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Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push

Match Group posted first-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday, driven by the solid performance of dating app Hinge and early signs that a turnaround at Tinder

Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push
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Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand

Skyworks Solutions forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its radio-frequency chips used in premium smartphones.

Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand
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Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher

Logitech International on Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with the computer hardware maker seeing strong growth in gaming

Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher
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Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts

Live Nation Entertainment beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, underscoring steady demand for concerts and live events even as the Ticketmaster parent faces

Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts
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US says Mexico will address American airline access concerns in Mexico City

The Mexican government has agreed to improve aviation access to Mexico City, U.S.

US says Mexico will address American airline access concerns in Mexico City
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Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry

Freshworks said on Tuesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, or about 500 jobs, as the business-software company navigates the industrywide disruptions caused by

Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry
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New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stuck with his centre-left coalition partners on Tuesday despite weeks of wrangling over tax, welfare

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences
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Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down

A judge in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court said on Tuesday that it was "a

Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but to shut down
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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 

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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 
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Wall Street stocks touch records on upbeat earnings, dip in oil

U.S. and global stocks jumped on Tuesday, taking heart from a series of robust earnings, while oil prices eased despite still-simmering

Wall Street stocks touch records on upbeat earnings, dip in oil
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US authorizes services to Venezuela connected with potential debt restructuring

May 5 - The United States has issued a general license authorizing legal, financial advisory, and consulting services linked to potential debt restructuring in Venezuela, including the South American

US authorizes services to Venezuela connected with potential debt restructuring
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Bets surge against Nike, heaping pressure on CEO Hill

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Bets surge against Nike, heaping pressure on CEO Hill
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records as AI chip stocks surge

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes on Tuesday, lifted by Intel and other AI-related stocks, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire held firm and

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records as AI chip stocks surge
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Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans

Thousands of Czechs filled Prague's Old Town Square on Tuesday to show their support for public media and protest planned government changes to funding of the state

Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans
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Brazil's beef exports could drop 10% in 2026 due to Chinese tariffs, says lobby ABIEC

Brazil's beef exports could drop 10% in 2026 from the year before due to China's 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels, lobby group ABIEC president Roberto

Brazil's beef exports could drop 10% in 2026 due to Chinese tariffs, says lobby ABIEC
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Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community
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Carney names former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general

Carney names former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general
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Family seeks justice one month after man dies in police custody

Family seeks justice one month after man dies in police custody

Family seeks justice one month after man dies in police custody
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White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
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Tomato prices hit highest point since 2016, straining South Tucson restaurant's budget

Tomato prices hit highest point since 2016, straining South Tucson restaurant's budget

Tomato prices hit highest point since 2016, straining South Tucson restaurant's budget
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Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Europe's AI regulations should be reduced and simplified, chief executives of seven of Europe's top technology firms including Christophe Fouquet of the biggest, computer

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules
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EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears

The European Union's trade chief has urged the United States to swiftly restore the tariffs agreed in last year's EU-US trade deal, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears
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US SEC proposes allowing public companies to opt out of quarterly earnings reports

Wall Street's top regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing U.S.-traded companies to switch from quarterly to twice-annual earnings

US SEC proposes allowing public companies to opt out of quarterly earnings reports
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HSBC shares slump 6% on surprise $400 million hit linked to MFS collapse

HSBC reported an unexpected $400 million loss linked to the collapse of British-based mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions on

HSBC shares slump 6% on surprise $400 million hit linked to MFS collapse
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Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch

The Mexican arm of digital bank Revolut, which launched in the country in late January, reported a capital injection of about $64 million last month, raising its total

Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch
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G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

The Group of Seven countries are in talks to create a permanent secretariat to ensure initiatives to increase critical mineral

G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda
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US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity

Domestic U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration this week to impose higher tariffs to curb the rising tide of exports from China and other

US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity
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Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but shutdown

