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Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show

Euro zone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early 2022 last month as U.S. factory

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show
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Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program

Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medications at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program starting on Wednesday,

Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program
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Lula leads Senator Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would win a potential second-round run-off vote in the October presidential elections against opposition Senator Flavio

Lula leads Senator Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows
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World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031, source says

The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031 after years of declining loans, reflecting the country's rise to become the world's second-

World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031, source says
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Kicking off H2

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The new month, quarter and second half kicked off in a cautious mood,

Kicking off H2
Economy|Health

Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?

Millions of Americans are expected to gain coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss under a new U.S. pilot launching on Wednesday in its Medicare

Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?
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Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says

Nigeria had about 2% of GDP worth of public spending not recorded in recent official budgets, creating a gap between its reported deficit and actual financing needs, IMF

Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says
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BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a second consecutive month of global sales growth in June, as a surge in exports helped offset weak demand in its home market.

BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports
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“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus

As families wait in agony for news of loved ones trapped beneath the rubble, Venezuela’s devastating earthquake is exposing the human cost of a country unprepared for disaster. CNN's Isa Soares reports from Caracas.

“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus
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Mexico's peso to trade in range on economic recovery hopes: Reuters poll

Mexico's peso will likely hold steady near the middle of its well-established trading range at least into the first half of 2027, a Reuters poll found

Mexico's peso to trade in range on economic recovery hopes: Reuters poll
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EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China

The European Union has introduced two measures to protect its steel industry and limit small e-commerce parcels

EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China
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Dollar bulls gain ground even as most FX strategists still expect weakness: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar’s recent rebound will fade in coming months as cooling oil prices temper inflation fears and Federal Reserve rate hike bets, a majority

Dollar bulls gain ground even as most FX strategists still expect weakness: Reuters poll
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How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda

The Supreme Court has tackled several key immigration issues this term, supporting President Donald Trump's administration in three cases

How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda
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Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
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Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis

Lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
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UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap

Andy Burnham will have to find an additional £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) to close a defence funding gap, either through deeper spending cuts or higher taxes,

UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap
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Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows

Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
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Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking -- while copying production methods from drugmakers -- in an effort to

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
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Kazakhstan to hold snap parliamentary election on August 23

Kazakhstan will hold a snap parliamentary election on August 23, according to a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday as a new constitution took

Kazakhstan to hold snap parliamentary election on August 23
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Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say

Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and ability to levy

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say
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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America’s most affordable electric vehicle

Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison
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China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says
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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investor interest. 

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans
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Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases

President Donald Trump didn’t get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says

North Korea and Russia appear unlikely to open a road bridge connecting their countries in the near term, despite an earlier mid-June target, after satellite

Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says
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French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows

France's manufacturing activity grew slightly faster in June than initially forecast, despite ongoing supply-chain pressures caused by transport disruptions due to the Iran

French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows
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German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows

German factory activity expanded modestly in June as output growth ticked up and new orders rebounded, while the outlook for price trends depends on developments in the

German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows
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UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

British manufacturing activity cooled in June despite a boost to output from stockpiling ahead of price hikes and supply chain problems stemming from the Middle East

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows
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European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger

European shares slipped on Wednesday, after a strong finish to the second quarter, as investors assessed indications that U.S. interest rates

European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger
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Australia's Perpetual snubs $1.69 billion takeover offer from EQT over valuation

Australia's Perpetual said on Wednesday it had rejected a non-binding takeover proposal from Swedish private equity firm EQT AB that values the financial services provider at A$2.45

Australia's Perpetual snubs $1.69 billion takeover offer from EQT over valuation
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Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI

Euro zone manufacturing output ended its best quarter since early 2022 last month with easing cost pressures as the U.S. and Iran negotiated a ceasefire giving relief to

Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI
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Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience

Euro zone inflation eased last month far more than expected, further curbing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again this month to offset quick price

Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience
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UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks, 40 leading scientists and experts

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI
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China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization.”

