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US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations

The U.S. Biathlon board of directors voted Wednesday to push back a planned merger with U.S. Ski & Snowboard in order to review the details after facing opposition from its community

US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
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Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting
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Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings

Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings

Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings
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Frontier forecasts third-quarter profit above estimates on higher airfares, easing competition after Spirit's exit

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines on Wednesday forecast third-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates, betting on stronger

Frontier forecasts third-quarter profit above estimates on higher airfares, easing competition after Spirit's exit
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Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike

As the clock ticked toward the U.S.

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike
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European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump

Deutsche Bank and UBS beat forecasts again with second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, buoyed by a surge

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump
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Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit

Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit

Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit
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Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation

Apple said on Wednesday that proposed UK rules governing its App Store would amount to price regulation, arguing that plans to loosen its control over in-

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation
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L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'

The world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for new hair products

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'
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NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky

NextEra Energy and Brookfield plan to develop a $100 billion data center campus and power plant at a federally owned former uranium

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky
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US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap

The U.S.

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
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Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67

Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67

Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67
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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas
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US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
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Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth

Cognizant Technology on Wednesday raised its annual adjusted profit forecast after recording strong growth in its financial services business and continued operating margin

Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth
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S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now

El Niño is unlikely on its own to lead to sovereign rating downgrades unless the weather phenomenon proves significantly more severe than expected or

S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now
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'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes

When Raphael Fohanno saw what was left of his parents' home after the wildfires that have wreaked havoc across

'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes
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P&G forecasts slower annual sales growth as costs weigh

Procter & Gamble on Wednesday forecast slower revenue growth in fiscal 2027 after quarterly sales fell short of estimates and margins

P&G forecasts slower annual sales growth as costs weigh
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General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength

General Dynamics on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results, as strength in its Gulfstream

General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength
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Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools

Major U.S. technology companies are borrowing heavily as they ramp up spending on their artificial intelligence buildout, and at steadily higher yields

Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy verdict against a backdrop of simmering Middle East tensions,

Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble
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Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach

Grant Thornton Advisors will buy CBIZ for $5 billion in cash, the companies said on Wednesday, creating one of the largest accounting services providers in

Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach
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US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high

U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices

US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high
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US Democratic lawmakers press SEC to probe Trump Media's fast feed

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have asked the U.S. securities regulator to probe whether Truth Social parent Trump Media's plan to

US Democratic lawmakers press SEC to probe Trump Media's fast feed
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Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader

Germany's ruling conservatives voted on Wednesday to appoint an ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the new parliamentary faction

Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader
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US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers

The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
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Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says

Ferrari has hit its annual sales target for its first-ever electric vehicle on the back of strong demand from China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says
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Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico

South Korea's Kia will produce and sell fully electric vehicles in Mexico, managing director for the company Horacio Chavez said on Wednesday.

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico
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Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady

The U.S. dollar fell across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, a choice that may intensify questions about

Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady
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‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal

‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal

‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal
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Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows

Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $

Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
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SoFi's unchanged profit forecast tempers record quarter, revenue outlook lift

SoFi's unchanged 2026 profit outlook on Wednesday overshadowed a raise in the fintech's revenue growth forecast that topped Wall Street expectations and a market-

SoFi's unchanged profit forecast tempers record quarter, revenue outlook lift
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Biogen beats quarterly estimates as newer drugs drive growth

Biogen topped Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday as growth from its rare-disease medicines outweighed declining sales of its

Biogen beats quarterly estimates as newer drugs drive growth
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Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%

German defence contractor Rheinmetall reported a stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday as booming demand for military equipment helped drive a

Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%
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Santander Brasil posts weakest profit since 2023; shares tumble as provisions rise

Banco Santander Brasil on Wednesday reported its weakest quarterly profit and profitability since late 2023, missing market

Santander Brasil posts weakest profit since 2023; shares tumble as provisions rise
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New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins

By Michael S.

New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins
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Hermes shares dive as sales and Chinese weakness disappoint

Hermes shares sank 11% on Wednesday after the Birkin bag maker posted second-quarter sales growth in line with expectations but said buying in China, its

Hermes shares dive as sales and Chinese weakness disappoint
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US profit growth mushrooms

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets In a clear illustration of just how high the bar is for Big Tech to

US profit growth mushrooms
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What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?

