Putin and Modi to discuss Russia-India trade and defense ties amid US pressure
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears
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Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports
Bond investors have expressed concerns to the U.S.
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US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says
The U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency could be undermined by the country's reduced support for its friends and military allies, Bank of
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Nigeria approves fiscal plan proposing $37.7 billion 2026 budget
Nigeria's cabinet has signed off on a medium-term fiscal plan that projects spending of around 54.5 trillion naira ($37.71 billion) in 2026, its minister of
December 03, 2025
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Push is on in US Congress to impose ban on lawmaker stock trades
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S.
December 03, 2025
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Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation
Brazil's state of Para has delayed the deadline for the introduction of tracking devices in its cattle herds, a blow to environmental efforts to introduce a
December 03, 2025
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Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse
Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left capital Havana and much of
December 03, 2025
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Grand Canyon cancels overnight stays at South Rim lodges because of water-line breaks
Overnight accommodations at the Grand Canyon's South Rim won't be available starting Saturday
December 03, 2025
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AI investment, M&A poised to increase corporate financing needs next year
Big tech companies' investments in artificial intelligence and busier M&A activity will raise the volume of debt issuance by investment-
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Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million
Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record
December 03, 2025
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UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
A lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes
December 03, 2025
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HSBC's long-term vision called into question after Nelson appointment
By Lawrence White LONDON, Dec 3 - HSBC's appointment of Brendan Nelson as chairman on a permanent basis raises questions about the Asia-focused bank's succession planning and long-term vision,
December 03, 2025
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Citadel debuts new AI tool for equities investors, CTO Subramanian says
Citadel, the hedge fund founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered tool that aims to help investors conduct
December 03, 2025
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Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say
Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say
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Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:
December 03, 2025
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Trump-CBS lawsuit settlement was 'right decision', says former Paramount chair Shari Redstone
Media mogul Shari Redstone said on Wednesday that Paramount made the "right decision" by agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a
December 03, 2025
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Woman warns others after $4,000 holiday shipping 'nightmare'
Woman warns others after $4,000 holiday shipping 'nightmare'
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Bessent says Federal Reserve Board could 'veto' future regional presidents
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency
December 03, 2025
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Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says
Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for a 50-year mortgage floated by President Donald Trump to boost housing
December 03, 2025
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Woman transforms carport into humble pantry for neighbors in need
Woman transforms carport into humble pantry for neighbors in need
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Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits
Democrats were more bullish on their chances of recapturing control of the U.S.
December 03, 2025
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Shelter launches gingerbread competition to support growing homeless population
Shelter launches gingerbread competition to support growing homeless population
December 03, 2025
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Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel
December 03, 2025
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Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures
Boeing said on Wednesday it could close its $4.7 billion acquisition of wing and fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the year after a U.S. regulator said
December 03, 2025
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Codelco and Glencore agree to partner on Chilean smelter project
Chile's state-run copper producer Codelco and Glencore, a Swiss trader and miner, have signed an initial agreement to collaborate on a smelter project in Chile, the
December 03, 2025
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Charles Schwab CEO open to more M&A deals after $660 million purchase
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said on Wednesday the firm will look for more acquisitions and is confident it can integrate companies well
December 03, 2025
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Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker
Shares of Aeva Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based maker of lidar units that help autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings, rose more than 18%
December 03, 2025
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Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending
U.S. consumer finances remain broadly healthy, even though there are some signs of stress for borrowers with lower credit scores, Brendan Coughlin, president
December 03, 2025
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Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents
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December 03, 2025
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Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag
Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,
December 03, 2025
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Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on
December 03, 2025
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Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for
December 03, 2025
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Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and
December 03, 2025
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Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina
Glencore plans to restart operations at its Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina by the end of next year, it said on Wednesday, after it became the last to produce the
December 03, 2025
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Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing
December 03, 2025
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Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers
December 03, 2025
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Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
December 03, 2025
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Why car prices won’t stop rising
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EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and
December 03, 2025
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Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown
Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it expects a hit of about $200 million to its fourth-quarter pre-tax profit due to the U.S. government
December 03, 2025
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Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns
Hedge funds are using near-record levels of leverage to trade equities and betting on debt-backed strategies in efforts to juice returns,
December 03, 2025
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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
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Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
Mexico on Wednesday announced it would boost the minimum wage next year and push to trim the country's long work week, the
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Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll
Central Europe's main currencies may be close to a ceiling after hitting fresh multi-month highs in the past month, a Reuters poll of economic analysts showed
December 03, 2025
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Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals
Israel on Wednesday published a draft law that aims to boost state revenues from a concession for extracting minerals from the Dead Sea as well as
December 03, 2025
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Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Ukraine's Parliament approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday, planning to allocate nearly a third of the country's gross domestic product to defence as the war
December 03, 2025
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Bessent sees more private contributions flowing into 'Trump accounts' for children
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December 03, 2025
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European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
By Maria Martinez and Iain Withers BERLIN/LONDON, Dec 3 - European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region's worst conflict since World War Two
December 03, 2025
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Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth
Microsoft on Wednesday denied a report from The Information that multiple divisions at the company lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after
December 03, 2025
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Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower
The euro hit an almost seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted by data showing an expansion in euro zone business activity, while weaker
December 03, 2025
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Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source
German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,
December 03, 2025
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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued
Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported a slump in November sales, continuing a decline this year amid pressure from trade tariffs and subdued demand in the
December 03, 2025
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How hedge funds performed in a volatile November
Global hedge funds, including stock pickers, have generated returns of nearly 15% in 2025 to the end of November, according to a Goldman
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Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid
December 03, 2025
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Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election
Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee
December 03, 2025
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OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure
OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October
December 03, 2025
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Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting
The Russian central bank is seen cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points at a meeting on December 19 as inflation is slowing
December 03, 2025
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Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had urged Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to carry out an urgent renewal of supervisory boards in the defence sector
December 03, 2025
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Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports
Spain's Catalonia region has pledged to curb its wild boar population, including by ramping up culls, after African swine fever was detected in several animals
December 03, 2025
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US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.
December 03, 2025
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World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record
The gap between developing nations' debt servicing costs and new financing hit a more than 50-year high of $741 billion between 2022 and 2024, the World Bank
December 03, 2025
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Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as investors assessed data pointing to a weak jobs market, while Microsoft fell after a report said the tech giant lowered its
December 03, 2025
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AI-powered security firm Verkada valued at $5.8 billion in latest investment round
Verkada was valued at $5.8 billion in its latest investment round led by CapitalG, more than a billion dollars higher than its previous round in February, the AI-based security
December 03, 2025
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Canada's services PMI falls to five-month low in November
Canada's services economy contracted in November at the steepest pace in five months as economic uncertainty led to declines for employment and new business,
December 03, 2025
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Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal
A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll showed on Wednesday, citing elements such as the entry of U.S.
December 03, 2025
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Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion
Netherlands-based data centre operator Nebius will leverage recent multi-billion dollar contracts with Microsoft and Meta to build
December 03, 2025
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Brazil's 2025 chicken exports to rise despite bird flu trade bans
Brazilian chicken exports are expected to rise up to 0.5% this year to 5.32 million metric tons, meat lobby ABPA said on Wednesday, after exporters avoided
December 03, 2025
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Cracks appear in entrenched weak dollar outlook: Reuters Poll
FX strategists largely stuck to forecasts for a weaker U.S. dollar over the coming year on Federal Reserve rate cut bets but a sizeable minority have
December 03, 2025
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Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received
December 03, 2025
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Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks
Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, top officials from both said on
December 03, 2025
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US services little changed in November, but orders slow
The U.S. services sector activity held steady in November, with employment still subdued and prices for inputs elevated, a survey showed on Wednesday.
December 03, 2025
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US private payrolls post largest drop in more than 2-1/2 years in November
U.S. private payrolls posted their biggest drop in more than two and a half years in November as small businesses shed jobs, but the weakness is
December 03, 2025
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US manufacturing production flat in September
U.S. factory production was unchanged in September as manufacturing remained constrained by tariffs on imports.
December 03, 2025
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Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
April 17, 2024
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What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?
Rising electricity demand has researchers exploring a wide range of methods to generate more power, including a type of nuclear reactor that’s smaller than traditional nuclear plants.
December 03, 2025
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Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.
December 03, 2025
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A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs
A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs
December 03, 2025
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King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the
December 03, 2025
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Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone
Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13
December 03, 2025
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Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.
December 03, 2025
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Dollar Tree lifts annual profit target on steady demand for affordable items
Dollar Tree raised its annual profit forecast and beat quarterly estimates on Wednesday, as the discount retailer bets on steady demand for
December 03, 2025
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ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation
Euro zone inflation has delivered some "upside surprises" recently, raising some questions about the European Central Bank's expectations for a dip early next year, the
December 03, 2025
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China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the
December 03, 2025
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SEC halts review of highly leveraged ETF plans, citing risk exposures
The U.S. securities market regulator has paused the review of proposals for new highly leveraged exchange-traded funds from several fund managers and sought more
December 03, 2025
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Swiss close in on relaxing restrictions on arms exports
The Swiss parliament is poised to relax restrictions on weapons exports, a significant but delicate shift that aims to support the domestic arms industry without compromising
December 03, 2025
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Stocks gain, US yields drop as markets weigh likely Fed rate cut
Global shares rose while U.S. Treasury yields fell after weak economic data solidified expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
December 03, 2025
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LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push
LSEG will integrate its financial data and analytics into ChatGPT and make OpenAI's enterprise tool available to its employees, it said on Wednesday, deepening its push to embed
December 03, 2025
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Magnum Ice Cream expects free cash flow of up to 1 billion euros in 2028-29
Unilever's ice cream business, which is spinning off and listing in Amsterdam next week, expects to achieve free cash flow between 800 million and 1 billion euros ($933.2 million to
December 03, 2025
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American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge
Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S.
December 03, 2025
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Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers amid fears of new war
Filipina worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo's hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will
December 03, 2025
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Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.
December 03, 2025
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What you need to know about ‘Trump Accounts’ and Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation
What you need to know about ‘Trump Accounts’ and Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation
December 03, 2025
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Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said the "very scary" attacks of recent days on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea threatened the
December 03, 2025
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Macy's strikes cautious tone on holiday spending, posts surprise profit
Macy's on Wednesday warned of picky consumers during the crucial holiday season as inflation pressures spending on non-essential goods even as the department
December 03, 2025
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Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America’s colleges and universities
Amid federal funding cuts, the enrollment of both domestic and foreign students is falling at American colleges and universities.
December 03, 2025
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Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years
December 03, 2025
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Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the government gets ahold of it – by simply buying it.
December 03, 2025
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Just a blip for risk assets, more Fed pain for the dollar
By Yoruk Bahceli, markets correspondent What matters in U.S. and global markets today Risk assets are showing further signs of recovery on Wednesday from a
December 03, 2025
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Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he expects U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to further cut tariffs on Brazilian products soon, following a
December 03, 2025
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Marvell shares soar as chipmaker boosts its AI drive with Celestial deal
Marvell Technology jumped 9.3% to a nine-month high on Wednesday after its $3.25 billion deal to acquire semiconductor startup Celestial AI bolstered investor confidence in the
December 03, 2025