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
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The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
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How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins

How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins

How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins
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A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery

When Greece's debt crisis struck in 2009, George, owner of a jewellery shop outside Athens, found himself saddled with a new €100,000 loan just as his

A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery
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Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps

An unexplained crash by a tiny plane into Beijing's tallest building and silence from regulators have cast a chilling effect on the low-altitude flights sector and uncovered

Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps
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Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative

Citigroup slashed its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, saying weakening investor appetite, negative exchange-traded fund flows and a lack of progress on

Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative
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Spain manufacturing contracts in June for first time in three months, PMI shows

Spanish factory activity shrank in June for the first time in three months as orders fell more sharply and manufacturers ramped up prices to cope with the recent surge in

Spain manufacturing contracts in June for first time in three months, PMI shows
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Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China

Myanmar's new government aims to complete within roughly eight years a contentious

Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Westpac director Nash leaves board over ties to KPMG

Australian bank Westpac said on Wednesday that non-executive director Peter Nash would leave its board, citing his relationship with troubled auditor KPMG.

Westpac director Nash leaves board over ties to KPMG
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Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations

China's leader has highlighted the country's rapid industrialization as a model for developing nations

Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations
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The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden
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Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals

The Australian government said on Wednesday it was considering breaking up the Big Four accounting firms and bringing them under the

Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals
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EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress

Europe on Wednesday took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu

EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress
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That's a lot of meat to digest

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

That's a lot of meat to digest
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Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

Asian airlines that gained passengers and charged higher fares on European routes after the start of the Iran conflict are seeing

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound
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CMA CGM nears $1.4 billion deal for FedEx logistics unit, FT reports

French container shipping group CMA CGM is nearing a deal to buy FedEx's third-party logistics business for $1.4 billion in cash, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing

CMA CGM nears $1.4 billion deal for FedEx logistics unit, FT reports
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Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers

A surge in $10-billion-plus "mega-deals" drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data

Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers
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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails

Advice columnist E

Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
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India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded at its second-slowest pace in four years in June as cooling demand for goods dragged on output and hiring but easing cost pressures

India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI shows
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In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable

The majority of publicly traded business development companies (BDCs) — the

In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable
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China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances

China's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during

China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
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Taiwan ships should ignore boarding requests by China coast guard, Taipei says

Taiwanese ships off the island's east coast should ignore any boarding and inspection demands by China's Coast Guard, and if necessary Taiwanese Coast Guard vessels will

Taiwan ships should ignore boarding requests by China coast guard, Taipei says
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Ukraine seeks €6.6 billion from EU's peace fund for military aid

Ukraine is asking its European Union partners to direct €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) available under the European Peace Facility to military aid, to take advantage of what it sees as

Ukraine seeks €6.6 billion from EU's peace fund for military aid
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Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter

The Bank of Japan has reported its quarterly survey of business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers rose to 22 in June from 17 in the previous quarter

Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter
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Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you

Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you

Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO

Lime, backed by Uber, raised $167 million in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a growing list of

Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf

South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Wednesday the cargo vessel Namu, operated by HMM, would exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest once the damage sustained

South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf
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US seen not extending USMCA, starting decade-long countdown to end trade pact

U.S.

US seen not extending USMCA, starting decade-long countdown to end trade pact
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South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store

South Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace to hinder competition and will

South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store
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China resale home prices fall faster in June, shows private survey

China's resale home prices fell at a faster pace in June, a private survey showed on Wednesday, as the country's prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on market

China resale home prices fall faster in June, shows private survey
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US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday that the U.S.

US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models
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ECB should not rush any further rate hike, Demarco says

The European Central Bank should not rush into any further rate hike given the unexpectedly quick retreat in oil prices, Maltese central bank

ECB should not rush any further rate hike, Demarco says
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South32 CEO open to M&A following Alcoa asset sale

South32 CEO Matthew Daley said on Wednesday he was open to mergers and acquisitions but any deal must add value to the company, after the diversified miner agreed to sell

South32 CEO open to M&A following Alcoa asset sale
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Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

U.S.

Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
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China's factory activity completes strongest quarter since late 2020, private PMI shows

China's manufacturing sector expanded for a seventh straight month in June, completing its strongest quarter since late 2020 as output and new orders continued to rise, a

China's factory activity completes strongest quarter since late 2020, private PMI shows
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South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

South Korea's exports expanded at the strongest pace in nearly half a century last month, smashing forecasts, on a surge in chip sales propelled by the global

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom
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Trump, Republicans to stage convention in Dallas ahead of midterms

U.S.

Trump, Republicans to stage convention in Dallas ahead of midterms
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Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million

Oaktree-backed ITG said on Tuesday it had priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per share, below its targeted range, raising $312.2 million. 

Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million
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Iran says it won't meet with U.S. envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal

Iran said on Tuesday it would not meet with top U.S. envoys who flew to the region following an outbreak of hostilities, clouding the

Iran says it won't meet with U.S. envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal
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Brazil needs new fiscal measures as targets become unfeasible from 2028, Treasury says

Brazil's Treasury said on Tuesday that fiscal targets will become unfeasible from 2028 without new measures, as rising mandatory spending outpaces

Brazil needs new fiscal measures as targets become unfeasible from 2028, Treasury says
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Japan business mood hits 8-year high, builds case for BOJ rate hikes

Japanese business mood climbed to an eight-year high and corporate inflation expectations rose to record levels, a quarterly survey showed, underlining the

Japan business mood hits 8-year high, builds case for BOJ rate hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat
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South32 to sell bulk of aluminium portfolio to Alcoa for up to $5.6 billion

Australia's South32 said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell most of its aluminium assets to Alcoa for an implied enterprise value of up to $5.6

South32 to sell bulk of aluminium portfolio to Alcoa for up to $5.6 billion
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Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers
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South Korea factory activity grows at slower pace as export demand weakens, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded in June for the seventh consecutive month, though at a slower pace than the previous month on falling export demand, a survey showed

South Korea factory activity grows at slower pace as export demand weakens, PMI shows
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US imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network
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Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion

By Echo Wang and Elvira Pollina June 30 - Bending Spoons, owner of the video platform Vimeo and the internet services company AOL, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its targeted range at $

Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion
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Japan manufacturing extends growth, caps best quarter since Q1 2014, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in June, sealing its best quarterly performance since early 2014, as new orders grew at their fastest pace in more

Japan manufacturing extends growth, caps best quarter since Q1 2014, PMI shows
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Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early as next week, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports
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House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early

As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, the legislative branch has momentarily called it quits

House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early
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White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models
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Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office
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OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
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KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion

Private equity firm KKR said on Tuesday it will buy the operations and assets of EDF's North American renewable energy unit in the U.S. and Canada for $4.2 billion.

KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion
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Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say

Nutrabolt, an energy drink and supplements company, has picked investment banks to lead an initial public offering that could raise

Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say
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US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms
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Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny

Getty Images said on Tuesday it has called off its planned merger with Shutterstock due to the UK competition regulator's requirement to sell Shutterstock's

Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny
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New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says

New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed by the oil price shock and heightened global uncertainty, while inflation is expected to rise temporarily to around 4%

New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says
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Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028

Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028

Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028
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Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited

The deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly

Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
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Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
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South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma

Canada's South Bow and U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline plan to jointly develop a new oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing

South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma
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UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the U.N.

UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover
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Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter

Tech stocks boosted Wall Street as investors prepared to close the book on a month of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, but the strongest quarterly

Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter
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Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand

Constellation Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by demand for its beer brands such as Corona and the Modelo Especial lager.

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
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Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy

EchoStar's satellite pay-TV unit Dish DBS and its wireless subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking court approval for a prepackaged restructuring plan

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy
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Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place
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Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing
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US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June
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ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say

The ECB is considering doubling the proportion of cash lenders must keep as reserve in an unremunerated account, six

ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say
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Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall

Nestle will take falling coffee bean costs into account when setting retail prices, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday, a potential boost

Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall
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US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
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Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits

The U.S.

Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits
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Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending

As NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Turkey next week, plans for an alliance summit in

Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending
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Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources

Activist investor Jana Partners has built a new position in technology company Everpure and is expected to soon announce the holding in a

Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources
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S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished June on Tuesday with their biggest quarterly gains since 2020 as investors remained upbeat about economic

S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war
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US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it plans to vote next month on a measure that would bar sales of devices

US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms
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Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one
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Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo

Cuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms

Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
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The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation

It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they’ll communicate

The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
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As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

Even though Mexico is the US’s top trade partner, the fate of the pact underpinning that relationship is uncertain.

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
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Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt

A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it has offered a $3 billion settlement to bondholders in a new push to finally restructure more than $10 billion in debt held by the U.S. territory’s power company

Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt
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US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling

U.S. job openings edged up to a two-year high in May, but subdued hiring soured consumers' perceptions of the labor market, with the share viewing

US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling
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Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Tuesday it remains possible that she’ll advocate for higher interest rates if inflation pressures don’t moderate.

Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation
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Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'

Cuba's foreign minister said on Tuesday that talks initiated earlier this year with long-time foe the United States had stalled, leaving

Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'
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Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity

Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday said it had a multi-year investment plan for the United States worth around $1 billion to $1.2 billion and aimed at increasing

Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity
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Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday but were headed for their biggest monthly and quarterly losses since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with investors

Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020
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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term
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Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say

Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are moving greater

Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say
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US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

U.S.

US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents
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Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

Boeing and the union representing its engineers and technical workers said on Tuesday they would begin formal contract talks ahead of the expiration of their labor agreements in

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks
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Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China

The South American trade bloc Mercosur launched negotiations with Japan on Tuesday for an economic partnership agreement as it seeks to expand trade ties following a

Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China
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Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent

A huge amount of money flows into campaigns in the United States. For 20 years, the Supreme Court has been loosening rules for who can contribute and how much. It just loosened the rules again.

Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
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US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert

The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions and a new bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s most powerful criminal group

US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert
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The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives
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BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, gearing up for the launch of fully electric vehicle production in

BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants
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Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production
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Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble

Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax

Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
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Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion

The U.S.

Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion
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Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low

The dollar gained on Tuesday, pushing the yen to its lowest levels since 1986 and raising expectations that Tokyo may be close to

Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low
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Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI

The Bank of England on Tuesday signalled the need for bespoke AI regulation to contain risks to the financial system posed by increasingly capable agentic

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI
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UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to spend an extra £15 billion ($20 billion) to modernise Britain's depleted armed forces

UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan
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Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine

Denmark announced on Tuesday a new military donation package to Ukraine worth around 4.4 billion crowns ($671.8 million).

Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine
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Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets

Investors have had to gulp down the motion-sickness tablets this year as the turmoil from the Iran war has clashed with a seemingly unstoppable boom in all

Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets
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Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power

The U.S.

Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power
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US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate

U.S. consumer confidence nudged higher in June as a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict weighed down on gasoline prices, while households' perceptions of labor

US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate
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Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank
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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials
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Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers

Amazon said on Tuesday it is creating a new division under its Amazon Web Services cloud unit employing so-called forward-deployed engineers who

Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers
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Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
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US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say
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Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall

Stocks across the globe on Tuesday posted their largest quarterly percentage increase in six years, while Brent oil had its

Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall
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Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold
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Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble
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US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
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Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards

Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
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US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war
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Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis

Canada's economy rebounded more than expected in April, data showed on Tuesday, following a slight contraction in the previous month, allaying concerns

Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis
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Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May

Brazil's gross debt rose more than expected in May, central bank data showed on Tuesday, as the country's rising interest bill pushed borrowing higher.

Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May
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Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers

Brokerage Oppenheimer downgraded major U.S. investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in an unusual move on Tuesday, saying current valuations leave limited room

Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers
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Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Tuesday, the final trading day of a quarter that saw equities post the biggest gains in years.

Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter
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Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows

Russians are more pessimistic about the state of their economy than at any time in the past 20 years, and a majority say living standards are worsening, polling organisation Gallup

Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows
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U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says
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US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.