Shares in companies driving the AI boom have been under pressure for weeks.

What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?
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Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand

Medical device maker Boston Scientific cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, citing slower growth for its Watchman heart device and tougher competition in

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand
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Humana leaves annual adjusted profit outlook unchanged, shares drop

Humana stuck to its annual adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday for a second consecutive quarter, disappointing Wall Street and pushing the health

Humana leaves annual adjusted profit outlook unchanged, shares drop
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GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale

GE HealthCare said on Wednesday it might sell its patient care segment, after beating Wall Street estimates on steady demand for its diagnostics and imaging devices

GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale
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Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents

By Max A.

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents
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Bunge posts Q2 earnings beat on strong crush margins, raises 2026 outlook

U.S. agribusiness Bunge Global raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday as it beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter earnings

Bunge posts Q2 earnings beat on strong crush margins, raises 2026 outlook
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Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure

Thousands of Audi workers demonstrated on Wednesday against the possible closure of the German automaker's Neckarsulm plant

Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure
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Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens

Electrolux reported a surprise rise in core profits on Wednesday, but said market conditions weakened in North America, a key region for the home

Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens
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US wheat rises on Black Sea disruptions

Chicago wheat edged higher on Wednesday as fresh disruptions to Black Sea grain exports renewed concerns about supplies, after Russia and Ukraine continued attacks

US wheat rises on Black Sea disruptions
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PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England's adult social care

PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system
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Vulcan Materials beats quarterly profit estimates on strong construction materials demand

July 29 - Vulcan Materials beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its construction materials such as crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Vulcan Materials beats quarterly profit estimates on strong construction materials demand
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Johnson Controls lifts annual profit forecast on data center demand

Industrial supplier Johnson Controls International raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday, anticipating sustained demand for data center-related products and services.

Johnson Controls lifts annual profit forecast on data center demand
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Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
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A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
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Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday its board approved an expansion plan, including additional cleanroom capacity at its

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand
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Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?

By Michael Georgy DUBAI, July 29 - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
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Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector

Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported an over 8% drop in its half-year operating profit on Wednesday, reflecting sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and the

Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector
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Gucci beat sparks Kering rally as rival Hermes fails to impress

Kering shares surged 16.9% as flagship brand Gucci's better-than-expected quarterly sales lifted hopes that CEO Luca de Meo's turnaround efforts are gaining

Gucci beat sparks Kering rally as rival Hermes fails to impress
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Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite

Sony is set to be a major beneficiary of the launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI" but the highly anticipated game is landing as the PlayStation maker grapples with

Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite
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Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13
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European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh

European shares edged lower on Wednesday, as diverging results from French luxury groups weighed on the broader sector, while

European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh
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Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO

Porsche's restructuring measures have begun to pay off, it said on Wednesday, allowing Volkswagen's embattled luxury brand to keep its profit guidance

Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO
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Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market

The S&P 500 has struggled to make further headway since its early June record peak, but that tepid performance belies churning beneath the market's

Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market
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Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate

Options traders expect a roughly $190 billion swing in Microsoft's market value after it reports earnings on Wednesday, an unusually large move that

Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate
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US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores as a multistate outbreak of a

US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
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South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint

South Korean stocks plunged for a second straight session on Wednesday as Asia's once-blazing AI rally morphed into

South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint
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"Ugly and rusty," Venezuela's refineries are relics that will be hard to revive

The Paraguana Refining Center in Western Venezuela once symbolized the country's oil wealth

"Ugly and rusty," Venezuela's refineries are relics that will be hard to revive
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Apple set for strongest June-quarter sales growth in 5 years

Apple's decision to hold iPhone prices steady is set to power its strongest June-quarter sales growth in five years, but investors will want to know how long it can

Apple set for strongest June-quarter sales growth in 5 years
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Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
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CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems

CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems

CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems
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China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
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Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport
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Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss

Aston Martin kept its annual forecasts on Wednesday despite a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, as the debt-laden luxury carmaker bets on

Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss
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OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI

Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp, has begun rolling out an agentic AI platform that will cut

OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI
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Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult

Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
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BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector

BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, the latest

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
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Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up

French firefighters kept a major blaze west of Bordeaux that had prompted mass evacuations under control overnight, ahead of

Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up
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Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse

Ukrainian drones hit oil refineries and logistics facilities in the Russian cities of Perm, Ryazan and Taganrog, as well as the Crimean peninsula overnight, with the country's top

Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports

China's market regulator will meet with solar industry representatives on Friday to provide guidance on pricing compliance and the implementation of industry cost-

China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports
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AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
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UBS posts forecast-beating quarterly profit, flags $3 billion in new buybacks

UBS on Wednesday booked a 17% jump in second-quarter profit that beat expectations, and said it plans to buy back shares worth $3 billion by the middle of

UBS posts forecast-beating quarterly profit, flags $3 billion in new buybacks
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Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze

Chinese sales agent Winnie Zeng has taken an unusual step to protect herself from an uncertain future: she now shares her rented bed with a stranger to cut costs.

Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze
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Analysts react to rout in South Korea stocks

South Korea's stock market plummeted for a second-straight session on Wednesday after earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix failed to allay investor fears about the

Analysts react to rout in South Korea stocks
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StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat

Standard Chartered's push for fee income powered a forecast-beating first-half profit, with the bank lifting its full-year income

StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia inflation undershoots forecasts, markets pare rate hike bets

Australian consumer prices rose at a slower pace in the June quarter as fuel costs eased from peaks, while core inflation undershot forecasts and lessened

Australia inflation undershoots forecasts, markets pare rate hike bets
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Hong Kong home prices extend gains to 13th month in June, pace slows

Private home prices in Hong Kong rose for the 13th consecutive month in June but the rate slowed to 0.3%, data from the Rating and Valuation Department showed on

Hong Kong home prices extend gains to 13th month in June, pace slows
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SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported bumper quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening

SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
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Chip rout moves into pAnIc territory

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Blockbuster earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix did little to quell investor fear about AI risk as a rout in chip stocks

Chip rout moves into pAnIc territory
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Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says
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New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation

New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with a preference for local suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost

New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets

Asian stocks sank on Wednesday, extending a vicious selloff as anxiety about AI valuations and whether the massive spending will deliver returns

Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe

French authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires

France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
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Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery

The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
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Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed to ruling party executives her intention to proceed with a plan to cut the sales tax rate on food items to 1% from 8% for two

Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports
Economy|Political|US|World

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

The U.S.

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits
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Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
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India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
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Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
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Ford joins GM in raising profit outlook as wealthy buyers keep truck demand humming

Ford Motor on Tuesday raised its annual profit outlook for a second time this year, following rival GM's move last week, citing "resilient" customers who

Ford joins GM in raising profit outlook as wealthy buyers keep truck demand humming
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
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Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks

U.S.

Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks
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Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
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Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal

The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
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UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation

Britain's economy has been more resilient than anticipated after the energy price shock caused by the Iran war, but inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target

UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation
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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Manhattan U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy
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Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues

A large majority of the U.S.

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues
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Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a string of conservative leaders elected across Latin

Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt
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The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops

The U.S. military says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
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Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards

Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show
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Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
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Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says

A Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. military’s stockpiles of advanced air defense systems

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
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Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America
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Logitech beats forecasts after US tariff refund

Logitech International reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and profit on Tuesday, helped by a big refund of tariffs imposed under U.S.

Logitech beats forecasts after US tariff refund
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Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment

Andrew Ng, co-founder of online learning platform Coursera, on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence startup focused on teaching white-

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
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Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral

U.S.

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral
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Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter on strong AI-driven storage demand

Seagate Technology forecast quarterly revenue and profit above estimates on Tuesday, as the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure fuels robust demand for its high-capacity hard disk

Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter on strong AI-driven storage demand
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Trading Day: A show of resilience  

European and U.S. stock markets on Tuesday shrugged off a deep slump in Asia earlier in the day, following another sharp fall in oil prices and

Trading Day: A show of resilience  
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Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock

Early earnings reports show travel companies, from hotel chains to cruise operators, have relied on resilient U.S. business and leisure demand, coupled with a

Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock
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Visa tops profit estimates on resilient spending, World Cup travel

Visa on Tuesday beat estimates for quarterly profit as steady consumer spending and the World Cup-fueled travel demand boosted payment volumes, signaling

Visa tops profit estimates on resilient spending, World Cup travel
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Trump administration to end Medicare premium subsidy program

The Trump administration will end a subsidy program, meant to keep premiums stable for Medicare prescription drug plans, after 2026, the Centers for

Trump administration to end Medicare premium subsidy program
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Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand

Cadbury parent Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for biscuits and chocolates in key

Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand
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Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
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AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar

AT&T on Tuesday said it completed its $23 billion acquisition of some wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar under a deal announced in August 2025.

AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar
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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers

Elon Musk's social media company X, previously Twitter, has launched X Money, a bank account-like service for users to send money to each other

Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers
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ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know
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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president after a narrow victory in the June runoff election

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
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Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints

A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims

Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
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5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
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Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

Most U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected

Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
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Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
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China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say

China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the

China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say
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US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday ahead of key corporate earnings releases and the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision

US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed
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FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20% in it to

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA
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US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
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eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
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Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center
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Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time

Apple's market capitalization briefly surpassed $5 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, making it only the second company ever to achieve that milestone after Nvidia. 

Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time
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Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  

Mexico's government said it will compensate Vulcan Materials less than 1% of the $1.7 billion compensation the U.S. quarrying firm sought in international arbitration

Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim  
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Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

American leftists aligned with the democratic socialist movement have been defeating moderate Democrats in primary elections this year but large swaths

Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say

Three major Russian Black Sea grain export terminals have restricted grain deliveries by truck amid rising shipping risks in the Black Sea and increased flows following

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say
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Pentair falls as pool equipment destocking hits sales; to buy Taco Group for $1.4 billion

Water technology firm Pentair posted a fall in second-quarter sales on Tuesday, hurt by weak housing demand leading to pool channel destocking in the U.S., sending its shares down

Pentair falls as pool equipment destocking hits sales; to buy Taco Group for $1.4 billion
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S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings

The S&P 500 ended higher on Tuesday as gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola helped offset tumbling chip stocks ahead of quarterly reports from Apple and other tech

S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings
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BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
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Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes

Oil prices dropped about 5% on Tuesday to a two-week low, on cautious hopes that the pause in fighting between the United States and Iran will lead to talks to

Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
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Shein discloses FTC probe in US, warns of significant payments

Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, said its U.S. operations are under investigation by the U.S.

Shein discloses FTC probe in US, warns of significant payments
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Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit

Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica reported a 15% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit on Tuesday, comfortably

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
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Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Global hedge funds are on track for another blockbuster year, as they look to surpass their returns from 2025 after an artificial intelligence boom buoyed

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom
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US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
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Trump's diversity crackdown reverberates through US boardrooms

As U.S.

Trump's diversity crackdown reverberates through US boardrooms
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US goods trade deficit shrinks, is still expected to weigh on Q2 GDP growth

The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed in June amid a broad decline in imports, but the improvement was probably insufficient to prevent trade from

US goods trade deficit shrinks, is still expected to weigh on Q2 GDP growth
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Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast on World Cup, travel demand

Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised its forecast for full-year room revenue growth on Tuesday betting on growing travel demand, especially among affluent

Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast on World Cup, travel demand
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GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs

GSK launched a £1.9 billion ($2.52 billion) cost-savings effort on Tuesday to help fund the British drugmaker's expanded late-stage

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs
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Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast, flags modest booking hit from Middle East

Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday after beating quarterly estimates, sending its shares up 5%, even as it factored in a modest hit

Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast, flags modest booking hit from Middle East
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Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake

The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new

Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake
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US consumer confidence eases in July

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed in July and households' perceptions of the labor market remained generally weak, a survey showed on Tuesday.

US consumer confidence eases in July
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Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision

The U.S. dollar slipped but remained near a one-month high on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this

Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision
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France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
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UK public inflation expectations ease further in July, survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to fall in July, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that could help to reduce

UK public inflation expectations ease further in July, survey shows
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Gucci sales decline slows in boost for Kering's turnaround efforts

Sales at Kering's flagship brand Gucci fell less than expected in the second quarter, as strong U.S. demand for its new handbags partly offset weaker

Gucci sales decline slows in boost for Kering's turnaround efforts
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China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze

China's launch of a homegrown type of advanced lithography chip printing machine is spotlighting how European chip tool maker ASML, whose recent share

China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze
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UPS hikes full-year forecasts after Amazon delivery reductions, shares drop on investor skepticism

United Parcel Service lifted annual revenue and profit forecasts above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as it returned to growth on strong

UPS hikes full-year forecasts after Amazon delivery reductions, shares drop on investor skepticism
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Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"

Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"

Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
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Woman says tenant changed locks, used fake sale agreement and kept her out for a year

Woman says tenant changed locks, used fake sale agreement and kept her out for a year

Woman says tenant changed locks, used fake sale agreement and kept her out for a year
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The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
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DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership

DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership

DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership
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High School's Student-Run Credit Union Inspires Next-Gen Financial Literacy

High School's Student-Run Credit Union Inspires Next-Gen Financial Literacy

High School's Student-Run Credit Union Inspires Next-Gen Financial Literacy
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Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
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Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to hike rates soon, a move that could provoke ire from President Donald Trump, who appointed him

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
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Centene flags weakening Medicaid membership, shares fall

Centene said on Tuesday it expects a larger dip in membership in its plans for lower-income individuals, leaving the health insurer with a sicker

Centene flags weakening Medicaid membership, shares fall
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Corning falls over 20% after forecasting weaker-than-expected sales

Corning on Tuesday forecast third-quarter sales slightly short of Wall Street expectations after reporting slower growth in its key fiber optics unit.

Corning falls over 20% after forecasting weaker-than-expected sales
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Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

Aurora's 6-year-old daughter arrived at the U.S. border alone and spent more than half a year in a child migrant shelter while her mother, who was already in the

Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
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Yum CEO faces first big test as Taco Bell outbreak clouds earnings

Yum Brands earnings on Thursday will offer the clearest view yet of whether a growing cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell has hit sales at the

Yum CEO faces first big test as Taco Bell outbreak clouds earnings
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Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports

Amazon.com is revamping its AI strategy, winding down many in-house AI models and sharpening focus on a new frontier-model effort, Business Insider reported on Tuesday citing

Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports
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DTE Energy tops quarterly profit estimates as energy trading unit shines

U.S.

DTE Energy tops quarterly profit estimates as energy trading unit shines
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Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs

Boeing on Tuesday reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss after taking a $280 million charge on its troubled Air Force One

Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs
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US single-family home prices increase in May, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices increased in May and could combine with higher mortgage rates to make home ownership even less affordable for most young people.

US single-family home prices increase in May, FHFA says
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Apple launches US device leasing program with Klarna

Apple on Tuesday launched a device leasing program in the U.S. through payments firm Klarna, offering customers monthly plans for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.

Apple launches US device leasing program with Klarna
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S&P Global profit jumps, strikes datacenterHawk, Agusto deals

S&P Global reported a stronger second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as clients sought its ratings, indices, market intelligence and analytics products amid heightened geopolitical

S&P Global profit jumps, strikes datacenterHawk, Agusto deals
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Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds

Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
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Persistently high inflation to nag global economy, say economists: Reuters poll 

The prospect of persistently high inflation in the global economy is rising, according to a Reuters poll of nearly 500 economists who

Persistently high inflation to nag global economy, say economists: Reuters poll 
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Coca-Cola hails World Cup hydration breaks as it lifts annual forecasts

While fans complained about World Cup hydration breaks slowing the pace of the games, top sponsor Coca-Cola was pleased with the boost they

Coca-Cola hails World Cup hydration breaks as it lifts annual forecasts
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Nasdaq opens lower as AI worries mount ahead of pivotal earnings

The Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring a cautious mood across global markets toward AI chip stocks on concerns about hefty corporate spending and rising Chinese competition,

Nasdaq opens lower as AI worries mount ahead of pivotal earnings
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Meta, BlackRock partner on $14 billion El Paso data center venture

Meta Platforms and the world's largest asset manager BlackRock on Tuesday announced a venture to develop and operate a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, a

Meta, BlackRock partner on $14 billion El Paso data center venture
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Oil prices fall 2% on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing

Oil prices slid about 2% to a one-week low on Tuesday on cautious hopes for a resolution to the Iran war as traders continued to assess developments in the Middle

Oil prices fall 2% on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing
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Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify

Several crucial market warning signals are close to crisis levels as investors grapple with high oil prices and Middle East

Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify
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Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business

Mercedes-Benz's CEO pledged on Tuesday to shield its U.S. business from a possible sales ban, as concerns in Washington over the German carmaker's Chinese

Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business
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Brazil inflation nears target band, supporting more monetary easing

Brazil's 12-month inflation rate undershot forecasts and moved closer to the central bank's target range in its mid-July reading, official data showed

Brazil inflation nears target band, supporting more monetary easing
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Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment

A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment
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Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh

Textron beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Tuesday, owing to higher aircraft pricing, but productivity issues at its aviation unit weighed on

Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh
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JetBlue recaptures nearly half of fuel cost surge, beats Street estimates

JetBlue Airways on Tuesday reinstated its annual outlook, beat Street estimates and introduced a profit target for 2028 despite ongoing

JetBlue recaptures nearly half of fuel cost surge, beats Street estimates
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Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens

Visa plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the payments processor seeks to become more efficient, about

Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens
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Do bonds appreciate over time?

Bond prices can change in the short term, but they’re not the best way to generate long-term growth

Do bonds appreciate over time?
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Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad

A corporate fad of “tokenmaxxing” on artificial intelligence technology is hitting its limits as workplaces throwing AI at everything are seeing the costs rise without a similar spike in productivity

Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad
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Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap

Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.

Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
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Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
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Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to tie up remaining lawsuits that claim its talc products caused ovarian cancer

Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight
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Bar to Fed rate hike this week remains high even as markets see a chance

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Bar to Fed rate hike this week remains high even as markets see a chance
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China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom

China has rejected criticism that its huge trade surplus reflects excessive manufacturing capacity

China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
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US bond market avoids big rate bets as inflation dims Fed outlook

Bond investors said they are heading into this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting cautiously positioned as inflation uncertainty clouds the

US bond market avoids big rate bets as inflation dims Fed outlook
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Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million

DraftKings, FanDuel and other online sports betting companies have ramped up election spending on the U.S. midterms to at least $72 million so far, the

Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million
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Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Russian government was monitoring the situation with e-commerce giant Wildberries after Ukrainian drone attacks on its warehouses

Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks
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China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says

China has begun mass producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a technology crucial to advanced chipmaking,

China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says
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German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says

The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
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Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A

Family-owned food companies are stocking up on U.S. snack companies, which are warming to the idea of private backers - many of them overseas -

Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A
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PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger

PayPal doubled down on its turnaround plan on Tuesday, raising its 2026 profit forecast and outlining cost-saving steps, as it looks to convince investors that it is

PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger
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UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
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Chip rout snowballs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip stock correction snowballed again overnight amid growing

Chip rout snowballs
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Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
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Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
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India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost

India's industrial output grew 7.3% in June, its fastest pace since July 2024, data showed on Tuesday, driven by strong manufacturing activity on

India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost
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Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom

Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
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AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific

AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
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BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows

U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM on Tuesday downgraded its annual outlook for the second time this year and pushed back its target of reaching $500 million in profit, as

BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows
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Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods names insider John Ghingo as CEO

Hormel Foods on Tuesday named insider and industry veteran John Ghingo as CEO, as the Skippy peanut-butter maker looks to drive growth and modernize operations amid a challenging

Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods names insider John Ghingo as CEO
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Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
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You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning

You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning

You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning
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Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
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Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall

Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly

LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall
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Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years

Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
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Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages

Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
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High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth

China's regional growth data underscored the uneven nature of the country's economic transition in the first half of 2026, as provinces at the

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth