U.S. President Donald Trump attends a healthcare affordability event in the Oval Office at the White House on Aug. 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz — the central point of contention in the ongoing war against Iran that the U.S….
When incoming Apple CEO John Ternus spoke to CNBC in late 2023, he was all about the technology. Custom chips, device battery life and memory architecture were among his primary interests. “If we build the right products with the right components within them, right silicon and other technologies, people love them,” Ternus, who took over…
Crowds of pedestrians cross a road outside the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping complex on August 22, 2026, in Beijing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and…
My top 10 things to watch Monday, Aug. 31 1. Oil is up nearly 4% and Chevron , my crude barometer, is trading above $200. U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since July. President Donald Trump is threatening to blow up an Iranian oil hub, growing frustrated by a slower-moving sanctions approach….
Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrive in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 30, 2026, for an official state visit and to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on September 1. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make rare state visits to Egypt and,…
Tanya Reynolds, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV. Courtesy: Apple TV Apple on Friday increased the monthly price of Apple TV, its streaming service, to $14.99, or $119 per year. It was previously $12.99 per month, or $99 per year. Apple TV is included in Apple One, a…
Moviegoers watch the film “Ne Zha 2” at an Imax GT Cinema on in Guiyang, China, Feb. 23, 2025. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images In December, Imax CEO Rich Gelfond opened the door to a sale. Almost nine months later, the company’s stock has hit an all-time high, its box…
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. India’s growing energy requirements are becoming fertile grounds for a contest between the U.S. and Russia, as the two geopolitical rivals seek a bigger…
People walk through the Steve Jobs Theater prior to an event at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on September 12, 2023. Nic Coury | AFP | Getty Images Apple announced on Wednesday that it is holding a launch event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California on Sept. 9. Invites sent to the media…
Traders celebrating at the New York Stock Exchange on April 15, 2026, as the S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 level for the first time. NYSE Equal-weight ETFs are having a moment. The investing approach isn’t new, but it has moved into the spotlight this year as many of the large-cap stocks that have driven…
