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4 days. All you need to decide is not only whether to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, but also how you’ll be attending San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13th to 15th, and how much momentum you’ll generate once you’re there. Right now, you can save up to $410 on Disrupt passes before the price increases on May 29 at 11:59 PM PT. Prices then rise, and so do the costs of lost conversations, visibility, and connection, potentially accelerating what’s next for your company. Because at some point, growth isn’t just about building. It’s about being noticed, understood, and taken seriously…

The European Central Bank “will do what is necessary” to keep inflation on target, one of the bank’s top policymakers told CNBC.Speaking with CNBC’s Lisa Kim in Singapore on Tuesday, Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhout sought to reassure government bond markets that Europe’s central bankers are committed to minimizing the impact of the Iran war.Soaring oil prices due to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns that the energy crisis could lead to a resurgence of inflation in various markets.ECB Governing Council member Villeroy-de-Galleau added that European policymakers “will do what is…

Global oil markets were volatile on Tuesday, reflecting investor unrest over Iran’s possible plan to impose permanent fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a peace deal with the United States.International prices for Brent crude rose while WTI fell as traders tried to reconcile Tuesday’s new U.S. attack on Iran, which Central Command called a “defensive strike,” with President Donald Trump’s hints last weekend that a peace deal could be on the horizon. The complicated story unfolds amid speculation that Iran’s government may seek to collect fees from ships transiting the vital sea route as…

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Tuesday. Some young shoppers this year likely spent the holiday weekend buying cans of Surfside or Sun Cruiser instead of White Claw. As CNBC’s Amelia Lucas reports, Gen Z is feeling carbon fatigue and is increasingly choosing non-carbonated beverages.Stock futures are rising this morning. The market is coming off a winning week.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Peace PlanU.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign and economic policy event at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at Rockland…

Eli Lilly on Tuesday announced plans to acquire three companies for about $4 billion in cash, with the aim of expanding its research and development operations into the infectious disease field.The company announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company for $1.5 billion, $780 million, and $1.55 billion, respectively. Eli Lilly’s stock rose 1.3% in premarket trading on the news.”These acquisitions reflect an intentional strategy to prevent disease at its source, rather than treating its consequences,” Daniel M. Skovronski, chief scientific and product officer and president, said in a statement.Curevo is developing a…

Immediately after the opening bell, you will sell 55 shares of Arm Holdings stock for approximately $314 per share. After Tuesday’s trading, the Jim Cramer Charitable Trust will own 130 shares of ARM stock, dropping its weight from 1.44% to about 1%. Following another big rally, it will lock in yet another big gain for Arm. The chip designer’s stock rose 46% last week, about half of which came after Nvidia said on an earnings call that its Arm-based Vera CPUs are expected to generate $20 billion in revenue this year. This is great for Arm’s loyalty business. We wrote…

Immediately after the opening bell, you will sell 55 shares of Arm Holdings stock for approximately $314 per share. After Tuesday’s trading, the Jim Cramer Charitable Trust will own 130 shares of ARM stock, dropping its weight from 1.44% to about 1%. Following another big rally, it will lock in yet another big gain for Arm. The chip designer’s stock rose 46% last week, about half of which came after Nvidia said on an earnings call that its Arm-based Vera CPUs are expected to generate $20 billion in revenue this year. This is great for Arm’s loyalty business. We wrote…

summary Africa’s musical story extends far beyond the few genres the world currently recognizes, Tuma Basa said after quitting YouTube. Although Nigeria and South Africa have garnered global attention, genres such as kizomba and morna remain largely absent from mainstream musical conversations. Basa argues that building the infrastructure and securing artist ownership is just as important as streaming visibility. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. When people say that African music is having a “global moment,” they are often referring to only a small part of the continent. “Nigeria and South Africa are the most dominant,” said Tuma Basa,…

Drivers drive their vehicles near a large political banner depicting a missile being fired at the back of Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government in Tehran’s Variasr Square on April 6, 2026.Atta Kenare | AFP | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Leonie Kidd and I’m from London. Welcome to today’s Daily Open Newsletter.Even by long weekend standards, a lot has happened since US markets closed last Friday.News that a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” sparked a wave of optimism over the weekend, but US President Donald Trump has since quickly said he could “walk away” if the deal…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. David Kawai | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney branded the oil-rich province’s separatist movement a “dangerous bluff” similar to Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Carney shared his “opinions from experience” with reporters in Ottawa on Monday. “In these secession issues, it’s often said, ‘If you vote for this, it’s a free choice. If you vote for this, it strengthens our hand in future negotiations.’ That’s a very dangerous bluff,” he said. “I saw firsthand what…