Bitcoin hits record above US$71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high on Monday (Mar 11) above US$71,000, as the surge in the biggest cryptocurrency showed no signs of slowing down.
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AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes has regret posting shirtless photo on LinkedIn: ‘got me a lot of publicity’
AirAsia‘s CEO Tony Fernandes said he doesn’t regret posting his shirtless photo on LinkedIn as the viral post garnered him a lot of publicity.
Japan averts technical recession as revised fourth-quarter data shows economy grew 0.4%
Japan averted a technical recession as revised official data on Monday showed the economy returned to growth in the October-December period last year, bolstered by strong capital expenditure.
Gold prices could keep climbing — but analysts expect silver to steal the show before long
A record-breaking rally for gold may yet continue, particularly as investors position for interest rate cuts — but analysts say silver appears well placed to outshine the yellow metal in the second half of the year.
CNBC Daily Open: Conflicting signals on U.S. jobs market
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Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture, six other awards including best director, best actor
This has been CNBC's live blog covering the 96th annual Academy Awards.
China’s congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi’s vision for national greatness
BEIJING (AP) — China’s national legislature wrapped up its annual session Monday with the usual show of near-unanimous support for plans designed to carry out ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s vision for the nation.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -- "Oppenheimer," the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy on Sunday as Hollywood celebrated a triumphant year in film.