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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

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

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Iowa Democrats vote to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

Iowa Democrats have casted ballots to settle one of the party’s last competitive Senate primaries in the nation

Iowa Democrats vote to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
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BOJ chief to deliver key speech as pressure mounts for June rate hike

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will deliver a closely watched speech on Wednesday that could reveal his thinking on the prospects of a June rate hike, as

BOJ chief to deliver key speech as pressure mounts for June rate hike
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Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

Japan's services sector ground to a halt in May after more than a year of expansion, as surging costs linked to the Middle East war dampened service demand and led to a 12-

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows
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USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade

The Office of the U.S.

USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade
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Yen slips to key 160 level as Gulf hostilities boost dollar

Persistent strength in the dollar sent the Japanese yen sliding to the key 160 level on Wednesday, as hostilities in the Gulf erupted anew and bolstered demand

Yen slips to key 160 level as Gulf hostilities boost dollar
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Oil prices rise as new Middle East hostilities flare and talks stall

Oil prices climbed more than 1% in early trade on Wednesday as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew with Iran firing missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, while

Oil prices rise as new Middle East hostilities flare and talks stall
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SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in IPO at $135 per share, source says

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in its initial public offering by selling 555.6 million shares at a target price of $135 per share, a source familiar with

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in IPO at $135 per share, source says
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Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO, Bloomberg News reports

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense has raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20 each, Bloomberg News

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO, Bloomberg News reports
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Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies

Gains for AI chipmaker stocks can continue, but risks of a pullback are growing, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday.

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies
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China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers

Providers of property services in China are struggling to collect management fees from disgruntled homeowners, threatening their revenue and house

China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers
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South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year

South Koreans vote on Wednesday in local elections expected to boost President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party, in the first nationwide ballot since his

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee's first year
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Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
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Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
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Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate
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Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests that have blocked roads across major cities, two government

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
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New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom

New Mexicans are choosing Democratic and Republican nominees for governor as the state grapples with high rates of violent crime, chronically underperforming schools and cuts to federal safety net programs

New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom
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Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
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Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion

Shopify said on Tuesday its board had approved an additional $3 billion share buyback program, bringing the Canadian e-commerce company's total repurchase authorization to $5

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion
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Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
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Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand

Ulta Beauty drew demand for higher-priced products and pulled in young customers through its CEO Kecia Steelman's TikTok push, helping

Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand
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GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback

Videogame retailer GameStop posted a 14% rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, buoyed by strong collectibles demand, and said its board approved a new $2 billion share repurchase

GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback
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ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows
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CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing