levels as investors assessed signals from President Donald Trump expressing confidence that the Iran conflict could soon come to an end.

15 Apr 2026-15:14
OpenAI limits access to new cybersecurity AI model

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it will release its latest cybersecurity-focused model to a limited group of partners, following a similar move by rival Anthropic, which also restricted access to a new system capable of identifying thousands of software vulnerabilities.

15 Apr 2026-14:51
Netflix eyes ad growth, content spend after failed Warner Bros bid

Investors are expected to look for Netflix to prioritize content spending and growth in its advertising business when it reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, marking its first results since the failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

15 Apr 2026-14:21
Japan moves to bolster Asia’s oil security with $10B scheme

15 Apr 2026-13:55
HONOR 600 Series' new design and features: What to know

HONOR has unveiled the design of its upcoming HONOR 600 Series, showcasing a bold new look highlighted by an eye-catching golden finish.

15 Apr 2026-13:25
Gazprom delivers second LNG cargo to China

Russia has delivered a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from its sanctioned Portovaya plant to China, highlighting continued energy flows between the two countries despite Western restrictions, according to ship-tracking data.

15 Apr 2026-13:15
Shanghai Gigafactory and Tesla’s push into humanoid robotics

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, its largest production base, could in the future be used to manufacture humanoid robots, according to the company’s China president, who said the facility’s manufacturing efficiency and innovation capacity could support CEO Elon Musk’s ambitions to rapidly commercialise the technology.

15 Apr 2026-12:32
Chip equipment maker Aixtron upgrades 2026 forecast

German semiconductor equipment maker Aixtron has raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook after stronger-than-expected demand for optoelectronics equipment, triggering a sharp rise in its share price.

15 Apr 2026-12:16