Qualcomm reports double beat, CEO says AI is reshaping roadmap. Data center details expected. Chipmaker beats Q2 estimates.

New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence plunges to -10.6 in April from 32.5, while Activity Outlook drops to 19.6 from 39.3, signaling sharp economic slowdown.

New Zealand's economic outlook darkened in April as ANZ Business Confidence fell to -10.6 from 32.5 and the Activity Outlook dropped to 19.6 from 39.3.

President Donald Trump says a US naval blockade against Iran could last for months, driving oil prices to their highest level in more than four years.

President Donald Trump stated that a US naval blockade against Iran could persist for months, an announcement that triggered a surge in oil prices to their highest level in over four years.

Samsung reports Q1 revenue of $90.2 billion, beating analyst estimates as demand for AI-linked memory chips drives a 756% surge in operating profit to $38.5 billion.

Samsung reported Q1 revenue of approximately $90.2 billion and an operating profit of $38.5 billion, exceeding analyst estimates due to increased demand for AI-linked memory products.

Samsung semiconductor profit jumps 48-fold as AI demand boosts memory chip margins. The company's chip arm significantly outperformed market expectations this quarter.

Samsung's semiconductor division reported a 48-fold increase in profit, driven by high demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence applications.