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CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: The battle for Britain’s investment trusts
The investment trust sector in the U.K. is being targeted by one of Wall Street’s most famous activist investors — putting some well-known names at risk. Source link
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. Source link
China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion, business with U.S. declines by 20%
China’s exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high. Source link
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law bid
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years. Source link
Meta's VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg's massive pivot to AI
Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks dip and oil jumps as Iran, Fed independence concerns rise
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had “cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials.” Source link
Japanese stocks open at record highs as expectations of snap poll rise
This comes as Japan’s ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election in February. Source link
A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court
Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank’s quest to maintain independence. Source link
Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600
Boeing delivered 600 jetliners in 2025 with 63 in December alone, while net orders rose to 1,173 planes. Source link
Oil prices rise 3% 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. Source link