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Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach

French video game group Ubisoft reported quarterly bookings above its guidance on Friday, after a week-long delay in publishing the results related to an accounting change

Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach
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New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements when compiling the

New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights
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Tech stocks still set for record $75 billion inflow in 2025, says BofA

Tech stocks remain on track for a record $75 billion inflow this year, BofA's weekly flow show note said on Friday, highlighting demand for the sector even as it comes under pressure

Tech stocks still set for record $75 billion inflow in 2025, says BofA
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Foxconn-Nvidia $1.4 billion Taiwan supercomputing cluster to be ready by H1 2026, Foxconn says

Foxconn said on Friday that a $1.4 billion supercomputing centre it is building with Nvidia will be ready by the first

Foxconn-Nvidia $1.4 billion Taiwan supercomputing cluster to be ready by H1 2026, Foxconn says
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UK borrowing climbs, showing scale of budget task facing Reeves

Britain's borrowing in the first seven months of the financial year was the highest on record except during the COVID pandemic, according to data that lays bare

UK borrowing climbs, showing scale of budget task facing Reeves
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Dollar hedging frenzy fades, bringing relief to greenback

Just months after a U.S. tariff shock whacked the dollar, a rush by overseas investors to

Dollar hedging frenzy fades, bringing relief to greenback
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UK retail sales and consumer morale slide ahead of budget

British retail sales tumbled in October and a closely watched gauge of household sentiment fell this month, adding to signs of waning consumer spending

UK retail sales and consumer morale slide ahead of budget
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OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US

OpenAI has announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn to design and make equipment for AI data centers in the U.S. Foxconn, known for making assembling iPhones and other Apple products and making servers for Nvidia, said it will co-design artificial intelligence data center racks with OpenAI under the agreement

OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
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Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans

Federal judges have upheld several U.S. House districts drawn by North Carolina Republicans in 2023

Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans
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Japan premier's advisers will speak at business event before BOJ meeting

Reflationist advisers of Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi will speak on a panel hosted by Keidanren on December 17 on the new administration's strategy to strengthen the

Japan premier's advisers will speak at business event before BOJ meeting
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Canadian man loses legal battle to keep his secret million-dollar stash

Canadian man loses legal battle to keep his secret million-dollar stash

Canadian man loses legal battle to keep his secret million-dollar stash
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India's November business growth slows to 6-month low on weak manufacturing, PMI shows

India’s private sector activity expanded at its slowest pace in six months in November as manufacturing growth slipped to a nine-month low, offsetting an uptick

India's November business growth slows to 6-month low on weak manufacturing, PMI shows
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Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets

Uganda - a landlocked African nation that until recently struggled to get a World Bank loan - is the latest hot destination for

Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets
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Japan's cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi's fiscal policy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.40 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, marking the first major policy

Japan's cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi's fiscal policy
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Three-alarm fire as tech selloff resumes, Takaichi stimulus lands

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It turns out Nvidia's earnings could only smother the blaze on markets for so long. 

Three-alarm fire as tech selloff resumes, Takaichi stimulus lands
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Droneshield rally unravels as executive share sales, governance issues spark brutal rout

Shares of Australian drone technology firm Droneshield tumbled 8% on Friday, deepening a two-week rout as stake sales by top executives, a contract

Droneshield rally unravels as executive share sales, governance issues spark brutal rout
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Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern

Thailand's economic stability is underpinned by strong financial and fiscal fundamentals, and government stimulus measures will

Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern
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Japan ramps up warning of yen intervention, chance of near-term rate hike

Japan on Friday escalated its warning of currency intervention and the central bank governor signalled the chance of a near-term interest rate hike

Japan ramps up warning of yen intervention, chance of near-term rate hike
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Rupee drifts higher tracking Asia FX, buoyed by interbank dollar offers

The Indian rupee firmed slightly on Friday, tracking mild gains across Asian currencies and aided by interbank dollar sales, with traders pointing to a pickup in

Rupee drifts higher tracking Asia FX, buoyed by interbank dollar offers
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Bank of Japan signals chance of December rate hike as yen slides

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he wanted "just a bit more data" on next year's wage-growth direction and warned of the boost a weak yen could have on

Bank of Japan signals chance of December rate hike as yen slides
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Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US

Japan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6%

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US
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Salesforce says customer data possibly exposed following incident

Salesforce said Thursday it is investigating “unusual activity” involving Gainsight-published

Salesforce says customer data possibly exposed following incident
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Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth month in November, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous month due to a softer decline in output, a private-sector survey

Japan factory activity down for fifth month in November, PMI shows
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EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says

The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade

EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
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Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source says

Warner Bros Discovery has received preliminary buyout bids from rivals Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix, a source familiar with the matter said

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source says
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Samsung Elec names mobile chief co-CEO in return to traditional structure

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has named its mobile chief TM Roh as a new co-CEO and head of its device experience division, which oversees the company's

Samsung Elec names mobile chief co-CEO in return to traditional structure
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Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook

Singapore on Friday upgraded its economic outlook for 2025 as third-quarter gross domestic product growth beat market expectations and initial estimates.

Singapore Q3 GDP grows 4.2% from a year earlier; upgrades 2025 outlook
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How to afford a great Christmas if money’s tight this year

How to afford a great Christmas if money’s tight this year

How to afford a great Christmas if money’s tight this year
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Trinity Rodman's free agency puts focus on the NWSL's salary cap

The National Women’s Soccer League championship match could be the final league appearance for one of its most dynamic players, at least for now

Trinity Rodman's free agency puts focus on the NWSL's salary cap
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The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts

The Trump administration has announced new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades

The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts
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Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," barring undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens from receiving them

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
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Dramatic photos of doomed UPS plane show the aircraft on fire and its engine flying off

Frame by frame, six photos released by federal investigators capture horrifying images of ill-fated Flight 2976 as it turned into a fireball along a Kentucky airport runway

Dramatic photos of doomed UPS plane show the aircraft on fire and its engine flying off
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows

Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder

Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows
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China's private REITs offer new funding path for property firms

China's nascent private REIT market has emerged as a rare bright spot for cash-strapped developers, with a record fundraising pipeline of $12

China's private REITs offer new funding path for property firms
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing

Foxconn will collaborate with U.S.-based OpenAI to design and engineer data center racks, components, and other artificial intelligence hardware, the Taiwanese company said on Thursday, as

Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing
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Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout

Foxconn will invest $2 billion to $3 billion a year in AI, the head of the world's largest contract electronics maker told Reuters.

Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout
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Zuckerberg, Meta directors agree to $190 million settlement of shareholder privacy case

(Corrects paragraph 9 to show its second-largest derivative settlement involving allegations that directors failed in their oversight duty in paragraph nine.

Zuckerberg, Meta directors agree to $190 million settlement of shareholder privacy case
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Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee

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Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee
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Investor challenges pile up over price of 3G Capital's Skechers deal

Investment firms holding millions of shares of footwear giant Skechers are suing for a better deal than the $63 per share price paid by 3G Capital to take

Investor challenges pile up over price of 3G Capital's Skechers deal
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FAA wants new air traffic control data system as part of overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it wants to adopt a new comprehensive system to overhaul how air traffic controllers receive flight data

FAA wants new air traffic control data system as part of overhaul
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Japan Oct core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in October from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.

Japan Oct core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr
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Fed's Paulson is 'cautiously' approaching December rate decision, she says 

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson said on Thursday she is approaching the U.S. central bank's next meeting "cautiously," despite supporting its last two interest rate cuts

Fed's Paulson is 'cautiously' approaching December rate decision, she says 
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Japan's core inflation accelerates in October, stays above BOJ target

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive expectations

Japan's core inflation accelerates in October, stays above BOJ target
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UK consumers brace for budget, GfK survey shows

British consumer confidence edged down in November but remained in its narrow range of the past six months, a survey showed on Friday, in contrast to other data that has shown more

UK consumers brace for budget, GfK survey shows
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Singapore says Q3 GDP grows 4.2% y/y, upgrades 2025 forecast

Singapore on Friday upgraded its economic outlook for 2025 as third-quarter gross domestic product growth beat market expectations and initial estimates.

Singapore says Q3 GDP grows 4.2% y/y, upgrades 2025 forecast
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US consumer watchdog seeks to transfer cases to DOJ, citing funding, sources say

The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, which the White House refuses to fund, is seeking to move all remaining enforcement cases and litigation to the

US consumer watchdog seeks to transfer cases to DOJ, citing funding, sources say
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Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount

Federal investigators have released photos of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed after an engine flew off, killing14 people in Kentucky two weeks ago

Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
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Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida

The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production that is already leading the world

Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
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Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, fruit and beef from Brazil

President Donald Trump has continued loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans

Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, fruit and beef from Brazil
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Colombia recovers first treasures from 300-year-old ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Colombia recovers first treasures from 300-year-old ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Colombia recovers first treasures from 300-year-old ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’
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Stocks stuck on rollercoaster despite strong Nvidia earnings

Nvidia's strong earnings report offered only a brief reprieve for stocks on Thursday, as doubts about the return on relentless

Stocks stuck on rollercoaster despite strong Nvidia earnings
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Intuit expects quarterly revenue growth above estimates on strong financial tools demand

Intuit forecast second-quarter revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, a sign of growing demand for its artificial intelligence-powered financial management tools.

Intuit expects quarterly revenue growth above estimates on strong financial tools demand
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Fed's Goolsbee uneasy about rate cuts, says nothing wrong with dissenting

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said he is uneasy about cutting interest rates in the face of too-high inflation that's steady at best and by

Fed's Goolsbee uneasy about rate cuts, says nothing wrong with dissenting
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Ross Stores lifts annual profit forecast on strong demand for discount goods

Ross Stores raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its discounted apparel and accessories ahead of the holiday season amid looming

Ross Stores lifts annual profit forecast on strong demand for discount goods
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Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says

President Donald Trump's tariff increases on imports from foreign countries will reduce U.S. deficits by $3 trillion if they are maintained through 2035, the non

Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says
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Trading Day: Nvidia sparkle vanishes, Wall Street slammed

Wall Street experienced a wild rollercoaster ride on Thursday, opening sharply higher on another set of strong results from artificial intelligence giant

Trading Day: Nvidia sparkle vanishes, Wall Street slammed
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US banks shelve $20 billion bailout plan for Argentina, WSJ reports

A planned $20 billion bailout for Argentina from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup has been shelved as bankers pivot instead to a smaller, short-term loan package, the Wall

US banks shelve $20 billion bailout plan for Argentina, WSJ reports
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Gap beats quarterly sales, profit estimates on marketing-driven demand

Gap beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter comparable sales and profit on Thursday, helped by strong marketing-driven demand for its Old Navy and Banana Republic

Gap beats quarterly sales, profit estimates on marketing-driven demand
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US SEC dismisses case against SolarWinds, top security officer

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US SEC dismisses case against SolarWinds, top security officer
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Wall Street indexes end lower after sharp reversal, tech leads drop

Wall Street stocks slid on Thursday in a sharp reversal from an early rally, as technology gains faded after a boost from Nvidia's earnings and U.S. jobs

Wall Street indexes end lower after sharp reversal, tech leads drop
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Trump inflames California over oil drilling plan for Pacific coast

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday unveiled a plan for a dramatic expansion of oil and gas drilling rights auctions in U.S. waters, including in California

Trump inflames California over oil drilling plan for Pacific coast
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Restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen to be acquired by investor group, sources say

California Pizza Kitchen has signed a deal to be acquired by an investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners and including Todd Boehly's investment firm Eldridge

Restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen to be acquired by investor group, sources say
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Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its sales

Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle
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Donations to APFJ allow expansion of program providing resources to local and state newsrooms

The AP Fund for Journalism says donations of more than $30 million will permit an expansion of a program that provides news stories and photos to dozens of local and state newsrooms

Donations to APFJ allow expansion of program providing resources to local and state newsrooms
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Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent

Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent

Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent
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Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge

Big swings keep rocking Wall Street

Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge
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Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change

Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are no longer working in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office after the franchise’s recent ownership change

Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change
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US judge moves to halt Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C

A federal judge on Thursday moved to halt President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., a temporary legal setback to Trump's efforts to

US judge moves to halt Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C
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Syria sends first Swift message to New York Fed, central bank governor says

The Syrian central bank on Thursday sent its first Swift message to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh told Reuters.

Syria sends first Swift message to New York Fed, central bank governor says
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Lucid launches cheaper variant of Gravity electric SUV to broaden appeal

Lucid Group on Thursday launched a cheaper variant of its Gravity SUV with a starting price of $79,900, as the luxury electric-vehicle maker seeks to reach a broader audience amid slowing

Lucid launches cheaper variant of Gravity electric SUV to broaden appeal
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ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers

Chip equipment maker ASML on Thursday launched a technical academy in Phoenix to train engineers to service the Dutch company's complex chipmaking machines. 

ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers
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US stocks end lower, Treasury yields slide amid revived valuation concerns, Fed uncertainty

Wall Street reversed early gains on Thursday as a mixed employment report diminished hopes for further easing by the Federal Reserve this year and as worries

US stocks end lower, Treasury yields slide amid revived valuation concerns, Fed uncertainty
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Crypto's connections to the rest of the financial system

Cryptocurrency markets have surged in recent years, in part fuelled by the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance which has encouraged wider acceptance among

Crypto's connections to the rest of the financial system
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US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients

By Max A.

US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients
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Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump

Mining industry access to federally owned coal in northeastern Wyoming will continue under a bill headed to President Donald Trump

Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump
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A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

Researchers have completed a full accounting of water uses and losses in the Rio Grande-Bravo basin as it faces severe shortages throughout its range in the United States and Mexico

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
Crime|Economy|US|World

Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers

The Trump administration has threatened to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does not immediately revoke what the administration claims are illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants

Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
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Iowa restaurant drops salads amid national lettuce price spike

Iowa restaurant drops salads amid national lettuce price spike

Iowa restaurant drops salads amid national lettuce price spike
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Man sentenced to nearly four years, ordered to repay $7.8M tied to failed KC-area hotel projects

Man sentenced to nearly four years, ordered to repay $7.8M tied to failed KC-area hotel projects

Man sentenced to nearly four years, ordered to repay $7.8M tied to failed KC-area hotel projects
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Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise

Fears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia

Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
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Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company

Verizon is laying off over 13,000 employees as part of a major company reorientation

Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company
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Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric
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Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns

While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans’ concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered a more direct and empathetic message, saying, “We hear you” and “there’s a lot more work to do.”

Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns
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Verizon cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it restructures

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon on Thursday said it will cut more than 13,000 jobs in its largest single layoff as it works to shrink costs and restructure

Verizon cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it restructures
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Scramble to 'sell Japan' sounds fiscal warning bells

Investors bailing out of the yen and Japan's government bonds have driven borrowing costs there to record highs, bending markets out of

Scramble to 'sell Japan' sounds fiscal warning bells
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Instant View: Job growth accelerated in September, unemployment rate ticks up

The pace of U.S. job growth accelerated more than expected in September, and the unemployment rate increased, indicating the labor market remained on the sluggish side, while

Instant View: Job growth accelerated in September, unemployment rate ticks up
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Fed officials eye financial stability as they debate next rate move

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Fed officials eye financial stability as they debate next rate move
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman projects $40 billion stock selling scenario over the next week

The S&P 500 index's fall below a closely watched level gave hedge funds that trade stocks on trends the green light to potentially sell almost $40 billion in

Goldman projects $40 billion stock selling scenario over the next week
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Major corporations shift listings to Nasdaq amid growing tech focus

Walmart said on Thursday it would move its longtime listing on the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, joining the tech-heavy exchange as one of its most valuable members.

Major corporations shift listings to Nasdaq amid growing tech focus
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Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it has found evidence of fatigue cracks in a key part of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed

Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say
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Trump team aims to ease legal hurdles to closing government office

By Courtney Rozen and Sarah N.

Trump team aims to ease legal hurdles to closing government office
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Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies

South Africa's president said on Thursday the U.S. had signalled it might change its mind and participate in the G20 summit in Johannesburg after a boycott by the

Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies
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Bitcoin bears dominate: odds of year-end price below $90,000 rise

The likelihood of bitcoin ending the year below $90,000 has risen to 50%, according to online options platform Derive.xyz, as traders ramped up hedging

Bitcoin bears dominate: odds of year-end price below $90,000 rise
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations

A fire that forced an evacuation of the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem on Thursday was under control, officials said, although it was unclear whether

COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations
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Lula taps Brazil's solicitor general for Supreme Court seat

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has appointed Solicitor General Jorge Messias to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court, the government said in a Thursday

Lula taps Brazil's solicitor general for Supreme Court seat
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South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism

South Africa and the European Union vowed to defend multilateralism on Thursday, ahead of the G20 summit, as they signed a partnership on critical minerals.

South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
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Dollar firms as strong US jobs data dim Fed rate-cut expectations

The dollar firmed against most major currencies on Thursday, after losing some ground as signs of faster U.S. job growth in September suggest the Federal Reserve

Dollar firms as strong US jobs data dim Fed rate-cut expectations
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Morgan Stanley drops call for December Fed rate cut after strong jobs data

Morgan Stanley on Thursday scrapped its forecast that the U.S.

Morgan Stanley drops call for December Fed rate cut after strong jobs data
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Fed's Goolsbee repeats he is uneasy on rate cuts

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee repeated on Thursday he is "uneasy" about frontloading interest-rate cuts, particularly with progress on inflation towards the Fed's 2%

Fed's Goolsbee repeats he is uneasy on rate cuts
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Central Bancompany valued at $5.26 billion in Nasdaq debut

Central Bancompany jumped 5% in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, fetching the U.S. lender a valuation of $5.26 billion and extending this year's streak of financial firms

Central Bancompany valued at $5.26 billion in Nasdaq debut
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Oil slides as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices fell on Thursday as the administration of U.S.

Oil slides as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal
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The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns

In the final weeks of the college football season, some SEC teams are enjoying a breather with easier matchups before rivalry week

The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns
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US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says

The Trump administration says it's seeing signs that its sanctions on Russian oil producers are working

US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
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Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules

A federal appeals court says the government can continue requiring America’s lobster fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices that report data back to authorities

Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules
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Lawmakers pass bill raising taxes for Russians branded as ‘foreign agents’

Russian lawmakers have passed a new bill boosting taxes for those labeled as foreign agents by the government

Lawmakers pass bill raising taxes for Russians branded as ‘foreign agents’
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Police: Woman charged for intentionally setting fire to home after being evicted in Pittsburgh's Garfield

Police: Woman charged for intentionally setting fire to home after being evicted in Pittsburgh's Garfield

Police: Woman charged for intentionally setting fire to home after being evicted in Pittsburgh's Garfield
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Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy

Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
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Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
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Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety
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Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Thursday forecast sales growth of 5% to 6% per year to 2030, on a currency-adjusted basis, as higher forecast peak

Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs
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China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says

China ran a disinformation campaign to hurt sales of the French Rafale fighter jet after India used the planes in May for the first time against Chinese weapons

China ran campaign to discredit French Rafale fighter after India-Pakistan conflict, US commission says
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Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year

Moderna said on Thursday it secured a five-year loan of $1.5 billion from Ares Management, as it targets up to 10% revenue growth next year.

Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year
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Nvidia calms the horses, Fed bets evaporate

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets As has often been the case over the past two years, Nvidia's forecast-beating

Nvidia calms the horses, Fed bets evaporate
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Germany can expect modest growth in Q4 as industry stabilises, Bundesbank says

Germany's economy is likely to see moderate growth in the final quarter of the year as services drive expansion and its ailing industrial sector stabilises, the Bundesbank said in

Germany can expect modest growth in Q4 as industry stabilises, Bundesbank says
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Forget Musk's latest pay package, his last one could wipe out years of Tesla profits

Tesla's gaudy $1 trillion executive-compensation package for CEO Elon Musk has obscured a more pressing concern: Musk's 2018 pay package -- still tied up in court -- could

Forget Musk's latest pay package, his last one could wipe out years of Tesla profits
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Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers,

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says
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UK manufacturers report sharpest drop in output since August 2020

British manufacturers reported the sharpest fall in output since August 2020 during the three months to the end of November, due to uncertainty ahead of next week's annual budget,

UK manufacturers report sharpest drop in output since August 2020
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IMF sees 6.5% GDP upside if Pakistan fixes corruption, governance

The International Monetary Fund predicts Pakistan could lift its GDP between 5% and 6.5% over five years if it tackles corruption and deep-rooted governance failures

IMF sees 6.5% GDP upside if Pakistan fixes corruption, governance
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US posts solid job gains in September but unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

U.S. job growth accelerated in September, but the unemployment rate increased to a four-year high of 4.4% and the economy in August shed jobs for the second

US posts solid job gains in September but unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
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South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target

South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% on Thursday at the first meeting since its

South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target
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US consumers expected to use credit cards more for holiday shopping, survey says

U.S. consumers expect to rely more heavily on credit cards for shopping during the Thanksgiving holiday season, according to a survey by credit bureau TransUnion

US consumers expected to use credit cards more for holiday shopping, survey says
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EU to toughen trade stance on China as Germany pivots

The European Union will set out next month how it will square up to increased geopolitical challenges from Beijing and others amid

EU to toughen trade stance on China as Germany pivots
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KKR aims to raise $15 billion for latest Asia private equity fund, sources say

KKR is seeking $15 billion of investment in its fifth Asia private equity fund, three people with knowledge of the matter said of what would be among the region's biggest such

KKR aims to raise $15 billion for latest Asia private equity fund, sources say
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Private credit markets and stablecoins need close monitoring, G20 watchdog tells leaders

The boom in private credit markets and stablecoins warrants close monitoring, the Group of 20's financial risk watchdog told leaders ahead of their summit in South Africa.

Private credit markets and stablecoins need close monitoring, G20 watchdog tells leaders
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FTSE 100 breaks losing streak after Nvidia forecast kindles global rally

London's FTSE 100 snapped a five-day losing streak on Thursday, as defence and energy shares led a recovery amid a global rally sparked by AI bellwether Nvidia's upbeat forecast.

FTSE 100 breaks losing streak after Nvidia forecast kindles global rally
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India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months

India’s infrastructure output was unchanged in October from a year earlier, its weakest performance in 14 months, as declines in coal, crude oil and electricity production offset

India's infrastructure output flat in October, weakest in 14 months
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Walmart moves to Nasdaq, marking biggest-ever exchange transfer

The Nasdaq's latest get is about as "old economy" as it gets - consumer giant Walmart.

Walmart moves to Nasdaq, marking biggest-ever exchange transfer
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Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal

Abbott will buy cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a deal valued at up to $23 billion, including debt, marking one of its largest purchases in nearly

Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal
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US weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims increase

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but more out of work people are struggling to find new opportunities amid weak hiring.

US weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims increase
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Fed's Hammack warns more rate cuts court financial stability risks

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned Thursday that cutting rates further right now carries a wide range of risks for the economy.

