Microsoft surpassed analyst expectations on Tuesday, as its heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) produced good results.

The European index rose 3.1% last week to its highest level since January 2022. Investors in Europe's stock markets are bracing for a flood of earnings reports, data releases, and statements from central banks, with the trading getting off to a shaky start this week.

Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk hit out Joe Biden's border deal. On his X account, he wrote, "No laws need to be passed."

LVMH head Bernard Arnault has proposed the appointment of his two sons to the company's board. Bernard Arnault, the head of the LVMH luxury goods conglomerate, disclosed on Wednesday that he has proposed the appointment of two more of his children to the company's board, a move to solidify his family's grip on Europe's most valuable firm.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the substantial investments made by tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Bitcoin dropped to a seven-week low on Monday, the lowest since the 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) rolled out earlier this month.

BioNTech and its partner Duality Biologics have launched a late-stage trial to test their precision drug against a specific type of breast cancer, challenging a rival partnership between AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo.

Some stocks linked to former President Donald Trump have soared after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential bid.

Macy's has rejected a $5.8 billion offer from Arkhouse Management and partner Brigade Capital Management to take over the retailer.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser has received an encouraging nod from billionaire investor Warren Buffett to proceed with the bank's overhaul.