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The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

Most U.S. stocks rose, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, but more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners kept indexes mixed

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed
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Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs to match $1,000 contributions to Trump accounts opened for employees' children

Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs announced on Thursday they are matching $1,000 contributions to Trump accounts opened for their eligible employees' children.

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs to match $1,000 contributions to Trump accounts opened for employees' children
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Dollar slides after jobs data, chipmakers weigh on stocks

A gauge of stocks across the world ended little changed on Thursday as declining semiconductor shares were offset by optimism over the future path of

Dollar slides after jobs data, chipmakers weigh on stocks
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Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales

Tesla on Thursday launched a six-seater long wheelbase version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the U.S., aiming to boost sales of its electric vehicles after the removal of a key

Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales
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'Trump accounts' for youth will accept stock donations, US officials say

Individuals and corporations will be able to donate shares of stock to “Trump accounts,” the government-backed newborn investment accounts created as

'Trump accounts' for youth will accept stock donations, US officials say
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'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit

'They left me no other option': Reedley farmer gives 125,000+ pounds of nectarines away amid lawsuit
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Pokémon cards worth $25,000 stolen from arcade part of growing trend

Pokémon cards worth $25,000 stolen from arcade part of growing trend

Pokémon cards worth $25,000 stolen from arcade part of growing trend
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Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America's anniversary

House Democrats allege consultants tied to President Donald Trump may have engaged in financial fraud related to the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America's anniversary
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Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
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Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

The Trump administration moved to slash commercial fishing regulations from coast to coast on Thursday, including reopening New England waters to scallop

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing
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Oil gains on short-covering buys ahead of US holiday

Oil prices made small gains on Thursday as buyers sought to assure supply over the long U.S. Independence Day weekend.

Oil gains on short-covering buys ahead of US holiday
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From train tracks to highways, how Indiana became the "Crossroads of America"

From train tracks to highways, how Indiana became the "Crossroads of America"

From train tracks to highways, how Indiana became the "Crossroads of America"
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Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say

Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon's flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding

Europe targets shadow fleet tankers falsely using Cameroon flag, sources say
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market

A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.

Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
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Tesla quarterly deliveries set record; European recovery raises hopes of annual growth

Tesla on Thursday posted record-setting second-quarter delivery numbers that smashed past Wall Street estimates, led by a rebound in Europe, feeding

Tesla quarterly deliveries set record; European recovery raises hopes of annual growth
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Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning

Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
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Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's looks to public markets with US IPO filing

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has filed for a U.S. initial public offering, pushing ahead with its plans to go public amid renewed enthusiasm for new listings.

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's looks to public markets with US IPO filing
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NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals
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Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice
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Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit

Canada is aiming to announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkey

Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
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Trump administration and Anthropic have not discussed the government taking a stake in it, source says

The Trump administration and AI giant Anthropic have not discussed the government taking stakes in the firm, a source familiar with

Trump administration and Anthropic have not discussed the government taking a stake in it, source says
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USDA reports unusually large US beef export sales, raising doubts over data

With U.S. beef prices soaring and supplies tight, the U.S.

USDA reports unusually large US beef export sales, raising doubts over data
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A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah
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A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers don’t tell the whole story

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
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Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
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Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day
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US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
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Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
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Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars
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Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken

Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
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Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
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Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella said on Thursday he has instructed incoming Finance Minister Miguel Gomez to travel to Washington to meet international

Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing
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Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action

Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Thursday that a reduction in markets' expectations for BoE rate increases since June's Monetary Policy

Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action
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Canadian factory PMI edges higher despite war-linked supply disruptions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded further in June as production and employment rose, but not all was positive for the sector as intensifying supply

Canadian factory PMI edges higher despite war-linked supply disruptions
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Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor

Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
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EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says

The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
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Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows

Federal Reserve policymakers have less reason to deliver an interest-rate hike later this month, traders bet on Thursday, after a government report showed the U.S. economy added far

Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows
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Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
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Microsoft launches firm to help companies adopt AI with $2.5 billion

Microsoft said on Thursday it is creating a new company that will help customers select AI technologies that work for their businesses and generate

Microsoft launches firm to help companies adopt AI with $2.5 billion
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Lucid names new CFO in latest executive shakeup, misses quarterly delivery estimates

Lucid Group missed second-quarter delivery estimates on Thursday and named Alexander De Bock as its new finance chief, the latest leadership change at the struggling electric-

Lucid names new CFO in latest executive shakeup, misses quarterly delivery estimates
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Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says
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Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth

A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a long-awaited package of reforms has the potential to give Germany's anaemic

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth
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EV maker Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast on strong demand, shares soar 

Rivian Automotive raised its annual delivery forecast on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its R1 models and electric delivery vans as well as its cheaper new R2 SUVs, sending