Fed's Hammack warns more rate cuts court financial stability risks
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Uber partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot deliveries in UK

Uber will partner with Starship Technologies to launch autonomous robot deliveries in the UK in December, with plans to expand to additional European markets next year and the U.S. in 2027,

Uber partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot deliveries in UK
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UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China at the end of January, Sky News reported on Thursday, in what would be the first visit to the country by a British leader in

UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says
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US stock futures extend gains on September jobs data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Thursday, as investors assessed a stronger-than-expected September jobs report and the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

US stock futures extend gains on September jobs data
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Wall Street opens sharply higher after Nvidia earnings, jobs data

Wall Street's main indexes jumped at the open on Thursday as technology stocks received a boost after Nvidia's stellar results quelled some concerns around an AI bubble, while a firm

Wall Street opens sharply higher after Nvidia earnings, jobs data
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'Stale' September jobs data is mixed news for a divided Fed

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in September, but a rise in the unemployment rate and downward revisions to prior months still presented an

'Stale' September jobs data is mixed news for a divided Fed
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Global tech shares surge as Nvidia's AI boom powers market rally

Global technology shares rallied on Thursday after Nvidia's blow-out quarterly results signaled that demand for artificial intelligence hardware remains strong

Global tech shares surge as Nvidia's AI boom powers market rally
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Trump's big bill will boost growth but impact muted by Fed interest rates, research shows

The Trump administration's mammoth fiscal legislation will boost economic growth next year, but the impact will be partially undercut by Federal Reserve

Trump's big bill will boost growth but impact muted by Fed interest rates, research shows
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Ocado's robotic future under threat as Kroger looks to Instacart

U.S. retailer Kroger's decision to close three of the eight automated warehouses it built with Ocado and expand its ties with the likes of Instacart and DoorDash

Ocado's robotic future under threat as Kroger looks to Instacart
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Bath & Body Works forecasts sales dip as holiday demand wanes; shares plunge

Bath & Body Works forecast a surprise sales decline for the crucial holiday quarter on Thursday, signalling weak appetite for scented candles and fragrances among cash-

Bath & Body Works forecasts sales dip as holiday demand wanes; shares plunge
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Global tech shares falter as Nvidia-led rally stalls

U.S. technology stocks failed to hold on their initial gains on Thursday, as a rally driven by Nvidia ran out of steam with concerns of lofty

Global tech shares falter as Nvidia-led rally stalls
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Walmart bumps up outlook ahead of holidays, plans listing switch to Nasdaq

Walmart on Thursday raised its annual forecasts for the second time this year

Walmart bumps up outlook ahead of holidays, plans listing switch to Nasdaq
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Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US

Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to persuade the U.S. to revive stalled nuclear talks, underlining Tehran's anxiety over a possible repeat of Israeli airstrikes and its

Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US
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AI boom brings fresh risks to US markets, and more money to M&A

The AI boom is bringing new risks to the financial markets as investors flock to tech stocks and executives pay steep premiums to buy AI technology they cannot

AI boom brings fresh risks to US markets, and more money to M&A
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US existing home sales increase in October

U.S. existing home sales increased in October as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, though rising unemployment and high home prices remain a constraint for the

US existing home sales increase in October
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SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data center, The Information reports

SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to overhaul an electric vehicle facility in Lordstown, Ohio, which will produce equipment for OpenAI’s forthcoming data centers after being

SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data center, The Information reports
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US homes sales rose in October as homebuyers seized on declining mortgage rates

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes increased last month to the fastest pace since February as lower mortgage rates helped pull more homebuyers into the market

US homes sales rose in October as homebuyers seized on declining mortgage rates
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Waymo to broaden US robotaxi footprint with moves into Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans

Alphabet's Waymo will expand its robotaxi operations to Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans in the coming days, the ride-hailing service provider said on Thursday, as it accelerates the

Waymo to broaden US robotaxi footprint with moves into Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans
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Starbucks must face shareholder lawsuit over surprise sales decline

Starbucks must face a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing declining sales in the United States and China, its largest markets, leading to a 16% drop

Starbucks must face shareholder lawsuit over surprise sales decline
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Insurance IPOs hit 20-year high on Wall Street after tariff-driven chaos

Insurance companies' first-time share sales on Wall Street hit a 20-year high this year as investors flocked to firms that were insulated from U.S.

Insurance IPOs hit 20-year high on Wall Street after tariff-driven chaos
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US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses and aims to

US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff
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US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown

New U.S. jobless claim applications fell last week, remaining within the healthy range of recent years, according to the government’s first weekly layoffs data since before the government shut down on Oct. 1

US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown
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New study shows global luxury shoppers are spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes

Global sales of personal luxury goods are expected to decline for the second consecutive year

New study shows global luxury shoppers are spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes
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Starbucks union says 30 more US stores are joining week-old strike

Starbucks’ union is expanding its week-old strike against the company

Starbucks union says 30 more US stores are joining week-old strike
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The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high
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The Weeknd's 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd’s After Hours ’Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark according to Live Nation

The Weeknd's 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says
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Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

In the past, farmers have balanced their political beliefs against market logic. How much pressure can farmers endure?

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies
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Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home

Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home

Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home
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GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky

GE Appliances says it has awarded more than $150 million in new contracts to U.S. suppliers as a result of its decision to shift production from China to Kentucky

GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky
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Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis

Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis

Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis
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Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance

More than 60 delegations have met in Brussels to discuss reconstruction and governance in Gaza, focusing on reforming the Palestinian Authority

Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance
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Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to play a major strategic role as executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's 1.25 billion-euro deal to acquire its rival

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman
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Behind Trump defense of Saudi crown prince, a deeper US shift on human rights

When President Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia's crown prince this week over the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist

Behind Trump defense of Saudi crown prince, a deeper US shift on human rights
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Christmas market in Germany opens after last year's deadly attack in the city of Magdeburg

The Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has opened almost a year after a car-ramming attack killed six people

Christmas market in Germany opens after last year's deadly attack in the city of Magdeburg
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Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets

Spanish legacy media companies in Spain have scored a victory against social media giant Meta after a Madrid-based court ordered that it must pay news outlets nearly half a billion euros in damages

Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets
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The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think

The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think

The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think
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Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown
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As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow

As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
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China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been "severely damaged", the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments
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Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade

Employment in Germany's struggling automotive sector is at its lowest level in more than a decade following the elimination of tens of thousands of jobs, said the federal statistics

Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade
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Greece's Piraeus port not for sale, China tells US 

China's controlling stake in the Greek port of Piraeus, one of the largest in Europe, is not for sale, the Chinese embassy in Greece said, denouncing comments by

Greece's Piraeus port not for sale, China tells US 
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European shares advance on Nvidia results lift; investors assess US jobs data

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

European shares advance on Nvidia results lift; investors assess US jobs data
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EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Thursday said the European Union should stop sending money to the Ukrainian government after corruption reports.

EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary
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Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit

British boot brand Dr Martens warned on Thursday its full-year results would be hit by U.S. import tariffs, sending its shares down as much as 11% despite assurances that it would absorb

Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit
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Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking

A Philippine court has convicted a dismissed town mayor, who officials say is Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam complex where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign workers where forced to conduct scams

Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking
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Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
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ECB's Makhlouf says material outlook change is needed for rate cut

The euro zone economy is developing as expected and a compelling shift away from this path would be needed to support another European Central Bank interest rate

ECB's Makhlouf says material outlook change is needed for rate cut
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Resilient domestic economy gives India space to negotiate U.S. trade deal, sources say

India’s strong

Resilient domestic economy gives India space to negotiate U.S. trade deal, sources say
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Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth

Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier said having German defence player Rheinmetall on board as a "significant" shareholder in the U.S.-

Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth
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US, Taipei laud opening of Google's new Taiwan AI engineering centre

Alphabet's Google opened a new AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre in Taiwan on Thursday - its biggest outside of the U.S. - in what Taiwan's president said

US, Taipei laud opening of Google's new Taiwan AI engineering centre
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BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback

The Bank of Japan must keep raising real interest rates to "a state of equilibrium," board member Junko Koeda said on Thursday in the wake of renewed yen

BOJ policymaker leans towards rate hike despite government pushback
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Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years

Moody's review of Italy on Friday may yield the first rating upgrade for almost a quarter of a century, analysts say, reflecting growing confidence in the public

Italy eyes first rating upgrade from Moody's in 23 years
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Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties

An off-the-cuff remark by new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered Japan's biggest bust-up in years with powerful neighbour China was not

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties
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World's richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study show

Two dozen of the world's richest nations, including the United States and Japan, are pulling back from their global development push, a study published on Thursday shows, with many

World's richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study show
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US economy likely added jobs at a moderate pace in September

U.S. job growth likely picked up moderately in September, while the unemployment rate held steady near a four-year high of 4.3%, consistent with sluggish labor

US economy likely added jobs at a moderate pace in September
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US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: It's like Christmas came early for stock traders.

US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief
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Americans like democracy, but don't believe it or US institutions are working well, poll finds

A Kettering Foundation-Gallup poll finds that about half of U.S. adults believe democracy is functioning “very” or “moderately” poorly in the United States, while only around one-quarter think it’s doing “very” or “moderately” well

Americans like democracy, but don't believe it or US institutions are working well, poll finds
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BOJ set to hike interest rates in December, but decision on knife-edge: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with

BOJ set to hike interest rates in December, but decision on knife-edge: Reuters poll
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South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit

South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit
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Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump

Leaders and delegates from the world’s richest nations and top developing countries are gathering this weekend for the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, an event overshadowed by the boycott of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration

Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump
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Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has abruptly gone on leave from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails
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Tipping point or bubble? Nvidia CEO sees AI transformation while skeptics count the risks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he does not see an AI bubble, but rather a tipping point.

Tipping point or bubble? Nvidia CEO sees AI transformation while skeptics count the risks
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HSBC appoints Steve Hughes as CEO and head for Australia and New Zealand banking

HSBC has appointed Steve Hughes as CEO and head of Banking for Australia and New Zealand, effective January 1, 2026, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.

HSBC appoints Steve Hughes as CEO and head for Australia and New Zealand banking
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Japan's stimulus to be worth $135 billion, largest since pandemic, draft shows

Japan's government is in the final stages of assembling a stimulus package worth 21.3 trillion yen ($135.38 billion) to help households cope with persistent

Japan's stimulus to be worth $135 billion, largest since pandemic, draft shows
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Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings relief as markets brace for US jobs data

A relief rally swept across Asian markets and lifted stocks on Thursday as investors cheered Nvidia's market-topping earnings, while the dollar ticked up

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings relief as markets brace for US jobs data
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Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina

Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during an immigration crackdown in North Carolina centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city

Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina
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China imports no US soybeans for second month, Brazil arrivals up 29%

China imported no soybeans from the U.S. for a second straight month in October even as total imports surged to a record high on purchases from South America, with buyers aiming to

China imports no US soybeans for second month, Brazil arrivals up 29%
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Australia central bank scrutinising three factors that could sway policy

Australia's central bank is examining three issues that could influence policy, including whether firms have changed how they set prices and whether the transmission channels for

Australia central bank scrutinising three factors that could sway policy
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House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
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Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies

Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies

Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies
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Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites
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Former Harvard president Larry Summers steps aside from teaching as university probes Jeffrey Epstein documents

Former Harvard president Larry Summers steps aside from teaching as university probes Jeffrey Epstein documents

Former Harvard president Larry Summers steps aside from teaching as university probes Jeffrey Epstein documents
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China's Lenovo signs long-term component‑supply deal for next year

Lenovo said on Thursday it has signed long-term contracts for memory chips to ensure supplies amid rising memory prices because of surging AI demand.

China's Lenovo signs long-term component‑supply deal for next year
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged on Thursday for the sixth consecutive month in November, matching market expectations.

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month
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US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE

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US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE
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Central Bancompany raises $373 million in US IPO

Central Bancompany raised $373.33 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, positioning the lender for its debut during a period of renewed investor scrutiny of regional

Central Bancompany raises $373 million in US IPO
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UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say

British consumers' optimism about the economy and their own finances recorded its sharpest fall this month since April, when many household bills increased and U.S.

UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say
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Ohio regulators order FirstEnergy to pay more than $250 million in penalties and refunds

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday ordered FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to pay $250.7 million in penalties and refunds after an investigation linked to a bribery scandal

Ohio regulators order FirstEnergy to pay more than $250 million in penalties and refunds
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Trafigura's Nyrstar casts first antimony at South Australia plant

Trafigura unit Nyrstar said on Thursday it had started casting antimony metal in a pilot plant at its Port Pirie metals facility in South Australia, a project listed as part of the U.S.-

Trafigura's Nyrstar casts first antimony at South Australia plant
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Myanmar's military says it detained foreigners in raid on a second major online scam center

Myanmar’s military government says it has extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a second major location, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones used to carry out the fraud

Myanmar's military says it detained foreigners in raid on a second major online scam center
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Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
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Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issues

The return of Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to UN climate talks was hoped to spur nations to meet a self-imposed early deadline for progress on tough issues

Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issues
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Amkor shares rally in late trade, to work with Nvidia on packaging 

Shares in Amkor Technology rose more than 8% in after-the-bell trading on Wednesday during Nvidia's conference call after the AI chip leader's chief financial officer named Amkor among

Amkor shares rally in late trade, to work with Nvidia on packaging 
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Axalta investor Artisan Partners urges rejection of AkzoNobel deal

Investor Artisan Partners is unhappy with Axalta Coating Systems' plans to combine with AkzoNobel in an all-stock deal that will create a paint industry

Axalta investor Artisan Partners urges rejection of AkzoNobel deal
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Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown

A federal appeals court is temporarily halting an order that restricts the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”

Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown
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Nvidia's strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble as the company surprised Wall Street with accelerating growth after

Nvidia's strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now
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US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports

The Social Security Administration has scrapped a plan that would have stopped thousands of Americans from qualifying for disability benefits, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday,

US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports
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German tax revenues rise 0.5% in October, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenues were up slightly in October, rising 0.5% from the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in a report on Thursday.

German tax revenues rise 0.5% in October, finance ministry says
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Buffett-owned utility reaches $150 million Oregon wildfire settlement

PacifiCorp, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, said on Wednesday it reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs who blamed the utility for

Buffett-owned utility reaches $150 million Oregon wildfire settlement
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G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says

The world's 20 largest economies will grow by just 2.9% in 2030 amid headwinds from protectionism and policy uncertainty, their weakest medium-term outlook since

G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says
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Biggest US power grid operator moving forward with plan to manage data centers

Operators of the U.S. electric grid covering the world's largest data center market on Wednesday said they planned to move forward with a plan to manage the connection of

Biggest US power grid operator moving forward with plan to manage data centers
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US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum

Saudi and U.S. officials touted billions of dollars in new investments and growing financial ties between the two countries on Wednesday, coinciding with

US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum
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Court orders independent probe into First Brands fraud allegations

A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday ordered an independent investigation into auto parts maker First Brands, allocating a $7 million budget to probe allegations

Court orders independent probe into First Brands fraud allegations
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APM Terminals to invest $550 million in Peru's Callao port

Dutch port operator APM Terminals will invest $550 million to expand Peru's Callao port starting in January, chief commercial officer for the company's Peru

APM Terminals to invest $550 million in Peru's Callao port
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Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal online past closure date

The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant

Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal online past closure date
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Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble

Nvidia’s sales of the computing chips powering the artificial intelligence craze surged beyond the lofty bar set by stock market analysts in a performance that may ease recent jitters about a Big Tech boom turning into a bust that topples the world’s most valuable company

Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble
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LATAM Airlines and Chilean pilots union reach contract agreement, ending strike

LATAM Airlines and pilots for the carrier in its home country of Chile have reached a contract agreement, the union said on Wednesday, bringing an end to a week-long strike.

LATAM Airlines and Chilean pilots union reach contract agreement, ending strike
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US will soon announce details of farmer payments, says agriculture secretary

The administration of President Donald Trump will soon announce details of payments to farmers hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes, Agriculture Secretary

US will soon announce details of farmer payments, says agriculture secretary
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Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials
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Oil settles down on renewed push to end Russia-Ukraine war

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after reports indicated the U.S. is renewing its push to end Russia's war in Ukraine and has drafted a framework for it.

Oil settles down on renewed push to end Russia-Ukraine war
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Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'

U.S. President Donald Trump did something on Wednesday he has rarely done: He admitted his poll numbers had gone down.

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'
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Trading Day: Markets becalmed, Nvidia reports

Global stock markets were generally calm on Wednesday and wider measures of volatility eased as investors awaited U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's latest earnings,

Trading Day: Markets becalmed, Nvidia reports
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Palo Alto Networks to buy Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, raises annual forecasts

Palo Alto Networks said on Wednesday it will buy cloud management and monitoring company Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, as the cybersecurity firm looks to strengthen its AI

Palo Alto Networks to buy Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, raises annual forecasts
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US senators unveil bill to prevent export monopolies after Huawei showdown 

A bipartisan duo of U.S. senators unveiled a bill on Wednesday that directs the Commerce Department to create a level playing field when issuing export

US senators unveil bill to prevent export monopolies after Huawei showdown 
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Chinese drug trafficking suspect handed to the US by Mexico pleads not guilty in NYC

A Chinese drug trafficking suspect who escaped custody in Mexico only to be recaptured in Cuba has been turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country

Chinese drug trafficking suspect handed to the US by Mexico pleads not guilty in NYC
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Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan

A U.S. Senate committee has advanced a candidate openly supportive of President Donald Trump to be inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services

Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan
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Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain

Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain

Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain
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MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually
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Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount

Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount

Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount
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Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a populist billionaire

Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a Democrat

Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a populist billionaire
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Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories

Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'
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Nvidia's earnings attest to its leadership in the AI race. By the numbers

Nvidia reported more eye-catching numbers for its fiscal third quarter Wednesday, with net income jumping 65% and revenue increasing 62% from a year earlier

Nvidia's earnings attest to its leadership in the AI race. By the numbers
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Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests

The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street

Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests
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New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know
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New commissioner Kessler lays out 2026 schedule and a plan to get LPGA on the right path

Craig Kessler is painting an optimistic future for the LPGA Tour

New commissioner Kessler lays out 2026 schedule and a plan to get LPGA on the right path
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AI-focused developers help fuel New York City life, city agency chief says

New York City companies focused on artificial intelligence, which rely on human interaction to grow, are boosting office leasing and inspiring the return of workers

AI-focused developers help fuel New York City life, city agency chief says
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Trump's semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say

U.S. officials are privately saying that they might not levy long-promised semiconductor tariffs soon, potentially delaying a

Trump's semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say
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Wall St ends higher in anticipation of jobs data, Nvidia tops estimates

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday, clawing back some ground lost during the recent selloff as investors positioned themselves ahead of Nvidia's much-anticipated

Wall St ends higher in anticipation of jobs data, Nvidia tops estimates
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Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029

Germany will not hit its own 3.5% defence spending target in 2029, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, as the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's war

Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029
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Wall Street indexes end rocky session higher; Nvidia gains after hours  

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session higher on Wednesday, bouncing off recent losses as technology stocks rose ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results.

Wall Street indexes end rocky session higher; Nvidia gains after hours  
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Larry Summers resigns from Santander's advisory board, spokesperson says

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from Santander's international advisory board he currently chaired, a Santander spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Larry Summers resigns from Santander's advisory board, spokesperson says
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Axalta investor Artisan Partners: Say 'no' to AkzoNobel deal

Investor Artisan Partners is unhappy with Axalta Coating Systems' plan to combine with AkzoNobel in an all-stock deal that would create a paint industry

Axalta investor Artisan Partners: Say 'no' to AkzoNobel deal
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Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit

President Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda

Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit
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Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species

Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species

Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species
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What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report

What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report

What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report
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Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates
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Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 700 jobs

Novartis will expand its operations in North Carolina and build a manufacturing hub there as part of a planned $23 billion of U.S. infrastructure investment over the next five years,

Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 700 jobs
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US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race

U.S. lawmakers cautioned against ushering in a nuclear arms race in the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia said they signed an initial

US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race
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AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says

Max Levchin, CEO and co-founder of Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later plans, said artificial intelligence is poised to transform shopping by taking over human tasks and

AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says
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Fed minutes show broad support for ending quantitative tightening

By Michael S.

Fed minutes show broad support for ending quantitative tightening
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US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s

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US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s
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Many Fed policymakers at last meeting were opposed to December rate cut

A divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates last month even as policymakers cautioned that doing so could risk entrenched inflation and a loss of public

Many Fed policymakers at last meeting were opposed to December rate cut
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US canceling October's employment report after shutdown prevented data collection

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US canceling October's employment report after shutdown prevented data collection
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Labor Department won't release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown

The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because the 43-day federal government shutdown meant it couldn’t calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers

Labor Department won't release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown
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Fed minutes: Most officials supported more rate cuts but not necessarily in December

A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support in late October for further interest rate cuts, though not all committed to making the reduction at their next meeting in December, according to minutes released Wednesday

Fed minutes: Most officials supported more rate cuts but not necessarily in December
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House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

The House has voted to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat

House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
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UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts

The majority of staff jobs at the United Nations children's agency in Geneva and New York will be relocated to cheaper locations, as the

UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts
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Trump administration may delay biofuel import credit cuts as refiners balk

President Donald Trump's administration is considering delaying for one or two years its proposed cuts in incentives for imported biofuels amid pressure from U.S.

Trump administration may delay biofuel import credit cuts as refiners balk
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Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East

Adobe and Qualcomm said on Wednesday they are partnering with Humain, the artificial intelligence firm backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to

Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East
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Bank of Canada urges coordinated approach to boost weak productivity

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday called for a coordinated economy-wide approach to boost weak productivity, an issue it said was becoming more pressing in

Bank of Canada urges coordinated approach to boost weak productivity
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Aramco signs preliminary US deals worth more than $30 billion

Oil giant Saudi Aramco said on Wednesday it had signed 17 preliminary deals with U.S. companies with a potential overall value of more than $30 billion, during a visit to

Aramco signs preliminary US deals worth more than $30 billion
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Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier US Congress

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with members of Congress at the U.S.

Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier US Congress
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Cuba struggles to ease power cuts amid reduced fuel supplies from Venezuela, Mexico

Cuba's imports of crude and fuel in the first 10 months of the year fell more than a third compared with the same period of 2024 as key allies

Cuba struggles to ease power cuts amid reduced fuel supplies from Venezuela, Mexico
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Muddy waters' Carson Block says he is long Snowline Gold Corp

Muddy Waters' founder Carson Block said on Wednesday he has taken a long position in Canadian gold miner Snowline Gold Corp, marking a departure for the famed short seller.

Muddy waters' Carson Block says he is long Snowline Gold Corp
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Trump again criticizes Fed's Powell, says 'I'd love to fire his ass'

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Trump again criticizes Fed's Powell, says 'I'd love to fire his ass'
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Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash
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SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator says

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts

SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator says
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Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing

President Trump has nominated Stuart Levenbach as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing
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Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at 'ineffective' global body

President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations has urged “bold reform” of what she calls the “bloated, unfocused and ineffective” global organization

Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at 'ineffective' global body
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Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner
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Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Thousands of young doctors went on strike across Tunisia on Wednesday to demand higher pay and warn of an impending collapse of the health system, part of a broader

Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse
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AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer

By Max A.

AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer
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Christian tech platform Gloo fetches $586 million valuation in Nasdaq debut

Christian-focused tech platform Gloo was valued at $586 million as its shares opened flat in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of lukewarm listings

Christian tech platform Gloo fetches $586 million valuation in Nasdaq debut
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Kraken confidentially files for IPO as crypto firms eye listings before 2026 midterms

Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Wednesday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the U.S

Kraken confidentially files for IPO as crypto firms eye listings before 2026 midterms
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UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans

Britain said on Wednesday it would ban the resale of tickets to concerts, sport and other live events for profit, disrupting ticket touts and the platforms that benefit from their

UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans
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Dollar extends gains vs yen as traders await US jobs report

The dollar strengthened against the yen on Wednesday and the Japanese currency fell to a 10-month low, while Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declared that

Dollar extends gains vs yen as traders await US jobs report
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Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying

Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying

Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying
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The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation

Both the House and Senate have acted decisively to pass a bill forcing the Justice Department to release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation
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Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers submitted their resignations amid a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state nuclear power company

Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal
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The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production
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European shares flat; investors brace for Nvidia results

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

European shares flat; investors brace for Nvidia results
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Kosovo heading for an early vote after lawmakers fail to elect government

Kosovo lawmakers have failed to elect a new government meaning that the country is heading for an early election

Kosovo heading for an early vote after lawmakers fail to elect government
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Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom

Schneider Electric said on Wednesday it had signed new deals worth almost $2.3 billion with two U.S. data centre operators, as surging adoption of artificial

Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom
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US shoppers find Thanksgiving relief on turkey, but feel the pinch on pricier side dishes

Deep discounting by U.S. retailers on turkeys pushed the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner lower for a third straight year, while costs for side dishes

US shoppers find Thanksgiving relief on turkey, but feel the pinch on pricier side dishes
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Gaza storms bring flooding, sewage and misery in tent camps

Crammed into flimsy tent camps hard up against the seashore, Gazans have been flooded by heavy rain and storm surges in recent days, destroying some shelters

Gaza storms bring flooding, sewage and misery in tent camps
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MP Materials to build Saudi rare earths refinery with Pentagon, Maaden

MP Materials said on Wednesday it would build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia with the U.S.

MP Materials to build Saudi rare earths refinery with Pentagon, Maaden
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A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains

A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
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Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance

A jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House

Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance
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U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
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Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent
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US trade deficit narrows sharply in August in boost to third-quarter GDP

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than expected in August as businesses imported fewer goods against the backdrop of higher tariffs, a trend that if

US trade deficit narrows sharply in August in boost to third-quarter GDP
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Uranium enrichment not part of civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, US energy secretary says

Uranium enrichment is not part of the deal on civil nuclear energy reached with Saudi Arabia, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

Uranium enrichment not part of civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, US energy secretary says
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White House move gives budget director more time to eliminate consumer finance agency

The White House has nominated a director to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a legal maneuver that buys Acting Director Russell Vought more time

White House move gives budget director more time to eliminate consumer finance agency
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Wall Street opens higher as Nvidia test looms

Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday following sharp losses earlier in the week, as investors set their eyes on Nvidia's earnings which could prove to be a make-or

Wall Street opens higher as Nvidia test looms
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US Census Bureau to release Sept retail sales, durable goods orders reports next week

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday it would publish both September retail sales and food services and durable goods orders reports next week.

US Census Bureau to release Sept retail sales, durable goods orders reports next week
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Easing regulations could lead to smaller Fed balance sheet, Miran says

By Michael S.

Easing regulations could lead to smaller Fed balance sheet, Miran says
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Fed's Miran calls for exempting Treasuries from bank leverage rule

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday called for regulators to exempt U.S.

Fed's Miran calls for exempting Treasuries from bank leverage rule
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Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer

Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation

Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer
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Crypto was booming. Now it's melting down.

Just six weeks after notching a record high above $126,000, bitcoin has plummeted more than 26%. CNN's Phil Mattingly looks into what might be driving the crypto malaise.

Crypto was booming. Now it's melting down.
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New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations

New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations
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Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says

The president of Cyprus says some of the estimated 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas discovered in waters off the island nation could reach European markets as soon as 2027

Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says
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Investors pull record $523 million from BlackRock's flagship bitcoin ETF

Investors pulled roughly $523 million from BlackRock's flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust on Tuesday, according to data from Farside Investors, marking the

Investors pull record $523 million from BlackRock's flagship bitcoin ETF
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Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger

Ukrainian lawmakers fired two ministers ensnared in a major corruption probe on Wednesday and called for more sweeping measures to restore faith in the

Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger
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Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns

Denmark's ruling Social Democratic Party suffered big losses in municipal elections, official results showed on Wednesday, less than

Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns
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EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government

A trade deal negotiated between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is still not acceptable for France in its current form, a French government spokesperson

EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government
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Target plans another $1 billion investment to jumpstart sagging sales

Target reported a bigger-than-expected drop in comparable sales on Wednesday and offered a wide range of profit outcomes for its holiday quarter, as

Target plans another $1 billion investment to jumpstart sagging sales
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Lowe's trims annual forecasts but quarterly profit beat lifts shares

Lowe's Cos signaled a strong start to the fourth quarter after topping profit estimates, but followed Home Depot in projecting muted annual earnings and sales as budget-

Lowe's trims annual forecasts but quarterly profit beat lifts shares
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Adobe bolsters AI marketing tools with $1.9 billion Semrush buy

Adobe will acquire software platform Semrush for $1.9 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the Photoshop maker looks to strengthen its marketing tools and attract

Adobe bolsters AI marketing tools with $1.9 billion Semrush buy
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European defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war

European aerospace and defence stocks fell more than 3% on Wednesday on signs of a fresh U.S.-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which also lifted Ukraine's government bonds.

European defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war
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David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America

Former England soccer captain David Beckham signed a multi-year partnership with Bank of America to promote global sports programs ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America
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US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup

International tourism to the U.S. could get a much-needed boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a sluggish 2025, when visitors stayed away amid unease over President

US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup
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Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean due to grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy,  ECLAC report shows 

Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean will likely grow in 2025 despite broad U.S. tariffs across the region, which have had a weaker impact than initially

Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean due to grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy,  ECLAC report shows 
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How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

Wealthy countries promised billions of dollars to help developing nations adapt to climate change, but the result rests on a shaky foundation of fuzzy accounting.

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops
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Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race

Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race

Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race
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Target may have hit rock bottom

Target may have hit rock bottom

Target may have hit rock bottom
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UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted

Britain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursion into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected near U.K. waters

UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted
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Singapore woos growth firms with plans to make SGX-Nasdaq dual listing easier

Singapore's central bank said on Wednesday it would make it easier for companies to establish dual listings on the Singapore Exchange and the

Singapore woos growth firms with plans to make SGX-Nasdaq dual listing easier
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Implementation of lower US tariffs on Switzerland targeted in coming days

The United States and Switzerland are working towards implementing a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from 39% in the coming days, the Swiss government said after it

Implementation of lower US tariffs on Switzerland targeted in coming days
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UK PM Starmer does not rule out extending income tax threshold freeze

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not rule out extending an income tax threshold freeze when asked about it on Wednesday, amid ongoing speculation about finance minister Rachel

UK PM Starmer does not rule out extending income tax threshold freeze
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Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents

Lithuania will reopen its border crossings with Belarus, ending a closure imposed in response to airspace disruptions by smugglers' balloons, the Baltic republic

Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents
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G20 financial watchdog backs modernising regulations

Modernising regulations, aligning rules around stablecoins and keeping tabs on ballooning debt and private credit markets are next year's top priorities, global

G20 financial watchdog backs modernising regulations
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Amundi's Mortier worried about Fed independence, cautious on megacap stocks

Damage to the independence of the U.S.

Amundi's Mortier worried about Fed independence, cautious on megacap stocks
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Brazilian lender BRB to hire audit firm to investigate facts linked to Banco Master

Brazilian state-run bank BRB said on Wednesday that its board decided to hire a specialized external audit firm to investigate the facts related to a police operation which

Brazilian lender BRB to hire audit firm to investigate facts linked to Banco Master
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TJ Maxx parent TJX raises annual forecast as deal-focused shoppers drive demand

TJX Cos raised annual sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, betting that a wide sourcing network and fresh seasonal assortments will attract bargain-hunting customers to its off-price

TJ Maxx parent TJX raises annual forecast as deal-focused shoppers drive demand
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France obtains freeze of Dubai properties linked to drug trafficking, minister says

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to seize around 40 Dubai apartments and luxury villas suspected of being linked to drug trafficking in France, French Justice Minister Gerald

France obtains freeze of Dubai properties linked to drug trafficking, minister says
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AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous
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Fed minutes expected to detail a policy divide that may be deepening

The minutes of the U.S. central bank's October 28-29 meeting could provide more insight on Wednesday into the depth of the divide that has emerged among

Fed minutes expected to detail a policy divide that may be deepening
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Japan policymakers agree to watch market with 'strong sense of urgency', yen weakens

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and key economic ministers in the country's new government have agreed to watch market developments with a "

Japan policymakers agree to watch market with 'strong sense of urgency', yen weakens
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What Fed cut? US repo rates still high as liquidity tightens into year-end

The cost of U.S. overnight funding in the repo market has stayed stubbornly high and is expected to remain elevated going into year

What Fed cut? US repo rates still high as liquidity tightens into year-end
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Archer partners with Saudi entities to develop and test air taxi operations

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with The Helicopter Company and luxury developer Red Sea Global, both owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to develop, test

Archer partners with Saudi entities to develop and test air taxi operations
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Boeing blunts flydubai fleet setback with new jet order

Boeing hit back at the Dubai Airshow with a provisional order for 75 of its 737 MAX jets from flydubai on Wednesday, a day after the

Boeing blunts flydubai fleet setback with new jet order
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Tech rout pauses for Nvidia, Japan jarred

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Anticipation of AI giant Nvidia's results after today's closing bell allowed Wall

Tech rout pauses for Nvidia, Japan jarred
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Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’
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China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates

China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates
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China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand

China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market

China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand
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UK inflation drops to 4-month low, paving way for December rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. fell to a four-month low in October, raising expectations of another Bank of England interest rate cut next month

UK inflation drops to 4-month low, paving way for December rate cut
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Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access
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Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why
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Nvidia shift to smartphone-style memory could double server-memory prices by end-2026

Nvidia's move to use smartphone-style memory chips in its artificial intelligence servers could cause server-memory prices to double by late 2026, according to a

Nvidia shift to smartphone-style memory could double server-memory prices by end-2026
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Emirates reveals order for 8 Airbus A350-900

Dubai's Emirates revealed a previously undisclosed order for eight Airbus A350-900 jets on Wednesday, a day after ruling out an immediate order for larger A350-1000 aircraft.

Emirates reveals order for 8 Airbus A350-900
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Flydubai CEO says range and size drove Airbus jet order

The CEO of flydubai said on Wednesday the carrier had picked Airbus A321neo jets at the Dubai Airshow this week

Flydubai CEO says range and size drove Airbus jet order
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UK house price rises slow in year to September

British house prices in September were 2.6% higher than a year earlier, the smallest annual rise since May and down from an upwardly revised increase of 3.1% in August, figures from

UK house price rises slow in year to September
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ECB set to hold rates through 2026 on steady economic outlook: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will hold interest rates at least until the end of 2026, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, who also expected the

ECB set to hold rates through 2026 on steady economic outlook: Reuters poll
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Australia expects more allies to sign up to its critical minerals reserve

Australia is seeing more interest in its strategic critical minerals reserve from allies including the European Union since it signed a deal

Australia expects more allies to sign up to its critical minerals reserve
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FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in deal worth $13 billion as Emirates buys Airbus A350s

FlyDubai says it has ordered 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in a $13 billion deal

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in deal worth $13 billion as Emirates buys Airbus A350s
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South Africa inflation lifts slightly ahead of close rate call

South African inflation rose slightly in October, but by less than expected, prompting analysts to predict Thursday's interest rate

South Africa inflation lifts slightly ahead of close rate call
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West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens

The West's push to build a home-grown magnets supply chain to reduce its reliance on China - led by massive U.S. backing for Nevada-based MP Materials - is running

West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens
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Wall Street banks ignite rush for Indian rupee rally wagers tied to trade deal optimism

Offshore investors are using options to position for a potential rally in the Indian rupee, encouraged by Wall Street banks promoting strategies

Wall Street banks ignite rush for Indian rupee rally wagers tied to trade deal optimism
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Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week

Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and its 21 crew members, days after seizing the ship without explanation

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew it seized last week
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Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

China has indicated it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said on Wednesday, in

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China
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Euro zone's current account surplus widens on trade

The euro zone's current account surplus widened a touch in September as the goods surplus increased, offsetting a modest drop in the trade of services, data from the European

Euro zone's current account surplus widens on trade
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South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability

South Korea plans to unveil incentives for long-term stock investors, while making efforts to ensure foreign exchange stability, its finance minister said on Wednesday.

South Korea readies incentives for long-term stock investment, FX stability
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Brookfield launches $100 billion AI infrastructure program with Nvidia

Brookfield Asset Management launched a $100 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure program in partnership with Nvidia and Kuwait Investment Authority, the Canadian company said on

Brookfield launches $100 billion AI infrastructure program with Nvidia
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UK consumer price inflation eases to 3.6% in October

British inflation slowed last month for the first time since May, official figures showed on Wednesday, offering some relief to the government

UK consumer price inflation eases to 3.6% in October
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Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death

A spike in support for Spain's far right is reviving memories of late dictator Francisco Franco and burnishing his legacy among disaffected young

Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death
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Chinese premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold

Zambia will host a Chinese premier on Wednesday for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges from a financial crisis, with Beijing eager to access

Chinese premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
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Hush falls over markets ahead of Nvidia

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Financial markets hit a holding pattern ahead of chipmaker Nvidia's earnings later on Wednesday.

Hush falls over markets ahead of Nvidia
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China expected to keep rates steady for sixth month as PBOC turns less dovish

China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a sixth consecutive month in November, a Reuters survey showed, after the central bank signalled less urgency for

China expected to keep rates steady for sixth month as PBOC turns less dovish
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Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month

Ukraine is pushing European allies to take a political decision to release a proposed $163-billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets next month, as it frets

Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month
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High-stakes budget in store for edgy UK markets

Britain's markets face a major test in next week's budget, with the outlook for bonds, stocks and sterling all hinging on Finance

High-stakes budget in store for edgy UK markets
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Star Entertainment in Australia fails performance hurdles for seventh straight year

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Wednesday that long-term performance rights awarded to its top executives and managers have lapsed for the seventh

Star Entertainment in Australia fails performance hurdles for seventh straight year
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Musk’s xAI in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at $230 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Musk’s xAI in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at $230 billion valuation, WSJ reports
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Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will take part in a discussion on advances in artificial intelligence and technology at a U.S.-Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum
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Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare

Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International

Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare
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White House working with Russia on new Ukraine peace plan, Axios reports

The Trump administration has been secretly formulating a new plan to end the war in Ukraine in consultation with Russia, Axios reported Tuesday, citing U.S. and

White House working with Russia on new Ukraine peace plan, Axios reports
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Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce

Tun Min Lat climbs a bamboo ladder in the longan orchards of eastern Thailand, moving from tree to tree as he plucks the juicy tropical fruit in the sweltering heat

Leaving border camps for orchards, Myanmar refugees join Thai workforce
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Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship

Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns
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Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk

A federal appeals court has paused a California law that requires companies that do business in the state and make more than $500 million a year to report how climate change could hurt them financially

Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
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UK pay settlements rise to highest in 2025, Brightmine says

Median pay settlements granted by British employers in the three months to the end of October

UK pay settlements rise to highest in 2025, Brightmine says
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Loose wire led to power outage before March 2024 Baltimore ship crash, NTSB says

The NTSB said on Tuesday a loose wire caused a power failure on the 984-foot cargo ship Dali, leading to its March 2024 collision with Baltimore’s Francis

Loose wire led to power outage before March 2024 Baltimore ship crash, NTSB says
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Australian wage growth steady in Q3, supports rate pause view

Australian wages grew at a steady pace in the third quarter, driven by public sector pay gains, adding to a string of upbeat data that reinforces expectations the

Australian wage growth steady in Q3, supports rate pause view
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Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
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Democratic state election officials demand answers on Justice Department's requests for voter data

Ten Democratic secretaries of state are asking the Trump administration to provide more information about its efforts to seek voter registration data

Democratic state election officials demand answers on Justice Department's requests for voter data
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Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist

President Donald Trump is dismissing U.S. intelligence findings that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist
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Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh

Federal agents have expanded their North Carolina immigration crackdown to the area around the state capital of Raleigh

Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh
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WNBA's latest CBA proposal would put max salary over $1.1M with revenue sharing, AP source says

The WNBA’s latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team growing each year, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

WNBA's latest CBA proposal would put max salary over $1.1M with revenue sharing, AP source says
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Brazil's Congress approves spending cut measures, caps tax credit for companies

Brazilian Congress on Tuesday approved a bill that includes spending-containment measures and limits on companies' use of tax credits, which were previously struck down when a

Brazil's Congress approves spending cut measures, caps tax credit for companies
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US federal workers would lose whistleblower safeguards under Trump rule

By Courtney Rozen and Sarah N.

US federal workers would lose whistleblower safeguards under Trump rule
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Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel

U.S.

Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel
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What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump says he's agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
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Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
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Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry

The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor

Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry
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Warner Bros Discovery wants Paramount to raise its offer to $30 per share, Axios reports

Warner Bros Discovery's board wants Paramount Skydance to sweeten its latest bid of $23.5 per share to about $30 apiece, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Warner Bros Discovery wants Paramount to raise its offer to $30 per share, Axios reports
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Mexico's ASUR buys Motiva's Latin American airports in $2.2 billion deal

Mexico's Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) signed a contract to buy the airport portfolio of Brazilian infrastructure operator Motiva for 11.5 billion

Mexico's ASUR buys Motiva's Latin American airports in $2.2 billion deal
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Pershing Square's Ackman says Fannie-Freddie IPO 'not feasible or desirable' now

Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman said on Tuesday that proposals to sell a piece of the U.S. mortgage agencies Fannie Mae

Pershing Square's Ackman says Fannie-Freddie IPO 'not feasible or desirable' now
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ANZ CEO says bank needs cultural change to fix ongoing mistakes

ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos on Wednesday told lawmakers the embattled lender needed a cultural overhaul and to be accountable for its mistakes, as the bank faces

ANZ CEO says bank needs cultural change to fix ongoing mistakes
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Trump warns against AI 'overregulation,' says US needs to have one federal standard

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. must have one federal standard for regulating artificial intelligence, saying the technology risked being over-

Trump warns against AI 'overregulation,' says US needs to have one federal standard
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Foreign demand for US Treasuries slips in September, but Japan steps up buying

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries slipped in September, data from the Treasury Department showed on Tuesday, declining for the first time in six months.

Foreign demand for US Treasuries slips in September, but Japan steps up buying
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Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down
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Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

President Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so

Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session
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US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

The U.S. has ended production of the penny

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
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US loans Constellation $1 billion for Three Mile Island reactor reboot

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it has loaned Constellation Energy Corp $1 billion to restart its nuclear reactor at a Pennsylvania plant formerly

US loans Constellation $1 billion for Three Mile Island reactor reboot
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The Education Department is dismantling. Here's what that means

The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies, an early look at how President Donald Trump could fulfill his campaign pledge to close the department entirely

The Education Department is dismantling. Here's what that means
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Whirlpool sues to block Samsung, LG microwave imports in patent dispute

Whirlpool on Tuesday asked a U.S. trade agency to block the import and sale of microwaves from rival manufacturers based in South Korea and China, alleging they

Whirlpool sues to block Samsung, LG microwave imports in patent dispute
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Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 38%, the lowest since his return to power, with Americans unhappy about his handling of the high cost

Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions

Ukraine plans to seek nearly $44 billion from Russia for the damage linked to an increase in climate-warming emissions from the ongoing war, a government

Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions
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Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo 

Kering's return to growth will require reducing its reliance on struggling flagship Gucci, further scaling back its store network and chasing more synergies, Chief

Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo 
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Spirit Airlines unions agree to pay cuts for flight attendants, pilots

The unions representing Spirit Airlines pilots and flight attendants said on Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with the company for pay and benefits

Spirit Airlines unions agree to pay cuts for flight attendants, pilots
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US states can intervene to challenge HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition

A group of U.S. states can intervene in a case over Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, which the U.S.

US states can intervene to challenge HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Crypto exchange Kraken valued at $20 billion in latest funding round

Crypto exchange Kraken said on Tuesday it was valued at $20 billion in its latest fundraise, a 33% increase in under two months, as digital market firms continue to attract investor

Crypto exchange Kraken valued at $20 billion in latest funding round
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FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims
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L3Harris to invest $400 million to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies said on Tuesday it will invest $400 million in a new solid rocket motor production campus in Arkansas, marking one of the largest such expansions in

L3Harris to invest $400 million to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas
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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
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Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission visiting London for the first time urged Britain on Tuesday to help Caribbean nations "

Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made
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US charges ex-investment banker, 7 others in global insider-trading scheme

U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled charges against eight men accused of belonging to a global network that made tens of millions of dollars trading on inside

US charges ex-investment banker, 7 others in global insider-trading scheme
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Trading Day: Stock selloff snowballs, Japan wobbles

The tech-induced selloff across global stocks accelerated on Tuesday and soft U.S. labor market indicators also weighed on Wall Street, while fiscal

Trading Day: Stock selloff snowballs, Japan wobbles
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Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump

Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump

Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump
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Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan

Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan
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Stocks drop after another jarring day as worries about too-high prices keep dogging Nvidia, bitcoin

U.S. stocks fell again following a sell-off that swept Europe and Asia

Stocks drop after another jarring day as worries about too-high prices keep dogging Nvidia, bitcoin
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Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
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Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling

Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling

Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling
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Brazil central bank shuts Banco Master as police detain top investor

Brazil's central bank on Tuesday effectively halted operations of mid-sized lender Banco Master, which had struggled in recent months with

Brazil central bank shuts Banco Master as police detain top investor
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Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing

The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive have been invited to appear at a Jan.

Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing
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US stocks lose ground, gold resumes its climb as risk appetite sours

Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday, extending a selloff prompted in part by the run-up to Nvidia earnings, which could test the artificial

US stocks lose ground, gold resumes its climb as risk appetite sours
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US data center demand raising power risks this winter, regulator says  

Rising power demand driven by data centers is shrinking U.S. electricity supplies and increasing the risk of energy shortages if extreme winter weather strikes this year,

US data center demand raising power risks this winter, regulator says  
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Oil settles up 1% on Russia sanctions, interviews for next US Fed chair

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after a choppy session as traders weighed the impact of Western sanctions on Russian oil flows, as well as U.S.

Oil settles up 1% on Russia sanctions, interviews for next US Fed chair
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics says Sept producer price index due out Nov 25

The U.S. producer price index for September will be released on November 25 while the import and export price indexes for the same month will be issued on December 3, the Bureau of Labor

US Bureau of Labor Statistics says Sept producer price index due out Nov 25
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Jamaica faces $9.5 billion finance gap to rebuild after Melissa

Jamaica spent years building a pot of

Jamaica faces $9.5 billion finance gap to rebuild after Melissa
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Kroger to close three automated delivery fulfillment sites, incur $2.6 billion charge

Kroger will close three automated delivery fulfillment facilities and record an impairment charge of about $2.6 billion in its third quarter, as the U.S. grocer

Kroger to close three automated delivery fulfillment sites, incur $2.6 billion charge
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UK's Reeves to increase spending on benefits in next week's budget, Telegraph reports

Britain's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is set to boost spending on benefits in her annual budget, which will be announced next week, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

UK's Reeves to increase spending on benefits in next week's budget, Telegraph reports
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WestJet Airlines CEO sees progress on Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification, rolls out non-US routes

WestJet Airlines remains on track to take its first 737 MAX 10 jet by the end of 2026, following progress by Boeing in bringing the plane to market, as the Canadian

WestJet Airlines CEO sees progress on Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification, rolls out non-US routes
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Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza, Americanas announce e-commerce partnership

Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza and Americanas announced an e-commerce partnership on Tuesday and will each start selling their products on the other's respective retail

Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza, Americanas announce e-commerce partnership
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Market slide frays investors' nerves with AI trade, rate-cut doubts

The biggest U.S. stocks pullback in months is fraying investors' nerves ahead of tests to two underpinnings of the market's record-breaking rally: the artificial

Market slide frays investors' nerves with AI trade, rate-cut doubts
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Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department

Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department
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Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida

A historic ocean liner will become the world’s largest artificial reef after it’s sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast early next year

Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida
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A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds

A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds

A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds
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Amazon, Google named by EU among 'critical' tech providers for finance industry

European Union regulators on Tuesday designated 19 technology companies, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft, as critical third-party

Amazon, Google named by EU among 'critical' tech providers for finance industry
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How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits

A federal judge ruling that Meta Platforms does not hold an illegal social media monopoly handed Big Tech its first decisive win against the antitrust crackdown started in

How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits
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FDIC countersues Capital One over Silicon Valley, Signature bank collapses

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation filed a lawsuit accusing Capital One of paying nearly $100 million less than it should have to help bail out depositors of

FDIC countersues Capital One over Silicon Valley, Signature bank collapses
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Exxon joins Chevron in pursuing parts of Lukoil global empire, sources say

U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil has joined rival Chevron Corp in considering options to buy parts of sanctioned Russian oil

Exxon joins Chevron in pursuing parts of Lukoil global empire, sources say
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US airline group urges Congress to pay controllers during future shutdowns

The head of a trade group representing major U.S. airlines will call on Wednesday for permanently ending aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by

US airline group urges Congress to pay controllers during future shutdowns
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Meta defeats antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms defeated a U.S. attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp on Tuesday when a federal judge ruled

Meta defeats antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
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Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking

Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
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Cloudflare resolves outage that impacted thousands, ChatGPT, X and more

A widely used Internet infrastructure company said that it has resolved an issue that led to outages impacting users of everything from ChatGPT and the online game, “League of Legends,” to the New Jersey Transit system early Tuesday

Cloudflare resolves outage that impacted thousands, ChatGPT, X and more
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Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly

Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly

Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly
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NTSB finds 2 blackouts struck huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore bridge

Federal investigators say the loss of electrical power from a loose wire caused a huge cargo ship to lose propulsion and steering before crashing into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse last year and killing six construction workers

NTSB finds 2 blackouts struck huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore bridge
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Bank of England to cut interest rates in December and again in Q1 2026

The Bank of England will cut interest rates in December and again early next year as inflation cools over coming months, according to a majority of economists in

Bank of England to cut interest rates in December and again in Q1 2026
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Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure
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After deadly accident, Freeport aims to restart Grasberg copper production by July

Freeport-McMoRan said on Tuesday it plans to restore production at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine by July after a fatal incident forced operations to halt two months ago.

After deadly accident, Freeport aims to restart Grasberg copper production by July
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Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

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Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'
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Waymo launches fully autonomous robotaxis in Miami, to expand to four more US cities

Alphabet's Waymo began operating fully autonomous vehicles in Miami on Tuesday, kicking off the expansion of its ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities as it races to cement its lead in

Waymo launches fully autonomous robotaxis in Miami, to expand to four more US cities
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Allegiant pilots demand pay raise, better schedules in pickets at US airports

Allegiant Air pilots picketed at 22 U.S. airports on Tuesday, demanding higher pay and better scheduling as labor contract talks with the carrier have stalled

Allegiant pilots demand pay raise, better schedules in pickets at US airports
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Trump says his administration has started interviews for next Fed chair

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Trump says his administration has started interviews for next Fed chair
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US unemployment rolls swelled between mid-September and mid-October

The number of Americans on jobless benefits surged between mid-September and mid-October, government data showed on Tuesday, suggesting an elevated unemployment

US unemployment rolls swelled between mid-September and mid-October
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Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin

Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
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Russia plans new tax on electronics to boost its defence capacity

Russia is planning a new tax on electronics, primarily imported and consumer items, with $2.7 billion in proceeds earmarked to support the domestic electronics industry, including in

Russia plans new tax on electronics to boost its defence capacity
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US corporate credit spreads widen as equities market falls

U.S. corporate credit spreads widened on Monday as the U.S. stock market closed below a key technical indicator for the first time in months. 

