Now playing Next Markets Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension brings recovery European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Tech titans soar: Alphabet and Microsoft ride high on AI-driven wave The two tech giants - Alphabet and Microsoft - report strong quarterly earnings that surpass market expectations, propelling their stocks to soar. Investors maintain optimism toward their respective core businesses, which have been powered by the advance of AI. 26/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Europe's fruit farmers worry as unseasonal frosts threaten harvests As Europe endures an unusual cold snap, many fruit farmers are concerned for their summer harvests. 24/04/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day. 23/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. ECB queries Apple’s promise to open up iPhone payments Central bankers say pro-competition reforms still wouldn’t ensure seamless service for their new digital euro. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Living Nature now has its own Spotify artist page Nature as an official artist will mean singers, songwriters and bands who use these sounds can choose to add it as a featured artist. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Barcelona bus route wiped from Google Maps to deter tourist crowds The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Netflix reports strong subscriber gains as earnings beat forecasts The world’s largest video streamer, Netflix, beat market expectations in its first-quarter earnings. However, the robust results failed to lift its share price due to weaker-than-expected guidance. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU vote nears; study Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Samsung wins out as it takes a chunk out of Apple's phone business Samsung wins back its crown from Apple as European bargain hunters in particular move away from Apple and towards cheaper Chinese brands. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Google introduces new Axion Arm-based chips The new Axion Arm-based chips will be available later this year, Google said. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Mobility Tesla settles lawsuit over man's death in crash involving Autopilot The family of a Silicon Valley engineer filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a Tesla crash occurred in California in 2018. 09/04/2024