A lawyer for defunct Spirit Airlines said Tuesday that sharply higher jet fuel prices left "no remaining way out" of bankruptcy and forced the budget carrier's shutdown as it seeks

Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but shutdown
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AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say
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Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank

President Emmanuel Macron plans to nominate his former chief of staff, Emmanuel Moulin, as France's next central bank governor, the Elysee said on Tuesday,

Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank
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Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says

The European Union needs its banks to be bigger if they are to compete with their counterparts in the United States and China, the chairman of the euro zone's finance

Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says
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Pfizer pins post 2028 return to growth on new obesity and cancer drugs

Pfizer said on Tuesday that it expects to return to stronger growth after 2028, driven by obesity drugs in development, a patent extension for

Pfizer pins post 2028 return to growth on new obesity and cancer drugs
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Student earns highly exclusive scholarship

Student earns highly exclusive scholarship

Student earns highly exclusive scholarship
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Roofer fights back against scams targeting seniors

Roofer fights back against scams targeting seniors

Roofer fights back against scams targeting seniors
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Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote

Romania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
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'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process

'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process

'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process
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5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina
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All eyes on job market as Fed's rate-cut window narrows

The release of the U.S. employment report later this week will serve as a test of whether the economy remains resilient enough to keep the Federal Reserve's

All eyes on job market as Fed's rate-cut window narrows
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Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company

Alphabet is on the cusp of overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, riding on a record stock rally fueled by its artificial intelligence efforts

Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company
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OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

The joint ventures OpenAI and Anthropic separately created with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say
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Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption

Artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up

Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption
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US new home sales increase in February and March; median price drops

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased in February and March as the drag from harsh weather faded, but higher mortgage rates because of the impact of the war

US new home sales increase in February and March; median price drops
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Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say

Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 billion joint venture with U.S. consumer

Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say
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US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply

U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the labor market was regaining its footing after struggling last year.

US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
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DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
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France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
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Frontier Airlines sees opportunity to absorb demand ceded by Spirit

Frontier Airlines said on Tuesday it expects to absorb significant demand from the shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines, a move it says will boost

Frontier Airlines sees opportunity to absorb demand ceded by Spirit
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The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone
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Dollar softens as Middle East ceasefire holds

The U.S. dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged lower in muted trade after a suspected

Dollar softens as Middle East ceasefire holds
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US job openings, hires point to stable labor market

U.S. job openings slipped in March amid a decline in professional and business services, but a surge in hiring to a more than two-year high suggested

US job openings, hires point to stable labor market
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Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

Coinbase said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring
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FDA Commissioner Makary defends agency's decision on Replimune's drug, CNBC reports

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on Tuesday defended the agency's decision to not approve Replimune's drug for advanced skin cancer.

FDA Commissioner Makary defends agency's decision on Replimune's drug, CNBC reports
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Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule

Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era

Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule
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Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook

Archer-Daniels-Midland shares jumped on Tuesday after the grain trader increased its full-year profit forecast and beat quarterly earnings estimates,

Grain trader ADM raises profit forecast on biofuel demand outlook
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Drug pricing deal to generate savings of $64.3 billion over 10 years, White House says

The Trump Administration said on Tuesday its "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) drug pricing deal was expected to generate $64.3 billion in federal and state savings in the next 10 years.

Drug pricing deal to generate savings of $64.3 billion over 10 years, White House says
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No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
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Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package
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U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved

U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged at 6.9 million in March, another sign the American labor remained sluggish even before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy

U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
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Ukraine Q1 GDP shrinks 0.5% year-on-year, statistics service says

Ukraine's economy shrank 0.5% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, the statistics service said on Tuesday.

Ukraine Q1 GDP shrinks 0.5% year-on-year, statistics service says
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Harley-Davidson bets on affordable models, dealer network in latest turnaround effort

Harley-Davidson outlined a new strategy on Tuesday focused on lower-priced motorcycles and its dealer network to help shore up volumes, the company's latest

Harley-Davidson bets on affordable models, dealer network in latest turnaround effort
Business|Economy|Technology

Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand

May 5 - Cummins lifted its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, supported by resilient demand for its power-generation equipment and expectations from improving North America on-highway vehicles

Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand
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Volatility clouds KKR's outlook after forecast-beating first quarter

KKR warned on Tuesday that market volatility had dimmed its growth outlook, even as it reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall

Volatility clouds KKR's outlook after forecast-beating first quarter
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UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services

UnitedHealth will eliminate prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services, its insurance unit said on Tuesday, further reducing delays and paperwork for patients and

UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services
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Wall St opens higher as oil slips despite Middle East tensions

Wall Street's main indexes rose after market open on Tuesday as oil prices declined despite renewed Middle East tensions that threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and

Wall St opens higher as oil slips despite Middle East tensions
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Argentina's auto parts industry feels the pain from Milei's shock therapy

Inside a small, family-run auto parts plant on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, production lines sit quiet.

Argentina's auto parts industry feels the pain from Milei's shock therapy
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US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens

The U.S. and a group of countries are planning to press ahead with their own moratorium on e-commerce duties if Brazil and

US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens
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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

Meta Platforms on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
Business|Economy|Technology

Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand

Thomson Reuters reported a double-digit first-quarter revenue rise on Tuesday, boosted by gains in its "Big 3" business segments of legal

Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand
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Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
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Canada's services PMI hits six-month high but sector remains in contraction

The downturn in Canada's services economy eased in April as the level of new business increased despite concerns about tariffs and the war in the Middle East

Canada's services PMI hits six-month high but sector remains in contraction
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Brazil's central bank warns of emerging inflation risks as Iran war drags on

The Brazilian central bank considered changing its view on inflation risk balance but ultimately maintained a level outlook despite the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran already

Brazil's central bank warns of emerging inflation risks as Iran war drags on
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PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress

PayPal's new CEO Enrique Lores outlined a plan to streamline its organizational structure and reduce costs after the digital payments firm's first-quarter results

PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress
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US service sector growth cools as order growth drops by most in 3 years

U.S. services sector expansion slowed for a second straight month in April as new order growth dropped by the most in three years and cost input pressures held at the highest since

US service sector growth cools as order growth drops by most in 3 years
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GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay ignited intense debate on social media, as retail investors greeted the potential deal with a mix of excitement, skepticism and meme-stock humor.

GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts
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Canada swings to trade surplus in March as crude prices, gold exports jump

Canada's merchandise trade balance swung to a surplus in March, globally and with the United States, as higher crude oil prices and strong demand for gold

Canada swings to trade surplus in March as crude prices, gold exports jump
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A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks

Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination

A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
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Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

President Donald Trump’s deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade

Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
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As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult

The Supreme Court limited the ability of people to sue government contractors in state courts.

As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult
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The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic
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Gulf singe, AI binge

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Gulf tensions flared on Monday as U.S. attempts to shepherd ships

Gulf singe, AI binge
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Sherrod Brown's Ohio victory anchors Democrats' bid to reclaim US Senate

Former U.S.

Sherrod Brown's Ohio victory anchors Democrats' bid to reclaim US Senate
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GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

Specialty chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by acceleration in data center deployments globally.

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand
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Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Defense contractor Leidos Holdings raised its profit and revenue forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its IT and military intelligence services.

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand
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Brazil's consumer debt relief plan won't jeopardize rate-cut cycle, finance minister says

Brazil's finance minister Dario Durigan said the government's relaunched consumer debt relief program won't provide enough stimulus to derail the current monetary easing

Brazil's consumer debt relief plan won't jeopardize rate-cut cycle, finance minister says
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Why is Mozambique's financial crisis going from bad to worse?