US corporate credit spreads widen as equities market falls
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Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately

Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
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Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace

In Microsoft's view, humans are not the only ones to manage in a workplace. Artificial intelligence needs a manager, too.

Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace
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Fed's Barkin looks forward to more economic clarity as data flow resumes

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday he hopes coming data and ongoing community interviews will help clarify where the

Fed's Barkin looks forward to more economic clarity as data flow resumes
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Elliott builds stake in Barrick Mining, source says

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a significant stake in Barrick Mining, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Elliott builds stake in Barrick Mining, source says
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Bitcoin rebounds after falling below $90,000, a 7-month low

Bitcoin was trading slightly higher on Tuesday after hitting a seven-month low below $90,000, finding buyers in a market where some

Bitcoin rebounds after falling below $90,000, a 7-month low
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Dollar clings to gains vs. yen with Japan fiscal policy, US data in focus

The dollar held modest gains against the yen after touching a fresh 9-1/2-month high on Tuesday, and edged up versus the euro as investors worried about Japan’s fiscal

Dollar clings to gains vs. yen with Japan fiscal policy, US data in focus
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MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts
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S&P 500 ends down for a 4th day as valuation worries weigh, Home Depot drops

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 putting in a fourth straight session of losses as valuation worries hit big technology-related shares

S&P 500 ends down for a 4th day as valuation worries weigh, Home Depot drops
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S&P 500's slip below key technical level may foreshadow deeper setback, LPL says

The S&P 500's drop below a closely watched technical threshold could signal a deeper pullback ahead, research from LPL Financial showed on Tuesday,

S&P 500's slip below key technical level may foreshadow deeper setback, LPL says
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Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper

Kroger said Tuesday it’s closing three automated fulfillment centers as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable

Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper
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Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal

Microsoft has announced a partnership with AI company Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia

Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal
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Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'

Google is unleashing Gemini’s next generation of artificial intelligence in its dominant search engine and other popular online services in the high-stakes battle to create technology that people can trust to enlighten them and manage tedious tasks

Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
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HP seeking $1.8 billion from Mike Lynch's estate after UK Autonomy lawsuit

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking nearly $1.8 billion from the estate of the late Mike Lynch over HP's acquisition of his British tech firm Autonomy, the U.S.

HP seeking $1.8 billion from Mike Lynch's estate after UK Autonomy lawsuit
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Eswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says

Eswatini received $5.1 million from the U.S. government under a deal to accept third-country nationals deported by the Trump administration, its finance

Eswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says
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US factory orders rebound as expected in August

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods rebounded in August, though business spending on equipment was not as strong as initially thought.

US factory orders rebound as expected in August
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Renault to produce two new Geely-based cars in Brazil

Renault Group will produce two new cars in Brazil in the second half of 2026, using the base of its Chinese partner Geely's vehicles, as it further expands in a high growth market, it said

Renault to produce two new Geely-based cars in Brazil
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Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong
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Gulf bourses track global selloff as Fed rate cut hopes fade

Most Gulf stock markets slipped on Tuesday, tracking declines in global equities as diminishing odds of an interest rate cut by the U.S.

Gulf bourses track global selloff as Fed rate cut hopes fade
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US, Saudi deals expected on defense, nuclear energy, AI - senior US administration official

The United States and Saudi Arabia were expected to announce deals on Tuesday that include defense sales, cooperation on civil nuclear energy and a multibillion dollar investment

US, Saudi deals expected on defense, nuclear energy, AI - senior US administration official
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US jobless benefits rolls in mid-October were the highest since August, Labor Dept says

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits stood at a two-month high in mid-October at the time when the Labor Department would have been conducting its survey of U.S.

US jobless benefits rolls in mid-October were the highest since August, Labor Dept says
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Intuit strikes $100 million deal to integrate OpenAI models into financial tools

Intuit said on Tuesday it has signed a multi-year deal worth more than $100 million with OpenAI to use the ChatGPT maker's artificial intelligence models to power AI agents across its apps

Intuit strikes $100 million deal to integrate OpenAI models into financial tools
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Wall St opens lower as valuation concerns, rate-cut jitters linger

Wall Street's main indexes fell at the open on Tuesday, as concerns over lofty equity valuations and dimming chances of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment,

Wall St opens lower as valuation concerns, rate-cut jitters linger
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Bitcoin drops below $90,000 for the first time since April then rebounds

Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 overnight as investors sell once high-flying assets like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence stocks

Bitcoin drops below $90,000 for the first time since April then rebounds
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Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank

Paschal Donohoe resigned as Irish finance minister and Eurogroup president on Tuesday to take up a senior World Bank role, a surprise decision that

Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank
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Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers

Russia's Lukoil is selling its international assets after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the company.

Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers
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Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors
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Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
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Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years

Russian lawmakers have endorsed new tax hikes as Moscow tries to boost its economy during its almost four-year war with Ukraine

Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years
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Amazon's Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates

Amazon’s Zoox will start giving free robotaxi rides through parts of San Francisco as it accelerates its attempt to challenge Waymo’s early lead in the race to transport passengers cities in self-driving vehicles

Amazon's Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates
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Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles

Japan's Nissan will cut production by another 1,400 vehicles at its Kyushu plant next week, as the fallout from chip supply disruptions linked to Chinese-owned

Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles
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Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil

Artificial intelligence is being cast as both a hero and a villain at the U.N. climate talks in Brazil

Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
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Glencore cuts Century Aluminum stake to 33% after tariff-driven rally

Glencore has cut its stake in Century Aluminum by 10% to 33%, raking in millions following

Glencore cuts Century Aluminum stake to 33% after tariff-driven rally
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Rostec says defence exports halved since 2022 as Russian orders dominated

Russian state conglomerate Rostec said on Tuesday that its defence exports fell by half since 2022 as domestic orders became a priority amid the fighting in Ukraine, but expects

Rostec says defence exports halved since 2022 as Russian orders dominated
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Hasina's death sentence sets stage for volatile Bangladesh vote

By Krishna N.

Hasina's death sentence sets stage for volatile Bangladesh vote
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Spain targets budget deficit of 2.1% of GDP in 2026

Spain aims to achieve a budget deficit of 2.1% of its gross domestic product next year, down from 2.5% projected for this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday.

Spain targets budget deficit of 2.1% of GDP in 2026
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Opinions split over AI bubble after billions invested

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday that no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as concerns mount that multibillion-dollar investments in the

Opinions split over AI bubble after billions invested
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AI accounting startup Maxima raises $41 million in Kleiner Perkins-backed round

Artificial intelligence startup Maxima has raised about $41 million from investors including Redpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins as it looks to automate accounting for

AI accounting startup Maxima raises $41 million in Kleiner Perkins-backed round
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Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

The Group of 20 major economies should team up with the International Monetary Fund and others to launch a new debt refinancing plan for low-

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative
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BoE's Pill does not expect much shift in rate view given high pay growth

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Tuesday that he did not expect his view on interest rates to shift much in the near term, saying

BoE's Pill does not expect much shift in rate view given high pay growth
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COP30 presidency draws up early draft of deal text

Brazil's COP30 presidency has drawn up a draft of a possible deal.

COP30 presidency draws up early draft of deal text
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Sirius XM taps PVH's finance chief Zac Coughlin

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein parent PVH'schief financial officer, Zac Coughlin, will be leaving at the end of the year to join audio entertainment company Sirius XM , the

Sirius XM taps PVH's finance chief Zac Coughlin
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Tanzania may struggle to secure funding due to its battered image, president says

Tanzania's ability to secure funding from international institutions may face challenges due to its tarnished global reputation, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Tuesday, while

Tanzania may struggle to secure funding due to its battered image, president says
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Canadian housing starts fall more than expected in October

Canadian housing starts fell 17% in October from the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Tuesday.

Canadian housing starts fall more than expected in October
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Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate

Net immigration to Britain peaked in 2023 at a higher level than previously thought, and a far greater number of Britons left the country in subsequent years, revised official data

Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate
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Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t afford to pay their energy bills.

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning
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Mixed quarter at Home Depot with less storm damage to homes and a more anxious shopper

Home Depot’s third-quarter was mixed with fewer violent storms reaching shore, more anxiety among U.S. consumers and a housing market that has slumped

Mixed quarter at Home Depot with less storm damage to homes and a more anxious shopper
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EU to assess whether Amazon and Microsoft cloud businesses need extra scrutiny

The European Union is considering stricter scrutiny for Amazon and Microsoft's cloud businesses

EU to assess whether Amazon and Microsoft cloud businesses need extra scrutiny
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Brazil eyes taxing crypto for cross-border payments, sources say

Brazil is looking at taxing the use of cryptocurrencies for international payments, two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions told

Brazil eyes taxing crypto for cross-border payments, sources say
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Rattled tech stokes volatility

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Persistent tech sector valuation and leverage jitters, a deepening crypto

Rattled tech stokes volatility
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EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil discussed overcapacity in China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing and said the European Union would act if a solution was

EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China
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Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown

Target's third‑quarter results on Wednesday are expected to lay bare the retailer’s struggles amid mounting economic uncertainty, and as cash-strapped Americans slashed

Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown
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Trump's empty chair at G20 summit is opportunity for South African hosts

An empty chair for Donald Trump at the G20 summit offers an opportunity for South African hosts, determined to set an agenda for global leaders in the face of the

Trump's empty chair at G20 summit is opportunity for South African hosts
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Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope

The fate of Wall Street's staggering bets on artificial intelligence will rest squarely on Nvidia on Wednesday when the chipmaker reports results, with

Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope
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Record reverse splits expose growing divide between small caps and megacaps

Reverse stock splits globally have climbed to a record this year, underscoring the strain on small-cap companies struggling to stay listed even as an AI-fueled rally lifts

Record reverse splits expose growing divide between small caps and megacaps
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US small and mid-sized businesses expect stronger 2026, BofA survey shows

A majority of small and mid-sized business owners in the U.S. expect stronger performance next year, with 74% forecasting revenue growth and nearly 60% planning to expand operations, a Bank

US small and mid-sized businesses expect stronger 2026, BofA survey shows
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'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path

Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats.

'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path
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Senators press Trump administration over envoy's possible financial conflicts, letter says

Two Democratic U.S. senators wrote to President Donald Trump's administration on Monday raising "serious concerns" about Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's

Senators press Trump administration over envoy's possible financial conflicts, letter says
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Temu-owner PDD Holdings beats profit expectations, outlook uncertain

China's PDD Holdings beat forecasts on Tuesday with a 14% rise in third-quarter adjusted earnings, a sign that the e-commerce group's steep discounts

Temu-owner PDD Holdings beats profit expectations, outlook uncertain
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After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called for Hamas to be expelled from the region, a day after the U.N.

After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region
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UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board

UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it had named former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb to its board, effective immediately.

UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board
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Cash allocation strategies across US companies could be missing out on millions, report shows

Corporations across the U.S. could potentially be leaving millions on the table depending on their cash management strategies, according to research published by

Cash allocation strategies across US companies could be missing out on millions, report shows
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Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects

Home Depot forecast a bigger drop in full-year profit after missing Wall Street estimates for quarterly earnings on Tuesday, as tariff-driven economic uncertainty dampened

Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects
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Home Depot’s business is stuck. That’s a bad sign for the economy

Home Depot’s business is stuck. That’s a bad sign for the economy

Home Depot’s business is stuck. That’s a bad sign for the economy
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America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?
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UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short

The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations World Food Programme warned on Tuesday, citing sharp declines in

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short
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Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover
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EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs

The European Commission has launched three market investigations on cloud computing services by Amazon and Microsoft under the Digital Markets

EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs
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Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering
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Xiaomi warns of higher smartphone prices due to surging memory chip costs

China's Xiaomi warned on Tuesday that consumers were likely to see further hikes in smartphone prices next year due to soaring costs of memory chips while

Xiaomi warns of higher smartphone prices due to surging memory chip costs
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European shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations

European shares fell on Tuesday, with those in Germany near a five-month low as a broad risk-off mood gripped global markets,

European shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations
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Euro zone banks are preparing well for lower liquidity

Euro zone banks must prepare for a world in which liquidity is less abundant and they navigate well in periods of market stress such as the one that followed the announcement of

Euro zone banks are preparing well for lower liquidity
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Europe's banks face 'unprecedentedly high' risk of shocks, ECB warns

Euro zone banks must prepare for unprecedented shocks causing severe disruptions with far-reaching consequences for financial systems, the European Central Bank said on Tuesday as

Europe's banks face 'unprecedentedly high' risk of shocks, ECB warns
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Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value — the largest post-earnings move

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate
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As data flow revives, Fed still faces a deep policy divide

A divided U.S.

As data flow revives, Fed still faces a deep policy divide
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UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the passing of a U.S.-backed resolution on Gaza an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire, in a

UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan
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‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops
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FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond Boeing for the first time

FlyDubai has announced an initial order for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Dubai Air Show

FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond Boeing for the first time
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No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC

LONDON -Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in the sector fuel concerns

No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
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Honda to recall over 256,000 US vehicles over software error, NHTSA says

Honda is recalling 256,603 Accord hybrid vehicles in the United States over a software error that may cause a potential loss of drive power, the U.S.

Honda to recall over 256,000 US vehicles over software error, NHTSA says
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Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women
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AkzoNobel, Axalta to merge creating $25 billion paint giant

Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel said on Tuesday that it plans to merge with paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems in a deal that will create a combined company with an enterprise

AkzoNobel, Axalta to merge creating $25 billion paint giant
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China's youth jobless rate drops to 17.3% in October

China's jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds, excluding college students, stood at 17.3% in October, slightly down from 17.7% the month prior, data from the National Bureau of

China's youth jobless rate drops to 17.3% in October
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Investors raise risk bets but cash flashes 'sell signal' - BofA survey

Global investors lifted equity and commodity allocations in November, but cash holdings fell to just 3.7%, triggering Bank of America's "sell signal" and raising concerns that bullish

Investors raise risk bets but cash flashes 'sell signal' - BofA survey
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Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook

Asian bonds witnessed renewed cross-border inflows in October following a month of sharp outflows, as an improved regional growth outlook and a series of U.S. trade agreements in Southeast

Foreigners turn net buyers of Asian bonds in October on improved growth outlook
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In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds

In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds

In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds
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Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

SHANGHAI -Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China's Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and is preparing to ramp up

Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs
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Japan ruling-party panel proposes $161 billion extra budget to fund stimulus

A Japan ruling-party panel consisting of lawmakers close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposed on Tuesday compiling a supplementary budget exceeding 25 trillion yen ($161 billion)

Japan ruling-party panel proposes $161 billion extra budget to fund stimulus
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Japan's toolkit to combat unwelcome yen declines

Japanese authorities are facing renewed pressure to combat a decline in the yen, driven in part by market bets that dovish new premier Sanae Takaichi will pile

Japan's toolkit to combat unwelcome yen declines
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US is biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

The United States is the biggest recipient of China's lending activities globally, according to a study which tracked Beijing's credit activities and found it is increasingly

US is biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
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Gulf Air finalises deal for at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes

Gulf Air signed an agreement on Tuesday with Boeing to buy at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes, the carrier said.

Gulf Air finalises deal for at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes
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Bank of England to resist big changes to ring-fencing regime, sources say

The Bank of England is preparing to ease parts of Britain’s bank ring-fencing regime while opposing a major reform sought by lenders,

Bank of England to resist big changes to ring-fencing regime, sources say
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Hong Kong's New World Development to reduce $1.3 billion of its debt after early bond swap

Embattled New World Development said on Tuesday it expected $1.3 billion of its debt, majority of it being perpetual bonds, to be cut after setting an early deadline

Hong Kong's New World Development to reduce $1.3 billion of its debt after early bond swap
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Honda to resume regular output at N. America plants after chip supply disruptions

Honda Motor said it will begin gradually resuming normal operations at its North American vehicle assembly plants from Monday, a sign that production disruptions from a shortage of

Honda to resume regular output at N. America plants after chip supply disruptions
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Italy's light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say

Italy's longest-running TV quiz show, offering big cash prizes, is called "The Inheritance" - a choice of title that may reflect how many Italians see

Italy's light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say
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Fear and caution grip markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It was another sea of red in Asia markets on Tuesday, with the sombre mood set to extend into Europe, as investors braced for

Fear and caution grip markets
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As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle's mass-market vitamins lose some shine

Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins.

As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle's mass-market vitamins lose some shine
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US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all

A new report says China funneled billions in hidden loans to U.S. companies over the past quarter century, some targeting industries key to national security

US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all
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BOJ chief tells Takaichi central bank seeking smooth landing towards price goal

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday he told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the central bank was gradually raising interest rates to

BOJ chief tells Takaichi central bank seeking smooth landing towards price goal
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Commonwealth Bank, Australia's biggest lender, says home loan demand is too high

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the country's largest lender, believes demand for home loans is too high and is helping to push property prices up, Chief Executive Matt Comyn said on

Commonwealth Bank, Australia's biggest lender, says home loan demand is too high
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China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

(Corrects story on October 28 to say the Yasukuni shrine honours some soldiers convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal, not soldiers accused of war crimes, in the penultimate paragraph)

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi
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Trump talks up economy in meeting with McDonald's owners, operators

Feeling the heat from Americans worried about inflation, U.S.

Trump talks up economy in meeting with McDonald's owners, operators
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Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output by 40% from October 2026 to extend plant life

Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto will cut output at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland by 40% from next October to extend the plant's life, the company said on Tuesday.

Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output by 40% from October 2026 to extend plant life
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On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub

Australia's remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island has enough power to support a new Google data centre without depriving locals, but its arrival could

On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
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Databricks in talks to raise capital at above $130 billion valuation, The Information reports

Data analytics firm Databricks is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of more than $130 billion, about 30% higher than its last financing round two months ago, The Information reported

Databricks in talks to raise capital at above $130 billion valuation, The Information reports
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Costs more than double to rebuild vital Baltimore bridge destroyed by cargo ship

Costs more than double to rebuild vital Baltimore bridge destroyed by cargo ship

Costs more than double to rebuild vital Baltimore bridge destroyed by cargo ship
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Holiday Headache: When to rethink your Thanksgiving travel plans.

Despite the expected reopening of the government, federal officials say it will take time for air travel to return to normal. Does that mean travelers should rethink their Thanksgiving travel plans? CNN's Sara Sidner asks Clint Henderson, Managing Editor at The Points Guy.

Holiday Headache: When to rethink your Thanksgiving travel plans.
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Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements
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Australia's central bank could hold policy steady for longer if data comes in strong

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday that it could keep holding the cash rate at the current level if incoming data surprises on the strong side, but there are also

Australia's central bank could hold policy steady for longer if data comes in strong
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Japan finance minister says 'alarmed' over yen's volatility

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday expressed concern over recent foreign exchange movements, as the yen sank to fresh nine-month lows versus the dollar.

Japan finance minister says 'alarmed' over yen's volatility
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Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Monday he has not ruled out putting American forces on the ground in Venezuela, while expressing

Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela
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The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files
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Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries
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Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro

Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
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Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course

President Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case

Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course
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Carney's Liberals win budget vote and avoid election in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won a vote on his budget in Parliament that could have triggered a possible election

Carney's Liberals win budget vote and avoid election in Canada
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Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone

Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril

Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone
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Peru says new US tariff exemption includes about 100 food products

Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Teresa Mera said on Monday that a new U.S. tariff exemption includes more than 100 products from the Andean country's agricultural export

Peru says new US tariff exemption includes about 100 food products
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SEC approves Dimensional Fund Advisors launch of ETF share class for 13 mutual funds

The U.S.

SEC approves Dimensional Fund Advisors launch of ETF share class for 13 mutual funds
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US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include

US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says
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Wall Street regulator drops emphasis on crypto sector exams for 2026

The U.S.

Wall Street regulator drops emphasis on crypto sector exams for 2026
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Akzo Nobel in talks to merge with Axalta Coating, Bloomberg News reports

Dulux paint maker Akzo Nobel NV is in talks to merge with paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Akzo Nobel in talks to merge with Axalta Coating, Bloomberg News reports
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BP restores part of Olympic Pipeline after Washington leak

BP was responding to a release of refined products on the Olympic Pipeline System east of Everett, Washington, and had partially restored part of the system, the

BP restores part of Olympic Pipeline after Washington leak
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UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says

UBS informed investors the co-heads of O'Connor's capital solutions strategy unit, Rodrigo Trelles and Baxter Wasson, had opted not to accept jobs at

UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says
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Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds

British savers will have up to 120,000 pounds ($158,000) of their money protected in the event of a bank failure, the Bank of England said on Tuesday after increasing

Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds
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Pinkberry parent company MTY Food Group hires TD Bank to explore a sale, sources say

Canada's MTY Food Group, owner of Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery, has hired Toronto-Dominion Bank to explore a sale, according to people familiar with the matter,

Pinkberry parent company MTY Food Group hires TD Bank to explore a sale, sources say
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Weinstein's Saba sells credit derivatives on Big Tech as AI risks grow, source says

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management has sold credit derivatives in recent months to lenders seeking protection on big tech names like Oracle

Weinstein's Saba sells credit derivatives on Big Tech as AI risks grow, source says
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TSX falls to 10-day low as investors fret about AI spending levels

Canada's main stock index fell to a 10-day low on Monday as worries about the sustainability of the spending boom around artificial intelligence offset an easing of

TSX falls to 10-day low as investors fret about AI spending levels
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US outlines new approach for proxy disputes, seen as blow to shareholder activists

The top U.S. financial regulator on Monday changed the grounds on which companies may seek permission to skip votes on shareholder resolutions, a move seen as making it more

US outlines new approach for proxy disputes, seen as blow to shareholder activists
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Trading Day: Markets twitch, volatility stirs

Worries over the health of the U.S. consumer helped push Wall Street deep into the red on Monday, as investors also braced for Nvidia's earnings and the

Trading Day: Markets twitch, volatility stirs
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Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-

Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
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Fed's Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as 'baseless' in letter to AG Bondi

Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a basis for seeking to fire her

Fed's Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as 'baseless' in letter to AG Bondi
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EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
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Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it would lower the U.S. price of its injectable Wegovy obesity drug and pledged to go "all in" on its

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill
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Europe's moves to tighten asylum and migration rules

Britain proposed sweeping changes to its policy on asylum seekers on Monday, the latest European country to announce tighter rules on migration in recent years.

Europe's moves to tighten asylum and migration rules
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Mexico hands over some flight slots at capital airport from Mexican airlines to US carriers

By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexican airlines had agreed to hand over some flight slots at the nation's busy capital airport to U.S. carriers,

Mexico hands over some flight slots at capital airport from Mexican airlines to US carriers
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BBC 'determined to fight' Trump defamation claim

The BBC is determined to fight any legal action filed by U.S.

BBC 'determined to fight' Trump defamation claim
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US construction spending rebounds in August

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in August, likely lifted by home renovations as higher mortgage rates continued to weigh on single-family homebuilding.

US construction spending rebounds in August
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Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug

Merck said on Monday it expects a commercial opportunity exceeding $5 billion from Cidara Therapeutics' experimental flu drug, and does not anticipate it

Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug
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Bubble Wrap maker Sealed Air to go private in $10.3 billion CD&R deal

U.S. packaging company Sealed Air Corp said on Monday it agreed to be bought by private equity firm CD&R for $10.3 billion, including debt, in a deal that will take the

Bubble Wrap maker Sealed Air to go private in $10.3 billion CD&R deal
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Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says

The benefit to Hungary's credit rating of any potential U.S. financial backstop package remains difficult to factor in, Fitch has said, and

Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
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BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue

Bank of America plans to spend billions of dollars on technologies such as artificial intelligence to boost bankers' productivity and bring in more

BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue
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IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it planned an "intensive program of engagement" with Syria to help it rebuild its economy, but a statement issued

IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement
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US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds

Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million

US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds
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Home Depot, Lowe's earnings to gauge recovery in home-improvement spending

Home Depot and Lowe's are set to post modest sales gains when they report quarterly results this week, giving investors a read on whether the outlook is improving or

Home Depot, Lowe's earnings to gauge recovery in home-improvement spending
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US imposes visa restrictions on Nicaragua over immigration

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on people in Nicaragua who have enabled illegal immigration to the country, the State Department said on Monday, including the

US imposes visa restrictions on Nicaragua over immigration
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Trump's coffee tariff change helps US roasters, hurts Brazil

The Trump administration's decision to eliminate tariffs on most coffee bean imports will be a boon for coffee roasters and

Trump's coffee tariff change helps US roasters, hurts Brazil
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Czechs, Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values

Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks on Monday celebrated the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which ended decades of communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia,

Czechs, Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values
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Goldman Sachs sees oil prices falling through 2026 on supply surge

Oil prices are expected to decline through 2026, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, citing a production surge that will keep the market in a large surplus of around 2 million barrels per day.

Goldman Sachs sees oil prices falling through 2026 on supply surge
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Satellite firm York Space Systems reveals 59% revenue surge in US IPO filing

York Space Systems recorded a 59% revenue jump for the first nine months of 2025, the satellite company revealed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

Satellite firm York Space Systems reveals 59% revenue surge in US IPO filing
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US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments
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US probes telecom firms after BlackRock's HPS uncovers alleged $400M fraud, Financial Times reports

U.S. prosecutors are probing a group of telecoms firms after BlackRock's private credit arm, HPS Investment Partners, said it lent them over $400 million backed by receivables that appear

US probes telecom firms after BlackRock's HPS uncovers alleged $400M fraud, Financial Times reports
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US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds

The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and

US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds
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Goldman Sachs sees continued central bank gold buying in November

Central banks likely bought large amounts of gold in November in a multi-year trend to diversify reserves to hedge geopolitical and financial risks, Goldman Sachs said on Monday.

Goldman Sachs sees continued central bank gold buying in November
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Chile's far-right rises in Congress, but needs allies for reforms

Jose Antonio Kast's far-right Republican Party made strong gains in both chambers of Congress following Chile's Sunday presidential election, but fell short

Chile's far-right rises in Congress, but needs allies for reforms
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Acting head of FEMA leaves after short and troubled tenure

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down, according to the Department of Homeland Security, ending a

Acting head of FEMA leaves after short and troubled tenure
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Tesla wins bid to undo race bias class action by Black factory workers

A California state judge has ruled that more than 6,000 Black workers at Tesla's flagship assembly plant cannot sue over alleged racial harassment as a class, reversing

Tesla wins bid to undo race bias class action by Black factory workers
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Canada's Carney survives crucial vote on his first budget

The Canadian Parliament on Monday narrowly voted in favor of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget, staving off the threat of a second election in less than a year.

Canada's Carney survives crucial vote on his first budget
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Fed's Waller says weak job market justifies rate cut in December

U.S. firms have begun talking more frequently about layoffs as they plan for weaker demand and possible productivity gains from artificial

Fed's Waller says weak job market justifies rate cut in December
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Buyout firm Thoma Bravo has offered to buy Clearwater Analytics, sources say

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has made an offer to acquire Clearwater Analytics, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the race to buy out the

Buyout firm Thoma Bravo has offered to buy Clearwater Analytics, sources say
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Who is Jose Antonio Kast, the far-right front-runner for Chile's presidency?

After falling short in two previous presidential runs, Chilean candidate Jose Antonio Kast is now favored by analysts to win the country's

Who is Jose Antonio Kast, the far-right front-runner for Chile's presidency?
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Wall Street ends sharply lower, Treasury yields slip as investors eye Nvidia results, data onslaught

U.S. stocks extended their selloff and benchmark Treasury yields inched lower as investors embarked on a week of accelerated economic data releases in the aftermath

Wall Street ends sharply lower, Treasury yields slip as investors eye Nvidia results, data onslaught
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Moody's downgrades Six Flags' credit ratings

Moody's downgraded Six Flags Entertainment's credit ratings further into junk-grade territory on Monday, citing the amusement park owner's weak operating results.

Moody's downgrades Six Flags' credit ratings
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Amazon to raise $15 billion in first US bond sale in three years to fund AI push

Amazon will raise $15 billion from its first U.S. dollar bond offering in three years, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, as big tech firms ramp up

Amazon to raise $15 billion in first US bond sale in three years to fund AI push
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How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

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How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state
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Chevron joins race to explore potential purchase of Lukoil assets, sources say

U.S. oil major Chevron is studying options to buy global assets of sanctioned Russian oil firm Lukoil, five sources

Chevron joins race to explore potential purchase of Lukoil assets, sources say
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Lawyer for Fed's Cook offers up detailed defense in mortgage fraud case

By Sarah N.

Lawyer for Fed's Cook offers up detailed defense in mortgage fraud case
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Trump plans more steps to cut healthcare costs in coming weeks, senior White House official says

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Trump plans more steps to cut healthcare costs in coming weeks, senior White House official says
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Wall Street indexes end lower; investors brace for jobs data, Nvidia results

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing below a key technical indicator for the first time since late April as

Wall Street indexes end lower; investors brace for jobs data, Nvidia results
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Fidelity sues Broadcom over access to key software to avoid outages

A subsidiary of Fidelity Investments has filed a lawsuit accusing technology company Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to key software that has become

Fidelity sues Broadcom over access to key software to avoid outages
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Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S.

Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda
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Federal Reserve governor says Trump ally ‘cherry-picked’ details to make mortgage fraud claim

Federal Reserve governor says Trump ally ‘cherry-picked’ details to make mortgage fraud claim

Federal Reserve governor says Trump ally ‘cherry-picked’ details to make mortgage fraud claim
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Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars drag the US stock market lower

The U.S. stock market fell as Nvidia and other superstars created by the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology dimmed some more

Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars drag the US stock market lower
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Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings

Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings

Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings
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Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs
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NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability
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A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats

The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela as American forces keep blowing up small boats accused of smuggling narcotics for drug cartels

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
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Drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine's Odesa, where US natural gas will go

A drone has struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine's Odesa region and set it ablaze

Drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine's Odesa, where US natural gas will go
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Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act

Jamaica has joined other small island nations at the United Nations climate talks to urge immediate action on climate change

Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
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Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts

Postmaster General David Steiner says the U.S. Postal Service can't fix its finances through cuts alone

Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills

New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
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Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems

Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
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He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine
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Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
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Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit

The Kremlin said on Monday that it hoped another summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit
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TSX futures flat ahead of Canada's inflation data

Futures tied to Canada's main stock index were little changed on Monday, as investors braced for fresh economic indicators domestically and from the U.S.

TSX futures flat ahead of Canada's inflation data
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Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips

Retail investors are showing signs of waning confidence in the U.S. stock market's ability to rebound, with market data and analysts' observations both indicating an ebb in

Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips
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GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips

U.S.-based cloud services provider GMI Cloud said on Monday it will build a $500 million artificial intelligence data centre in Taiwan with the support of U.S.

GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips
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European shares slip as caution prevails ahead of critical US data

European shares slipped on Monday, as investors avoided big bets ahead of a long-awaited jobs report from the U.S. that could offer

European shares slip as caution prevails ahead of critical US data
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What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?

More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, part of a wave of demonstrations since August demanding accountability

What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?
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Boeing gets Dubai Airshow boost as Emirates orders 65 more 777X

Boeing took centre stage at day one of the Dubai Airshow on Monday, booking a $38 billion order from host carrier Emirates and

Boeing gets Dubai Airshow boost as Emirates orders 65 more 777X
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Canadian home sales regain positive momentum in October

Canadian home sales rose 0.9% in October from September as lower borrowing costs helped offset uncertain prospects for Canada's economy, data from the Canadian Real

Canadian home sales regain positive momentum in October
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Calm returns ahead of Nvidia and data drops

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street looks set to firm up on Monday after last week's tech sector wobble

Calm returns ahead of Nvidia and data drops
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Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it has begun selling its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for $349 a month to cash payers, months ahead of the timeline set out with the Trump

Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan
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Financial stocks drag FTSE 100 lower at start of data-heavy week

London stocks closed lower on Monday, with financials leading the decline as investors braced for a data-heavy week, while modest gains in healthcare and utilities stocks provided limited

Financial stocks drag FTSE 100 lower at start of data-heavy week
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Fed needs to move slowly with further rate cuts, Jefferson says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Monday the U.S. central bank needs to "proceed slowly" with any further interest rate cuts as it eases

Fed needs to move slowly with further rate cuts, Jefferson says
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Canada's inflation in October eases to 2.2% on lower gasoline, food prices

Canada's annual inflation rate in October eased to 2.2% as gasoline prices dropped, food prices eased and mortgage interest costs came down below the 3% mark,

Canada's inflation in October eases to 2.2% on lower gasoline, food prices
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J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would buy privately held Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, aiming to expand its presence in treatments targeting solid

J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy
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Wall St falls at open with eyes on Nvidia earnings, data

Wall Street's main indexes fell at the open on Monday, heading into a packed week that includes AI bellwether Nvidia's results and the resumption of government data releases.

Wall St falls at open with eyes on Nvidia earnings, data
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Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink

Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink

Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink
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IMF holds new talks with Kyiv as government grapples with graft scandal

The International Monetary Fund mission launched talks on Monday with Ukraine on a new lending programme critical to its wartime fortunes, as Kyiv

IMF holds new talks with Kyiv as government grapples with graft scandal
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ECB's Sleijpen: risks are balanced, policy is appropriate

Risks surrounding the euro zone inflation outlook are balanced and the current level of interest rates is appropriate, Dutch central bank chief Olaf Sleijpen told a news

ECB's Sleijpen: risks are balanced, policy is appropriate
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Japan PM Takaichi to meet BOJ Governor Ueda on Tuesday, PM office says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT), the Prime Minister's Office said in a bulletin on Monday.

Japan PM Takaichi to meet BOJ Governor Ueda on Tuesday, PM office says
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Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts weak fourth quarter revenue amid fierce competition

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on Monday, as a prolonged price war and intensifying competition in the world's largest auto market

Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts weak fourth quarter revenue amid fierce competition
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One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll

A new survey from the American Communities Project shows that pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S. The poll also found that despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that crime is out of control in big cities, residents of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers are less likely to say that crime and gun violence are among the chief concerns facing their communities than they were a...

One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll
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Dollar strengthens as traders await return of U.S. data

The dollar strengthened against the euro and the yen on Monday as traders exercised caution ahead of what could be a busy week with the long-awaited return of U.S

Dollar strengthens as traders await return of U.S. data
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India regulator to decline Jane Street data request in court, sources say

India's markets regulator will tell a court this week that it sees no reason to release additional data and documents to Jane Street, two sources with direct

India regulator to decline Jane Street data request in court, sources say
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China's C919 takes to Dubai skies in bid to win over Gulf buyers

China raised its global aerospace presence with a flying display by its C919 jetliner in Dubai on Monday, as Chinese planemaker COMAC

China's C919 takes to Dubai skies in bid to win over Gulf buyers
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Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase
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China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale

China defence ministry said on Monday it has lodged representations with the United States over its arms sale to Taiwan, vowing to take "all necessary" measures to defend national

China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale
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Euro zone to grow faster than expected, but defence spending boosts debt, EU Commission says

The euro zone economy is likely to expand faster than expected this year and grow at or above potential in 2026 and 2027, but debt and deficit will be on the

Euro zone to grow faster than expected, but defence spending boosts debt, EU Commission says
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Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list

Russia's financial watchdog has added former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov and leading economist Sergei Guriev to its list of "extremists and terrorists" in its latest moves against

Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list
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UBS reaffirms Swiss base after report of talks on possible U.S. move

UBS said on Monday it wants to continue operating from Switzerland in response to a report that UBS chair Colm Kelleher and U.S.

UBS reaffirms Swiss base after report of talks on possible U.S. move
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White House adviser Hassett says there have been mixed signals in job market

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday said there have been mixed signals in the job market, and that the labor market could be slowing down.

White House adviser Hassett says there have been mixed signals in job market
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Spain aims to cut Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail time to under two hours, minister says

Spain will renovate its high-speed rail network between Madrid and Barcelona to allow trains to reach a maximum speed of 350 kph (218 mph), a velocity so far only achieved in China,

Spain aims to cut Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail time to under two hours, minister says
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Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel's hedge fund has sold off its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, a regulatory filing showed, intensifying worries of an artificial intelligence

Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows
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KKR to buy up to $75.4 billion of PayPal's European BNPL loans in renewed deal

PayPal and KKR have renewed their partnership that will see the investment giant purchase up to 65 billion euros ($75.4 billion) of the payments provider's European buy now, pay later loans

KKR to buy up to $75.4 billion of PayPal's European BNPL loans in renewed deal
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Ford to sell used vehicles on Amazon, joining Hyundai

Amazon shoppers can browse and buy Ford Motor vehicles on the e-commerce platform starting on Monday, joining Hyundai in adding online options for customers who want

Ford to sell used vehicles on Amazon, joining Hyundai
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Oil prices ease after loadings resume at Russian export hub

Oil prices eased on Monday as loadings resumed at Russia's Novorossiysk export hub after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port that had been hit by a

Oil prices ease after loadings resume at Russian export hub
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Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families

Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns
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White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
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Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff

In Chile, a hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the presidential runoff

Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff
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Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance

Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
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Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County
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Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash
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Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces
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From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit

On his first White House visit since the killing of

From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit
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Emirates announces an order of 65 Boeing 777-9s with list price of $38 billion at Dubai Air Show

The Dubai Air Show has opened, with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub

Emirates announces an order of 65 Boeing 777-9s with list price of $38 billion at Dubai Air Show
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Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher
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Can the world quit coal?

Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.

Can the world quit coal?
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France nets 9 billion euros in new corporate investments despite budget battles

Companies have pledged to invest 9.2 billion euros ($10.7 billion) in France, the finance ministry said on Monday, as the government seeks to show that the euro zone’s

France nets 9 billion euros in new corporate investments despite budget battles
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BOJ governor warned panel of prolonged loose policy risks, minutes show

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told the nation's top economic panel last week that keeping monetary policy too loose for too long could pose risks to achieving the BOJ's inflation

BOJ governor warned panel of prolonged loose policy risks, minutes show
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L'Oréal buys second Chinese skincare stake as C-Beauty brands snare market share

Cosmetics giant L'Oreal said on Monday it has taken a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second

L'Oréal buys second Chinese skincare stake as C-Beauty brands snare market share
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German finance minister lands in Beijing as trade gulf widens, supply chains wobble

Germany's finance minister became the first representative of the new coalition government to visit China on Monday, with Berlin under

German finance minister lands in Beijing as trade gulf widens, supply chains wobble
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Morgan Stanley sees US outperforming global stocks in 2026, raises S&P 500 target

Morgan Stanley expects U.S. stocks to outperform peers next year and prefers global equities over credit and government bonds, supported by rising artificial

Morgan Stanley sees US outperforming global stocks in 2026, raises S&P 500 target
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China's January-October fiscal revenue up 0.8% y/y

China's fiscal revenue grew 0.8% in the first 10 months of 2025 from a year earlier after a 0.5% gain in the January-September period, finance ministry data showed on Monday.

China's January-October fiscal revenue up 0.8% y/y
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Spain ups 2025 growth forecast to 2.9%, in line with European Commission

The Spanish economy is expected to grow 2.9% this year, at more than double the average pace in the European Union and exceeding the previous forecasts of 2.6-2.7%, the European

Spain ups 2025 growth forecast to 2.9%, in line with European Commission
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Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year

The Philippines is hoping a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be completed when it is chair of the ASEAN bloc next year, with a consensus emerging between Southeast Asia

Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year
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German Finance Minister says fair conditions are required in China trade

There must be fair conditions for competition in trade with China, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday, adding that dialogue matters.

German Finance Minister says fair conditions are required in China trade
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India's October trade deficit hits record high on surge in gold imports

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record high of $41.68 billion in October, due to a rise in gold imports and a fall in U.S.-bound exports during the

India's October trade deficit hits record high on surge in gold imports
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Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan

Japan moved on Monday to tamp down an escalating dispute with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge citizens to halt travel to its East

Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan
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Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America — without Tesla

When Peruvian green energy entrepreneur Luis Zwiebach wanted to buy an electric vehicle in 2019, he flew 4,000 miles to California to

Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America — without Tesla
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Japan government panel member Kataoka calls for $149 billion stimulus package

Japan must compile a stimulus package of around $149 billion to support an economy hobbled by U.S. tariffs and weak consumption, Goushi Kataoka,

Japan government panel member Kataoka calls for $149 billion stimulus package
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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia on Monday for her deadly crackdown on student protesters last year, has been a dominant figure in the South

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence
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Alphabet shares hit record after Berkshire makes rare tech bet with $4.9 billion stake

Alphabet shares rallied nearly 6% to a record high on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway's new stake provided an endorsement of the tech giant's artificial

Alphabet shares hit record after Berkshire makes rare tech bet with $4.9 billion stake
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Charlotte is the latest stop on DHS’ immigration blitz. Locals say it’s political

Charlotte is the latest stop on DHS’ immigration blitz. Locals say it’s political

Charlotte is the latest stop on DHS’ immigration blitz. Locals say it’s political
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Japan's economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs

Japan has reported its economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt exports

Japan's economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
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Thousands in Philippine capital hold second day of anti-graft protests

More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, demanding accountability over accusations of corruption in flood-

Thousands in Philippine capital hold second day of anti-graft protests
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ECB board revamp exposes diversity failings that could impact policy

Euro zone officials have embarked on a two-year process to replace most of the European Central Bank's executive board, including President

ECB board revamp exposes diversity failings that could impact policy
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Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August.

Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data
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New Zealand's top court rules that Uber drivers are employees

New Zealand’s highest court sided on Monday with a lower court’s ruling that drivers of Uber who brought a case against the rideshare company should be treated as

New Zealand's top court rules that Uber drivers are employees
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Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war
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Trump says Republicans drafting bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, and he said Iran may get

Trump says Republicans drafting bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia
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Chile vote propels far-right Kast to runoff against leftist Jara

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast is favored to clinch a runoff victory next month despite lagging slightly behind governing coalition

Chile vote propels far-right Kast to runoff against leftist Jara
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US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown

Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump

US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown
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FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights

The Federal Aviation Administration late Sunday said it would end mandated cuts in domestic flights at 40 major U.S. airports effective at 6 a.m.

FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights
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FAA ends emergency order mandating flight reductions at 40 airports during government shutdown, officials say

FAA ends emergency order mandating flight reductions at 40 airports during government shutdown, officials say

FAA ends emergency order mandating flight reductions at 40 airports during government shutdown, officials say
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Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative

Chile is bracing for a tense presidential runoff after a first-round vote on Sunday set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polarizing the country between the political left and right

Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative
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Measure to allow foreign military bases in Ecuador fails in vote

A measure that would allow the return of foreign military bases to Ecuador looked set to fail in a Sunday referendum, as a count of close to 90% of ballots

Measure to allow foreign military bases in Ecuador fails in vote
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Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit

Japan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months through September, as a drop in exports in the face of U.S. tariffs resulted in the first

Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit
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Airlines expect FAA to end 3% flight cuts at major US airports, sources say

Airlines anticipate the Federal Aviation Administration will end 3% domestic flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports early Monday, easing restrictions imposed over air

Airlines expect FAA to end 3% flight cuts at major US airports, sources say
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Asking prices for UK homes fall in run up to budget, Rightmove says

Asking prices for British homes have fallen by more than usual for the time of year ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget next week, a survey published on Monday showed.

Asking prices for UK homes fall in run up to budget, Rightmove says
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Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point

Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles
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Australia's Syrah Resources, Tesla to further extend graphite supply deal deadline

Australia's Syrah Resources said on Monday that it had agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline to tackle an alleged default of their graphite supply agreement for the second time in two

Australia's Syrah Resources, Tesla to further extend graphite supply deal deadline
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South Korea's new president, injured as a child labourer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'

South Korean Kim Yong-ho thought he would die within seconds after a 200-kilogram (441-pound) industrial press at a Hyundai Steel plant sprang to life

South Korea's new president, injured as a child labourer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'
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Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs

Ukraine has secured imports of U.S liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece to cover its winter needs from December through to March next

Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs
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Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

When 22-year-old Hinako Mori moved to Tokyo last year, she chose to work part-time at Don Quijote, a major discount retailer, for one main reason - it doesn't care

Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers
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Leftist Jara leads Chile's presidential election in early count

Governing leftist coalition and Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara is leading Chile's presidential race, an early count from electoral service Servel showed on Sunday, with

Leftist Jara leads Chile's presidential election in early count
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Pratt & Whitney in talks over Airbus engine needs beyond 2025

Pratt & Whitney is in discussions with Airbus about engine supplies over the next three years as the planemaker looks to increase production of its best-selling A320neo

Pratt & Whitney in talks over Airbus engine needs beyond 2025
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Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say

Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say

Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say
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NZ welcomes lifting of US tariffs on $1.25 billion in exports

New Zealand late on Sunday welcomed the United States' announcement that it would remove additional tariffs on a range of New Zealand agricultural products, including beef, offal

NZ welcomes lifting of US tariffs on $1.25 billion in exports
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‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ makes movie audiences reappear in $21 million domestic opening

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ makes movie audiences reappear in $21 million domestic opening

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ makes movie audiences reappear in $21 million domestic opening
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Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution

Ecuadorians have struck down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are extorting communities and killing politicians as they fight for territory

Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution
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Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses

Many Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections

Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses
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Treasury secretary says ‘we will see’ about $2,000 rebate checks to Americans as Supreme Court weighs Trump’s tariffs

Treasury secretary says ‘we will see’ about $2,000 rebate checks to Americans as Supreme Court weighs Trump’s tariffs

Treasury secretary says ‘we will see’ about $2,000 rebate checks to Americans as Supreme Court weighs Trump’s tariffs
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Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know
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Boeing aims to smooth relations with buyers over 777X delays

Boeing plans to lay out the path to certification of its much-delayed 777x mini-jumbo programme in contacts with airlines at this week's Dubai Airshow rather than use

Boeing aims to smooth relations with buyers over 777X delays
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China rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

A rare earths deal between the U.S. and China will "hopefully" be done by Thanksgiving, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in remarks that aired on Sunday.

China rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says
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On GPS: Will the Supreme Court strike down Trump’s tariffs?

Fareed discusses the stakes of the Supreme Court’s case on President Trump’s tariff policy with Harvard Law School professor Noah Feldman and John Yoo, a former Justice Department official under the George W. Bush administration.

On GPS: Will the Supreme Court strike down Trump’s tariffs?
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Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal

Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies have announced new domestic investment plans

Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal
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Uzbek president proposes setting up bloc of Central Asian states

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed on Sunday forming a regional co-operation organisation he called the "Community of Central Asia", in what he said was a bid to promote

Uzbek president proposes setting up bloc of Central Asian states
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Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a 'crown jewel' showroom and room for 4,000 employees

Ford Motor Company is showing off its new world headquarters building in Dearborn, Michigan

Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a 'crown jewel' showroom and room for 4,000 employees
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As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it

At the halfway point of annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil, it appears the talks may do more than just focus on implementing past promises, as some observers had expected

As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it
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Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers

Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S.

Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers
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Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show

U.S.

Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
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Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans
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Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity

Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance
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In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation

By the end of next year, the state of Para is requiring all cattle to be tagged to trace where they came from in order to be sold legally

In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation
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Boeing says partnership for T-7 trainer export bid imminent

Boeing is close to announcing a partnership to bid for an international sales opportunity for its T-7 trainer, company executives said on Sunday, highlighting fast-growing demand for

Boeing says partnership for T-7 trainer export bid imminent
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Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland did not make a deal with the devil by agreeing a new tariff framework with the United States, Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Sunday, rejecting criticism that it amounted

Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia
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Hyundai Motor announces $86 billion investment in South Korea after US trade deal

Hyundai Motor Group will invest 125.2 trillion won ($86.47 billion) in South Korea from

Hyundai Motor announces $86 billion investment in South Korea after US trade deal
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Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict

Israel's economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance after a weak second quarter that was hit by the conflict

Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
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Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor and other major South Korean manufacturers on Sunday unveiled domestic investment plans, as a U.S. trade deal raised concern investment in the U.S.

Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal
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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday.

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
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With the end of the penny, is the clock ticking for the nickel?

With the end of the penny, is the clock ticking for the nickel?

With the end of the penny, is the clock ticking for the nickel?
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Saudi Arabia scales back salary premiums for foreign talent, recruiters say

Saudi firms are scaling back generous salary premiums that once lured top foreign talent into sectors such as construction and manufacturing

Saudi Arabia scales back salary premiums for foreign talent, recruiters say
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Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul

Britain said it would make refugee status temporary and the wait for permanent settlement would be quadrupled to 20 years under the country's

Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul
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Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says

Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says

Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says
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Australia welcomes Trump's removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief

Australia on Sunday cautiously welcomed President Donald Trump's rollback of his tariffs on beef, while pressing the U.S. to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods.

