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Chip stocks are taking a beating this morning with SK Hynix plunging hard enough to halt trading in South Korea, while oil prices surge on fresh Middle East drama. But what does this mean for the broader market as big earnings roll in?

Europe chased ambitious green targets with massive renewable buildouts, slashing emissions sharply. But soaring electricity bills hit factories hard, sparking plant closures and job losses. Is the continent paying too steep a price for its energy shift, or will long-term gains emerge?

As AI powerhouses pour millions into shaping policy ahead of key elections and their own public debuts, a quiet shift is happening in Washington. Legacy players are easing off while new leaders step forward - but what does it really signal for the future of innovation and oversight?