Russia’s Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba: ‘We do not accept anything like this’

His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.
This stock has nearly 30% upside as AI data center demand grows, says Goldman

The bank initiated the company, which produces cables and chips to connect powerful AI computers, at a buy rating.
King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct, reports say

UK police on Thursday arrested King Charles’ brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct, according to reports.
Nestle plans sale of ice cream business as fourth-quarter sales growth beats estimates

Nestle shares rose 3% Thursday after the maker of Nescafé and KitKat reported organic sales growth for the fourth quarter that beat analyst forecasts.
Stock futures are little changed after major averages post gains; Walmart earnings loom: Live updates

The next key event for markets will be Friday’s release of the personal consumption expenditures price index.
U.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills

It comes shortly after Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of failing to address core U.S. demands during nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.
‘Do not give away Diego Garcia’: Trump attacks the UK over Chagos Islands deal, again

Trump told the U.K. not to “give away” the Chagos Islands, which is where a joint U.S.-U.K. military base is located.
Chinese tech companies progress ‘remarkable,’ OpenAI’s Altman tells CNBC

Top tech executives gathered in India this week for the AI summit in New Delhi.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol gets life sentence over martial law attempt

The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, matched what prosecutors sought at the trial’s final hearing in January.
European stocks set to open mixed with earnings due from Nestle, Airbus

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors await further earnings reports.