Tanker diplomacy: Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz

From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh challenges across a new arc of tanker diplomacy.
‘You’re an idiot’: Apollo CEO Marc Rowan has a word for any lenders that can’t meet 5% private credit fund redemptions

As private credit market fears lead to rising redemption requests, Apollo Global billionaire CEO Marc Rowan has harsh words for lending peers and investors.
Cramer warns of excessive speculation in the market. He says buy these credible stocks instead

CNBC’s Jim Cramer warns that speculation is getting out of hand and points to alternative places to invest.
Stock futures tick higher after Trump says Iran war ‘should be ending pretty soon’: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asia markets open lower as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

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