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Musk has a history of expressing strong opinions about hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells.

Disney reported stronger-than-expected growth in streaming subscribers across all of its media platforms, but its shares fell after hours.

Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank intends to keep a majority stake in U.K. chip designer Arm when it lists the company through an initial public offering.

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said their country should apply to join NATO 'without delay.' 

SoftBank Founder Masayoshi Son said the company would be more "conservative when it comes to the pace of new investments" as it goes into a "defense" position.

Air passenger traffic in Dubai may reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, a year earlier than previously expected, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said.

Sterling hit a two-year low versus the U.S. dollar following the GDP data as traders digested growing uncertainty about the U.K.'s economic outlook.

Beijing has emphasized its "dynamic zero-Covid" policy, even as economists have cut forecasts for China's GDP growth given the impact of lockdowns.

The U.S. consumer price index surged 8.3% in April as compared with a year ago, near the highest level in more than 40 years.

The summit will demonstrate "enduring commitment" to ASEAN and commemorate 45 years of relations with the Southeast Asian grouping, the White House says

China may have to issue more debt as it tries to keep growing in the face of Covid lockdowns that are stunting its economy.

Rodrigo Duterte was a mayor of a small town who became president, Marcos Jr. has a better understanding of the world, says an analyst.

Japan is preparing to reopen. But not everyone is happy about it, including some local tourists, who have enjoyed exploring a quieter version of their country.

The price of bitcoin briefly turned positive on Wednesday after falling below the $30,000 for the second time this week.

Energy prices and stocks have been rising as investors sell off equities in several industries, including technology.

Retail investors have continued to buy the dip in the recent market turmoil, liking tech despite the sector rout, according to TD Ameritrade's AJ Kahling.

Inflation as gauged by the consumer price index was expected to rise 8.1% year over year in April, according to Dow Jones estimates.

Another omicron subvariant called BA.2.12.1 has been detected in 23 countries, including the U.S., according to WHO.

April's consumer price index showed an 8.3% jump, higher than the 8.1% increase expected by economists polled by Dow Jones.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell on Wednesday following the release of key inflation data.