US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says
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BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt

The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday it had become less bullish on the outlook for emerging market stocks and hard-currency debt, but more upbeat on the outlook

BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt
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Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says

Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, outpacing their spending for the previous election cycle,

Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says
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India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target

India's fiscal deficit in April-May was at 1.62 trillion rupees ($17.11 billion), or 9.6% of the estimate for the financial year ending March 31, government data showed

India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target
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UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
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Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it would cut off funding to New York's Medicaid fraud unit, accusing it of underperforming in a move that could

Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit
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Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says

A legal framework could be drawn up this year on regional cooperation to monitor and seek to adapt to falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is shrinking at an

Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says
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Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"

U.S.

Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"
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Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency

Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European

Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency
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Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient

U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war

Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
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How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible

The American Revolution was won not just by ideals and armies, but by the strategic trade networks of a small Caribbean port.

How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible
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Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit
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Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
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Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows

Germany is demanding a €400 billion ($456 billion) cut to the European Commission's proposed budget of €2 trillion for 2028-2034, warning that the current

Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs,

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
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Doubled by halftime

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's halftime for 2026 markets as the whistle blows on a turbulent

Doubled by halftime
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White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports

White House officials last year awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for the construction of the East Wing ballroom, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a

White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports
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US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner will be in Doha to meet Qatari mediators to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Qatar's foreign

US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
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Volkswagen's crisis in five charts

Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume is planning an historic overhaul of the carmaker to adapt to structural shifts in the global auto

Volkswagen's crisis in five charts
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Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts

The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate

Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts
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Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns

Analysts have cut their 2026 oil price forecasts for the first time since the Iran war began, after five straight monthly increases, as the reopening of the

Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns
Business|Economy|World

German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises

German inflation slowed in June on lower energy prices while core inflation stabilised, easing concerns that price pressures from the Iran war could

German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat

European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the

ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
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Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market

Soaring stock market valuations, dramatic swings in the market value of trillion-dollar companies, and periodic sharp selloffs have fueled growing

Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market
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India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

Leaders of India's youth Cockroach Janta Party neared two weeks of sit-in protests on Tuesday, backed by a well-known activist who has started a hunger

India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
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Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint

Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first

Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint
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Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation

The Bank of Japan must be vigilant regarding the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation as firms have become more active in passing on rising

Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation
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Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease

Inflation fell in four key German states in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could ease this month.

Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease
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Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds

Personal wealth in 2025 grew at its fastest pace in years, creating nearly one million new U.S. dollar millionaires worldwide, Swiss bank UBS said in its annual Global

Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds
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Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S.

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are making one of the biggest bets yet on the artificial intelligence boom with investments worth hundreds

Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle
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Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost

European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday, boosted by optimism around artificial

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
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With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win

The Supreme Court may have reaffirmed the U.S.

With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win
Economy|Europe|World

Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose 0.1% in June from the month before, with the annual inflation rate slowing to 3.1% from May's 3.2%, preliminary data showed

Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast
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New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised a fundamental reshaping of the Central Asian nation under

New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace
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Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 

By Michael S.

Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 
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SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know
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Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies

President Donald Trump has promised to make U.S. prescription drug prices the cheapest in the world, but a closely watched

Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies
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Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are due to meet on July 1 to review a trilateral trade agreement after a period of heightened tensions between Washington

Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review
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AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half

The U.S. stock market faces a gauntlet of tests to keep its rally going in the second half of 2026, from the sustainability of AI spending to a high

AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half
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France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says

France's already heavy debt burden is at risk of rising steadily higher unless the government delivers deeper spending cuts and restarts stalled pension

France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says
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How to talk about money with your kids

Talking to kids about money can be fraught, especially if parents don’t feel totally comfortable with the topic themselves

How to talk about money with your kids
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An IRA playbook to build wealth

Savvy investors know that an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do

An IRA playbook to build wealth
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Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft

An Indonesian court on Tuesday ruled that Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of tech firm Gojek and a former education minister, was guilty of corruption and sentenced him to 10

Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft
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Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought

Switzerland plans further steps to underpin commitments made in a preliminary U.S. tariff deal last year, including streamlining recognition of American standards for cars

Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought
Economy|Europe|World

AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery

Germany should end a boycott of Russian oil and gas to bolster its flagging economy, the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, Alice Weidel,

AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery
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BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans

Political pressure on the Bank of Japan to slow its interest rate hikes is growing amid a push by Sanae Takaichi's government to restore dovish policymakers

BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in June, labour office figures showed on Tuesday.

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June
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UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows

Britain's economy grew robustly in the first quarter of 2026, official data confirmed on Tuesday, but households were squeezed even before

UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows
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Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium
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Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium
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Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price

Collector Xiao Neng says he has spent at least $1 million on Ralph Lauren clothing over the past four to five years, building a wardrobe so large that he

Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price
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BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan

Although some deem it blasphemous to suggest the AI boom is another bubble, the world's central banking forum and watchdog has warned against getting swept up

BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan
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US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation

The U.S.

US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation
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A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S.

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows
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French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026

French inflation slowed in June for the first time this year, pulling back from a more than two-year high as energy prices ebbed, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026
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He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return

Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place

He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return
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Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say

The unexpectedly rapid retreat in energy prices in the past week has further taken pressure off European Central Bank

Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say
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China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, driven by demand for chips, computers and other AI-related products, as robust export orders and front-

China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom
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For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds

More of the world's central banks plan to cut dollar allocations than increase them in the coming decade as political risks associated with the U.S.

For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds
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Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths

Indonesia has scaled back its basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's village cooperative programme, a defence ministry

Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths
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Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports

Warren Buffett is skipping his usual mid-year multibillion-dollar donation to the Gates Foundation as he waits to see the findings of a review by the foundation of its ties to late

Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports
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Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates

The U.S.

Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates
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US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say

U.S. retailers have brought forward orders from China by four-to-six weeks to secure their inventories for Black Friday and Christmas holiday

US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say
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Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday a report that two Ernst & Young employees on temporary assignment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia allegedly accessed

Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'
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China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports
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US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy

US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows
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US House passes youth online safety legislation

The U.S.

US House passes youth online safety legislation
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US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco

U.S.

US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco
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Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

Construction worker Anderson Daniel Salcedo spent three months in U.S. immigration detention before boarding a repatriation flight

Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers
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Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
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Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday she is "willing to do whatever it takes" to enter Venezuela to help with the country's recovery efforts following

Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims
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UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says

British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month although their assessment of their ‌own prospects was less downbeat, a survey by Lloyds showed on

UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says
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Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows

British annual shop price inflation remained unchanged in June as food inflation lost steam and consumers took advantage of summer deals despite a surge in energy prices

Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows
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European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets

Europe’s largest banks have urged regulators not to intervene in equity markets, saying there is no evidence that a decline in trading on traditional stock exchanges has

European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets
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Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure firm Ionic Digital filed on Monday to go public through a direct listing.

Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing
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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

U.S.

Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary
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Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed the

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads
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Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows

Global financial firms are pivoting expansion plans towards South Korea while taking a more measured approach to China and India, according to an

Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows
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Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't

U.S.

Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't
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Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts

Japan's factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Here are a few details.

Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts
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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a fraud conviction

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
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Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Keith Sonderling as secretary of labor

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
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San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco on Monday announced a $395 million settlement with about 530 people who said they were abused as

San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement
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Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule

A coalition of Democratic-led states sued on Monday to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule
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US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain

Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been

US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain
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US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing

U.S.

US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing
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Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 
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US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income

Four U.S.

US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income
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Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

U.S.

Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs
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Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets

A Michigan judge on Monday blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from continuing to allow people in the state to place financial bets on sporting events after

Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets
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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
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Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak
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Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?
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UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle

Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay the state around £10,000 ($13,222) for accommodation and basic living support before becoming eligible to apply for settlement

UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle
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Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds

U.S. stocks followed their world counterparts higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq snapping five-day losing streaks and the blue-chip Dow

Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds
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Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers

Digital Realty will acquire a larger stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia from asset manager Blackstone in a $3.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on

Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers
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San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials

San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits
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Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court

The court’s narrow opinion backing Fed governor Lisa Cook against Trump referenced the Fed’s vital role in steering the US economy.

Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing

Survivors say more than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble

More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
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Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label
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Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the U.S.

Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence
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Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more
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US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week

US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
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Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
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Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say

The May data for the U.S.

Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say
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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes

Keiko Fujimori leads the final count in Peru's presidential runoff after the country's ONPE electoral authority finished tallying 100%

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers

The U.S.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers
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Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
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The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

When late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez built this coastal housing development bearing his name as part of his socialist

The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy
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Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy appears to have built greater resilience to economic shocks, allowing the European Central Bank to raise interest rates more easily without

Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says
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Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar

A global gauge of stock markets rose on Monday as investors tracked the implementation of an interim peace deal between Iran

Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar
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Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as weekend hostilities between the United States

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump
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US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections

A federal judge on Monday blocked the U.S. agency that oversees union elections for federal employees from shifting authority over all labor representation

US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections
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New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts
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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ “at any level.”

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now
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Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand

Shipping ​group Maersk on Monday upgraded its earnings guidance for this year on strong demand in the container market, particularly in Asia.

Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand
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Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains

Oil prices settled up more than 1% on Monday after attacks by the U.S. and Iran underscored the fragility of their interim peace deal, while cautious

Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains
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Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial over the killing of a health insurance executive to January, citing potential overlap

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms
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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

The Supreme Court says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook can remain in her job for now, a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
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Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
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Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power

The U.S.

Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power
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Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 factory in Turin, northern Italy, due to parts shortages from some suppliers, the FIM Cisl trade union

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory
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Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
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Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal
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Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Honeywell Aerospace shares closed down 0.4% on Monday after the company made its Nasdaq debut following its spinoff from Honeywell as part

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut
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Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close high-cost German factories is about more than cost savings: it could also mark

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
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Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

Comcast's decision to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses marks the latest effort by a major U.S. entertainment company to separate or reshape legacy television assets as

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups
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Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was the first U.S. central banker to be targeted for firing by any president.

Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump
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Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency

When Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will step down as president of Serbia, cutting short his mandate and

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency
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Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment

An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq's aggressive push for a higher

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
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Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low

The dollar dropped on Monday but remained near a 13-month high, supported by optimism over U.S. economic growth, the prospect of

Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low
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Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
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US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity

The U.S.

US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity
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Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC

The Nasdaq and the NYSE will ring the opening bell from the Oval Office for the first time together to launch Trump's much-touted government-backed investment program for children

Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC
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Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention
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Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
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The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

Iranian drone strikes and US retaliation amid a shaky ceasefire have blunted an uptick in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes
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Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time
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Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted sentiment following days of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks
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Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election
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Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year

Brazil's government expects total spending as a share of gross domestic product to decelerate and end the year at around 19%, Treasury Secretary Daniel

Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year
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Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite

Ukrainian attacks have caused fuel shortages to spread from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the capital

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite
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As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

(Corrects paragraph 15 to remove Bill Demchak's name who left before Dimon's tenure; corrects hyperlinks in paragraph 10 and restores anchor text) By Anirban Sen, Nupur Anand and Manya Saini NEW YORK,

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real
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Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health
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UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges
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UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual

Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, vowed on Monday to deliver radical change to the nation's politics by

UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual
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Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents'

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one
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Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows

Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind,

Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows
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UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, said his plans for the country are consistent with the party's

UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules
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Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal

Martin Marietta Materials said on Monday it would merge with limestone supplier Lhoist North America in a cash-and-stock deal worth $13.5 billion, as the

Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal
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Weekend wars

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?

Weekend wars
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Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models

Silicon Valley's powerful and pricey AI models have been a necessity for businesses looking to future-proof themselves.

Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models
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Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive

The borrowed money helping to fuel the U.S. stock rally is getting more expensive, and some on Wall Street are starting to wonder how much longer the

Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive
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Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales

Saks Global emerged from bankruptcy last week with fewer stores and a renewed focus on upscale luxury, as it looks to close a rocky chapter in its

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales
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Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings for the first time, a milestone that threatens to weaken investor confidence in

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours
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On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
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IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund is ready to move quickly on a credit programme for Malawi, the lender said on Monday, but warned it will depend on the

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms
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British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
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Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire

In not quite a month as Occidental Petroleum's CEO, Richard Jackson has already been challenged with looking for ways to lift a lagging stock price and pay

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire