Markets
- Big Tech is poaching energy talent to fuel its AI ambitions - Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.
- China's December exports sharply beat estimates, imports also top expectations - China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.
- Japan's Nikkei 225 set to hit another high as Asia markets look past geopolitical worries - This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election likely in February.
- Oil prices rise more than 2% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is on the way - President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if the Islamic Republic kills protestors.
- Warren Buffett was still searching for that elephant in his final months as Berkshire CEO - Warren Buffett, who handed over the CEO reins to Greg Abel at the start of 2026, made it clear that size is not the constraint, opportunity is.
- December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected - EconomyDecember core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expectedPublished Tue, Jan 13 20268:31 AM ESTUpdated 3 Min AgoJeff Cox@jeff.cox.7528@
- European markets set to open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.
- Venezuela stocks soar 130% to record highs as Maduro's ouster spurs economic turnaround hopes - Venezuela's stock market has staged a dramatic rally following the capture of its ex-president Nicolás Maduro.
- Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps over 3% as expectations that ruling party will opt for a snap vote rise - Asia markets opened higher as investors shrugged off ongoing geopolitical flashpoints and a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.
- Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned - Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday to CNBC about a Department of Justice investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.