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Today: April 26, 2026

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Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal
Business|Economy

Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

President Donald Trump's “gold card” visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday

Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

In the latest round of tech industry job cuts, Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers and Microsoft is offering buyouts to a similar number

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
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Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
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Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan

Tesla chief Elon Musk said on Wednesday the electric vehicle maker plans to use Intel's next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its Terafab project, an advanced

Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan
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Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check

Oil prices jumped and Wall Street fell on Thursday, with the Nasdaq having its worst day in a month, as fading hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal

Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check
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Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'

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Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'
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Newmont beats Q1 profit estimates as record gold prices offset output drop

Newmont beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday as record gold prices helped offset lower production, though the world's largest gold miner

Newmont beats Q1 profit estimates as record gold prices offset output drop
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U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says

The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
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One person approved for $1 million US Gold Card visa program so far, commerce secretary says

The Trump administration has approved only one Gold Card visa under a program granting U.S. residency to non-citizens for a $1 million fee, Commerce Secretary Howard

One person approved for $1 million US Gold Card visa program so far, commerce secretary says
Business|Economy|Political

Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers

A group of 15 Democrats in the U.S.

Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers
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Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a

Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
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Mexico opens probe into economy minister over son's stay in diplomatic residence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday the government has opened an investigation into Economy Minister Marcelo

Mexico opens probe into economy minister over son's stay in diplomatic residence
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Struggling Nike will cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push

By Nicholas P.

Struggling Nike will cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push
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Baker Hughes tops estimates, says oilfield activity hit by Middle East disruptions

Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, as strong demand in its industrial and energy technology unit offset drilling weakness

Baker Hughes tops estimates, says oilfield activity hit by Middle East disruptions
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Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities

Michigan regulators have been cleared of liability in a 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular summer lake

Michigan is off the hook in lawsuit over 2020 dam collapse that flooded communities
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Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

PGA Tour loss dries up more funding for Hawaii charities

PGA Tour loss dries up more funding for Hawaii charities

PGA Tour loss dries up more funding for Hawaii charities
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
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Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds

Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds
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Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar

Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar

Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
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Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use

Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE approved on Thursday a recommendation to deepen investigations into the use of journalistic content by Alphabet's Google, which would

Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use
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US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry

The U.S.

US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry
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Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney

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Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney
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Citadel hits back after Mamdani features Griffin's penthouse in video

Ken Griffin's Citadel has pushed back against Zohran Mamdani after the New York Mayor dragged in the billionaire investor's penthouse in his push to tax wealthy property owners in

Citadel hits back after Mamdani features Griffin's penthouse in video
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Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control

Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Golf-PGA Tour cuts 4% of workforce as part of organisational restructuring

The PGA Tour eliminated 4% of its workforce on Thursday as part of a restructuring process.

Golf-PGA Tour cuts 4% of workforce as part of organisational restructuring
Business|Economy|Finance

Citi creates Financial and Strategic Investors group in investment banking, hires Lazard executive

Citigroup is creating a new division within investment banking to boost transactions with financial sponsors, the bank's head of banking Vis Raghavan

Citi creates Financial and Strategic Investors group in investment banking, hires Lazard executive
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US ambassador to Mexico floats action on bribery, corruption

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US ambassador to Mexico floats action on bribery, corruption
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Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout

The rollout of Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi business is going more slowly than expected, several Wall Street analysts said, following

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
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US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges

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US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges
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Trump to tap government contracting expert to head TSA, sources say

President Donald Trump intends to nominate a longtime business executive and government contracting expert to head the Transportation Security

Trump to tap government contracting expert to head TSA, sources say
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Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron

President Donald Trump announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, wrapping up the

Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates, shares jump 15%

By Zaheer Kachwala, Max A.

Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates, shares jump 15%
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White House expected to extend Jones Act waiver up to 90 days, sources say

The White House is expected to extend the Jones Act waiver for up to 90 days as early as Friday to help blunt fuel price pressures tied to the Iran conflict,

White House expected to extend Jones Act waiver up to 90 days, sources say
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Business|Economy|Technology

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI
Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims

Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims

Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative

President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products

Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative
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US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107

U.S. stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street

US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

After scammers stole their savings, 3 Maryland women found support in each other

After scammers stole their savings, 3 Maryland women found support in each other

After scammers stole their savings, 3 Maryland women found support in each other
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops

Rain and heat threaten strawberry crops
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disputing claims of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's 2025 tax and spending law

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts
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US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar

Two Chinese nationals face charges in the U.S. that they managed a sprawling compound in Myanmar where authorities say workers were forced to participate in cryptocurrency investment fraud scams

US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
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Italy set to become euro zone's most indebted country, replacing Greece

Greece will cease to be the euro zone's most indebted country by the end of this year as its public debt will fall below

Italy set to become euro zone's most indebted country, replacing Greece
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Electrolux plans about $1 billion share issue, tie-up with Midea in North America to shake up ops

Swedish appliance maker Electrolux said on Thursday it would launch a 9 billion Swedish crown ($976.34 million) rights issue and unveiled

Electrolux plans about $1 billion share issue, tie-up with Midea in North America to shake up ops
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and

Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow
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Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle

Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
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Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

U.S. stocks fell in choppy trading on Thursday as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war, while investors grappled with a

Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings
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From beauty to transportation, a lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines

A lack of water, money and electricity combined with a U

From beauty to transportation, a lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines
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US FTC settles case against anesthesia company

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US FTC settles case against anesthesia company
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NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months

NextEra Energy expects to finalize agreements within about the next three months for giant natural gas-fired power projects that will be backed by

NextEra expects agreements on Japan-backed gas-fired data center projects within three months
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Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping

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Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping
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Nasdaq to launch new products ahead of extended trading hours plan

Nasdaq said on Thursday it will roll out a suite of products to support its planned extension of U.S. equities trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week, as a push to expand

Nasdaq to launch new products ahead of extended trading hours plan
Economy|World

EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union formally approved on Thursday a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan to Ukraine and new sanctions against

EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
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Bottler Arca's stock jumps as volumes hold steady despite Mexican health tax

Shares in Mexican bottler Arca Continental jumped over 4% in early trading on Thursday after its volumes surpassed

Bottler Arca's stock jumps as volumes hold steady despite Mexican health tax
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Spirit Airlines in advanced talks for federal financing, lawyer says

Spirit Airlines is in advanced discussions with the federal government over financing to help it restructure as it faces a cash

Spirit Airlines in advanced talks for federal financing, lawyer says
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Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'

Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or

Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'
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Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada’s requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law
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France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets
Economy|Europe|World

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
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IMF eyes June visit to Mozambique amid new programme talks 

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 23 - The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Mozambique in June to advance talks on a new loan programme, a spokesperson said, as the country struggles

IMF eyes June visit to Mozambique amid new programme talks 
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Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says
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US stocks end lower, oil climbs as cracks appear in fragile US-Iran truce 

Wall Street stocks dipped on Thursday and crude prices rose as Iran flaunted its control over the Strait of Hormuz and on signs of escalation in the

US stocks end lower, oil climbs as cracks appear in fragile US-Iran truce 
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Lululemon CEO hire from Nike fails to impress investors, shares sink

Investors in Lululemon Athletica expressed disappointment on Thursday after the athletic apparel maker picked its

Lululemon CEO hire from Nike fails to impress investors, shares sink
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US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington

The U.S.

US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington
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Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say

Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts

Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
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Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft bets on 'Black Flag' remake to turn its ship around

Ubisoft said on Thursday that "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced", a remake of its 2013 pirate-themed hit title, would launch on July 9, marking the video

Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft bets on 'Black Flag' remake to turn its ship around
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.23%

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell this week, though further declines are likely to be limited by uncertainty surrounding a fragile

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.23%
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American Airlines rejects United merger, explores deeper Alaska ties

American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom flatly rejected a merger with United Airlines as anti-competitive on Thursday, pledged to defend

American Airlines rejects United merger, explores deeper Alaska ties
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

In two Amazon units, 'builder' replaces traditional job titles

During Amazon’s annual review season now under way, hundreds of employees will see their job titles stripped.

In two Amazon units, 'builder' replaces traditional job titles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout, CNBC reports

Microsoft is planning its first voluntary employee buyout in the Windows maker's 51-year history, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing a memo.

Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout, CNBC reports
Economy|Health|Science

Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug
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US oil executives expect crude output to rise as Iran war continues, survey shows

U.S. oil executives expect domestic production to rise as the ongoing war in Iran upends global supplies and pushes crude and fuel prices higher,

US oil executives expect crude output to rise as Iran war continues, survey shows
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Sheinbaum taps economist Lazzeri for Mexico's ambassador to the US

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she will propose economist Roberto Lazzeri as the country's next ambassador to the United States, opting to

Sheinbaum taps economist Lazzeri for Mexico's ambassador to the US
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%

Freeport-McMoRan, the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, said on Thursday it expects a slower-than-anticipated recovery at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia

Freeport delays recovery of flagship Indonesian mine; shares down more than 8%
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Argentina blocks journalists from government house citing espionage with smart glasses

The government of Argentina's President Javier Milei blocked the entry of accredited journalists to government house Casa Rosada

Argentina blocks journalists from government house citing espionage with smart glasses
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EU pulls $2.3 million from Venice Biennale over Russia's return

The Venice Biennale has lost 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in funding due to its decision to allow Russia to participate in the 61st contemporary art show

EU pulls $2.3 million from Venice Biennale over Russia's return
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Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers as the spring homebuying season rolls on

Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
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What Hispanic adults, men and young Americans think of Trump, according to an AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll finds many of the groups that helped elect Donald Trump as president again are deeply unhappy with his performance

What Hispanic adults, men and young Americans think of Trump, according to an AP-NORC poll
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Mexico's inflation eases less than expected in early April

Mexico's 12-month inflation stood at 4.53% in the first half of April, data from statistics agency INEGI showed on Thursday, above

Mexico's inflation eases less than expected in early April
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India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit

India and the U.S. are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India's

India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit
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Cannabis shares retreat after initial rally on narrow scope of US rescheduling

Shares of cannabis firms reversed early gains on Thursday as investors took a closer look at the limited scope of the U.S. government's move

Cannabis shares retreat after initial rally on narrow scope of US rescheduling
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US labor market stable despite war, but inflation pressures building up

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits edged up last week, pointing to continued labor market stability in April, though

US labor market stable despite war, but inflation pressures building up
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US senators seek probe into FAA administrator stock sale

Three Democratic U.S. senators asked a federal watchdog to investigate if the head of the Federal Aviation Administration violated his ethics

US senators seek probe into FAA administrator stock sale
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Dollar heads for weekly gain as Iran-US tensions undermine ceasefire hopes

The dollar edged higher and was on track for a weekly gain on Thursday, as a standoff between Iran and the United States

Dollar heads for weekly gain as Iran-US tensions undermine ceasefire hopes
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UK consumers, worried about Iran war, turn most downbeat since 2023

British consumer morale slid this month to its lowest since October 2023 as households ramped up their expectations for price rises, according to a survey on Thursday that added

UK consumers, worried about Iran war, turn most downbeat since 2023
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Union Pacific warns higher fuel prices to pressure margins

Union Pacific said on Thursday it expects a surge in fuel prices, triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, to pressure the railroad

Union Pacific warns higher fuel prices to pressure margins
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US health regulators to speed up Medicare device coverage

U.S. health regulators announced a new program to speed up Medicare coverage for certain medical devices on Thursday

US health regulators to speed up Medicare device coverage
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Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders on Thursday backed the company's proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote

Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
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Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say

Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $

Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
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Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy
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‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal
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India's inflation risks rise on supply-side disruptions, central bank says

India's inflation risks have increased, driven by supply-side disruptions including the Iran war and weather-related uncertainties, the central bank

India's inflation risks rise on supply-side disruptions, central bank says
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Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff

Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to

Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
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ECB to raise rates in June on war-driven inflation but path beyond unclear

The European Central Bank will hold its deposit rate on April 30 but hike it in June, according to just over

ECB to raise rates in June on war-driven inflation but path beyond unclear
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London's FTSE 100 closes lower as investors monitor Iran conflict, earnings

Britain's FTSE 100 closed a little lower on Thursday, with declines in heavyweight financials offset by some stocks after their corporate updates, while markets assessed fading

London's FTSE 100 closes lower as investors monitor Iran conflict, earnings
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Canada March factory sales most likely up 3.5% - Statscan flash estimate

Canadian factory sales most likely rose 3.5% in March from February, largely driven by higher sales in the petroleum and coal product subsector and the transportation equipment

Canada March factory sales most likely up 3.5% - Statscan flash estimate
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Hasbro sees strong quarterly sales, delays results after cyber incident

Hasbro on Thursday delayed its quarterly results due to a cybersecurity incident, but forecast first-quarter sales above analysts' expectations, sending its shares up about 6% in

Hasbro sees strong quarterly sales, delays results after cyber incident
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Romania's ruling coalition loses majority after its biggest party walks out

Seven ministers from Romania's largest party, the Social Democrats, resigned from the pro-European coalition government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Thursday,

Romania's ruling coalition loses majority after its biggest party walks out
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Thermo Fisher says US academic demand to stay weak, flags inflation risks from Iran war

Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Thursday it does not expect demand from U.S. and Chinese academic and government customers to recover this year

Thermo Fisher says US academic demand to stay weak, flags inflation risks from Iran war
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Nasdaq beats Wall Street profit estimates as market swings fuel trading surge

Exchange operator Nasdaq beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from higher trading volumes as investors scrambled

Nasdaq beats Wall Street profit estimates as market swings fuel trading surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone defends private credit as assets swell past $1.3 trillion

Blackstone executives backed the appeal of private credit even as sentiment around the category falters, after the world's largest alternative

Blackstone defends private credit as assets swell past $1.3 trillion
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Wall St opens lower on Middle East impasse, mixed earnings

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, with investors hesitant to extend the recent equities rally in the absence of clear signals on the U.S.-Iran war, while a

Wall St opens lower on Middle East impasse, mixed earnings
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Lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using customers' personal data to raise air fares

JetBlue has been sued in a proposed class action claiming it uses customers' personal data to set ticket prices, after its response to a social media

Lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using customers' personal data to raise air fares
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Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says

The risk of Germany slipping into recession has risen sharply due to the Iran war, a study by the IMK institute seen by Reuters on Thursday showed, as higher energy prices

Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says
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EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war

The approval of a 90-billion-euro European Union loan throws Ukraine a lifeline, averting deep cuts to public services, but Kyiv may need more money to meet

EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
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Leidos gets $617 million U.S. Army contract as Pentagon steps up replenishment

Defense contractor Leidos said on Thursday it won a $617 million contract from the U.S.

Leidos gets $617 million U.S. Army contract as Pentagon steps up replenishment
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AI deepens US tech divide as IBM, ServiceNow spark software selloff, TI lifts chipmakers

U.S. technology stocks diverged further on Thursday as results from IBM and ServiceNow rekindled fears of AI‑driven disruption in software,

AI deepens US tech divide as IBM, ServiceNow spark software selloff, TI lifts chipmakers
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Blackstone designed funds with credit cycles in mind, CEO says

The world's largest alternative asset manager Blackstone designed its funds with changes in credit markets in mind, its chairman and CEO said on Thursday, as the company

Blackstone designed funds with credit cycles in mind, CEO says
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Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a long-term lease worth $7.5 billion with an unnamed U.S.-based hyperscaler at its new Delta Forge 1 site, it said on Thursday, strengthening its

Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler
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Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to take a leap of faith on his costly bets in self-driving technology and humanoid robots that have yet to

Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets
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Mobileye lifts annual revenue forecast as auto industry demand recovers

Mobileye Global raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust demand for its advanced driver-assistance systems as automakers placed more orders after working

Mobileye lifts annual revenue forecast as auto industry demand recovers
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US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. business activity picked up in April after nearly stalling in the prior month, but supplier delivery times at factories worsened as the war with

US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows
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Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said the unusually high prices

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand
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AmEx beats profit estimates as spending growth hits three-year high

American Express sailed past Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Thursday, as affluent customers splurging on travel and entertainment lifted card

AmEx beats profit estimates as spending growth hits three-year high
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Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba

President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba
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More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
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Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific delivered 5% higher earnings in the first quarter as the railroad worked to prepare its case to convince regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of eastern rival Norfolk Southern is a good idea

Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern
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US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remains within the historically healthy range of recent years

US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels
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What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

Retailers are racing to hand your shopping over to AI. Consumers are right to be wary – and not just about privacy.

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping
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Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son

President Donald Trump loves to keep people guessing about his next policy moves, a reality TV, cliffhanger governing style that is helping “events” wagering companies, including some backed by one of his sons

Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son
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Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just

Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
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Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt

Italy may not be able to raise defence spending as planned due to growing economic and public finance difficulties plus the need to counter surging energy

Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt
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Record demand can't save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock

U.S. airlines are seeing their best passenger numbers ever, cramming more people onto their planes and boosting revenues, yet in a cruel paradox, a

Record demand can't save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock
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Hasbro delays quarterly results after cybersecurity incident

Hasbro said on Thursday it would delay its quarterly earnings report due to a cybersecurity incident involving an unauthorized access to the toymaker's network.

Hasbro delays quarterly results after cybersecurity incident
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Teck quarterly profit beats estimates on record copper sales, higher prices

Teck Resources on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit, aided by an increase in copper prices and record sales, while the company's proposed merger with

Teck quarterly profit beats estimates on record copper sales, higher prices
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Comcast beats estimates on sports boost, easing broadband customer losses

Comcast topped first-quarter estimates on Thursday, as a blockbuster sports lineup boosted subscriber growth and engagement, while its core broadband

Comcast beats estimates on sports boost, easing broadband customer losses
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Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk

A warning of higher condom prices by the world's top maker has gone viral

Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk
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P&G's under-pressure gross margin in focus as Iran war lifts costs

Procter & Gamble is set to report a sixth straight quarter of gross margin declines as the consumer goods bellwether battles choppy demand and fresh cost pressures from the war in

P&G's under-pressure gross margin in focus as Iran war lifts costs
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Tech checked as oil boils

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large for Finance and Markets While stock markets have impressively filtered out much of the

Tech checked as oil boils
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China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

From robotaxis to flying cars, China is working to export more of its cutting-edge vehicle technology - a strategy that

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home
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Honeywell forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates over Middle East conflict

Honeywell on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates as conflict in the Middle East weighed on the U.S. industrial giant's business, sending shares

Honeywell forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates over Middle East conflict
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EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning

When the European Union outlines looser state aid rules next week to help governments cushion the blow from energy prices driven

EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
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Pultegroup's quarterly profit, revenue fall amid sluggish demand for homes

Homebuilder Pultegroup on Thursday posted a drop in profit and revenue for the first quarter, as rising inflation keeps homebuyers on the sidelines.

Pultegroup's quarterly profit, revenue fall amid sluggish demand for homes
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Dow flags higher costs, capacity risks from prolonged Middle East disruptions

Chemicals maker Dow said on Thursday it expects supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict to persist through 2026, warning of higher costs and potential

Dow flags higher costs, capacity risks from prolonged Middle East disruptions
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UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings

Britain said on Wednesday it would pay France up to 660 million pounds ($892 million) under a three-year border security deal to curb illegal migrant crossings of the

UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings
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Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
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Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping up to deliver the largest wave of initial public offerings in history and the three

Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits
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American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins

American Airlines cut its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, pushing the lower-end of the range to a loss, as sky-high jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war hurt

American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins
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Europe risks falling further behind in medicine race, warns Roche CEO

Europe risks falling further behind the United States and China in pharmaceutical research and innovation because of "mind-blowing"

Europe risks falling further behind in medicine race, warns Roche CEO
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Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety

Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
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Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh

Lockheed Martin reported a lower first-quarter profit on Thursday, as high costs on fixed-price contracts and production slowdowns on some

Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh
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Netflix boosts share buyback plan by $25 billion after failed Warner Bros bid

Netflix said on Thursday its board has authorized an additional $25 billion share repurchase program, resuming capital returns after the streaming giant

Netflix boosts share buyback plan by $25 billion after failed Warner Bros bid
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US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran

The U.S. military hsa seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil

US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran
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Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
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SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
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UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace

Inflation indicators from British companies flashed red in two long-running business surveys published on Thursday, which showed record

UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace
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EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth

EssilorLuxottica's shares fell on Thursday after the eyewear maker reported broadly in‑line quarterly results, doing little to revive a stock already under

EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth
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US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge

Early signs of a shift toward electric vehicles have emerged for U.S. car rental companies as customers become wary of paying more at the pump

