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Nikkei tops 60000 as AI stocks drive Asian market surge

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index crossed the 60,000-point threshold for the first time in its history on Thursday, marking a major milestone after decades of market evolution. The benchmark briefly reached an intraday high of 60,013.98 points early in Tokyo trading before reversing course and slipping......

FIFA reopens ticket sales for 2026 World Cup matches

The FIFA will release a new batch of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, less than 50 days before the tournament begins. The additional tickets cover all 104 matches scheduled between June 11 and July 19, reflecting continued high demand for the expanded competition. Sales are set to open......

Asia pacific stocks hit records on ai chip demand and iran talks hopes

Asia-Pacific and emerging market equities surged on Tuesday, with several benchmark indices reaching new highs as strong demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors combined with cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. The rally restored investor......

Rtx raises profit and revenue outlook on strong weapons demand

Defense company RTX has raised its profit and revenue forecasts for 2026, citing strong global demand for weapons systems and sustained growth in its aerospace and defense businesses. The company said increased geopolitical tensions have driven higher orders for missile systems and other military equipment.......

Asian airlines see surge in europe demand as gulf hubs remain disrupted

Major Asian carriers including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air and Qantas report a sharp increase in passenger demand on Europe-bound routes as travelers avoid Middle East hubs affected by the conflict involving Iran. The shift reflects a rapid reconfiguration of global air travel flows,......

Severstal reports an almost 100% plunge in first-quarter net profit

Russian steel producer Severstal has reported a dramatic decline in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, with net profit falling to just 57 million roubles compared to 21.1 billion roubles during the same period in 2025. The company attributed this sharp decrease mainly to weaker domestic steel......

SK Hynix begins mass production of AI server memory for Nvidia Vera Rubin

South Korea’s SK Hynix has launched mass production of a new high-capacity memory module designed for next-generation artificial intelligence servers, marking a key step in the buildout of future data center infrastructure. The SOCAMM2 192GB module is tailored for Nvidia’s upcoming Vera Rubin......

Amazon’s $200 billion AI push faces internal tool sprawl challenges

Amazon is scaling its artificial intelligence strategy with a planned 200 billion dollar capital expenditure in 2026, as CEO Andy Jassy defends one of the largest investment programs in the tech sector. The company disclosed that its cloud division now generates more than 15 billion dollars in annualized......

Airbag maker Autoliv’s q1 adjusted operating profit beats forecast

Swedish automotive safety supplier Autoliv, the world’s largest producer of airbags and seatbelts, reported a stronger-than-expected performance in its first-quarter results, with adjusted operating profit declining less than analysts had forecast. The company said that its performance during......