Australia welcomes Trump's removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief
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Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions
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Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking the Supreme Court to pause new California laws expected to require thousands of companies to report emissions and climate-risk information

Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal
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Former Fed governor's stock trades violated the central bank's ethics rules

A former Federal Reserve governor who retired in August listed several stock trades in her financial disclosure documents for 2024 that violated the central bank’s ethics rules

Former Fed governor's stock trades violated the central bank's ethics rules
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Former Fed official Adriana Kugler violated trading rules, disclosure report shows

Former Fed official Adriana Kugler violated trading rules, disclosure report shows

Former Fed official Adriana Kugler violated trading rules, disclosure report shows
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Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the

Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
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Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes

Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums
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U.S. promises tariff cuts for coffee, banana imports

The Trump administration is promising to lower tariffs on the import of coffee beans after prices shot up by 15% between January and September. CNN's Matt Egan looks at the numbers.

U.S. promises tariff cuts for coffee, banana imports
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Former Fed Governor Kugler's exit came amid forbidden trading activity

By Michael S.

Former Fed Governor Kugler's exit came amid forbidden trading activity
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Court-appointed lawyers and their clients face fallout from government shutdown, funding crisis

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history is officially over, but the fallout will continue to hit federally funded defense lawyers and the people they represent

Court-appointed lawyers and their clients face fallout from government shutdown, funding crisis
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First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters

Parts of Gaza's huge Muwasi tent camp are struggling after winter's first major rainfall

First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters
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China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates
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A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat

A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat

A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat
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Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation

President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation
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Single ticket in Georgia claims $980 million Mega Millions jackpot

Single ticket in Georgia claims $980 million Mega Millions jackpot

Single ticket in Georgia claims $980 million Mega Millions jackpot
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Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute

Thailand will go ahead with talks on finalising a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, a government spokesperson said on Saturday, adding the discussions will remain

Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
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Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains

Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains

Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains
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Tariffs are coming for your holiday wine

Tariffs are coming for your holiday wine

Tariffs are coming for your holiday wine
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Walmart CEO steps down

Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart for just over a decade, is retiring next year. CNN’s Phil Mattingly reports.

Walmart CEO steps down
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Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal

Tymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine

Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
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Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports

Tesla is now requiring its suppliers to exclude China-made components in the manufacturing of its cars in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports
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Aficionados fret as Trump moves to make pasta great again

The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it’s sold below market prices

Aficionados fret as Trump moves to make pasta great again
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Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says

A Mega Millions player in Georgia has won the $980 million jackpot, overcoming abysmal odds to take the huge prize

Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
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Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety

Cities and states in the U.S. are turning to AI to improve road safety

Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety
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China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview

China will strengthen fiscal policy over the next five years, said the country's finance minister on Saturday in an interview with Xinhua News Agency.

China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview
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Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built

Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy

Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built
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US trade tribunal to consider new Apple Watch import ban

The U.S.

US trade tribunal to consider new Apple Watch import ban
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Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook, FT reports

Apple is stepping up its succession planning efforts as it prepares for Tim Cook to step down as chief executive of the tech giant as soon as next year, the Financial Times reported on

Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook, FT reports
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FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
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New York Fed met with banks over key lending facility

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams met with Wall Street banks this week to discuss a key short-term lending facility, a New York Fed spokesperson told Reuters.

New York Fed met with banks over key lending facility
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Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for

Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
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Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

President Donald Trump says he has successfully eased tensions between Cambodia and Thailand

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
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Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending a blackout that lasted over two weeks

Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform

Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending a blackout that lasted over two weeks
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US hedge funds trim stakes in 'Magnificent Seven' stocks in third quarter

Wall Street's largest hedge funds reduced exposure to "Magnificent Seven" stocks including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta in the third quarter, while taking new

US hedge funds trim stakes in 'Magnificent Seven' stocks in third quarter
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Shell ordered to pay Venture Global's legal fees after arbitration loss

Venture Global said on Friday that following Shell’s recent loss in arbitration over liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply claims, an International Chamber of Commerce panel has issued an

Shell ordered to pay Venture Global's legal fees after arbitration loss
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Some Wall St hedge funds trimmed megacap positions in 3rd quarter   

Wall Street's largest hedge funds reduced exposure to some Magnificent Seven stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta, in the third quarter, while placing

Some Wall St hedge funds trimmed megacap positions in 3rd quarter   
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Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount

U.S.

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
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As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action
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China used its trade juggernaut to withstand US tariffs. Can it keep its edge?

China used its trade juggernaut to withstand US tariffs. Can it keep its edge?

China used its trade juggernaut to withstand US tariffs. Can it keep its edge?
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Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position

Global ratings agency Fitch upgraded Greece's long-term foreign-curency issuer default rating by a notch to "BBB" on Friday, reflecting the country's strong budget performance and debt

Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position
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Activist Starboard sells Pfizer stake after pushing for changes

Activist investor Starboard Value has liquidated its position in Pfizer, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, ending its push for changes aimed at

Activist Starboard sells Pfizer stake after pushing for changes
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Paramount Skydance to sell Chilevision to investor group

Paramount Skydance on Friday said it has agreed to sell its shares in the entities that control Chilean free-to-air TV channel Chilevision to Vytal Group.

Paramount Skydance to sell Chilevision to investor group
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Guatemala's Castillo Hermanos buys US maker of SunnyD for $1.4 billion, top US official says

Guatemalan firm Castillo Hermanos acquired U.S.-based Harvest Hill, maker of beverages such as SunnyD, for $1.4 billion, the U.S.

Guatemala's Castillo Hermanos buys US maker of SunnyD for $1.4 billion, top US official says
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Saab signs $3.6 billion Gripen fighter deal with Colombia

Swedish defense firm Saab said on Friday it has signed a contract

Saab signs $3.6 billion Gripen fighter deal with Colombia
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The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices
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What travelers need to know about Thanksgiving flights

What travelers need to know about Thanksgiving flights

What travelers need to know about Thanksgiving flights
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USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump

New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month

USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
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Google ad tech antitrust trial closing arguments moved back

A final plea by Alphabet's Google to avoid a breakup of its advertising technology business in a U.S. court has been moved to November 21, the court said.

Google ad tech antitrust trial closing arguments moved back
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From OpenAI to Google, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms

Microsoft and Nvidia are planning to invest up to $15 billion in total in Anthropic, in the latest AI-driven tie-up that also includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use

From OpenAI to Google, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms
Economy|Europe|World

Fitch retains Ukraine's sovereign rating at 'restricted default'

Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at "restricted default" on Friday, saying it would remain unchanged until the country

Fitch retains Ukraine's sovereign rating at 'restricted default'
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US paves way for talks on sale of Lukoil's foreign assets

The Trump administration on Friday gave clearance to potential buyers to talk to Russia's Lukoil about buying

US paves way for talks on sale of Lukoil's foreign assets
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S&P cuts Senegal rating to 'CCC+' as debt strains deepen

Credit ratings agency S&P on Friday downgraded Senegal's long-term sovereign credit rating to "CCC+" from "B-", citing the precarious debt position of the West African country.

S&P cuts Senegal rating to 'CCC+' as debt strains deepen
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Walmart insider John Furner to steer next chapter amid AI bets and economic turbulence

By Siddharth Cavale -In 2020, as COVID-19 raged, John Furner - then chief of Walmart's largest U.S. division - consulted colleagues in China, drawing on their pandemic playbook to swiftly adjust

Walmart insider John Furner to steer next chapter amid AI bets and economic turbulence
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New York governor considering raising corporate taxes, source says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering increasing corporate taxes to close a potential budget shortfall amid federal cuts, but that no decision has been made, a source

New York governor considering raising corporate taxes, source says
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Japan considering stimulus package sized around 17 trln yen, Nikkei says

Japan is considering spending around 17 trillion yen ($110 billion) in new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first stimulus package, the Nikkei newspaper reported on

Japan considering stimulus package sized around 17 trln yen, Nikkei says
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is planning to retire early next year and his successor has been named

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59
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Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push

The leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members

Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push
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Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown

Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown
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S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction

South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years after S&P Global raised the country’s foreign-currency long-term sovereign rating to "BB" from "BB-",

S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
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Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities, sources say

By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO -The board of Canada's Barrick Mining has raised the possibility of splitting the company into two separate entities, one focused on North America and the other on Africa

Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities, sources say
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Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom

Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence initiatives.

Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom
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S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Nigeria to "positive" from "stable" on Friday, backing the country's ongoing economic reforms, and also affirmed the country's rating at "B-/B".

S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold
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Berkshire reveals new $4.3 billion Alphabet stake, sells more Apple

Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $4.3 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet and further reduced its stake in Apple, detailing its equity portfolio for the last time

Berkshire reveals new $4.3 billion Alphabet stake, sells more Apple
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Clearing the backlog

The task of clearing the huge backlog of shutdown-delayed U.S. data begins, the world's most valuable company Nvidia publishes its results and new inflation numbers will keep Europe's

Clearing the backlog
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Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow
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Wall Street scrambles back from a big morning loss as Nvidia and bitcoin swing

An early swoon shook the U.S. stock market, but it quickly calmed

Wall Street scrambles back from a big morning loss as Nvidia and bitcoin swing
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Oracle bonds sell off as AI investment fuels investor concerns

Oracle bonds have taken a hit in recent days following a report that the cloud and artificial intelligence service provider plans to add another $38 billion to its heavy debt

Oracle bonds sell off as AI investment fuels investor concerns
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Tiger Global slashes Meta stake by 63% 

Tiger Global Management, the hedge fund founded and led by Chase Coleman, slashed its stake in Facebook parent Meta Platforms during the third quarter, according to

Tiger Global slashes Meta stake by 63% 
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Republican state AGs raise concerns about Union Pacific deal for Norfolk Southern

A group of nine Republican state attorneys general on Friday raised competition concerns about Union Pacific's plan to buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in

Republican state AGs raise concerns about Union Pacific deal for Norfolk Southern
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Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering agreeing to a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin.

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
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Texas judge in Tylenol case won't block Kenvue's $398 million dividend payment

A Texas judge cleared the way for Kenvue to pay a $398 million shareholder dividend this month, a win for the U.S. consumer

Texas judge in Tylenol case won't block Kenvue's $398 million dividend payment
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Wall Street ends mixed; traders look to Nvidia report

Wall Street stocks ended mixed on Friday as investors looked ahead to Nvidia's quarterly results next week and worried that the Federal Reserve may hold off on cutting U.S

Wall Street ends mixed; traders look to Nvidia report
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US to allow transactions involving Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium, website shows

The United States issued general licenses on Friday authorizing transactions involving certain Lukoil entities in Bulgaria and petroleum services and other transactions related

US to allow transactions involving Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium, website shows
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Global equities index falls, bond yields rise on fading rate cut hopes

MSCI's global equities gauge lost ground on Friday and Wall Street had a muted end to the week while U.S.

Global equities index falls, bond yields rise on fading rate cut hopes
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Fed's Logan: Would be hard to support December rate cut

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Friday again signaled she would oppose an interest-rate cut in December, after also opposing the Fed's rate cut in October,

Fed's Logan: Would be hard to support December rate cut
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Brazil's Prumo sells stake in joint venture with Anglo American

Brazilian logistics firm Prumo said on Friday it agreed to sell its 50% stake in Ferroport, a joint venture with miner Anglo American that operates an iron ore terminal at

Brazil's Prumo sells stake in joint venture with Anglo American
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Activist investor Irenic builds stake in Papa John's, sources say

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management built a stake in Papa John's during the third quarter, sources familiar with the matter

Activist investor Irenic builds stake in Papa John's, sources say
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US judge to approve Purdue Pharma's opioid bankruptcy settlement

A federal bankruptcy judge said on Friday he will approve a restructuring plan for drugmaker Purdue Pharma that includes a $7.4 billion

US judge to approve Purdue Pharma's opioid bankruptcy settlement
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IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico

The International Monetary Fund on Friday said its executive board had approved a new two-year, $24 billion flexible credit line for Mexico to act as a buffer against external risks, noting

IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico
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US Census Bureau will release August trade, construction reports next week

The U.S.

US Census Bureau will release August trade, construction reports next week
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US-Ukraine critical minerals fund hires advisers A&M to identify projects

The U.S. fund overseeing U.S.

US-Ukraine critical minerals fund hires advisers A&M to identify projects
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Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from

Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
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Bitcoin sinks to six-month low as risk-off sentiment persists

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in six months on Friday, as a broad sell-off in risk assets deepened amid fading hopes that

Bitcoin sinks to six-month low as risk-off sentiment persists
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company Blue Origin is now the second, after SpaceX, to land a rocket booster for reuse.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market
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Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic

Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
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The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data
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UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is lobbying Poland to award a multi-billion-euro submarine purchase contract to Swedish defence group Saab that may include some

UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say
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Markets dip, investors worry about Fed and megacap tech

Wall Street's main indexes pared losses after being weighed down by technology stocks earlier Friday, while Federal Reserve officials cast doubt on a potential interest rate cut in

Markets dip, investors worry about Fed and megacap tech
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CMA CGM flags tough year ahead as shipping faces overcapacity, falling demand

The container shipping industry is bracing for a challenging year as new vessels boost capacity while demand slows, French group CMA CGM said on Friday, citing early

CMA CGM flags tough year ahead as shipping faces overcapacity, falling demand
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Investors and business decry British budget messaging 'fiasco'

Confusing messages about Britain's budget this month are undermining the government's credibility, investors, businesses and think tanks said on Friday as

Investors and business decry British budget messaging 'fiasco'
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JPMorgan secures deals with fintech aggregators over fees to access data, CNBC reports

JPMorgan Chase has secured deals that will ensure it receives payments from fintech companies for access to its customer bank account data by third-party apps, CNBC reported on Friday,

JPMorgan secures deals with fintech aggregators over fees to access data, CNBC reports
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Walmart CEO McMillon to retire after a decade, insider Furner named successor

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire next year after more than a decade at the helm, capping a period when he reshaped the big-box retailer into a

Walmart CEO McMillon to retire after a decade, insider Furner named successor
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Data 'fog' has some investors feeling for the exits as AI stock valuation fears flare

The U.S. shutdown has ended but the hangover is just beginning for investors, who worry gaps in economic data will

Data 'fog' has some investors feeling for the exits as AI stock valuation fears flare
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FAA halves flight cuts to 3% as airlines push for end

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it halved a requirement that U.S. airlines reduce domestic flights at 40 major airports from 6% to 3% starting

FAA halves flight cuts to 3% as airlines push for end
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International Paper to close two U.S. packaging plants amid weak demand

International Paper on Friday said it will shut two U.S. packaging plants by January as the company cuts costs and consolidates operations amid weak demand.  

International Paper to close two U.S. packaging plants amid weak demand
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Oil settles up more than 2% as Russian port suspends oil exports after Ukrainian attack

Oil prices settled more than 2% higher on Friday as Russia's port of Novorossiisk halted oil exports following a Ukrainian drone attack that hit an oil depot

Oil settles up more than 2% as Russian port suspends oil exports after Ukrainian attack
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The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper

The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper

The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper
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Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses

The Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court

Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
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Activist investor Kimmeridge takes stake in US energy producer Devon

Activist investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management has taken a stake in U.S. shale producer Devon Energy, according to a stock market filing released on Friday.

Activist investor Kimmeridge takes stake in US energy producer Devon
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Why markets are suddenly on edge

Why markets are suddenly on edge

Why markets are suddenly on edge
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A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread

Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese

A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread
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Meatpacker JBS sees US cattle shortage lasting through 2026

U.S. beef margins for JBS, the world's largest meat company, will likely tighten in the fourth quarter from the prior period due to a persistent shortage of U.S.

Meatpacker JBS sees US cattle shortage lasting through 2026
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As Fed hawks press their case, traders bet against December cut

As U.S. agencies on Friday began announcing plans for releasing economic data delayed by the government shutdown, a trio of U.S. central bankers reiterated their concerns

As Fed hawks press their case, traders bet against December cut
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Switzerland to boost US investment as deal struck to lower US tariffs on Swiss goods to 15%

Switzerland has announced plans to invest $200 billion in the United States through 2028 as it finalized a hard-wrought deal to slash U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods

Switzerland to boost US investment as deal struck to lower US tariffs on Swiss goods to 15%
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Walmart's returns under McMillon among the strongest of recent departing CEOs

There have been numerous changes among CEOs in the last 18 months, and Walmart's announcement that Chief Executive Doug McMillon will retire in January is only the latest.

Walmart's returns under McMillon among the strongest of recent departing CEOs
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Walmart names insider Furner as CEO McMillon's successor, Wall Street reacts

Walmart on Friday announced that CEO Doug McMillon will retire next year and will be succeeded by insider and company veteran John Furner at a time when retailers navigate new challenges

Walmart names insider Furner as CEO McMillon's successor, Wall Street reacts
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US Postal Service seeks reforms as it reports $9 billion yearly loss

The U.S.

US Postal Service seeks reforms as it reports $9 billion yearly loss
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Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend

A Texas judge on Friday deferred ruling on state Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to temporarily block Kenvue from paying a dividend to its shareholders, in connection with his lawsuit

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend
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The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland
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Here's who broke ranks on vote to end government shutdown

The House has approved a bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history. President Donald Trump must now sign the funding package to officially reopen the government.

Here's who broke ranks on vote to end government shutdown
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Swiss government: US tariffs will be reduced to 15%

The Swiss government said on Friday that U.S. tariffs on its exports will be reduced to 15% from 39% and thanked President Donald Trump for a constructive engagement.

Swiss government: US tariffs will be reduced to 15%
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US drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash

US drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights
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Who is Walmart's new top boss?

Walmart on Friday named seasoned executive and insider John Furner as its new CEO, effective February 2026, replacing Doug McMillon, who led the retail behemoth for more than a decade.

Who is Walmart's new top boss?
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Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid

Cyprus said on Friday Turkey must drop its insistence on a two-state solution for the divided island if it hopes to make progress on its long-stalled bid to join the European Union.

Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid
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Russia's Lukoil in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets

Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil said on Friday it has been in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets following last-month sanctions from the UK and the United

Russia's Lukoil in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets
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Shein openings across France delayed after shoppers balked at Paris store prices

The opening of five new Shein concession stores across France has been delayed, department store owner Societe des Grands Magasins said on Friday, as it adjusts its strategy after some

Shein openings across France delayed after shoppers balked at Paris store prices
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Dollar rises against euro amid Fed rate cut speculation

The dollar gained on the euro and was roughly flat against the yen on Friday as stocks recovered from a sharp selloff and traders weighed whether the Federal

Dollar rises against euro amid Fed rate cut speculation
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Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to profit on margin expansion

American Bitcoin, backed by two of U.S.

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to profit on margin expansion
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Standard Lithium gets boost from Washington in Arkansas lithium race

Standard Lithium is getting a boost from Washington as it vies with Exxon Mobil to become the first company to produce lithium in Arkansas, a U.S.

Standard Lithium gets boost from Washington in Arkansas lithium race
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Enbridge approves $1.4 billion project to boost Canadian oil flows to US

Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge on Friday approved $1.4 billion in expansion projects for its Mainline and Flanagan South pipelines to the U.S., which it stressed

Enbridge approves $1.4 billion project to boost Canadian oil flows to US
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US reaches trade deal with Switzerland, USTR says

The Trump administration has reached a trade deal with Switzerland and will provide details on the White House website later on Friday, U.S.

US reaches trade deal with Switzerland, USTR says
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South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an "empty chair" in the absence of U.S. leadership

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says
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Swedish EV maker Polestar announces one-for-thirty reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing

Sweden's Polestar on Friday said it would conduct a one-for-thirty reverse stock split of its American Depository Shares as the electric vehicle maker seeks to avoid a Nasdaq delisting.

Swedish EV maker Polestar announces one-for-thirty reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing
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US Treasury, Taiwan reaffirm pledges against currency manipulation

The U.S.

US Treasury, Taiwan reaffirm pledges against currency manipulation
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Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern support $85 billion rail merger

Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s first coast-to-coast rail network

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern support $85 billion rail merger
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Merck bets on flu prevention with $9.2 billion deal for Cidara Therapeutics

Merck will acquire Cidara Therapeutics in a nearly $9.2 billion deal, gaining access to an experimental flu drug in its effort to diversify ahead of patent loss for its

Merck bets on flu prevention with $9.2 billion deal for Cidara Therapeutics
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RedBird's bid for UK's Telegraph collapses after newsroom opposition

U.S.-based private investment firm RedBird Capital Partners on Friday pulled out of a 500-million-pound ($671-million) bid for Britain's Telegraph Media Group, the

RedBird's bid for UK's Telegraph collapses after newsroom opposition
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Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip

Newly-elected chairman of Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk, Lars Rebien Sorensen, said on Friday he plans to enhance the board's

Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip
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US Bureau of Economic Analysis working on new economic data calendar post-shutdown

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday it was working to update its schedule of economic data releases affected by the recently ended government

US Bureau of Economic Analysis working on new economic data calendar post-shutdown
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Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says

Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said,

Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says
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Saudi Aramco to sign US LNG agreements during crown prince's visit to Washington, sources say

Saudi Aramco is set to sign two U.S. liquefied natural gas supply deals with Woodside Energy and Commonwealth LNG

Saudi Aramco to sign US LNG agreements during crown prince's visit to Washington, sources say
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Recent leadership changes at global consumer goods companies

Kohl's Corp named retail veteran Michael Bender as its permanent CEO on Monday, in the company's fourth appointment to the top job in three years.

Recent leadership changes at global consumer goods companies
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US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products

U.S.

US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products
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Union Pacific, Norfolk shareholders approve $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern shareholders approved a deal to merge both railroad operators, the companies said on Friday.

Union Pacific, Norfolk shareholders approve $85 billion merger
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Wall Street tumbles as tech selloff extends, rate cut hopes fade

Wall Street's main indexes dipped on Friday, driven by a renewed selloff in technology stocks, while hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve officials added to doubts about an interest rate

Wall Street tumbles as tech selloff extends, rate cut hopes fade
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Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

The equipment needed to keep the grid running is hard to make, and materials are limited. And supply-chain bottlenecks are taking years to clear.

Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid
Economy|Education|Opinion

Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress

The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.

Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down
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Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Economy|Education

Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs

Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.

Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs
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London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster

A London judge has ruled that BHP Group is liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster

London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
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Top asset manager DWS warns of global risks if US restricts dollar access

Executives at DWS, one of Europe's largest money managers, are thinking through the potential impacts in the unlikely event that the U.S.

Top asset manager DWS warns of global risks if US restricts dollar access
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Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour

Global equity fund inflows cooled significantly in the week to November 12 as worries about stretched technology valuations and signs of softening U.S. labour market conditions fuelled risk

Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour
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UK's commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says

The UK government's commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget by 2029/30 remains vital for the country's AA- credit rating, credit agency Fitch said.

UK's commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Skittish tech stock investors turn to Nvidia results for next cues

Turbulence in technology stocks could ratchet higher in the coming week as investors react to the quarterly report from Nvidia Corp, the world's largest company

Skittish tech stock investors turn to Nvidia results for next cues
Economy|Health|Political

Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms

For Larry Jackson, a Donald Trump-backing Republican hoping to

Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms
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US equity fund inflows ease to four-Week low on valuation concerns

U.S. equity funds witnessed a sharp cooling of demand in the week through November 12 as investors grew wary about the durability of the artificial intelligence-driven market rally and

US equity fund inflows ease to four-Week low on valuation concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Applied Materials' shares drop as stringent US export curbs weigh on China business

Applied Materials shares slipped more than 3% in early trading on Friday as the chip equipment maker forecast reduced spending in China next year due

Applied Materials' shares drop as stringent US export curbs weigh on China business
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Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Abbott is buying cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a $23 billion deal, including debt, to bolster the medical device maker's cancer diagnostics business.

Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade
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Teamshares to list in US via $746 million T. Rowe Price-backed SPAC deal

Teamshares, a buyer of small- to medium-sized enterprises, said on Friday it would go public in the U.S. through a $746 million blank-check deal with Live Oak Acquisition

Teamshares to list in US via $746 million T. Rowe Price-backed SPAC deal
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Ukrainian energy workers in endless race to repair damage from Russian strikes

Standing near the mangled exterior of his thermal power plant, the 53-year-old production manager described the now familiar job of a Ukrainian energy worker: swiftly

Ukrainian energy workers in endless race to repair damage from Russian strikes
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BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit

(Corrects to remove analyst's inaccurate comment in paragraph 10 that BHP had made a new $500 million provision relating to the incident.)

BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting
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Invest in crypto? Here’s what to know about your 2025 taxes

Invest in crypto? Here’s what to know about your 2025 taxes

Invest in crypto? Here’s what to know about your 2025 taxes
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How 30-year-old eBay is making a comeback thanks to AI

How 30-year-old eBay is making a comeback thanks to AI

How 30-year-old eBay is making a comeback thanks to AI
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Euro zone economy holds up, trade surplus surges on exports to US

The euro zone economy continued to expand at a modest but respectable pace in the third quarter while the trade

Euro zone economy holds up, trade surplus surges on exports to US
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Chile's presidential elections: Who is running and what is at stake

Chileans will head to the ballot box on Sunday to elect a new president in a vote that is pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing

Chile's presidential elections: Who is running and what is at stake
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Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says

Large defense companies have "conned" the U.S. military into buying expensive equipment when cheaper commercial options would have been available, U.S.

Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says
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Buy the Rumor, Sell the News

By Anna Szymanski -Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Buy the Rumor, Sell the News
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Study urges Germany to build digital hub linking military and private sector

Germany needs to better integrate private sector resources into its defence plans to meet logistical and NATO demands, a study carried out by Porsche-owned consultancy MHP, Quadriga

Study urges Germany to build digital hub linking military and private sector
Crime|Economy|World

Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  

Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of

Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  
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UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets

British finance minister Rachel Reeves has no plans to raise income tax rates in this month's budget due to improved fiscal

UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets
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ECB's Elderson backs easier rules for small banks, fewer requirements

European Central Bank supervisor Frank Elderson on Friday backed simplifying rules for smaller lenders and capital requirements for the sector as a whole.

ECB's Elderson backs easier rules for small banks, fewer requirements
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'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO

The explosion in the value of artificial intelligence stocks poses risks to global markets for which there is "no playbook", the CEO of

'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO
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Greece in talks to buy anti-aircraft, artillery systems from Israel

Greece is in talks with Israel to buy modern missile systems that would be used for a planned anti-aircraft defence dome, two officials with knowledge of the plan told Reuters.

Greece in talks to buy anti-aircraft, artillery systems from Israel
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Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle
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The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?

The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?

The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?
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Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say

Samsung Electronics this month raised prices of certain memory chips - now in short supply due to the global race to build AI data centres -

Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say
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Dubai Airshow to showcase Western jet orders as China debuts competitor

Aircraft delays, China's ambitions to dethrone Airbus and Boeing, and geopolitical tensions will vie for attention with new jet

Dubai Airshow to showcase Western jet orders as China debuts competitor
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European shares fall as US rate cut expectations wane; UK fiscal worries resurface

European shares fell on Friday, as hawkish commentary from U.S. policymakers dampened expectations of an imminent interest rate cut, even as the

European shares fall as US rate cut expectations wane; UK fiscal worries resurface
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Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk halted oil exports on Friday after a Ukrainian drone attack, and oil pipeline monopoly Transneft suspended crude supplies to the outlet, two

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspends oil exports after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
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Etihad Airways nine-month profit up 26% as passenger revenue jumps

Etihad Airways reported a nine-month profit of 1.7 billion dirhams ($463 million) on Friday, up 26% year-on-year, driven by higher revenue in both its passenger and cargo

Etihad Airways nine-month profit up 26% as passenger revenue jumps
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S&P lowers Nissan's rating to BB- from BB

S&P Global Ratings said on Friday it has downgraded its rating of Nissan Motor's credit by one notch on continuing pressure on its profitability, while taking a negative view of the

S&P lowers Nissan's rating to BB- from BB
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Over-indebtessness on the rise again in Germany, survey shows

Over-indebtedness among German adults is climbing again after years of decline, as economic weakness and rising costs squeeze household finances, data from credit agency Creditreform

Over-indebtessness on the rise again in Germany, survey shows
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UK's Reeves does not plan to raise income tax, government source says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves does not plan to raise income tax at her upcoming annual budget on November 26 due to an improved fiscal outlook, a government source said on

UK's Reeves does not plan to raise income tax, government source says
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Japan's automotive union group vows no retreat on wage demands despite tariff pain

Japan's top automobile industry union group has no plans to scale back its wage demands at labour talks next year despite a heavy drag on the

Japan's automotive union group vows no retreat on wage demands despite tariff pain
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Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires

Photo essay: See here "The fire started on my birthday," says taxi driver Simon Rodriguez, hauling

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires
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Investors push Argentina for flexible peso amid reserve, FDI concerns

Investors are urging Argentina’s government to allow greater flexibility

Investors push Argentina for flexible peso amid reserve, FDI concerns
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ACS, BlackRock launch 2 billion euro data centre joint venture

Spain's ACS and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners have created a joint venture to develop an initial 2 billion euro ($2.33 billion), 1.7 gigawatt portfolio of data centres,

ACS, BlackRock launch 2 billion euro data centre joint venture
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Stellantis to recall nearly 113,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 112,859 U.S. vehicles over possible engine failure or compartment fire, the U.S.

Stellantis to recall nearly 113,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says
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French inflation revised down to 0.8% year-on-year in October

Consumer prices in France rose 0.8% year-on-year in October, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, below analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading published last month.

French inflation revised down to 0.8% year-on-year in October
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BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida has been hospitalised for leukemia treatment and will work remotely for a few weeks, the central bank said on Friday.

BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia
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JPMorgan expands in Dubai as Middle East competition heats up

The U.S. bank JPMorgan has expanded in Dubai as part of a broader push to grow and do more business with medium-sized companies, an executive told Reuters, as

JPMorgan expands in Dubai as Middle East competition heats up
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Apple's China iPhone sales jumped 22% in month after iPhone 17 launch

Sales of iPhones in China rose 22% from year-earlier levels in the first month after the iPhone 17 series launched, even as the broader market softened, a

Apple's China iPhone sales jumped 22% in month after iPhone 17 launch
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Modi’s alliance set to easily win Indian Hindi heartland vote

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Modi’s alliance set to easily win Indian Hindi heartland vote
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US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The U.S. approved the sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million on Thursday, marking the first such transaction since President

US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump
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US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal
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Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape,

Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on
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ANZ's 'good news' culture masking problems, bank review finds

Australia's ANZ Group has a 'good news' culture that deters staff from speaking up about potential mistakes while bureaucracy hampers some of its processes, a review

ANZ's 'good news' culture masking problems, bank review finds
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Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs

Norbert Steuer, a logistics worker at Swiss precision machinery maker K.R. Pfiffner, has been at the firm for over three decades.

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs
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Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment

Alphabet's Google has offered to make it easier for publishers and advertisers to use its online advertising technology, defying EU antitrust regulators' call for

Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment
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Australia's Big Four banks move to bypass mortgage brokers as profits squeezed

Australia's biggest banks are ramping up efforts to reduce their reliance on mortgage brokers in the nation's $1.6 trillion home loan market,

Australia's Big Four banks move to bypass mortgage brokers as profits squeezed
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BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power

BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say
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Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%

Cartier-owner Richemont reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Friday, as the Geneva-based luxury group awaited the outcome of tariff negotiations between Switzerland and

Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%
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South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says

South Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding to realise $350 billion in strategic investments in various industries in the U.S., South Korea's Industry

South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 billion strategic investment, Seoul says
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China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the $19 trillion export-driven

China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year
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Japan's core inflation likely accelerated in October for 2nd straight month: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably accelerated in October for the second straight month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as smaller energy subsidies compared with a year

Japan's core inflation likely accelerated in October for 2nd straight month: Reuters poll
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Markets tumble as Fed cut hangs in the balance

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It has been a wrenching 24 hours for markets as traders reined in expectations that the U.S.

Markets tumble as Fed cut hangs in the balance
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Japan's fight with yen bears dulled by Takaichi's doves

As Japanese authorities once again battle a slide in the yen, their efforts this time are struggling for traction, undermined by new prime minister Sanae Takaichi's

Japan's fight with yen bears dulled by Takaichi's doves
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US, South Korea release details of trade deal

Here are some of the details released on Friday by the U.S. and South Korea on a trade deal. The two countries released a joint fact sheet on the summit meeting last month between U.S.

US, South Korea release details of trade deal
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US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles

The U.S. government has hired 50,000 employees since President Donald Trump took office, his top personnel official said, with the new staff largely in national

US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles
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SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders

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SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders
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South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 to help auto industry weather US tariffs

South Korea's government said on Friday it would boost subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 20% next year as part of a package to help the country's auto industry weather risks

South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 to help auto industry weather US tariffs
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Amazon, Microsoft back effort to curb Nvidia's exports to China, WSJ reports

Amazon is joining Microsoft in backing legislation to further restrict chipmaker Nvidia's ability to export chips to China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people

Amazon, Microsoft back effort to curb Nvidia's exports to China, WSJ reports
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Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon seek to end Epstein lawsuits

Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon asked a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss lawsuits accusing them of knowingly aiding Jeffrey Epstein's sex

Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon seek to end Epstein lawsuits
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China's October new home prices fall at fastest pace in a year

China's new home prices fell at the fastest monthly pace in a year in October, official data showed on Friday, highlighting persistently weak demand in

China's October new home prices fall at fastest pace in a year
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Singapore Airlines CEO says not expecting major impact from Boeing 777-9 delay

Singapore Airlines is not expecting a major impact from the delay in delivery of Boeing 777-9 planes, CEO Goh Choon Phong said on Friday.

Singapore Airlines CEO says not expecting major impact from Boeing 777-9 delay
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South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday South Korea and U.S. had finalised a joint fact sheet on agreements on trade and security issues after his summit with U.S.

South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says
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Nissan to cut jobs at European regional office as part of global overhaul

Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France, a company document and internal emails showed, as part of

Nissan to cut jobs at European regional office as part of global overhaul
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IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 1.6% in 2026

Thailand's economic growth is projected to reach 2.1% this year and then slow to 1.6% in 2026 in the face of increasing economic headwinds, the International Monetary Fund said. 

IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 1.6% in 2026
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson
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Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports

U.S.

Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports
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Highlights of US framework trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The United States on Thursday announced framework agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala that will see Washington

Highlights of US framework trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
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Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells

Colombia's state-run energy company Ecopetrol ECO.CN expects to execute about $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, equivalent to 90% of its target, executives

Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing
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Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its rollback of Biden-era limits on oil and gas drilling in an Alaska area that is the nation's largest tract of undisturbed public land.

Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
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Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

Families of some victims of two Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to reverse a judge's decision to

Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
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Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong 

Morgan Stanley's underwriting of Zijin Gold International's Hong Kong IPO placed it and its U.S. investors at risk of regulatory, financial and

Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong 
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US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order

U.S. airlines have cut far fewer flights for Friday than the requirement that they cut 6% of domestic flights at the 40 busiest American airports, according

US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order
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Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports

Merck is closing in on a deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics in a deal valuing the biotechnology company at a premium to its $3.3 billion market capitalization, the Financial Times reported on

Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports
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Brazil expects US to answer proposal regarding tariffs possibly as soon as Friday, minister says

The United States is analyzing the negotiation proposal sent by Brazil regarding tariffs and a response is expected soon, the Brazilian foreign minister said on Thursday, citing

Brazil expects US to answer proposal regarding tariffs possibly as soon as Friday, minister says
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US weekly jobless claims edge down, Haver Analytics estimates

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits eased slightly last week, Haver Analytics estimated on Thursday, pointing to stable

US weekly jobless claims edge down, Haver Analytics estimates
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US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador

The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador

US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador
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Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen

Rio Tinto said on Friday its Kennecott operation in Utah, U.S., has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with TerraGen to source renewable energy from a new wind farm in Texas.

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen
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Trump will attend Davos forum in 2026, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, next year, according to a White House official.

Trump will attend Davos forum in 2026, White House official says
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Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply last quarter as weak household spending and ongoing domestic uncertainty offset gains from exports, a Reuters

Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll
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UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey

UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows
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Under Armour parts ways with Steph Curry as restructuring gathers pace

Under Armour and Stephen Curry have parted ways, ending over a decade-long partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company.

Under Armour parts ways with Steph Curry as restructuring gathers pace
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Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says

Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says

Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says
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Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
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Trading Day: Fed hopes melt, stocks sink

Wall Street tumbled and Treasury yields rose on Thursday as expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month faded rapidly, while the dollar

Trading Day: Fed hopes melt, stocks sink
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Cuba accuses US-funded media outlet of economic terrorism, manipulating exchange rate

Cuba on Thursday alleged that U.S.-funded media outlet El Toque was manipulating Cuba's informal exchange rate to foment unrest on the island at a time when a

Cuba accuses US-funded media outlet of economic terrorism, manipulating exchange rate
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You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
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Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech

Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it sold a part of its stake in German drugmaker BioNTech SE, more than five years after both firms formed an alliance that yielded a vaccine to combat the deadly

Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech
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JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment

JBS, the world's largest meat company, reported a net profit fall in the third quarter in spite of a rise in global net sales amid a still-

JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment
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Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules

Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp accusing them of conspiring to monopolize markets

Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules
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Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs

Applied Materials said on Thursday it expects spending on chipmaking equipment in China to fall in 2026 as tighter U.S. export controls limit its market access, with overall revenue

Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs
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Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The Trump administration has announced trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala

Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
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Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
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Fed's Kashkari wanted rate-cut pause in October, reports Bloomberg News

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari told Bloomberg News in an interview on Thursday that he did not support the Fed's interest-rate cut in October given the economy's

Fed's Kashkari wanted rate-cut pause in October, reports Bloomberg News
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Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening
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US corporate bankruptcies set to hit 15-year high amid credit jitters, S&P data shows

Large U.S. corporate bankruptcies are on pace to hit their highest level in 15 years, S&P Global data showed on Thursday, underscoring mounting stress across corporate America at a

US corporate bankruptcies set to hit 15-year high amid credit jitters, S&P data shows
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White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers

The White House this week held separate meetings with oil refiners and biofuel producers as it seeks to resolve a long-running dispute over billions of gallons of U.S.

White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers
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Ubisoft delays half-year results, requests trading suspension

French video game publisher Ubisoft said on Thursday it was postponing the publication of its half-year earnings and requested Euronext suspend trading of its shares and

Ubisoft delays half-year results, requests trading suspension
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Digital lender Nubank posts Q3 income beat, record profitability

Nu Holdings, the listed entity which runs Brazilian digital lender Nubank, posted on Thursday an increase in its third-quarter net income driven by its Brazilian

Digital lender Nubank posts Q3 income beat, record profitability
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The longest US government shutdowns

The U.S. government shutdown ended on its 43rd day on Thursday, the longest in history and breaking a record set in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first term in office.

The longest US government shutdowns
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Equities tumble, bond prices dip as hopes fade for Fed rate cut in December

Wall Street indexes suffered their biggest one-day decline in a month on Thursday, pushing down MSCI's global equities gauge while U.S.

Equities tumble, bond prices dip as hopes fade for Fed rate cut in December
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Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site

Some of the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at Hyundai's sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia have returned to their U.S. jobs two months later

Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site
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Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
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States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
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Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates

The U.S. stock market tumbled to one of its worst days since its springtime sell-off

Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates
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Carlyle exploring options to buy Lukoil foreign assets, sources say

U.S. private equity firm Carlyle is exploring options to buy Russian oil major Lukoil's foreign assets, three sources familiar with the situation

Carlyle exploring options to buy Lukoil foreign assets, sources say
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US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown

The head of the U.S.

US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown
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Striking Boeing workers approve labor deal, ending 101-day-long walkout

Striking workers at Boeing Defense's St.

Striking Boeing workers approve labor deal, ending 101-day-long walkout
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Wall Street tumbles as Nvidia slides, investors fret that Fed may slow rate cuts

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with steep losses in Nvidia and other AI heavyweights, as investors scaled back expectations of interest rate cuts due to

Wall Street tumbles as Nvidia slides, investors fret that Fed may slow rate cuts
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Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say

Rising living costs and expanding home ownership were among the issues U.S.

Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say
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Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026

Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
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Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed

Saudi Arabia plans imminently to boost commercial ties with Lebanon after Lebanese authorities demonstrated "efficacy" in curbing drug smuggling to the kingdom over

Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed
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Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up

Citing worries about inflation and signs of relative stability in the labor market after two U.S. interest rate cuts this year, a

Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up
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Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as new CEO restructures, source says

Verizon's new CEO is planning to cut about 15,000 jobs in the U.S. telecommunications company's largest ever layoffs, a person

Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as new CEO restructures, source says
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US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown

The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday as the U.S. government reopened, leaving traders grappling with the long-term impact the shutdown will have on trust in the U.S

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown
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Oil prices steady after steep losses in previous session

(Corrects second bullet point, paragraph 8 and paragraph 10 in November 13 story to remove attribution to OPEC and make clear the surplus projection is implied according to a Reuters calculation based

Oil prices steady after steep losses in previous session
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Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts

Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts

Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s most sensitive wilderness areas

Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest

Boeing machinists on Thursday approved a five-year labor agreement to end a strike that began on Aug. 4 at three Midwest plants

Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest
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IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year

IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers
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German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says

Germany's budget committee approved on Thursday the defence budget and the economic plan for the Bundeswehr special fund for 2026, with a total volume of more than 108 billion euros

German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says
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IMF says Jamaica has buffers to finance immediate disaster-related needs

The International Monetary Fund said it was closely monitoring developments in Jamaica and Haiti on Thursday following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, adding that

IMF says Jamaica has buffers to finance immediate disaster-related needs
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Disney warns of potentially long dispute with YouTube TV, shares fall

Walt Disney signaled on Thursday it was girding for a potentially prolonged fight with YouTube TV over distribution of its television

Disney warns of potentially long dispute with YouTube TV, shares fall
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European officials consider pooling dollars to lessen Fed reliance after Trump shocks

European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal

European officials consider pooling dollars to lessen Fed reliance after Trump shocks
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Fed's Hammack says restrictive monetary policy needed to cool inflation

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says restrictive monetary policy needed to cool inflation
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Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say
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Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums

Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
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A judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop to view evidence in jail. He still hasn't gotten it

Months after a judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop in jail to review evidence, lawyers for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson say the device has yet to be delivered

A judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop to view evidence in jail. He still hasn't gotten it
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AT&T reached a $177M data breach settlement. What consumers should know about claiming their money

AT&T has reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches

AT&T reached a $177M data breach settlement. What consumers should know about claiming their money
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Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
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401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up

401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up

401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up
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San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options

The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise

San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
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IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves

Current benign international financial market conditions are an opportunity for Argentina to accelerate its accumulation of international reserves, the International Monetary Fund said on

IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves
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US companies step up job cuts amid uncertain economy

U.S. companies across sectors are intensifying job cuts, extending a trend of workforce reductions from 2024, as they prioritize cost-savings and streamline operations amid a challenging

US companies step up job cuts amid uncertain economy
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Starbucks union baristas walk out on Red Cup Day in push for contract talks

More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas in over 40 U.S. cities launched an indefinite strike on Thursday, intensifying their push for a

Starbucks union baristas walk out on Red Cup Day in push for contract talks
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UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says

Swiss banks have to pay more currently to secure liquidity in the financial markets than two years ago, the Swiss National Bank said on Thursday, pointing to the 2023 collapse of

UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says
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Brazil trims 2025 growth, inflation forecasts amid slowdown

Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday trimmed its 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.2% from 2.3%, citing weaker than previously expected third-quarter results that also weighed on

Brazil trims 2025 growth, inflation forecasts amid slowdown
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Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

Portugal's minority centre-right government said on Thursday it was open to talks with unions, which have called a general strike next month over a planned overhaul of labour laws

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms
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LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts business, sources say

Auto parts supplier LKQ is planning to sell Keystone Automotive Industries, its specialty parts division, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters,

LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts business, sources say
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Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say
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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, hovering near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%
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Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
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EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal

European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
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The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says crews have found the body of a coal miner missing for days after a mine flooded in West Virginia

The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says
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The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress
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Cash App's Moneybot might know your spending habits better than you do

Cash App has introduced Moneybot, a new financial services chatbot that will be integrated into its banking app this winter

Cash App's Moneybot might know your spending habits better than you do
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Crypto-focused Grayscale reveals 20% revenue drop in US IPO filing

Grayscale reported a 20% drop in revenue in the first nine months of 2025, the crypto-focused asset manager disclosed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

Crypto-focused Grayscale reveals 20% revenue drop in US IPO filing
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Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said on X the CNBC report of his artificial intelligence startup xAI raising $15 billion in a series E funding round was "false."

Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'
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US judge denies motions to disqualify officers, advisers involved in Citgo auction

A U.S. judge has denied motions filed by Venezuela and Gold Reserve to disqualify him, a court officer and two advising firms overseeing an auction of shares in

US judge denies motions to disqualify officers, advisers involved in Citgo auction
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Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame is closing his hedge fund

Michael Burry, the investor whose successful bets against the U.S. housing market in 2008 were recounted in the movie "The

Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame is closing his hedge fund
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Moody's downgrades Nike's debt ratings on cost pressures

Credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has downgraded several of global footwear and apparel retailer Nike's debt ratings.

Moody's downgrades Nike's debt ratings on cost pressures
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IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts

The International Monetary Fund will soon begin a staff mission to Ukraine to discuss its financing needs and a potential new lending program,

IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts
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'Not been pretty': Novo Nordisk faces rare shareholder rebuke over board shake-up

Novo Nordisk faces a shareholder backlash on Friday as the Danish drugmaker's minority investors prepare a protest vote against

'Not been pretty': Novo Nordisk faces rare shareholder rebuke over board shake-up
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Tracking Starbucks' battles with workers union

More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas launched an open-ended strike on Thursday, intensifying their push for a collective bargaining agreement over pay and other benefits at the

Tracking Starbucks' battles with workers union
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Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he needed to ensure that young men from Ukraine do not come to Germany in large numbers, in what he

Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy
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Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 battery power systems in the U.S. for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating. The U.S.

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk
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Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera

Pfizer on Thursday closed its up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera after winning shareholder approval, gaining a foothold in the fast-growing obesity

Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera
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IMF sees signs of US economic strain but lack of data due to shutdown clouds picture

The International Monetary Fund is seeing signs of strain in the U.S. economy with fourth-quarter growth likely decelerating from previous forecasts, but a lack

IMF sees signs of US economic strain but lack of data due to shutdown clouds picture
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Fitch downgrades Aston Martin's ratings as US demand uncertain

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded British automaker Aston Martin's debt ratings, citing the luxury sports car maker's persistent negative cash flow

Fitch downgrades Aston Martin's ratings as US demand uncertain
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Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom

Near a remote bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru's northern Amazon, Wilmer Macusi stood atop a rusty pipeline cutting through the jungle, swirling a

Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom
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Citgo raises profit to $167 million, liquidity up to $2.75 billion

Citgo Petroleum's profit rose to $167 million in the third quarter from $100 million in the previous period, while the liquidity of the Venezuela-owned refiner

Citgo raises profit to $167 million, liquidity up to $2.75 billion
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Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office

Disney’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was mixed, as a weak performance from its television networks and some films was buffered by strength in its streaming business and theme parks

Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office
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Fed's Daly open-minded on December rate cut amid balanced risks

Risks to the Federal Reserve's two goals of price stability and full employment are balanced now that the Fed has cut interest rates twice so far this year

Fed's Daly open-minded on December rate cut amid balanced risks
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US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says
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Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, with investors awaiting indications on the U.S. economy and the monetary policy path after President Donald Trump signed a bill ending

Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening
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Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats appear more fired up than Republicans about voting in next year's congressional elections following the party's victories in recent state and local

Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions

Apple was on Thursday refused permission to appeal against a London tribunal ruling that it abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions, though the

Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions
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Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says
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US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says
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No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
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Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
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Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
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RTX to take $300 million fourth quarter charge tied to pension buyout

RTX Corp said on Thursday it will incur non-cash pretax charge of about $300 million in the fourth quarter related to the transfer of $2.5 billion in pension obligations to a Prudential

RTX to take $300 million fourth quarter charge tied to pension buyout
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21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs

21shares launched its first exchange-traded funds tracking the price of a basket of cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, solana and dogecoin, for U.S. investors, the Swiss

21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs
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Nissan considering car development with Honda in US, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor is considering a joint project for vehicle and powertrain development with Honda Motor in the U.S., Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa told the Nikkei business daily on Thursday.

Nissan considering car development with Honda in US, Nikkei reports
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EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine

By Bart H.

EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine
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EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz

Europe's top development banks and Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz signed a deal on Thursday to provide hundreds of millions of euros to secure Ukraine's natural gas supply amid the

EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz
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Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban

Unnerved by the Ukraine war and U.S.

Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban
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USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

The U.S.

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
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US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields, assuming no upside inflation surprises, are likely to rise modestly in coming months, according to a Reuters poll of market

US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll
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Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market

Technology executives and analysts expect artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in value, yet forecasts for the market diverge significantly based on the

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market
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A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping
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Counter-drone radar firm Chaos raises $510 million in defense tech boom

Counter-drone radar manufacturer Chaos Industries raised $510 million in a funding round that closed last month, the company's CEO said, the latest sign of booming

Counter-drone radar firm Chaos raises $510 million in defense tech boom
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Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China

Top Senate Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took aim at the Trump administration for suspending a measure that blocked thousands of

Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China
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USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report

A crop data blackout during the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown has led to the widest range of analyst estimates in a decade for corn and

USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report
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WeightWatchers to offer Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill after 2026 launch

WeightWatchers' CEO said on Wednesday it planned to offer Novo Nordisk's much-anticipated Wegovy in pill form if it is launched next year in the United States,

WeightWatchers to offer Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill after 2026 launch
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Japan's 'megabanks' seen posting solid Q2 profits, on track for record annual earnings

Japan's three largest banking groups are expected to post

Japan's 'megabanks' seen posting solid Q2 profits, on track for record annual earnings
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Fed cut now a coin toss

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the U.S. government now reopening after a six-week hiatus, market attention

Fed cut now a coin toss
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
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Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines
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US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs

The U.S. and Switzerland edged closer to a trade deal on Thursday to reduce President Donald Trump's crippling 39% tariffs on Swiss imports

US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs
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Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election
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Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy

Alphabet's Google was hit with an EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy on Thursday following complaints from publishers who say it has hurt their

Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy
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Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows

Euro zone industrial production rose far less in September than economists had predicted, though the big economies fared well and the shortfall was due to volatility among big

Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows
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Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign

The historically routine process of reappointing the Federal Reserve's 12 regional bank presidents is being watched for signs of becoming the

Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign
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Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs
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Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption

Maria Gladys Primo cannot hold back tears as she recalls the night of November 13, 1985, when she last saw her two young children, before a landslide of mud,

Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption
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The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know
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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
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Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year

Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget
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US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting
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Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand

Shares of Cisco Systems rose nearly 6% in early trading on Thursday, after the networking equipment maker raised its annual profit and revenue forecast on robust cloud demand.

Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand
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China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results

Tencent on Thursday said chip shortages were constraining the growth of its cloud business as China's largest social media and gaming company prioritizes

China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results
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Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit

Burberry posted its first quarter of growth in two years on Thursday as the British luxury brand's turnaround efforts started to bear fruit and

Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit
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German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils

A German high court rejected a claim from shareholders in defunct payments company Wirecard who were seeking a bigger share of the firm's remaining assets.

German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils
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European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides

European shares closed lower on Thursday, as investors shifted their focus to crucial U.S. economic data following the end of the nation's longest

European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides
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China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say

China's securities watchdog chief, Wu Qing, has sought approval to step down, sources with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be an abrupt and unexpected exit for a regulatory head

China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say
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Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case

Spain's stock market supervisor has fined Elon Musk-owned social media platform X 5 million euros ($5.8 million) for failing to make sure that a cryptoasset company that used X for

Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case
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SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit

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SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit
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With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues

Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical risks and nearly all euro zone banks are exposed to some extent, so weakening regulation now could jeopardize the sector's

With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues
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China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast

New loans by Chinese banks fell sharply in October from the previous month and missed market expectations, as households and businesses remained wary of taking on more debt due to

China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast
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Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

Tanzania's leader chose a longtime loyalist as prime minister on Thursday, after a disputed presidential election in the East African country prompted clashes in which rights groups say

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election
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The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal
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‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck
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How the yen tripped up investors...again

Investors laid a record wager on Japan's yen rising to take advantage of a long-overdue economic revival that coincided with expectations for a U.S.

How the yen tripped up investors...again
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UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concerned about possible

UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows
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Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd posted a 50% drop in nine-month net profit to 846 million euros ($989 million) on Thursday and lowered the top end of its full-

Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%
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US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says
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Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules

Vacation rental firm Airbnb will invest in the promotion of inland towns across Spain over the next three years to tap into rural tourism, as major cities restrict short-term rentals

Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules
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Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens

On Tehran's bustling streets, signs of change are unmistakable.

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens
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ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says

Spain's ACS is close to striking a 23 billion euro ($26.8 billion) partnership with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to develop data centres, newspaper Expansion reported

ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says
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German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows

Confidence among German firms outside Germany is rising significantly while it remains subdued among those at home, a survey by the association of German Chambers

German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows
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Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown
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German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria

For years, it was a common occurrence: Dutch bandits would drive to Germany and in the dead of night blow up ATMs, grab cash and speed back home on the Autobahn. 

German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria
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Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound

A surge in luxury stocks has piled pressure on fashion houses including LVMH and Gucci owner Kering to show that signs of recovery in the third quarter can translate

Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound
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Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
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UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on

UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits
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Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble

Italian tech company Bending Spoons could list as early as next year, when it expects to double adjusted earnings after buying video streaming platform Vimeo and web

Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble
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Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 

South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics, are worried about Vietnam's plan to reform incentives for the high-tech sector, warning it could lead to

Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 
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US court temporarily blocks USDOT order to unwind Delta, Aeromexico joint venture

A U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday temporarily halted a government agency's order to force Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to unwind a joint venture by

US court temporarily blocks USDOT order to unwind Delta, Aeromexico joint venture
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GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say

U.S. firm GE Vernova and Germany's Siemens Energy are in talks to supply gas turbines to a $7 billion project aiming to rebuild

GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say
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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
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New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in "free association" with it, after their leaders met in

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row
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The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill to end a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill
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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history
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What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?
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Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Taiwan's economy could grow close to 6% this year given the unexpected strong performance in the third quarter, the head of the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the island

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says
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California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
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Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation

Japan's wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of rice and other food remained stubbornly high, data showed on Thursday, keeping pressure on

Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
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Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds

Most big emerging economies, including China, Brazil and India, can weather U.S. tariffs without excessive pain, a study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft showed,

Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds
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Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is aiming for moderate inflation accompanied by wage rises and economic improvement, signalling that its goal

Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view
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How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown
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Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region
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A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
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US House report accuses China of minerals market interference

China has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices for decades, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector

US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
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Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite

Long overlooked as the backwater of the Australian equity market, small-cap stocks are having their best run in over a decade due to strong earnings and growth

Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite
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Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
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Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting

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Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
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Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble

Australian employment surged in October as firms took on more full-time workers, pulling the jobless rate down from a four-year high and bolstering a growing view that

Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble
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Southwest optimistic FAA will allow full schedule within days after shutdown ends

Southwest Airlines told employees Wednesday it is optimistic the Federal Aviation Administration will soon allow U.S. airlines to resume its full schedule.

Southwest optimistic FAA will allow full schedule within days after shutdown ends
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Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight
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Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge

Brazilian state-run lender Banco do Brasil on Wednesday lowered its outlook for adjusted net income this year, citing higher funding expenses and rising

Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge
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US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says

Retail-related job postings, including hospitality, retail shops and food services, dropped 16% in October compared to last year, according

US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says
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Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
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G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan

G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
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All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville

A grandfather and his young granddaughter

All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
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Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear

Cisco Systems raised full-year forecast for profit and revenue on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its networking equipment driven by multi-billion-dollar data center

Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear
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Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed

U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while

Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed
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New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs

By Michael S.

New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs
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Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins, who voted for both of the Fed's policy-rate reductions this year, said on Wednesday she sees a "relatively high bar" for

Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut
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FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month

Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, sharply cut its full-year profit growth forecast on Wednesday, primarily due to another long winning streak by gamblers that

FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month
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Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability

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Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability
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Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income-White House

President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans a $2,000 check using money that has come into government coffers from Trump's tariffs, the White House said on

Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income-White House
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Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million

Edgewell Personal Care has agreed to sell its North American feminine care business, which includes the likes of Stayfree sanitary napkins, to Swedish health and hygiene firm Essity for $

Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million
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Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 

AI startup Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million to build web search infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents and

Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 
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US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S.

US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety
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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports

The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years

EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports
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These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
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Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana

Chevron said on Wednesday it expects that a prolific oilfield in Guyana could hold more than the current estimate of 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent in

Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana
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Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
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Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow notching a record-high close and the Nasdaq losing ground as investors rotated out of

Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq
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US Treasurer strikes final pennies at Philadelphia Mint

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US Treasurer strikes final pennies at Philadelphia Mint
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Equities rise modestly, US bond yields dip with government reopen, interest rates in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose slightly on Wednesday while U.S.

Equities rise modestly, US bond yields dip with government reopen, interest rates in focus
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Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies

U.S. stocks drifted around their records in a mixed day of trading

Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies
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A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
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White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown
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Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday that he would be able to get to work quickly as Federal Reserve chair due to his experience at the U.S. central bank,

Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair
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US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown

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US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown
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Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds

Venezuela's bonds could be worth 30%-60% more than at present if building U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ends up paving the way for what could be the world's biggest-ever

Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds
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Oil prices fall more than $2/bbl as OPEC says 2026 supply to match demand

Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, weighed down by an OPEC report saying global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its

Oil prices fall more than $2/bbl as OPEC says 2026 supply to match demand
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Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday repeated his view that data showing inflation running above 2% is backward-looking and should not be taken at face value, and again

Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy
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BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say

BP is in talks with investment firm Stonepeak over the sale of its Castrol lubricants unit, according to two people with

BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say
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White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting

The White House is exploring new measures to curb the influence of proxy advisers which conservatives have for years complained push liberal-leaning views,

White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting
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Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals

When Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar learned in late September that Metsera had accepted a $7.3 billion rival bid from Pfizer, he was not

Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals
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More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
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No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
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White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign the bill Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference.

White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown
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Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

The European Union needs to adopt "strong and fast" rules against the invasion of cheap and unregulated products, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
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Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal

Dayforce said that it has received an overwhelmingly positive stockholder vote for a proposed $12.3 billion buyout of the HR software provider by Thoma Bravo, a month after its largest

Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal
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Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
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Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
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Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows

The share of subprime borrowers at least 60 days behind on their auto loans rose to 6.65% in October, the highest level on record, according to Fitch Ratings data going back

Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows
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South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel
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Trump to host JPMorgan's Dimon, other Wall Street CEOs at White House dinner

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Trump to host JPMorgan's Dimon, other Wall Street CEOs at White House dinner
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Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says
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Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show

Ahead of the Bank of Canada's rates decision on October 29, Governing Council decided to look

Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show
Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates
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Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
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A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross have sold for over $600,000 at auction

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
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UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
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COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
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US consumer finance watchdog proposes ending civil rights-era anti-discrimination requirements

The U.S. federal consumer finance watchdog on Wednesday proposed narrowing key civil-rights-era anti-discrimination requirements for the financial industry,

US consumer finance watchdog proposes ending civil rights-era anti-discrimination requirements
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Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld

In the hours after the Louvre heist, Belgian police received an alert from their French counterparts, urging them to be on the lookout for

Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld
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Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
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US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink

The Trump administration late on Wednesday froze government-imposed flight cuts at 40 major airports at 6% after air traffic control absences fell sharply,

US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink
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Chevron targets 10% annual cash flow growth through 2030, higher cost-cutting

Chevron said on Wednesday that it plans to grow free cash flow by more than 10% annually through 2030 and increase oil and gas production, while further reducing

Chevron targets 10% annual cash flow growth through 2030, higher cost-cutting
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Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions

Delta Air Lines expects to have a strong fourth quarter despite flight disruptions caused by the federal government shutdown, the carrier's CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Wednesday.

Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions
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US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
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Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike

At least 173 flights have been canceled and 20,000 passengers affected after pilots for LATAM Airlines went on strike, the company said on Wednesday. 

Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike
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US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams

The United States on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for supporting a cyber scam operation that targeted Americans from territory it controls.

US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams
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Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
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The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia
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Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Wednesday said he favors leaving interest rates where they are until there is "clear evidence" that inflation is moving back to the U.S.

Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is growing to $965 million for Friday’s drawing after lottery officials say no ticket matched all six numbers

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing
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With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end
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Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
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Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan
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Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low

The U.S. dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday as traders evaluated what a flood of economic releases will mean for Federal Reserve interest rate policy

Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low
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Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract

Walt Disney has extended the employment contract of CFO Hugh Johnston by about two years as the media company undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its operations, with a renewed focus on its

Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract
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Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability

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Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability
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Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
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India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
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French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform

French lawmakers voted to suspend a contested pension reform on Wednesday, as next year's budget bills inch through parliament under persistent threats to the government's survival.

French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform
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Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens

Bundled in layers of clothing and clutching her cane inside an evacuation van, 84-year-old Polina Plyushchii said the threat of drones and other weapons had made it too

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens
Economy|Political|World

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court

Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, a move that

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court
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Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says

Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on

Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says
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Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown

Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets

Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
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Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is retiring at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over the central bank

Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee
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Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
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Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race
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Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm

The federal government shutdown has created delays in some states when it comes to the federal program that helps millions of families heat and cool their homes

Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
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UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government

UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end
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GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips

Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by strong demand from its clients in the automotive and data

GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips
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Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is departing Delaware and reincorporating itself in Texas, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, citing the new business hub's growing

Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware
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German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026

The German Council of Economic Experts on Wednesday cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy in 2026 and predicted only modest growth this year, despite

German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026
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OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026

The world oil market will see a small surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ production increases and higher supply from other producers, an OPEC report showed on Wednesday, a

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026
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Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 2,000 employees, as the chip-design software maker looks to redirect investment towards growth opportunities, according to a

Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure
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Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday with the Dow at a record high, as investors cheered a likely end to the longest U.S. government shutdown, while an upbeat earnings outlook from

Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown
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Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says

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Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
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Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea

Oslo-listed Vantage Drilling cancelled a contract to drill next year, which two industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday was with

Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea
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Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth

Circle's third-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, driven by higher reserve income amid rising circulation of its flagship

Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth
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'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
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Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants over interchange fees

Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
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Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers
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Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
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Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
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Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically
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AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets

Advanced Micro Devices shares surged 7% on Wednesday after the chipmaker unveiled a bold $100 billion annual data-center revenue target, with plans to claim a larger slice of the booming

AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets
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Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia, with all but one of the bodies recovered, marking the

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found
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ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is to take over from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as head of two of the Bank for International Settlements' key economic

ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees
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Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll
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Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand

Loblaw raised its annual profit forecast after beating third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, as the Canadian retailer bet on demand for grocery and medicines at its discount stores

Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand
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Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post

Senegal's president and the political party he belongs to have issued conflicting statements over the leadership of the ruling coalition, a clear sign of dissension among top leaders

Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post
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Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split

Polestar reported a wider third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said it would conduct a reverse stock split - reducing the number of its existing shares

Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split
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Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
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Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Economy|Food|Health

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
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Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits

Three former senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S.

Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits
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UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
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Tech turbulence and data deluge due

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Markets have already effectively priced in the U.S. government's reopening on Monday,

Tech turbulence and data deluge due
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German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group

Germany's export business, struggling under high U.S. tariffs and a slump in China, got a welcome shot in the arm from trade with Eastern Europe in

German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group
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India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes

India's retail inflation slumped to a record low of 0.25% in October, driven by a sharp fall in food prices and tax cuts on consumer goods, paving the way for a

India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes
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Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S.

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
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How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his

How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
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Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs

Brazil's fiscal balance will become a top priority from 2027 regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Goldman Sachs' head of Latin

Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs
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Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying

In Newark's heavily Latino Ironbound district, Rosa Ludena works the register of the electronics shop she's owned since 2003. 

Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying
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Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues

Euro zone inflation is unlikely to fall too low and risks may actually be skewed toward higher than forecast readings, but the European Central Bank can tolerate small target

Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues
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Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
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Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
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A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
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FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush
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Italy industry output rebounds after August slump

Italian industrial output rebounded 2.8% in September after a 2.7% drop in August, data showed on Wednesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing sector.

Italy industry output rebounds after August slump
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India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease

By Abhirami G -India could host more than 2,400 global capability centres by 2030, TeamLease Services said on Wednesday, adding that  U.S.

India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease
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New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus

Two newly appointed members of the Japanese government's top economic panel called on Wednesday for an economic stimulus package larger than last year's,

New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus
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US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

By Nolan D.

US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
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Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
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China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment

China's Singles' Day sales festival is coming to a close after more than a month of promotions on the country's largest e-commerce platforms, which

China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment
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Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
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White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy
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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
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Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​

The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) are under pressure to offer more help to poor countries being hammered by energy challenges and

Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​
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SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs

SoftBank's shares slid as much as 10% on Wednesday after the $5.8 billion sale of its stake in Nvidia highlighted the growing funding demands it faces to bankroll its

SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs
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German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October

German inflation slowed slightly in October to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming preliminary data.

German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October
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World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
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Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, offered a bullish outlook on AI-related demand on Wednesday saying it would be a

Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement
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PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years

-PayPal said on Wednesday it is re-launching in the United Kingdom for customers to shop online and in stores, nearly two years after it restructured its operations there following Brexit.

PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years
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China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw

China is grappling with a glut of soybeans after months of record imports, curbing prospects for U.S. exports despite a recent trade truce

China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw
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Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
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Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up

Sweden's economy is picking up speed after a period of sluggish growth, but uncertainty remains high, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said on Wednesday.

Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up
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Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

South Africa's largest mobile operator Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa,

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink
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Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
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Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says

Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather,

Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says
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China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit

Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation

China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
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This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

Drone warfare exploded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers
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Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday she would not deny that the negative aspects of the weak yen on the economy have become more pronounced than the positive

Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages
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US Congress poised to get back to work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The U.S. government is on the brink of reopening, potentially restoring pay to unpaid federal workers and ending a

US Congress poised to get back to work
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Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she "strongly hopes" the central bank achieves inflation driven by wages rather than primarily through

Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation
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Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions

U.S. trade tensions have slowed opportunities for business jet deals in China, the president of corporate planemaker Gulfstream Aerospace said, in a rare case of demand

Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions
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M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth

Marks & Spencer is revamping its supply chain from "factory to floor", the retailer's new fashion boss told Reuters, as it looks to double annual online non-food sales

M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth
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Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies

Turkish telecoms operator Turkcell signed an agreement with Google on Wednesday for strategic cooperation on cloud technologies, the company said in a notice.

Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies
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Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls

Asian equities witnessed steep cross-border outflows in the first week of November as investors booked profits on caution over lofty tech valuations and uncertainty about the sustainability

Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls
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GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
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Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows

Japan's government will pledge to increase spending "without hesitation" to support an economy on the cusp of emerging from stagnation, according to a draft of

Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows
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Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
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Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows

The holiday rush may lose some of its momentum this year — even among high-income travelers — as a report from Deloitte on Wednesday shows Americans are planning to take

Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows
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Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
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Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power

A rare blackout has hit the entire Dominican Republic, snarling traffic and paralyzing business in the country of nearly 11 million people

Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power
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Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities

Australia's spy chief said on Wednesday hackers working for China's government and military had probed the country's telecoms network and key infrastructure,

Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities
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Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
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What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?
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Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says

Most of Ireland's big corporate taxpayers have so far escaped the direct impact of U.S. tariffs, but American trade policies have made the outlook for this critical source of

Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says
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Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market

Stablecoin issuers could become major buyers of Japanese government bonds in several years and influence the central bank's control over monetary policy, the head of

Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market
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The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
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Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
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At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy

California Governor Gavin Newsom assured an audience at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state would continue to prioritize green technology,

At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy
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Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong demand across major markets, market

Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says
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AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the United States for missing key United Nations climate talks, calling it doubling down on stupid

AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'
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Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs
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Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturing confidence surged to its highest level in nearly four years in November, led by the electronics and auto sectors which have been buoyed by

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll
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Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions
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US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid

The U.S.

US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid
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US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback
Economy|Health|US

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
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A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper
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Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
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California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was chilling to see the U.S. military blowing up suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coasts of Latin America

California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels
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Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street

U.S. tech was the major outlier in an otherwise buoyant day for global stocks on Tuesday, as relief around the expected end of the U.S. government

Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street
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US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. regulators have agreed on the terms to ease a set of capital requirements that could potentially allow banks to hold more Treasuries, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports
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Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports

Mexico on Tuesday implemented a new tariff for sugar imports due to falling international prices and a risk of oversupply in the domestic market, according to

Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports
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Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after most U.S. stocks rose, settling back to where they were before last week’s swoon over the future of artificial intelligence

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street
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There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week

There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
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US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say

The U.S.

US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say
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AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 

By Max A.

AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 
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Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed on Tuesday a decree seeking to lower intermediation costs in the country's multi-billion-real meal voucher market, which will

Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market
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Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon
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Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
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Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a record high close on Tuesday, lifted by progress toward ending the longest U.S. government shutdown, while Nvidia and other

Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown
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Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening

MSCI's global equities index rose modestly on Tuesday as investors looked forward to an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while the

Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening
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Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
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Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage

What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
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Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown
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Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
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Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo
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Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
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White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock

The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.

White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock
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US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears

The longest federal government shutdown disrupted tens of thousands of flights in recent days, and with it, U.S. carriers' optimistic expectations for the

US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears
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US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
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France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
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French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs

France's central bank said the economy "will grow slightly in the fourth quarter" as high political uncertainty contributes to a slowing pace of expansion in November, although it did

French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs
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Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent
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Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
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Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries

Oil prices gained about $1 on Tuesday on the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and the optimism over a potential end to the U.S. government shutdown,

Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries
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US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows

U.S. firms were shedding more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday in its latest real-time estimate of job

US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows
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Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos

Americans are increasingly booking buses and trains to their Thanksgiving destinations this year while some have outright canceled their plans following the

Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos
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US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
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FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines

Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a record high for the second straight session on Tuesday, as weak UK labour market data boosted hopes for Bank of England rate cuts and

FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines
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Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy will be eligible for help dealing with migratory pressures under a new EU mechanism when the bloc's pact on migration and asylum enters into force

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
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Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts

Shell has challenged its defeat in an arbitration case against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global in the New York Supreme

Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts
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Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets
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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government
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ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
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Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff

Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
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Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
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Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany

Alphabet's Google will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany in the coming years in a push to expand its

Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany
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Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
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Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail

As Chinese police closed in on the architect of a massive Ponzi scheme that cost thousands their life savings, a woman in her mid-40s was taken by an accomplice to the Myanmar border

Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail
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Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch

Crypto firm Bitwise Asset Management's successful push to launch the first U.S. spot Solana ETF while the Securities and Exchange Commission was shut down has upended the

Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch
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Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit

A crisis at luxury carmaker Porsche AG hit earnings at its top shareholder Porsche SE in the first nine months of the year, with adjusted profit after tax falling by

Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit
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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
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European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by healthcare stocks, as investors anticipated an end to the U.S. government shutdown and

European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown
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Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8% on Tuesday in a vote of investor confidence for new CEO David Ellison's pitch on

Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder
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Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows

Morgan Stanley launched a dedicated private company research page on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as investors' interest in high-growth startups

Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows
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'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees

'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
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Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know
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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
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Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
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Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source

Switzerland could clinch a deal with the United States to lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% as soon as Thursday or Friday, a Swiss source told

Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source
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AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue

Nebius Group has signed a deal worth about $3 billion with Meta to provide the Facebook owner with AI infrastructure over a five-year period, the company said on Tuesday, after it reported

AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
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Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
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SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
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Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast

CoreWeave's shares tumbled 10% on Tuesday after it scaled back its annual revenue forecast due to data center hiccups despite strong demand for its artificial intelligence services.

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday with concerns around elevated technology valuations resurfacing, while markets monitored progress toward the end of the longest government

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed
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Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
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US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
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Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and yen on Tuesday on concerns about the deteriorating U.S. labor market after a report showed that private employers cut jobs

Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens
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Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF

A pick-up in flows into stocks led the way as non-resident investors added $26.9 billion to their emerging markets' equities and debt portfolios in October, data

Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF
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US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
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Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin

The mastermind of a vast Ponzi scheme in China, which conned nearly 130,000 investors, was jailed in Britain on Tuesday for over 11 years for laundering the proceeds of

Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin
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JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time

JPMorgan has moved 120 employees for its upcoming digital retail bank into its new central Berlin headquarters and expects to hire more people in the years to come in a building

JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time
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Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks

Crypto tokens linked to mainstream financial assets could create new risks for investors, the global securities regulator IOSCO said in a report on Tuesday, as

Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks
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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 

The stock market's recent

Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 
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Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

Tech bounce stalls
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China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
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Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
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Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative

Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses
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United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'

United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it unfairly charged passengers extra money to sit in "window seats" that, to their surprise,

United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'
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Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  

SAO PAULO -Brazil's inflation slowed more than expected in October, following a rebound in September, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an interest rate cut

Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
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Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
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Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer prices likely rose at a roughly steady pace in October compared to the previous month, with the annual average rate remaining on track to mark a 6-year low

Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders

SoFi on Tuesday announced plans to roll out crypto trading for customers, as the multi-trillion-dollar crypto sector continues to attract traditional financial firms amid

SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation