CNBC Pro Talks: From weight loss drugs to AI winners, CIO set to reveal his top stocks
Weight loss drugs and artificial intelligence have been dominating headlines, with investors betting that stocks in both categories have big potential upside.
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SoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get there
SoftBank Group shares hit a record high on Thursday, just as the company's massive tech investment arm shows signs of recovery and its outspoken founder Masayoshi Son emerged back into the public spotlight to align the Japanese giant to a future in artificial intelligence.
China-built EVs hit with EU tariffs; Nio says it may have to raise prices in Europe
The European Union on Thursday confirmed its decision to hike tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China — with one automaker issuing fresh warnings that it may have to raise prices as a result.
Samsung launches latest foldable phones in the face of rising competition and Apple's AI play
PARIS — Samsung launched its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday, and they are packed with artificial intelligence features. The South Korean tech giant hopes to regain share in a product category it pioneered by convincing users to upgrade their devices.
Here's everything announced at Samsung's big launch event, from the Galaxy Ring to foldables
On Wednesday, Samsung held its Unpacked Event, where it launched a slew of products.
Samsung launches the Galaxy Ring — a first-of-its-kind product for the tech giant
PARIS — Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring on Wednesday, its first foray into "smart rings." The South Korean tech giant is looking to integrate its products — such as smartphones and wearables — and offer health-tracking features to rival Apple's push into the space.
Samsung to launch upgraded voice assistant Bixby this year with its own AI
PARIS — Samsung will launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant Bixby this year based on its own artificial intelligence models, the head of the company's mobile business told CNBC.
History suggests bitcoin will likely hit a new all-time high this year, report says
Bitcoin has not reached the top of its current appreciation cycle and is likely to go past its all-time high this year, according to a research report released by CCData on Tuesday.