Alphabet officially closed its landmark $32 billion acquisition of Wiz on March 11, 2026 — exactly one year after the deal was announced — cementing the largest transaction in Google’s nearly three-decade history and delivering a seismic signal about where the next great technology battleground lies: the intersection of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. […]

European stock markets moved lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains as energy prices surged again and investors continued to monitor developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The renewed rally in oil prices revived concerns about inflation and global economic stability, prompting investors to reduce exposure to equities across much of the region. […]

International stock markets have delivered exceptional returns throughout 2025 and early 2026, substantially outpacing performance in the developed U.S. market and attracting significant capital flows from investors seeking exposure to higher-growth emerging economies and improved valuations outside the United States. The CNBC analysis of international stocks indicates that investors who missed the major international stock […]

The Asia Pacific stock exchange markets have benefited substantially from the broad shift in investor capital allocation toward international markets and the specific advantages offered by Asian economies in terms of growth prospects, valuations, and strategic positioning. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index finished 2025 with a gain of 27.8% and continued positive momentum into […]