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Squawk Box Europe Express

by CNBC International

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Huang quits Nvidia, investors weigh what’s next

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CNBC's flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day's top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.

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  • Huang quits Nvidia, investors weigh what’s next · 27 minJensen Huang quits Nvidia, with finance head Colette Kress stepping in as interim CEO. It comes as reports emerge she clashed with the ex-CEO over his multi-billion dollar…
  • Nvidia board meets to decide Huang’s future · 30 minNvidia’s board is meeting to discuss the future of CEO Jensen Huang, following revelations of another extramarital affair - this time with a direct report. Nvidia shares plunged…
  • Trump reportedly told of Huang affair en route to China, contradicting earlier claim · 26 minThe New York Times reports that President Trump was told en route to China in May about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy, contradicting the…
  • Trump reveals Huang FBI investigation · 25 minPresident Trump reveals the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over his affair with an alleged Chinese spy - sending shares in the AI darling lower as it sits out a…
  • Huang admits affair with alleged spy · 27 minNvidia is investigating its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, over an affair with a businesswoman who intelligence agencies say is a Chinese spy. While markets are still licking…
  • AI MELTDOWN · 27 minA sea of red on Wall Street - chipmakers plummet as AI takes a major hit, with the Nasdaq posting its worst day in 19 months. Elsewhere, the sell-off bleeds into Asia, battering…
  • The Blue Wave turns Wall Street green · 43 minThe Blue Wave turns Wall Street green - the Dow surges for its best day since April 2025, gaining 1 thousand 600 points, while policy uncertainty hits a slew of other sectors…
  • Blue wave: Democrats flip the House and Senate · 28 minThe Blue Wave: The Democrats are projected to flip both the House and the Senate, after victories in the key battlegrounds of Texas, Maine, Kansas and the Carolinas. President…
  • 'Midterms decision day: Democrats eye control of Congress' · 33 minMillions of Americans head to the polls today in the biggest referendum on President Trump's second term as Republicans fight to maintain control of both the House and Senate…
  • AI sell-off eases · 26 minThe AI sell-off eases - US futures try to claw back after a brutal week for tech stocks sees more than 2 trillion dollars wiped off the Nasdaq. Elsewhere, Ryanair reports a 6…
  • Nasdaq futures plunge on AI spending fears · 24 minNasdaq futures plunge as Alphabet's half a trillion dollar wipe out rips through the sector... And Intel shares look set to follow suit, eyeing a 20 percent drop at the open…
  • Alphabet shares plunge after revenue miss · 26 minAlphabet shares tumble as an AI-driven spending spree rips a hole in the company's free cash flow - with the CFO flagging a significant capex increase to come next year too…
  • Europe's big banks lead earnings charge · 26 minEurope's banks lead the earnings charge with a standout performance from Stanchart; UBS meets expectations, but CEO Sergio Ermotti sounds the alarm over tougher capital…
  • Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO · 25 minAnthropic files to go public in one of the most hotly anticipated IPOs of all-time, but it's not without controversy as the Claude-maker warn of an 'existential threat to…
  • U.S. futures claw back after last week's tech rout · 26 minUS stock futures try to claw back from last week's tech rout as traders eye a big week of central bank action. Elsewhere, Lula da Silva pulls off a dramatic comeback in Brazil…
  • Nasdaq hits worst day since June as Meta shares drop · 27 minThe tech sell-off deepens, with Meta's 7 percent slide fueling fresh fears over spending, and sending the Nasdaq for its worst day since June. That's led to a major flight to…
  • Global markets turn risk-off as AI optimism fades · 25 minGlobal equity markets take a sharp risk-off turn as investors continue to question AI spending and higher yields. Overnight, Meta's third-quarter revenue beats expectations with…
  • Musk backs Tesla-SpaceX merger · 27 minElon Musk hints at merging his two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, in the biggest corporate tie-up of all time, as SpaceX shares blast off in after hours trade on a 160-percent Q3…
  • Tech bounces back, but key earnings loom · 26 minTech stocks rebound on Wall Street as investors rush back into semiconductors and megacaps. But that resilience faces an immediate gut check with heavyweight earnings from Meta…
  • Nasdaq looks to rebound from worst week since June · 29 minThe Nasdaq looks set to open higher following its sharpest weekly drop since June, as Wall Street debates the sustainability of AI debt financing. Meanwhile, France reels from…
  • Warsh surprised by global economy's 'resilience' · 29 minFed Chairman Kevin Warsh lauds the resilience of the global economy but refuses to give any hint on the rate path ahead. President Trump reportedly considers easing restrictions…
  • Global AI sell-off deepens · 28 minAI jitters roil markets, pulling tech stocks lower stateside, sparking a sell-off across Asian equities. U.S. inflation comes in hotter-than-expected, with a surge in energy…
  • ASML raises sales outlook amid surging demand · 28 minASML tops third quarter profit forecasts - Europe's largest company flagging order interest through to 2030 as it looks to boost capacity. Elsewhere, ECB President Christine…
  • Financing fears fuel tech sell-off · 29 minTech stocks sell off across Asia, with trade on South Korea's Kospi briefly halted following a fall in U.S. chip names. Elsewhere, the IMF hikes it outlook for global growth this…
  • Crude slips as Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire · 24 minCrude prices slip as President Trump claims an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine days after announcing a controversial diesel deal with Moscow. The U.S. President has…
  • OpenAI revenue report triggers volatile AI trade · 30 minCNBC confirms that OpenAI told investors its annualised revenue came in roughly $20 billion below that expected at the end of September, with the news pushing AI names including…
  • Fed minutes reduce October rate hike odds · 27 minThe global bond rout eases as the latest Fed minutes dial back the odds of a rate hike this month - shifting expectations to December instead - while Wednesday's successful…
  • S&P closes at record high, breaking 7,800 points · 30 minThe S&P 500 shatters records to close above 7,800 points for the first time, propelled by a massive tech rally is masking a broader market sell-off. Beneath the surface, trouble…
  • Equities track higher despite soaring sovereign bond yields · 28 minAs stock markets advance, so do bond yields, with the 10-year Treasury topping 5.3%, while investors continue to dump French paper, taking the spread with German bunds to its…
  • U.S. dollar hits months-long high against euro on European concerns · 30 minThe U.S. dollar hits a 17-month high against the euro as French debt worries and political risk shake European markets, even as soft U.S. jobs data prompts investors to scale…
  • Treasury yields whipsaw as borrowing costs remain elevated · 26 minTreasurys get some short-lived relief after the 10-year yield hits levels not seen in nearly a quarter of a century - but borrowing costs tick higher again as investor attention…
  • Treasury yields seen at generational high · 32 minTreasury yields hover around levels not seen in nearly a quarter of a century as lenders taper their Fed hike forecasts. Meanwhile crude prices are whipsaw, even as supply…
  • Trump hails 'morally binding' AI deal · 29 minPresident Trump has hailed what he calls a 'morally binding' document on AI guardrails in the face of growing safety concerns - and has signed an executive order to rename the…
  • Anthropic reportedly warns of 'existential risks' as it eyes $2 trillion valuation · 28 minExistential risks to humanity – that is what Anthropic has reportedly said in its prospectus, seen by Reuters and the FT, despite still eyeing a $2 trillion valuation. That news…
  • Crude gains as Trump rejects Iran plan · 27 minCrude prices gain after President Trump rejects an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the Middle East conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In tech, OpenAI pauses training…
  • Trump hosts Xi at state banquet · 28 minPresident Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state banquet at the White House along with some of America’s top corporate bosses. Talks between the two leaders focused…
  • Yield pressure ratchets up as perfect storm in bond markets brew · 27 minThe 10-year Treasury yield spikes to its highest level since July 2007 in its biggest one day move in nearly 18 months. The 5 and 30 yields are also at levels not seen since…
  • U.S.-Iran meeting at the UN · 26 minCrude prices retreat after a three-hour meeting between U.S. officials and the Iranian delegation at the UN, even with President Trump saying he needs to make a “big decision”…
  • Nasdaq posts record close driven by AI trade · 28 minThe Nasdaq closes at a record high, driven by the AI trade as Meta posts its best day since April 2025. JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon discusses the technology's potential impact on…
  • U.S-China AI Dialogue · 29 minU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agree to set up a “U.S.-China AI dialogue” for security incidents from artificial intelligence. This…
  • Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High · 28 minThe bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen…
  • First Fed Hike Since 2023 · 26 minThe Fed hikes for the first time in over 3 years, with the Dow shedding over 600 points while the 10-year Treasury yield holds stubbornly around the 5% mark. The rate hike…
  • Today's Fed decision with first hike in three years priced in · 31 minAll eyes are on the Federal Reserve decision today, as America’s central bank is all-but certain to have its first hike in over 3 years with the expected move will likely strain…
  • Hardware software split and Trump decries "Hoax" · 28 minChip names sell off on both sides of the pond amid investor pullback after warnings from AI giants. Software stocks, however, catch a bid, putting the two baskets at a huge…
  • AI safety fears top the agenda · 25 minAI safety fears have dominated the sphere as Anthropic chief Dario Amodei's proposals to rein in development manage to unite bitter rivals Elon Musk and Sam Altman in support…
  • Latest U.S. Treasury buyback falls short of market hopes · 27 minThe latest U.S. Treasury buyback disappoints which piles on the pressure to sell global bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield is inching towards 5 per cent. In oil news, WTI tops…
  • Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms · 28 minPresident Trump talks up America's "tremendous" success as he promises a 'dividend' to US adult citizens if the Republicans retain control of Congress - in a pledge totalling…
  • Gulf flare-up pushes Brent closer to $100-mark · 28 minBrent nears $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Gulf continues to flare. The IRGC says it attacked 2 American vessels and 8 oil tankers as retaliation for the U.S. targeting…
  • Mistral raises €3bn in funding round · 29 minMistral AI raises €3bn at a valuation of more than €21bn. The fund-raising round is among Europe’s largest ever. CEO Arthur Mensch tells CNBC that the move will accelerate future…
  • AfD storms to victory in Saxony-Anhalt · 34 minGermany’s AfD party wins a resounding election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt with almost 45 per cent of the vote. Ulrich Siegmund, the candidate vying to be the state…

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