Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking Wall Street’s fresh records, and oil prices fall

Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the U.S. stock market rose to more records. South Korea’s Kospi jumped nearly 5% and Taiwan’s benchmark also surged as the boom in artificial intelligence drove heavy buying of computer chipmakers and other technology companies. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 also was lifted … Read more

Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Saturday shared photos of a sample test at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is undergoing renovations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary and expected to be completed by July Fourth. The images showed the basin with the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in … Read more

How does diet impact brain health? Alzheimer’s Association shares nutrition tips with cognitive function in mind.

Foods that are good for your body can also have long-term benefits for brain health. “CBS Mornings” is partnering with our sponsor the Alzheimer’s Association for a three-part series, “Brain Health: From Awareness to Action,” to explore the brain-healthy habits people can establish that may help lower the risk of dementia later in life.  Alongside … Read more

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

Why Nike’s CEO bought $2 million worth of shares at a low point for the company

Nike is in “cleanup mode,” but its chief executive officer has nothing but confidence in the iconic American company. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. CEO Elliott Hill spoke to NBC News in an exclusive interview last week at the company’s Beaverton, Oregon headquarters, where he … Read more

‘We will never stop looking for you’: Savannah Guthrie shares heart-wrenching Mother’s Day post

Savannah Guthrie has shared a heart-wrenching Mother’s Day post, pleading for the public’s help in locating her missing mother saying “We need help.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The “TODAY” show co-anchor shared a video compilation on her Instagram Sunday sharing sweet moments with her … Read more

AI boom drives a rally in buying of tech shares, pushing South Korea’s Kospi to a record

Employees of Hana Bank celebrate in a photo opportunity to mark the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) of over 7,000 points at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) The Associated Press Source link