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Today: June 03, 2026
Today: June 03, 2026

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

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

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Former US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland won the Democratic nomination to lead New Mexico, giving her a path to become the first Native American woman in the U.S. elected as a governor

Former US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
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Iowa state lawmaker Josh Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

Iowa state lawmaker Josh Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate
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Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records

Japan's Nikkei 225 index has topped 68,000 in early trading after U.S. stocks pushed further into record territory

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records
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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
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Australia economic growth slows to 0.3% in Q1

Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as a boom in data centres boosted business investment but also sucked in imports, a pullback that is likely to worsen in the

Australia economic growth slows to 0.3% in Q1
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China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in May, helped by stronger growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand, though rising

China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
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California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California voters are deciding who will advance in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
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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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Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with 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 in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX plans to price record-setting IPO at $135 per share, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to price its initial public offering at $135 per share, selling 555.6 million shares to raise $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, a

SpaceX plans to price record-setting IPO at $135 per share, source says
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Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense said on Tuesday it had raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO
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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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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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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