EV maker Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast on strong demand, shares soar 
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Fed's Daly says US policy 'slightly restrictive,' next step uncertain

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Thursday that U.S. monetary policy is "slightly restrictive" but that with "exceedingly strong" investment

Fed's Daly says US policy 'slightly restrictive,' next step uncertain
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Wall St opens higher after June jobs report eases rate-hike bets

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after a softer-than-expected employment report for June tempered expectations for interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Wall St opens higher after June jobs report eases rate-hike bets
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Blue Owl keeps withdrawal cap as redemption requests remain elevated

Blue Owl Capital maintained a 5% quarterly withdrawal limit for two of its private credit funds as redemption requests remained substantially

Blue Owl keeps withdrawal cap as redemption requests remain elevated
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Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges

The dollar fell sharply on Thursday after the closely watched June employment report showed U.S. employers added far fewer

Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
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US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft

New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in May amid a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, but demand elsewhere remained strong, partly driven by investment in

US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft
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Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say

Hedge funds trading stocks finished June with double-digit returns for the year so far, helped by their ability to successfully navigate already crowded

Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say
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Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
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OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
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Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
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Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review

Some 609,737 of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said

Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review
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Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June
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OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports

OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as AI firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
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World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite

The number of Americans expected to travel into the weekend as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary is expected to rise modestly this year,

World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite
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US stock futures extend gains after June non-farm payrolls data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report tempered expectations for interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year.

US stock futures extend gains after June non-farm payrolls data
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US job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to

US job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%
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European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech

European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online safety investigations into major technology companies in recent years.

European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech
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How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
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Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
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U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
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Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
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Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
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Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake

Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake
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Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says

The bigger drag on European Union growth is losing market share to China rather than a widening trade deficit with the Asian country, Goldman Sachs

Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says
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In Mojave Desert, startup JetZero builds novel plane to take on Airbus and Boeing

Inside a cavernous aircraft hangar in the Mojave Desert, JetZero is building a full-size demonstrator of what could be a 200-plus-seat jet, a

In Mojave Desert, startup JetZero builds novel plane to take on Airbus and Boeing
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EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure

The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels seeks to shore up

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
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Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto
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Churning chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The U.S. jobs report will clearly dominate the day ahead for markets,

Churning chips
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Bayer fuels break-up talk as Roundup placed in separate business

Bayer said on Thursday it was consolidating its U.S.

Bayer fuels break-up talk as Roundup placed in separate business
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Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme

Hungary will launch a means-tested school-start benefit program at a cost of 40 billion forints ($128.41 million) per year, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday,

Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme
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US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

When the U.S.

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices
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Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices

Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
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Trump biofuel goals hit reality as US plants lag

President Donald Trump's effort to boost production of bio-based diesel and deliver on promises to farmers and rural communities is

Trump biofuel goals hit reality as US plants lag
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US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

U.S. grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as drought and wildfires have discouraged ranchers from expanding cattle

US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts
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Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes

Amazon said on Thursday it will take "appropriate action" against a third-party delivery partner in India once a police investigation into a fire that

Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes
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UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says
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With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe
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FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers
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Argentina seen managing 2027 debt wall but political risk is key

Argentina faces a foreign-currency debt test in 2027, the year President Javier Milei is expected to seek re-election, but investors are increasingly

Argentina seen managing 2027 debt wall but political risk is key
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UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows

British business confidence fell to its lowest since 2022 as the Iran war, which pushed up costs, saps expectations for future sales, a survey of accountants showed on

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows
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Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says

European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
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Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms on Thursday, including tax relief for lower-income families

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy
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European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears

European shares edged higher on Thursday as gains across sectors countered a slide in AI-related stocks, while investors

European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears
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India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security,

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks
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Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says

Ukraine has failed to deliver promised drone technology despite Poland's military support and willingness to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says
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Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite
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Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.0% in May but a net 22,000 jobs were lost during the month, with the fall in the jobless rate due to people no longer looking for

Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost
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EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
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Japan's yen jumps, with traders twitchy about intervention risk

The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Thursday, with traders alert to the prospect of intervention from Japan to prop up its

Japan's yen jumps, with traders twitchy about intervention risk
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In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief

Central bank officials from around the world believe they may have found a new ally in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh,

In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief
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Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Chinese export controls, technological dependence on the U.S. and the structural weakness of Europe's chip industry mean it faces a "bleak future" unless

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says
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US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports

The United States has resumed some air shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq, several months after suspending them, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two aides to Iraq's

US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports
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Samsung Group details plans to invest $90 billion in South Korea's central region

Samsung Group detailed plans on Thursday to invest 140 trillion won ($90 billion) for production of display panels, batteries, chips and chip materials in the central

Samsung Group details plans to invest $90 billion in South Korea's central region