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Nvidia without Jensen Huang: What happens next?
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- Nvidia without Jensen Huang: What happens next? · 26 minNvidia has lost the man who built it into one of the world's biggest companies. Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive following reports about his personal relationships…
- Jensen Huang out at Nvidia · 9 minNvidia names Colette Kress to replace Jensen Huang as CEO after the AI chips company co-founder accused of second extramarital affair. Wall Street investors sold off the tech…
- Nvidia shares slide after fresh Huang allegations · 26 minShares in AI giant Nvidia fall following allegations CEO Jensen Huang had second affair. And Singles' Day is the big retail event of the year for the Chinese economy, but early…
- Spain's national strike grinds business to a halt · 9 minAhead of crucial elections this month,Spanish workers take part in a national strike over affordability. Will it be an economic blip or a seismic shock to politicians in Madrid?…
- US inflation jumps higher than expected · 26 minPrices rose by 0.4% in October surprising most market observers. Markets expect another interest rate rise in December. We take a look at the rise of prediction market websites…
- How might Jensen Huang's Nvidia indiscretions change the AI chips race? · 9 minWe head to Nvidia's chip-making hub in Taiwan to hear reactions to the scandal engulfing Jensen Huang's crucial AI company as its shares fall further on Wall Street. Will the spy…
- Could a Spy Scandal Shake Nvidia's AI Empire? · 26 minNvidia’s boss admits an affair with a woman US officials reportedly believe is a Chinese spy. How much of the AI boom rests on one man? Some welcome news for drivers as oil…
- Wall St gives its verdict on the Jensen Huang Nvidia affair · 9 minNvidia shares fall in early trading, as the US chip-maker grapples with the fallout of its CEO Jensen Huang's affair admission. What happens next? Also, the boss of Booking.com…
- What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe? · 26 minBomb threats have disrupted around 30 flights across Europe. The threats also caused Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ to go off air briefly, just days before Ireland hosts…
- Is the AI bubble finally bursting? · 9 minGlobal tech stocks tumble as investors question the billions being poured into artificial intelligence. And so we ask, is the AI boom running out of steam? Also, Paraguay's…
- Tesla shares plunge after US midterms · 26 minUS stock markets were down sharply on Thursday following the US midterms. Technology shares suffered the deepest declines, led by Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX. Also, Paraguay's…
- Bomb threats disrupt European flights · 9 minFighter jets are scrambled as a wave of bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe. We hear what the diversions and security alerts mean for airlines and passengers. Also…
- After the blue wave, what happens to the US economy? · 26 minWe break down the US Midterms to learn about the state of the US economy, how consumers and business owners are feeling and what that economy might look like in the months to…
- US Midterms: What does it mean for business? · 9 minAfter victories for Democrats in the Senate and Congress, we hear from business owners about what it means for them. We get the views of a hotel owner in Texas and a department…
- America votes as control of Congress hangs in the balance · 26 minPolling day is coming to an end in the US, with millions of Americans having their say on who will control Congress. Will the results reshape the political landscape of the USA?…
- US Midterms: Americans head to the polls · 9 minVoting is underway in what is seen as a referendum on President Trump's 2nd term. The cost of living has been a major issue throughout the campaign, with high food and fuel…
- Could the economy decide the US midterms? · 26 minAmericans are heading to the polling stations for mid-term elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress. How is the electoral climate affecting businesses? As big…
- Bangladeshi garment workers protest cost of living · 9 minThe mass walkouts are over low pay and rising prices, with hundreds of clothing factories facing disruptions. We hear from workers demanding more pay and how likely a deal is to…
- What happens to the money from the Binance hack? · 26 minA record $6.3 billion has been stolen from crypto exchange Binance by hackers. It's believed that the North Korean government is behind the attack - but how can they spend it…
- Binance Hit by Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist · 9 minHackers steal around $6.3 billion from Binance in what could be the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history. We examine how the attack happened and what it means for the crypto…
- What do Amazon's results say about AI spending? · 27 minAmazon has reported lacklustre Q3 results and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, shedding some $500 billion in a day. The developments come as investors question companies'…
- Why Is Volkswagen Losing Billions? · 9 minVolkswagen reports its biggest quarterly loss in more than a decade, losing almost $7 billion in three months. We look at the challenges facing the German car giant as it plans…
- Big tech, big money · 26 minMicrosoft and Alphabet have reported their latest earnings. We' ll be taking a look at their performance as Microsoft shares surged off the back of their results while Alphabet's…
- Record breaking share float of India's biggest mobile phone company · 9 minIndia's biggest telecom giant, the Meta and Google-backed Jio Platforms, made its stock market debut on Wednesday. The UK's finance minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer…
- Africa's biggest ever IPO · 26 minSubscription window for Africa's "People's IPO" closes today for the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. Which has reportedly been almost three times oversubscribed, with billions of…
- How much will China's Mbappe boycott cost? · 9 minFrench football star Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a joke about China's former leader Mao Zedong sparked a growing boycott.Major brands have dropped sponsorship deals, while…
- Anthropic share details of its IPO · 26 minOne of the world's most valuable AI companies is heading to wall street. Anthropic has warned artificial intelligence (AI) could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to…
- Lula's win shocks Brazil's financial markets · 9 minLula da Silva wins fourth term as President in dramatic Brazil election comeback, but his opponent refuses to accept the result. India legalises E100 ethanol fuel for vehicles…
- Oil hits $117 a barrel · 26 minIn the U.S., President Trump's war in Iran has caused pain for low-income Americans. As voters go to the polls for nationwide Congressional elections, people are struggling to…
- AI Spending Fears Hit Global Stock Markets · 9 minTechnology stocks face renewed pressure across US and Asian markets as investors grow increasingly concerned about the huge sums being poured into artificial intelligence. Luke…
- Facebook-owner Meta fined $25 billion · 26 minA New Mexico judge has fined Meta $25 billion for its handling of user data. It is the latest large legal payout for the tech firm, following an $18 billion settlement reached…
- Cyber crisis continues for second day, with race to secure world's websites · 26 minFor the second day, many websites around the world — including those of government agencies and banks — are down. These are due to vulnerabilities in PHP — a programming language…
- Major PHP Security Flaw Triggers Cyberattacks · 9 minMillions of hacking attempts have been detected after a major security flaw was discovered in PHP. We hear from the cybersecurity firm behind the discovery and a business whose…
- Facebook-owner Meta fined $25 billion · 26 minA New Mexico judge has fined Meta for its handling of user data. It's the latest large legal payout for the tech firm, following an $18 billion settlement reached with California…
- India’s biggest share sale · 9 minIndia telecoms company Jio Platforms has launched what is expected to be the country’s biggest ever share sale. The company, which is part of Reliance Industries and backed by…
- Cost of Living Dominates US Midterms · 26 minWith two weeks until the US midterm elections, Luke Wilson examines how rising living costs could influence voters and what the latest economic figures reveal. Also, Netflix…
- France takes a hard look at its finances · 9 minFrench lawmakers are continuing their scrutiny of next year's budget as the country reels from days of violent unrest. What began as protests over the cost of living and…
- French businesses count the cost of riots · 26 minAround 2,000 businesses have been affected by riots and looting across France. We hear from those caught up in the unrest and examine the economic impact. Also, can Europe's…
- AI boom fuels China’s exports · 9 minThe world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter, but worries persist in China over weak spending at home. China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter…
- Students protest in France, as fiscal concern mounts · 26 minJean-Claude Trichet , former president of the European Central Bank, joins the programme to discuss economic stability. We hear his thoughts on the student protests in France and…
- Tesla shares rise after 'flying' car launch · 9 minShares in Tesla have climbed after Elon Musk's carmaker launched its new 'flying' Roadster car. EU leaders are meeting in Brussels, with its two biggest members - France and…
- The Tesla Roadster is finally here · 26 minTesla is set to show off its latest EV, the Roadster, nearly nine years after it first unveiled the next-generation version of the electric sports car. We'll be hearing if…
- Brazil cuts working week from six days to five · 9 minBrazil's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that will cut the working week from 44 hours to 40 and give employees two days off per week without cutting their…
- US inflation is on the rise again · 26 minUS inflation figures are higher than forecast in September. With the price of diesel and food increasing, lower income Americans have been hit the hardest. We hear from a saw…
- US inflation heats up · 9 minUS inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% from 3.4% in the year to September. We'll look at what's driving the surprise increase in prices. China's exports are…
- President Xi goes to Washington · 9 minPresident Trump will welcome China's leader to the US capital ahead of talks ranging from tariffs to energy costs to the future of AI. The trip is Xi's first state visit to the…
- Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high? · 9 minThe prices companies are paying for shipping the fuel have risen 12 fold in the last few months. In that time Brent Crude oil has fallen below 100 dollars a barrel, relieving…
- Trump's favourite word is back · 9 minNew import taxes have been placed on more than 60 trading partners of the United States. Businesses in Australia and Norway give us their reaction Tech stocks continue to…
- Petrol and gasoline prices set to go higher · 9 minThe price of oil has gone back above $100 a barrel which could mean higher prices at the pump. It's after attacks on at least one tanker in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthis…
- Brazil hit by US tariffs · 9 minNew 25% US tariffs on selected Brazilian imports are raising trade tensions. What impact could they have on Brazil's economy? Also in the programme Malaysia's ambition to become…
