Nvidia’s results, Adani’s legal woes, Starbucks

Investing.com — Wall Street is seen trading lower Friday, weighed by disappointment from Nvidia’s guidance. Starbucks is potentially looking at options for its China business, while the chairman of the Adani Group has been indicted over bribery claims.  1. Nvidia’s revenue forecast disappoints  Nvidia (NASDAQ:) stock retreated in premarket trading Thursday after the AI darling’s … Read more

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time since it invaded Ukraine in 2022, according to Ukrainian air defence forces. The missile, which did not carry a nuclear warhead, was fired alongside seven Kh-101 cruise … Read more

Google’s departing EMEA president is a former Olympian and likes to kick off his morning rowing on the river Thames

CEO Agenda provides unique insights into how leaders think and lead and what keeps them busy in a world of constant change. We look into the lives, minds and agendas of CEOs at the world’s most iconic companies. Matt Brittin, Google’s president, EMEA, is a flag bearer for leadership and resilience. He joined Google in … Read more

Adani bribery charge: ‘Indian energy company’ misled exchanges, claims US indictment

The US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that an Indian renewable energy company, part of Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, made false statements to Indian stock exchanges and financial institutions to conceal a bribery and fraud scheme.  The company, referred to in court documents as the “Indian Energy Company,” operates in the … Read more

This Little-Known Metal Just Exploded 200%, Here are 2 Ways To Play It

Antimony, a silvery-white metalloid, might not be a household name, but it plays a crucial role in our modern world. It’s a key ingredient in military tech, batteries, and semiconductors. And now, a global antimony crisis may be looming as demand far outstrips supply… This obscure metal has become a strategic linchpin in modern warfare … Read more

Oil prices climb as geopolitical tensions outweigh US inventories By Reuters

By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine outweighed the impact of a bigger-than-expected increase in inventories. futures rose 60 cents, or 0.82%, to $72.81 as of 0734 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 64 cents, or 0.93%, to $69.39. Ukraine … Read more

UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s competition watchdog will explore waving through more company mergers without forcing businesses to sell assets, weeks after Sir Keir Starmer claimed the agency was holding back Britain’s growth.  The Competition and Markets Authority … Read more

Angela Merkel, once celebrated as one of the world’s most popular politicians, now faces growing scrutiny over her legacy

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel was still one of the world’s most popular politicians when she retired in 2021, but critics are increasingly questioning her legacy ahead of the release of her memoirs. “Freedom”, co-written by Merkel and her longtime political adviser Beate Baumann, will be published in 30 languages on Tuesday just as Germany … Read more

WATCH: Mini Chinese rebel robot kidnaps 12 larger ‘frustrated’ peer robots, Shanghai showroom left empty

In an unexpected twist straight out of a sci-fi thriller, a pint-sized AI robot named Erbai orchestrated a “kidnapping” of 12 larger robots from a robotics showroom in Shanghai, China. The audacious act, captured on CCTV, has since gone viral, leaving netizens amazed and amused. The CCTV footage shows Erbai, an AI creation from a Hangzhou-based … Read more