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1. Alphabet resets the bar for AI infrastructure spending

2. U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip

3. Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp resigns after Jeffrey Epstein email disclosures

4. Silver resumes its slide, plunging 13%, after short-lived rebound

5. Software experiencing 'most exciting moment' as AI fears hammer the stocks

6. European stocks head for mixed open ahead of earnings from Shell, Maersk and more

7. Oil slides in volatile trading as upcoming U.S.-Iran talks revive de-escalation hopes

8. China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade

9. China's Hong Kong-listed tech stocks enter bear market as tax and AI fears take hold

10. A surprising share of homeowners have high mortgage rates. Here's the breakdown

11. Why Asia's richest man and BlackRock CEO want Indians to pick equities over gold

12. Cambodia’s tourism sector takes a hit from geopolitical tensions and scam hub stigma

13. Alphabet's strong quarter eases fears about the search giant's sky-high spending

14. Get the first look at the R2, Rivian's $45,000 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe gave CNBC an early peek

15. China ramps up threats over Panama Canal ruling that handed Trump a major victory

16. China's EV slowdown persists as BYD posts near two-year low in sales

17. Sony reports 22% jump in December-quarter profit, beats expectations and lifts full-year outlook

18. We're raising our price target on Eli Lilly as the GLP-1 leader delivers a huge beat

19. AMD falls 17%, posts worst day since 2017 as Lisa Su addresses guidance concerns

20. Shares of Arm plunge 8% after licensing revenue misses estimates, Qualcomm outlook adds pressure