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Today: July 17, 2026
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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season heats up in the coming week, with Alphabet and Intel set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI trade

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
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Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds attracted inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15, as investor risk appetite was lifted by a strong start to the earnings season and cooler U.S.

Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism
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Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks

A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
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Wall St futures fall as chip selloff gathers pace; Netflix tumbles

U.S. stock index futures slid on Friday as a selloff in chip stocks deepened, forcing investors to reassess the staying power of this year's AI-fueled rally, while a weak forecast

Wall St futures fall as chip selloff gathers pace;  Netflix tumbles
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"Lacks excitement": Netflix tumbles 9% as weak earnings forecast deepens doubts over growth

Netflix's shares tumbled 9.2% before the bell on Friday following another weaker-than-expected earnings forecast from the streaming major, deepening doubts about its ability to

"Lacks excitement": Netflix tumbles 9% as weak earnings forecast deepens doubts over growth
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port

US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
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Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity

Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals, warning that

Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
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China suppressing Taiwan 'everywhere', vice president says of PNG pressure

Taiwan faces an extremely difficult diplomatic situation because China is suppressing the island "everywhere", Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said on Friday after Papua New

China suppressing Taiwan 'everywhere', vice president says of PNG pressure
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Stocks drop on deepening semiconductor rout; oil set for weekly gain

Another brutal selloff for chipmakers rippled through global stock markets on Friday, triggering a rout across Asia and a fall in European

Stocks drop on deepening semiconductor rout; oil set for weekly gain
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Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say

Shein has won approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee for an IPO, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, bringing the fast-

Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say
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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
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European shares drop as global tech selloff, Middle East conflict weigh

European shares fell on Friday, tracking a loss in global markets on the back of a chip-stock selloff and an escalating Middle East

European shares drop as global tech selloff, Middle East conflict weigh
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Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister
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'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff

Asian markets slid sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated.

'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals

Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a

Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
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Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
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China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures