Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

TOKYO — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as fading enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually put the brakes on Wall Street’s record-setting run. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.8% in afternoon trading to 63,244.43. South Korea’s Kospi index surged 2.7% to 7,849.21, recouping recent losses. The Kospi sank 2.3% earlier in the … Read more

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries

TOKYO — Asian shares traded mixed Tuesday as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with anxiety about surging oil prices and a possible AI bubble. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.6% to 62,828.07. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.7% to 7,610.10, in what analysts are categorizing as fallout from overreliance on fraying … Read more

Path to ending Iran war unclear as Trump and White House give mixed messaging

Path to ending Iran war unclear as Trump and White House give mixed messaging – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump started Wednesday by threatening a “higher level” of strikes on Iran, but also said there is a very good chance of the war ending. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have the … Read more

White House gives mixed messages on Iran war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz operation is paused

White House gives mixed messages on Iran war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz operation is paused – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has paused a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz just two days after it began. The president says it’s to try to reach a “complete and final” agreement with … Read more

How to Design QoS-Aware NoC Systems for Mixed Workloads

Creating a NoC system that is QoS conscious of mixed workloads has become a major consideration in the current system of chip development. With the integration of CPU cores, GPUs, AI accelerators, and multimedia engines on one die, there must be predictable and efficient communication between these units. This communication is supported by a network … Read more

Asian markets are mixed and oil is steady after Wall Street hits records

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies. Oil prices held steady after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. Iran has rejected the plan, but Trump also said talks with Iran … Read more

Trump administration reclassifies marijuana, as public polls give mixed signals

The Trump administration is changing the way marijuana is regulated. In a major policy shift, it is reclassifying some marijuana by removing it from the Schedule I tier occupied by such drugs as heroin and LSD. A Justice Department order on Thursday launched the shift, with a focus on state-licensed medical use. The administration is … Read more

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

TOKYO — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 1 cent higher to $98.51 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel. Lower oil prices help bring down … Read more

For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions

Tehran — Iran’s significant Jewish population has been caught in the crossfire along with the rest of the Islamic Republic’s population amid the U.S.-Israeli war with their country. For some, it’s brought a unique sense of internal struggle. Iranian officials allowed CBS News and some other foreign media outlets access to visit one of the … Read more