timef 03/24/2026

Analysts see the biotech company as a prime takeover target and several pharma giants have been rumored as potential buyers. 

Gap's partnership with Gemini and its customer-facing AI tools give it a competitive edge at a time when winning in specialty retail is harder than ever.

It marks the latest expansion for Amazon's Zoox self-driving unit, which opened rides to the public in some parts of Las Vegas and San Francisco last year.

Economists warn stagflation — high inflation and stalling growth — is facing the region because of the Iran war.

While much of the attention has focused on GPUs, an area Nvidia dominates, CPUs are seen as key for AI inferencing and agents.

United will have new cabins on smaller planes with premium seats, including those that convert into a bed, to win more sales from high-spending travelers.

Former GM executive CEO Pamela Fletcher told CNBC "the faster path, and frankly, a big need, is out there is in this defense space."

The move comes as part of Britain's response to the Iran war, with the conflict triggering the largest supply disruption in the history of the oil market.

Anthropic and its rivals are trying to ramp up capabilities of AI agents after OpenClaw went viral earlier this year.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, appears to have subscribed to a new X Premium English-language account.

The 10-year Treasury yield rose on Tuesday as renewed volatility in oil markets and lingering Middle East tensions kept investors on edge.

Shares of Puig Brands soared as much as 15% Tuesday after beauty peer Estée Lauder confirmed it is in talks about merging the two companies.

AWS is facing more service disruptions in Bahrain as a result of the ongoing conflict ‌in the Middle East, marking the second such disruptions this month.

The startup, which hit a $75 billion valuation in 2025, is one of Europe's most valuable private tech companies.

The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.

Shares listed in Europe look set to move lower on Tuesday, as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East.

Gold's sharp selloff may have pushed the metal firmly into bear market territory, but some market veterans are sticking to ambitious long-term forecasts.

Global stocks pare gains after Monday's volatile session amid skepticism over the de-escalation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

The EU and Australia agreed to a sweeping trade deal, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic ties amid deepening geopolitical uncertainty.

India's private-sector business activity, which had been on an upswing since the start of 2026, falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war

Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand.

Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

Global markets see some reprieve, after U.S. President Donald Trump signals positive discussions with Tehran.

Asia-Pacific markets rose after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns, following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. It was down from 1.5% in January.

In a document that resembles an IPO prospectus, OpenAI highlighted the risk of its dependence on Microsoft and of supply disruptions at TSMC.

As Hollywood navigates the world of streaming, a Chinese animation studio is doubling down on a viewer-centric approach.

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the UAE's state-owned oil company, said the Strait of Hormuz must re-open to resolve the supply shock.

The withdrawals show that Apollo didn't avoid the rush of investor redemptions plaguing rivals, driven by concern over private credit loans to software firms.

Estée Lauder said Monday the company is in talks to potentially merge with Spanish beauty company Puig.

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

The benchmark yield fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said further military strikes against Iran had been postponed after "productive" negotiations.

The China state refiner issued a notice Sunday that the price of gas will be set higher by a "meaningful" amount starting March 24.

The timing of the earlier volume spikes — across both equities and crude — caught the attention of traders.

Toyota on Monday announced $1 billion in investments in two U.S. plants as part of a plan to invest up to $10 billion domestically over the next five years.

Diesel prices have surged about 40% to $5.29 per gallon, the highest level since 2022, as the U.S. war against Iran has disrupted oil supplies.

Shares in Hybe, the parent company of South Korean boyband BTS, fell 15% on Monday as their much-anticipated comeback drew a smaller crowd than expected.