US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge
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European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings

European shares were little changed on Thursday as investor worries over collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks and weak economic data

European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings
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UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs

British manufacturers have turned their most pessimistic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Iran war and a measure of the expectations for inflation has

UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs
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LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 

Recovery hopes for the French luxury giant LVMH LVMH.PA hinge on the outcome of the crisis in the Middle East, CEO and controlling shareholder Bernard Arnault said on

LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 
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Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out

U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
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L'Oreal shares rise 8% on first-quarter sales beat

Shares in L'Oreal jumped more than 8%, on track for their best day in four years, after the French cosmetics group posted first-quarter sales growth of

L'Oreal shares rise 8% on first-quarter sales beat
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Brazilian exports to rise 13% by 2038 amid full enforcement of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says VP

Brazil's government expects the country's exports to increase 13% by 2038 through the full enforcement of the free trade deal between the South

Brazilian exports to rise 13% by 2038 amid full enforcement of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says VP
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Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

The Trump administration has cut more than 4,000 employees from some of the nation’s top law-enforcement agencies, even as it vowed

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  
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Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime

Caldic, a global chemicals distributor majority-owned by U.S. private equity firm Advent International, is under

Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime
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SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI

Over the last quarter century, Elon Musk revived space travel, turning cosmic exploration into thriving businesses.

SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI
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Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

 Aaron Smith, a fifth-generation pea and lentil farmer in northern Idaho, says

Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils
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SpaceX IPO filing shows Elon Musk can retain board control

SpaceX is telling prospective investors its board will not need a majority of directors who are independent of

SpaceX IPO filing shows Elon Musk can retain board control
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Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
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Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
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Skincare company Galderma posts 25.5% sales leap, driven by US market

Swiss skincare company Galderma said on Thursday that first-quarter sales jumped 25.5% in constant-currency terms to $1.47 billion and signalled it could manage the impact

Skincare company Galderma posts 25.5% sales leap, driven by US market
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Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday,

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike
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Bain Capital to sell stake in Bridge Data Centres at $5 billion valuation, sources say

U.S. investment firm Bain Capital is seeking to sell a stake of at least 40% in Bridge Data Centres (BDC) in a deal that would

Bain Capital to sell stake in Bridge Data Centres at $5 billion valuation, sources say
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Britain's deficit narrows but fuel duty fall points to Iran war drag

Britain's budget deficit for the last financial year narrowed to a six-year low but official data published on Thursday also showed an early

Britain's deficit narrows but fuel duty fall points to Iran war drag
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Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity

Finland will increase defence spending to 3.2% of gross domestic product by 2030, the government said, as it decided to cut other expenditure and drafted its budget for

Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity
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Santander suspends buyback pending shareholder approval of Webster deal in US

Santander will suspend its share buyback programme pending approval from U.S. lender Webster Financial's shareholders for a $12.2 billion takeover by the Spanish bank.

Santander suspends buyback pending shareholder approval of Webster deal in US
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Euro zone business activity contracted in April as costs rocketed, PMI shows

Business activity in the euro zone suffered a surprise contraction in April with the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sapping demand as prices soared, a closely watched survey

Euro zone business activity contracted in April as costs rocketed, PMI shows
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Roche sales down 5% as currency effects outweigh gains for haemophilia drug

Swiss drugmaker Roche's first-quarter sales dropped by 5%, it said on Thursday, citing unfavourable foreign exchange effects that

Roche sales down 5% as currency effects outweigh gains for haemophilia drug
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Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca,

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait
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Energy costs, inflation could sap beer sales, Heineken says

The world's No. 2 brewer Heineken said on Thursday energy costs and inflation - driven up by the war in Iran - could hit demand for its beers, though its

Energy costs, inflation could sap beer sales, Heineken says
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Nestle rides out Iran war impact, seeks turnaround in China

Nestle beat first-quarter sales forecasts and stuck to its annual outlook on Thursday, riding out the impact of the Iran war though it warned about the risk

Nestle rides out Iran war impact, seeks turnaround in China
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Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power
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French economic activity contracted at fastest pace in 14 months, survey shows

Business activity in France's private sector contracted at its fastest pace in 14 months as a downturn in the services sector amid the Iran war outweighed stronger factory

French economic activity contracted at fastest pace in 14 months, survey shows
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German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows

Germany's private sector contracted for the first time in almost a year in April as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery, hitting demand and

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
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Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
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A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy

China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
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Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
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Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela for key talks on border security and trade with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
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China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
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AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat

Nokia raised the growth targets for its artificial intelligence business on Thursday, after the network gear maker beat market

AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat
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Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind

South Korea's Hyundai Motor on Thursday warned of growing business uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict after reporting a 31% drop in

Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind
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SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs 

By Echo Wang, Jeffrey Dastin and Max A.

SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs 
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China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players

In a dedicated pet mall in the centre of Beijing, Liu Xin shops for Chinese-branded, ready-made beef and chicken meals for her 2

China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players
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Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists

European logistics companies are expected to report higher first-quarter profits, benefiting from the turmoil created by the U.S.-Israeli war

Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists
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Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
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India's John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder says

John Distilleries is open to selling more, and potentially all, of its founder's remaining stake to U.S. spirits group Sazerac, following an

India's John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder says
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How much risk can markets swallow?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne when you're constantly looking over your shoulder.

How much risk can markets swallow?
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Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows

Growth in India's private sector accelerated in April as manufacturing and services activity rebounded after cooling last month despite elevated price pressures, a

Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows
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Renault Q1 sales beat forecasts on strong demand from partners

French automaker Renault on Thursday said first-quarter sales rose 7.3% from a year earlier, well above expectations, as a jump in

Renault Q1 sales beat forecasts on strong demand from partners
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Foreign investors buy Japan stocks on US-Iran peace hopes, AI rally

Japanese stocks attracted significant foreign investor inflows in the week through April 18, driven by a rally in artificial intelligence‑related stocks as risk sentiment improved

Foreign investors buy Japan stocks on US-Iran peace hopes, AI rally
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Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup

Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup
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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
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Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win

Supply chain and fuel disruptions triggered by the war in the Middle East have dealt a heavy blow to many Indian

Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win
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Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady next week but signal its readiness to hike them as soon as June, as a war-driven energy shock

Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady
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Japan's Nikkei reverses below 60,000 level as profit-taking steps in

Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course on Thursday after briefly topping the 60,000 level, as investors locked in profits from an early rally as the

Japan's Nikkei reverses below 60,000 level as profit-taking steps in
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Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA

Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
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Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
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Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment

Microsoft said on Thursday that it will invest A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to boost computing and artificial intelligence

Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment
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USDA to expand acreage surveys to more US farmers

The U.S.

USDA to expand acreage surveys to more US farmers
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South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand

South Korea's economy delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years last quarter, smashing forecasts as booming chip exports rode a global surge in AI

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand
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US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
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US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

U.S.

US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session
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Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality

A large contingent of Russian firefighters was battling a blaze for the third day on Wednesday at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea after a Ukrainian drone attack, and

Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality
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Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows

Unions at Samsung Electronics said they expect about 37,000 workers to attend a rally in South Korea on Thursday, ahead of a threatened

Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows
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American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say

American Airlines is in preliminary discussions with Alaska Air Group to broaden their existing partnership, potentially by bringing Alaska into

American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say
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SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity

South Korea's SK Hynix on Thursday set a record for quarterly profit with a five-fold jump in earnings and forecast AI chip demand would

SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity
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Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in four years in April as firms boosted production over concerns about potential supply shortages due to

Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows
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Australia's CSL knocked by Pentagon flu policy shift, stock sinks to 2017 low

Australian biotech giant CSL extended losses on Thursday, lingering near decade lows, after the U.S. military scrapped its flu vaccine mandate, dealing

Australia's CSL knocked by Pentagon flu policy shift, stock sinks to 2017 low
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New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it

New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed but not derailed, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Thursday after the Iran

New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it
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SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports

SoftBank Group is seeking a $10 billion loan secured by its shares in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI as it takes on more debt for its push into AI, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports
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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
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The NFL has met with the FCC as the league faces scrutiny from regulators

The National Football League has met with the Federal Communications Commission as the league faces scrutiny from federal regulators

The NFL has met with the FCC as the league faces scrutiny from regulators
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TI projects upbeat quarterly results on strong data center chip demand

Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, anticipating a boost in demand for its analog chips

TI projects upbeat quarterly results on strong data center chip demand
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ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash

ServiceNow reported on Wednesday that delays in closing several large government deals in the Middle East hurt first-quarter subscription revenue growth, sending

ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash
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Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday the EV maker plans to use Intel's next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its

Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology 
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New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party said on Thursday it would support a free trade deal with India, paving the way for the agreement to clear parliament after one of

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal
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Private credit funds for wealthy individuals raise 45% less new money in Q1, RA Stanger says

New money flows into a popular category of private credit funds for wealthy investors dropped by 45% in the first three months of this year from the same

Private credit funds for wealthy individuals raise 45% less new money in Q1, RA Stanger says
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Mexico 'shouldn’t be nostalgic' about zero-tariff era, economy minister says

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard acknowledged on Wednesday that tariffs on the country's automotive, steel and aluminum

Mexico 'shouldn’t be nostalgic' about zero-tariff era, economy minister says
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Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
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Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has concluded a marathon of budget hearings with federal lawmakers

Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings
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Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Desert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
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Argentina's Milei proposes elections overhaul, latest effort to shrink state

Argentina’s government on Wednesday said it sent Congress an electoral reform bill it said would cut costs, boost

Argentina's Milei proposes elections overhaul, latest effort to shrink state
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US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
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USDA to announce next phase of agency reorganization this week, agriculture secretary says

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USDA to announce next phase of agency reorganization this week, agriculture secretary says
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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism

Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
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Southwest forecasts second-quarter profit below estimates as higher fuel costs bite

Southwest Airlines on Wednesday forecast second-quarter earnings below Wall Street expectations and declined to update its full-year outlook, as surging fuel costs and economic

Southwest forecasts second-quarter profit below estimates as higher fuel costs bite
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Lululemon says it picks former Nike executive as next CEO

Lululemon Athletica picked a former top Nike executive as its next chief executive as the athletic apparel retailer known for its stretchy yoga

Lululemon says it picks former Nike executive as next CEO
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IBM's slower revenue growth fans AI worries, shares fall

IBM's revenue growth slowed in the first quarter on sluggishness in its software business, fanning fears of disruption from artificial intelligence tools and

IBM's slower revenue growth fans AI worries, shares fall
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Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand

Kinder Morgan exceeded Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the pipeline operator benefited from increased U.S. natural gas demand

Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand
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Senators raise concerns about US bailout of Spirit Airlines

A number of U.S. lawmakers expressed concerns about a potential federal government rescue of bankrupt Spirit Airlines, with the Republican chair of

Senators raise concerns about US bailout of Spirit Airlines
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Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams

Tesla sharply raised its spending plan to more than $25 billion for the year as CEO Elon Musk pours money into artificial intelligence, robotics

Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams
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Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit rises on Macau, Singapore demand

Las Vegas Sands reported a higher first-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong demand from both its Macau and Singapore businesses, sending the casino operator's shares up

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit rises on Macau, Singapore demand
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CSX quarterly earnings climb as intermodal volumes strengthen

U.S. railroad operator CSX on Wednesday reported higher first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by strong intermodal volumes and firm pricing, sending its

CSX quarterly earnings climb as intermodal volumes strengthen
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Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.

The Trump family's alternative to Facebook and Twitter is shaking up its leadership in hopes of reviving the struggling business

Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.
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Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move
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More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
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Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster

Tesla's profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025

Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster
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Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration
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Gov. Tim Walz to release 'Good Neighbors,' inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is working on a book inspired in part by a massive immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis-St. Paul earlier this year and the local pushback

Gov. Tim Walz to release 'Good Neighbors,' inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback
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Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide
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S&P, Nasdaq close at records on Iran ceasefire extension, earnings

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday to send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to closing records, after U.S.

S&P, Nasdaq close at records on Iran ceasefire extension, earnings
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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
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Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'

Prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Wednesday it has suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for "political insider trading," building on

Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'
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CSX delivers 25% jump in profit as it hauls more goods and cuts expenses

CSX railroad’s profit jumped 25% in the first quarter as the railroad hauled 3% more shipments and cut its expenses

CSX delivers 25% jump in profit as it hauls more goods and cuts expenses