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BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive

BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its new board member for human resources, the German carmaker said in a statement on Thursday, outlining her experience in "

BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive
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State Street's quarterly profit jumps 56% on strong fee income

Custodian bank State Street reported a rise in profit on Thursday, driven by a jump in fees earned from managing client assets.

State Street's quarterly profit jumps 56% on strong fee income
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Euro zone yields rise, gap between German and US borrowing costs smallest in a month

The gap between German and U.S. 10-year borrowing costs sat near its narrowest in a month on Thursday as the escalation of fighting in the Gulf sent euro zone

Euro zone yields rise, gap between German and US borrowing costs smallest in a month
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Boeing nears approval of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, paving way for deliveries

Boeing is in the final stages of getting regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix for its 737 MAX jetliner, company executives said,

Boeing nears approval of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, paving way for deliveries
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U.S. Bancorp posts record quarterly revenue on loan growth boost, BTIG buy

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U.S. Bancorp posts record quarterly revenue on loan growth boost, BTIG buy
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Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
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UnitedHealth regains earnings momentum, shares surge

UnitedHealth Group on Thursday delivered the quarterly financial report investors have been looking for, beating Wall Street's second-

UnitedHealth regains earnings momentum, shares surge
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Lilly enters psychedelic drug race with up to $3.8 billion AtaiBeckley deal

Eli Lilly will buy AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8 billion, the company said on Thursday, joining a race among pharma majors to develop psychedelic

Lilly enters psychedelic drug race with up to $3.8 billion AtaiBeckley deal
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GE Aerospace sees repair demand holding up despite aviation fuel shock

GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday as demand for engine repairs and spare parts held up despite high fuel prices and

GE Aerospace sees repair demand holding up despite aviation fuel shock
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Heavier cattle, more markets: Argentine ranchers target beef exports 

Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina's ranchers to

Heavier cattle, more markets: Argentine ranchers target beef exports 
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Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance
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EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies

The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies

EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
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European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer

European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept

European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer
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Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump

Ukraine and Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain

Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump
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Space startup funding holds near record highs as SpaceX IPO draws new investors

Global investment in space startups was near record levels in the second quarter, buoyed by investor enthusiasm following SpaceX's nearly $86 billion initial public

Space startup funding holds near record highs as SpaceX IPO draws new investors
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Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to take a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, the Nikkei business daily reported

Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase
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Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?

Ukraine's parliament approved top energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister, the third wartime head of the government appointed in a wider

Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?
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US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices

US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices

US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
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UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM

For Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, a sprawling car park in the centre of a former cotton-manufacturing town in

UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM
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Russia's 2026 budget deficit may exceed plans by $12.85 billion due to higher spending

Russia's federal budget spending and deficit could exceed official plans by more than 1 trillion roubles ($12.85 billion) in 2026, according to the data from the

Russia's 2026 budget deficit may exceed plans by $12.85 billion due to higher spending
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India ask its seafarers not to take Hormuz voyages

India has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country's seafarers on vessels undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz

India ask its seafarers not to take Hormuz voyages
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Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery

French food caterer Sodexo said on Thursday it expects faster revenue growth from 2027 as it seeks to revive performance through stronger

Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery
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TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts

TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips and a major Nvidia supplier, pledged on Thursday to invest a further $100

TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts
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What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?

Exchange-traded funds have been a fixture of financial markets since the 1990s as a popular low-cost way for investors to buy baskets of stocks

What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?
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Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
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UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity

The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity
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Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution

Azerbaijan and Armenia are at "real peace" and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters,

Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution
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TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record, far surpasses expectations

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 77% jump in second-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record, riding the wave of

TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record, far surpasses expectations
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SpaceX selloff an ominous sign as lockup expiry looms

The dip in SpaceX's shares below its blockbuster IPO price of $135 a share is an ominous sign for Elon Musk's internet and rocket company as it faces more

SpaceX selloff an ominous sign as lockup expiry looms
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Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout

As renewed conflict in the Gulf drives up oil prices, airline investors and industry executives see mounting signs

Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout
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Britain's Ocado shares hit 13-year low on lack of progress on winning new US partners

Shares in British technology and online grocery group Ocado tumbled to a 13-year low on Thursday after it failed to show tangible progress in talks to secure

Britain's Ocado shares hit 13-year low on lack of progress on winning new US partners
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UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power

Britain's economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile

UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power
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Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm
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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
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US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, military says

The U.S. began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities," U.S.

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, military says
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China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for China's role in global AI governance at a forum on Friday, as Huawei showcases

China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum
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Ex-Federal Reserve adviser sentenced to prison for lying about China ties

A former senior adviser to the U.S.

Ex-Federal Reserve adviser sentenced to prison for lying about China ties
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Hyundai Motor Group to own Boston Dynamics in full with SoftBank stake buy

Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday disclosed that it would make U.S. robotics company Boston Dynamics a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring

Hyundai Motor Group to own Boston Dynamics in full with SoftBank stake buy
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Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz after US resumes blockade

Fewer vessels travelled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first day after the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports with both countries

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz after US resumes blockade
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BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more

South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years on Thursday and flagged more to come

BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more
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This AI, it will make a profit, right?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The monstrous rally in Asian chipmakers this year is hitting a rocky patch.

This AI, it will make a profit, right?
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Japan household inflation expectations rise, build case for BOJ rate hikes

Japanese households' inflation expectations crept up and the ratio of those expecting prices to rise a year from now hit a record high, a quarterly central

Japan household inflation expectations rise, build case for BOJ rate hikes
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China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending

Jack Chen has never defaulted on a loan since he began borrowing to cover expenses during his internship days, but his credit report now carries a red flag because of his

China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending
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China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says

The full implementation of China's rare earth export restrictions could put $6.5 trillion of downstream production outside the country at risk, the International Energy

China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says
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US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region

The U.S. launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval

US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region
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New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership

New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership on Thursday, setting out cooperation priorities for 2026 to 2030 across trade, security, democracy,

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership
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Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle

Election officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote

Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
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BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says

The Bank of Japan may face political pressure to ramp up bond buying if the benchmark 10-year yield breaks above the key 3% threshold and puts Premier Sanae

BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says
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Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay

U.S. Coast Guard crews have suspended their search for three people missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island

Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday that risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI model are a "real issue" that the U.S. government is on top of, underscoring concerns

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'
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China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says

The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
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Tesla driver accelerated into house in fatal Texas crash, NTSB says

The driver of a Tesla Model 3 that killed a 76-year-old woman when it ploughed into her home at high speed in Katy, Texas in June had overridden the

Tesla driver accelerated into house in fatal Texas crash, NTSB says
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As Fed Chair Warsh sticks to policy silence, colleagues voice their views

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh this week declared his determination to bring inflation down without hinting at how, even as colleagues publicly laid out their

As Fed Chair Warsh sticks to policy silence, colleagues voice their views
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Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say

Airbus is in talks to sell more of its A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, with an announcement possible as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow,

Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say
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Nearly half of Japanese firms hurt by BOJ interest rate hikes - Reuters poll

Nearly half of Japanese firms are experiencing negative business impact from the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, with higher borrowing costs hurting

Nearly half of Japanese firms hurt by BOJ interest rate hikes - Reuters poll
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New UK PM faces $440 billion fiscal problem, think tank says

Britain's public finances are losing around £330 billion ($442 billion) a year due to weak economic growth, population ageing and ill health, according to estimates from a

New UK PM faces $440 billion fiscal problem, think tank says
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Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says more than 40 people have been rescued from high waters as heavy downpours drenching South Texas continue to raise the risk of flash flooding

Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
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US Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says

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US Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says
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SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels

SpaceX shares dropped below their initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday before closing just above that

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels
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US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades

The U.S. aviation sector urged Congress on Wednesday to provide $20 billion to complete a massive effort ​to modernize America's aging air traffic

US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades
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US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

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US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori could face new protests in mining areas as her government tries to spearhead large copper and other mining projects that

Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says
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US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats

The U.S.

US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
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Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties

Goldman Sachs’ former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties
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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering

President Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
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Wall Street banks enjoy record windfalls from prime brokerage business

Wall Street's prime brokerage engine is humming and delivering handsome gains for the largest U.S. banks. 

Wall Street banks enjoy record windfalls from prime brokerage business
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OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses

(Corrects date in the first sentence to Wednesday not Tuesday.)

OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses
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Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from retailers to data

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June
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Wall St ends higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings

Wall Street stocks gained ground on Wednesday as softening inflation data and a robust beginning of second-quarter earnings season put

Wall St ends higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings
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Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags

Airbus and Boeing have in recent weeks chartered one of the world's largest cargo planes to speed up shipments of aerostructures for some civil

Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags
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United warns of nearly $6 billion fuel hit as oil-price surge weighs on outlook

United Airlines said on Wednesday it expected nearly $6 billion in additional fuel expense this year compared with what it estimated at the start of

United warns of nearly $6 billion fuel hit as oil-price surge weighs on outlook
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Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia
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US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing
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Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune
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An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights

United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxury: an empty middle seat

An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights
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US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday the agency will vote to rescind the 85-year-old rule that bars broadcasters from

US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap
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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium

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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium
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Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's outgoing interim consumer finance watchdog, on Wednesday sparred with congressional Democrats over his

Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency
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Brazil government now expects 2026 inflation to be above central bank's target

Brazil's government raised its inflation forecast for this year to 5.1% on Wednesday from 4.5% projected in May, putting consumer prices above the central bank's target

Brazil government now expects 2026 inflation to be above central bank's target
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Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years

Amazon veteran Dave Brown, a senior vice president in Amazon Web Services and member of the elite internal group advising CEO Andy Jassy, is

Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years
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Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows

Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on

Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows
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Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
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Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
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Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
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Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says

Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairman Bernardo Fontaine said on

Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says
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US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill

A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.

US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill
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US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement

The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
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Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up

Wall Street's largest banks struck a reassuring tone on U.S. consumer health, citing steady spending, rising loan balances and healthy credit quality that suggest

Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up
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Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus
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EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
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PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Stripe's digital deal wallet is a little light.

PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet
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Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military

Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
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Fed's Cook says she is prepared to act soon if inflation does not begin to slow

U.S.

Fed's Cook says she is prepared to act soon if inflation does not begin to slow
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Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler told members of Congress in a closed-door hearing on Wednesday that if she had

Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women
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France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says

France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by

France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
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US money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain

Money market funds are taking a more cautious approach in their portfolios, reflecting lingering uncertainty about the U.S.

US money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain
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Citigroup estimates revised after bank flags higher expenses, stock tanks

Analysts revised estimates for Citigroup on Wednesday after the bank's management surprised investors and forecast higher expenses in the second half

Citigroup estimates revised after bank flags higher expenses, stock tanks
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House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
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Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it
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IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
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J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that its medical device unit underperformed in the second quarter, even as strong sales of Tremfya for

J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat
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Morgan Stanley beats estimates on strong trading and dealmaking, bets on AI investment

Morgan Stanley beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, posting record revenue driven by strong deals activity, while

Morgan Stanley beats estimates on strong trading and dealmaking, bets on AI investment
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Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports

Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
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US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, posting their biggest decline in 14 months amid a pullback in the cost of energy products, further

US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
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Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus

The dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices reinforced signs of easing inflation, bolstering

Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus
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Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle
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Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders

A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.

Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders
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UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports

Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on

UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
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White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
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Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’

Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’

Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’
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Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
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Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rescinded the decision to impose a 20% toll for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will be replaced by Gulf state investments in the US.

Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
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Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
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Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
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Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed softer-than-expected producer inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings, while PayPal surged on

Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps
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Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts

Services activity in Brazil fell 0.4% in May from April on a seasonally adjusted basis, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, missing economists'

Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts
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Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug

Shares of Celcuity fell nearly 19% in morning trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and label concerns

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug
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Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,

Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
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Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom

The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
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Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'

Warren Buffett said he found fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful,” but decided to stop donating

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'