Short Seller Alleges ‘Aggressive’ Accounting Techniques by Ottobock
Grizzly Research has launched a scathing report on German prosthetics maker Ottobock, alleging that CEO Hans York Nater has used aggressive accounting tricks and a massive PIK loan to mask cash outflows and inflate earnings. The short‑seller points to the capitalization of research‑and‑development costs, a €2.3 billion margin loan tied to a share‑buyback, and a restructuring that moved the loan’s maturity from 2028 to 2024, all of which it says were not fully disclosed to investors. Grizzly also claims more than 30 % of Ottobock’s net income stems from its Russian business, a exposure that could evaporate if the Ukraine conflict ends, and cites high CFO turnover as a red flag. The firm values Ottobock at roughly $30 per share—far below its current market price—suggesting the stock is overvalued and vulnerable to regulatory probes.
CEOs Are Using AI to Transform Hospitals, Factories and Chipmaking
The video brings together CEOs from healthcare, apparel manufacturing, and semiconductor production to illustrate how artificial intelligence is reshaping core operations. In hospitals, AI already powers imaging diagnostics and automates back‑office tasks such as billing and nurse‑roster scheduling, freeing up...
Why This CEO Threw Out the Five-Year Plan
The CEO explained that his company abandoned its three‑year and five‑year strategic plans, arguing that rapid market shifts make long‑term roadmaps obsolete. He highlighted that crises—citing COVID‑19—offer a rare window to implement sweeping changes, because customers are distracted and a misstep...
How Global CEOs Are Navigating Rising Costs and Supply Chain Disruption
Global CEOs are confronting a convergence of higher energy prices, volatile shipping rates and persistent supply‑chain bottlenecks. Executives from TAL Apparel, IHH Healthcare and AT&S explain how these pressures are reshaping cost structures and prompting strategic shifts in sourcing and...
U.S. Markets Edition - 15-May-26
The headline of the broadcast was President Donald Trump’s two‑day state visit to China, where he claimed the two sides had struck "fantastic" trade deals, including Chinese purchases of U.S. oil and 200 Boeing jets. While Trump praised the talks...
Trump Hails China Trade Deals on Final Day of Beijing Summit
The video recaps President Donald Trump’s final day of a two‑day state visit to Beijing, where he lauded newly‑announced trade arrangements with China and portrayed the talks as a win‑win for both nations. Trump asserted that China will increase its purchases...
Gilts Plunge at the Open as Burnham Clears First Hurdle
The video tracks the immediate market reaction after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham cleared the first procedural hurdle toward contesting the Makerfield by‑election, a step that could eventually place him in the race for Prime Minister. Gilts slipped at the open,...
Inside India - 14-May-26
Inside India’s Thursday edition focused on a confluence of diplomatic and market dynamics. New Delhi is hosting the BRICS foreign‑minister meeting, with Iran’s foreign minister in attendance, while the rupee edges toward the 96‑per‑dollar threshold. In Beijing, President...
Squawk Box Asia - 13-May-26
Squawk Box Asia opened with a rundown of U.S. market futures, noting that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are expected to slip modestly after a stretch of record‑high gains. The segment linked the pullback to a hotter‑than‑expected April CPI print and...
UK Treating Leadership ‘Like some Kind of Game Show’: O'Neill
The video centers on growing speculation that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham could be thrust into national leadership, sparking debate over the political and economic fallout of such a shift. Participants warn that a sudden vacancy in Parliament would likely...
Europe Early Edition - 12-May-26
The Europe Early Edition focused on mounting pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as more than 70 Labour MPs publicly called for his resignation and internal cabinet dissent grew. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, speaking from Downing Street, warned that...
India's Credit Relief Scheme Is Timely, but More Support May Be Needed: Federation of Indian MSMEs
The Federation of Indian MSMEs warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict has rippled through India’s small‑business ecosystem, prompting the government to roll out an emergency credit‑line guarantee (ECLG) scheme. Export‑oriented firms first felt the shock as shipments to the UAE,...
Capital Group CEO: There Are 53,007 Public Companies - Not Seven
Capital Group CEO Tim Armour reminded investors that the equity universe comprises roughly 53,007 public companies, not the seven mega‑caps that dominate headlines. He used the figure to argue for a broader view of market opportunities beyond the traditional U.S....
Forget Timing the Market: Capital Group’s Mike Gitlin on Investing in an Uncertain World
Mike Gitlin, chief investment officer at Capital Group, explained the firm’s distinctive model where analysts are also investors, giving them genuine "skin in the game" and a long‑term perspective. He contrasted this approach with conventional advice‑driven research, emphasizing that personal...
U.S. Markets Edition - 08-May-26
The video opens with a rundown of the UK’s local election night, where Labour suffered heavy losses and the far‑right Reform UK surged to win over 300 council seats, signalling a fracture in the traditional two‑party system. It then shifts...
Squawk Box Europe - 07-May-26
The Squawk Box Europe broadcast focused on the emerging diplomatic overture between the United States and Iran, where Tehran is reportedly weighing a one‑page US proposal that could end hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz and reopen nuclear negotiations. President...
Access Middle East - 06-May-26
The program opened with a focus on the United States’ decision to temporarily suspend Project Freedom, the naval operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced the pause on Truth Social, citing progress in a comprehensive Iran‑U.S....
The China Connection - 05-May-26
The China Connection opened with a rapid market roundup, flagging a sharp 6% rally in U.S. oil that has now pulled back as U.S. and Iranian forces trade strikes in the Gulf. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson used the segment to...
Squawk Box Asia - 05-May-26
Squawk Box Asia opened with a stark warning that oil prices have broken the $100‑a‑barrel barrier, pushing U.S. gasoline to an average of $4.45 per gallon and reigniting inflation fears. President Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a U.S. escort mission through...
China, U.S., Could Split EU Industry Push
The video discusses the European Union’s new Industrial Acceleration Act and the geopolitical tug‑of‑war it has ignited between China and the United States. German policymakers are urging restraint to avoid antagonising Beijing, whereas France is advocating a more protectionist stance. Beijing,...
Europe Early Edition - 01-May-26
The episode opened with Risha Gupta reporting that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England left policy rates unchanged but warned that a June hike remains on the table as the Iran‑related energy shock intensifies. Market data showed a...
U.S. Markets Edition - 01-May-26
The episode opened with a focus on European central banks. Both the ECB and the Bank of England left policy rates unchanged but hinted that June could bring hikes if the Iran‑related energy shock persists. Traders are now pricing a...
Taro Kono: Japan’s Long Overdue Security Shift, Is Focused on Deterrence Amid China's Military Rise
The video focuses on Japan’s long‑overdue security shift, driven by Prime Minister Sonetaka’s landslide electoral win and a two‑thirds lower‑house majority. With robust political capital, the government is accelerating defense reforms, including lifting the post‑war weapons‑export ban and pledging to...
U.S. Markets Edition - 29-Apr-26
The video opens with a roundup of the week’s headline earnings and a geopolitical shock. UBS reported an 80% surge in first‑quarter net profit to $3 billion, driven by cost cuts and strong wealth‑management revenue, while Deutsche Bank, Santander and other...
WATCH LIVE: European Central Bank Press Conference with President Christine Lagarde
The European Central Bank’s Governing Council announced today that it will keep its three key interest rates unchanged, citing a mixed outlook where inflation pressures have risen while growth risks have intensified. The decision comes amid a sharp energy‑price shock...
NBIM CEO: Outlook Very Uncertain
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s chief executive warned that the market outlook is “very uncertain,” citing the fallout from Middle‑East conflicts, volatile energy prices and ripple effects across Asia, Europe and the United States. He reaffirmed NBIM’s commitment to a...
Squawk Box Europe - 28-Apr-26
Squawk Box Europe’s April 28 episode stitched together a volatile mix of geopolitics, energy markets and corporate earnings. The show opened with a German chancellor’s sharp criticism of the United States’ Iran strategy and a reminder that nuclear talks remain...
Access Middle East - 27-Apr-26
Access Middle East opened with a stark reminder that oil markets remain volatile: Brent briefly breached $107 a barrel and WTI rallied 14% last week as the United States and Iran failed to revive peace talks in Pakistan. President...
CEO Who Manages $3 Trillion Has a Message for Gen-Z Investors
CEO Larry Fink, who oversees roughly $3 trillion in assets, used a personal anecdote to urge Gen‑Z investors toward disciplined, long‑term investing. He recalled tracking stocks from a newspaper at age fifteen and building a paper portfolio, framing it as a...
We Have No War, We Have No Peace, and We Have No Flows: Strategist
The interview centers on the stalled cease‑fire between Israel and Hezbollah, its impact on President Trump’s push to end the Iran‑related conflict, and the resulting uncertainty over oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. While the cease‑fire is a...
Iranians Are Controlling the Tempo: Former Biden Adviser
Former Biden adviser warns that Iran now dictates Red Sea shipping tempo, creating a dual‑blockade scenario where U.S. sanctions halt Iranian vessels while Tehran’s own blockade restricts all other traffic. The standoff is already generating worldwide economic pain and raises...
The AI ‘Picks and Shovels’ Trade Still Has Legs: Strategist
The video features a market strategist who argues that the AI “picks and shovels” trade remains viable despite recent turbulence, urging investors to keep a level head. He stresses a diversified portfolio, recommending selective exposure to tech, industrials, financials and consumer...
Inside India - 23-Apr-26
Asian markets slid as oil topped $100 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, eroding earlier gains and prompting risk-off moves across the region. HSBC downgraded Indian equities to underweight, warning that high imported energy costs could...
The China Connection - 23-Apr-26
The China Connection, a daily livestream anchored by Emily Tan from Hong Kong, airs from 10:00 to 11:00 am Singapore/Hong Kong time on 23 April 2026. The program delves into China’s macro‑economy, technology trends, policy shifts, and business developments. It is streamed exclusively to audiences...
Squawk Box Asia - 23-Apr-26
CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia returns for its daily 7:00‑10:00 am Singapore/Hong Kong broadcast, co‑anchored by veteran journalist Martin Soong in Singapore and Chery Kang in Hong Kong. The program delivers real‑time analysis of the forces shaping Asian businesses and equity markets as the...
UK Inflation Jumps to 3.3%, in First Print Since Start of Iran War
The UK consumer price index climbed to 3.3% in March, the first reading since the Iran‑Israel conflict began to affect markets. The jump was driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy costs, with heating oil surging 90% month‑over‑month, marking...
Rebellions CEO: AI Compute Power Has Shifted to Inference
The conversation with Rebellions CEO Seyun Park centered on a fundamental shift in AI infrastructure: compute power is moving from the training phase to inference, prompting hyperscalers to explore custom, heterogeneous chip solutions beyond Nvidia’s traditional stronghold. Park highlighted that...
Europe Early Edition - 21-Apr-26
Europe Early Edition, anchored by seasoned market commentator Silvia Amaro from London, launches a daily one‑hour livestream at 07:00‑08:00 CET. The program stitches together market movements from the United States, Asia and the Middle East, delivering real‑time analysis across equities, FX...
U.S. Markets Edition - 21-Apr-26
CNBC’s U.S. Markets Edition compiles the most impactful interviews and insights from its U.S. programming into a concise nightly briefing. The feed is tailored for audiences in Europe and India, delivering real‑time U.S. market updates across time zones. By highlighting...
Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO
Apple announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook will step down in September, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, who guided Apple through a $3.6 trillion market‑cap increase over 15 years, will remain as executive chairman. The transition marks...
U.S. Seizes Iran Ship, Throwing 'Make-or-Break' Peace Talks Into Doubt
The video reports that the United States seized an Iranian flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, marking the first overt use of force under the U.S. naval blockade and casting doubt on a second round of “make‑or‑break” peace talks...
Squawk Box Europe - 20-Apr-26
Squawk Box Europe aired live from London on April 20, 2026, co‑anchored by Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum. The program highlighted the most impactful stories influencing public equity markets and traditional asset classes such as bonds and commodities....
U.S. Markets Edition - 17-Apr-26
The video centers on a newly declared 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with President Donald Trump signaling upcoming White House talks involving Israeli and Lebanese leaders. The announcement coincides with a surge in equity markets, as the Nasdaq posts...
Hangzhou's Six Little Dragons Could Lead China's Pivot to a New Growth Model: Strategist
The video focuses on the debut IPO of the first of Hangzhou’s six "little dragons," a group of high‑growth tech firms positioned to showcase China’s emerging post‑manufacturing growth model. Analysts stress that this public listing is a litmus test for...
Two New ETFs on ADX Give Retail Investors Access to SpaceX and Anthropic
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has launched two new exchange‑traded funds that grant local investors exposure to private‑market giants SpaceX and Anthropic. Branded under the AJIX umbrella, the products are priced in AED, trade during regional market hours, and...
Richard Harpin: How the UK Can Foster Entrepreneurs and Attract Talent
In a recent interview, Richard Harpin, founder of HomeServe and author of “How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps,” laid out his view on the United Kingdom’s entrepreneurial environment amid rising costs, tax pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. Harpin highlighted that...
Iran War Will Hit Global Growth Hard: IMF
The IMF told the World Bank meetings that its baseline assumes a swift resolution to the Iran war and forecasts global growth of 3.1% this year, a 0.3 percentage-point downgrade since mid-February. It warned, however, that more severe scenarios with...
China's Price Wars Are an 'Advantage' In Light of Iran War Inflationary Shock: EIU
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) argues that China’s ongoing price wars are turning a perceived weakness into a strategic advantage as the world grapples with inflationary pressure from the Iran‑related oil shock. By maintaining ultra‑low domestic prices, Chinese manufacturers can...
Squawk Box Europe - 10-Apr-26
CNBC aired a special edition of Squawk Box Europe on April 10, 2026, co‑anchored by Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum from London. The trio tackled the week’s most consequential stories shaping public markets and traditional asset classes. The...
Squawk Box Asia - 10-Apr-26
CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia returns for its 07:00‑10:00 Singapore/Hong Kong broadcast, co‑anchored by veteran Martin Soong in Singapore and Chery Kang in Hong Kong. The program targets early‑day traders, delivering analysis of macro trends, corporate earnings and policy shifts that shape Asian markets....