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TSMC delivers another record quarter as profit jumps 35% fueled by robust AI chip demand
TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland and Iran tensions drive investors to gold and silver
Global geopolitical turmoil, as well as Trump’s apparent attack on the Fed, is pushing up the prices of gold and silver. Source link
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday. Source link
European markets head for higher open as traders track Greenland, Iran news
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran. Source link
Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm
In a statement, Trip.com said it would “actively cooperate” with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal. Source link
How a former U.S. special forces officer raised $22 million for his cybersecurity startup
Former U.S. special forces officer Gene Yu is now the co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup Blackpanda. The company has raised about $22 million to date. Source link
Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric
A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger “monumental consequences” for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson. Source link
The U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list
The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future. Source link
Musk's xAI limits Grok's ability to create sexualized images of real people on X after backlash
X’s safety account said in a social media post that no users will be able to create sexualized images of real people using Grok. Source link
Iran briefly closes airspace as U.S. tensions rise, flights rerouted across region
Iran temporarily closed most of its airspace late Wednesday, forcing airlines to reroute flights as tensions with the United States escalated. Source link