The AI ‘scare trade’ is tearing through markets. Bernstein picked 8 stocks that can weather the storm
Analysts at Bernstein have highlighted eight stocks they consider as AI disruption-proof.
China’s tech shock threatens the U.S. AI monopoly and is ‘just getting started’
“You could see easily a world where maybe most of the world’s population is running on a Chinese tech stack in five to 10 years time,” one analyst told CNBC.
Cuba suspends annual cigar festival as U.S. oil blockade deepens energy crisis
The postponement comes as the island nation’s communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
European markets open higher as investors assess Munich Security Conference
Stock markets in Europe began the week in positive territory after edging lower on Friday.
ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash
ByteDance has said it will work to strengthen safeguards on a new AI video-making tool, following copyright concerns and legal threats from Hollywood.
Deutsche Bank warns AI risks in U.S. equities is undermining dollar’s safe haven status
“The less attractive the dollar as a portfolio hedge, the more incentive there is to reduce dollar exposure,” Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos said.
Crypto is playing a growing role in human trafficking networks, report shows
A report from a blockchain analytics company has found that cryptocurrency is playing a growing role in suspected human trafficking activity.
Much ado about nothing? TikTok’s U.S. usership steadies after turbulent start
TikTok’s U.S. joint venture seems to have survived a turbulent rollout relatively unscathed, as concerns of a mass user exodus now appear overstated.
Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals
For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.
Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal
The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qube’s closing price on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process.