Mozambique's slow-burning economic crisis has sharpened in recent weeks, with at least one global lender and a ratings agency suggesting the country will

Why is Mozambique's financial crisis going from bad to worse?
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Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote

Romanian lawmakers toppled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's pro-EU government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, putting at risk the country's sovereign debt

Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
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Huntington Ingalls posts lower quarterly margin as costs weigh

U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls posted a lower first-quarter operating margin on Tuesday, hurt by higher costs amid inflation and volatility in global trade.

Huntington Ingalls posts lower quarterly margin as costs weigh
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Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands at strongest pace in nearly five years

Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Tuesday, the 13th consecutive quarter of growth and the

Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands at strongest pace in nearly five years
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Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet

Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving
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European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions

European shares recovered modestly on Tuesday after slumping in the previous session as a rally in technology stocks and a slate of upbeat corporate

European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions
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With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets

As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
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Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain

Use of Gilead Sciences' Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV infection, has climbed since its June launch, but U.S. health providers say not all patients

Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain
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Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says

Citigroup will unveil medium-term profitability targets at its investor day on Thursday, highlighting improvements in expenses and revenue from its multi

Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says
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China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'

China urged Washington on Tuesday to immediately end its embargo and sanctions on Cuba, saying the expanded measures were "illegal" and "seriously violated" the norms of

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'
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Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil

Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say
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Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push

Bullish said on Tuesday it will buy transfer agent Equiniti in a deal valued at $4.2 billion, as the cryptocurrency exchange looks to establish infrastructure to bridge blockchain

Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push
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Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
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UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
Business|Economy|Environment

California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

California is investigating one of the Trump administration’s deals to end an offshore wind project

California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
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Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes
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Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets

German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a quarterly operating profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, sending its shares nearly 5% higher, even as the Iran

Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets
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Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency

The Swedish government said on Tuesday it was moving ahead with plans for a new foreign intelligence agency after past criticism that security officials failed to predict

Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency
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Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
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Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration

Thailand on Tuesday unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to

Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
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Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US

A looming U.S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to launch its largest SUV in the U.S. this summer,

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
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Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says

A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending towering clouds of smoke into the sky, and prompting

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says
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Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
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Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test

Novo Nordisk is seeing brisk early demand for its new weight-loss pill as competition with U.S. rival Eli Lilly intensifies.

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test
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European investment banks stutter as Wall Street rivals power ahead

Europe's investment banks are struggling to maintain market share as Wall Street

European investment banks stutter as Wall Street rivals power ahead
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US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says

China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters,

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says
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Australia central bank warns of rising inflation, slower growth as oil shock bites

Australia's central bank on Tuesday sharply raised its inflation forecasts, while downgrading the outlook for economic growth and employment as a global energy shock from the

Australia central bank warns of rising inflation, slower growth as oil shock bites
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Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes

The board chairman of Samsung Electronics has urged unionised workers to resolve pay disputes with management, warning that a planned strike could hurt investors and employees

Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes
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Freedom? What freedom?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.

Freedom? What freedom?
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China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

China's carmakers are hunting for their own "Yaris moment" - the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe - as they race to turn

China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth
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Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
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Australian lender Westpac flags Iran war risks as first-half profit misses estimates

Australian lender Westpac Banking on Tuesday said its mortgage and business customers are facing pressure from higher energy and fuel prices due

Australian lender Westpac flags Iran war risks as first-half profit misses estimates
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Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports

Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people

Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports
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US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
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Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says

Meta Platforms is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase on a roughly $13 billion financing package for a data center in El Paso, Texas, a source familiar with the matter

Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says
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Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests

The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader ordered on Monday the suspension of any activity related to GoldQuest Mining's gold and copper

Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests
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Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada

Alberta separatists have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada

Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada
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Berkshire taps Charlie Shamieh to succeed Ajit Jain as insurance chief, WSJ reports

Berkshire Hathaway has selected Gen Re Chairman Charlie Shamieh as successor to longtime insurance leader Ajit Jain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people

Berkshire taps Charlie Shamieh to succeed Ajit Jain as insurance chief, WSJ reports