Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper
The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
Massive fire destroys 100 homes in Norway and forces hundreds to evacuate
US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
Caitlin Clark bounces into record books with 45 points and 10 assists
D-backs lose to Cardinals after star Ketel Marte fails to use ABS system on blown call
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Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions renew oil price risk
The dollar clung to gains against major peers on
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Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack
The Coca-Cola Company said on Thursday that fairlife, LLC, a dairy company it owns, temporarily suspended production operations in the U.S. after unauthorized access to parts of
July 17, 2026
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Trading Day: Sinking chips
A shakeout in U.S. semiconductor stocks tanked the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as AI jitters spread globally, while solid U.S. economic data
July 17, 2026
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Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast
Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases
July 17, 2026
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Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide
July 16, 2026
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Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts
Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts
July 17, 2026
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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases
July 17, 2026
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Ontario seeks federal support for evacuations as wildfires devastate remote Canadian towns
Ontario requested federal assistance to evacuate people from remote northern Canadian communities ravaged by wildfires on Thursday, as smoke brought poor air quality to
July 16, 2026
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Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.2 billion in NYSE debut
Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare's shares opened marginally lower before closing 1.57% lower in their New York Stock Exchange
July 16, 2026
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Oil settles lower, but remains near one-month high on U.S.-Iran tension
Oil prices settled about 1% lower on Thursday but remained near their highest level since mid-June as the Iran war escalated, with Tehran asking Yemen's
July 16, 2026
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Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation
Crypto.com said on Thursday that market maker Citadel Securities had invested $400 million in the crypto exchange at a $20 billion valuation, in its first-ever
July 17, 2026
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US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland
July 17, 2026
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Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower on Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports
Alphabet's Google is months behind schedule on the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, as the tech giant works to improve its capabilities, particularly
July 17, 2026
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US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list
The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear,
July 16, 2026
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Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute
Iran and the United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely
July 16, 2026
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more
July 16, 2026
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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
The White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi
July 17, 2026
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Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
Brazil has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs
July 16, 2026
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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
July 17, 2026
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Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified
July 17, 2026
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Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict
A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online
July 17, 2026
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Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
July 17, 2026
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Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Labor is trying to win over U.S. senators
July 17, 2026
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Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday
July 17, 2026
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US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees
U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it will sell 274 company-owned retail locations and cut about 500 corporate jobs as part of its restructuring.
July 16, 2026
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Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips
Equity indexes around the world fell on Thursday as investors offloaded heavy-weight chip stocks while the U.S. dollar and Treasury
July 16, 2026
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US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Trump administration to crack down on imports of what they say are partially finished solar cells that are being used to
July 16, 2026
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Fed's Logan calls for 'modestly higher' interest rates
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Thursday became the first of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's new colleagues to call publicly for an interest-rate hike,
July 16, 2026
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Fed's Schmid: Inflation is "concerning" and the focus of setting policy right now
Inflation is proving persistent across a broad range of goods and services, and remains the focus of monetary policy given a stable labor market,
July 16, 2026
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Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany's Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group
July 16, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 16, 2026
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Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov
July 16, 2026
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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
July 16, 2026
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
July 16, 2026
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Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth
July 16, 2026
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Most Gulf area economies face deeper downturns this year on Hormuz disruption
Most Gulf economies will contract more sharply this year than expected three months ago before rebounding in 2027, a Reuters poll found, as crumbling
July 16, 2026
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Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud
Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol
July 16, 2026
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US business inventories increase moderately in May as sales accelerate
U.S. business inventories increased moderately in May amid continued strength in sales, pushing the inventories-to-sales ratio to the lowest level since late 2021.
July 16, 2026
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Lower gasoline prices restrain US retail sales, underlying momentum remains
U.S. retail sales rose slightly in June as lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts at service stations, but motor vehicle purchases accelerated and
July 16, 2026
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United sees little demand hit from higher fares, expects pricing gains to hold
United Airlines said on Thursday higher fares had caused minimal to no damage to travel demand, bolstering its confidence that pricing gains can help it absorb nearly $6
July 16, 2026
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Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police
Hungary's government said on Thursday it sent a report to police about the suspected misuse of public funds during purchases of educational software made by the previous
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Nigeria central bank chief signals caution on easing next week
Nigeria's gradual slowdown in inflation has opened the door to interest-rate cuts, but external shocks have complicated the outlook, Central Bank Governor
July 16, 2026
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Short sellers notch $8.7 billion profit as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price
Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $8.7 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's initial public offering
July 16, 2026
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Lebanon, Syria to reset trade ties, economy minister tells Reuters
Lebanon and Syria will in the coming months begin revising decades-old trade agreements to revive their economic relationship following the ouster of Syrian
July 16, 2026
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US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly
July 16, 2026
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How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery
July 16 - Uber will buy Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German firm at $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
There is now a yawning gap between the preliminary deal signed between the United States and Iran less than a month ago and the situation on the ground
July 16, 2026
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US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame
The tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Brazilian goods on Wednesday thrust Washington into Brazil's October presidential election, reviving
July 16, 2026
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Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion
Chinese luggage maker Anhui Korrun said on Thursday a fund it invested in deployed 2.9 billion yuan for an indirect 0.8265% stake in DeepSeek, implying
July 16, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time
Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says
July 16, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue
Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they’re hit again and again.
July 13, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Micron signs deals with Qualcomm, others for AI-powered automobile chip components
Micron Technology on Thursday signed long-term agreements with automotive suppliers, including chip designer Qualcomm and audio products maker Harman, to secure memory and storage
July 16, 2026
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Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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IMF says new Bangladesh programme talks ahead, sees growth slowing
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that its staff team had concluded a visit to Bangladesh at the government's request and that discussions on the parameters
July 16, 2026
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Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans
Europe's leading human rights watchdog urged five EU nations on Thursday to fully protect the rights under international law of rejected asylum seekers they aim to deport
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
GE Aerospace says it is supporting Boeing's 787 production ramp-up
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said on Thursday that shipments of GEnx engines for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had risen sharply, pushing back against
July 16, 2026
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US pending home sales slump in June amid affordability challenges
Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell more than expected in June as higher mortgages and house prices pushed prospective buyers to the sidelines.
July 16, 2026
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German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant
The European Union should consider raising tariffs on cars made in China to increase pressure on Chinese automakers to partner with European manufacturers such as
July 16, 2026
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Abbott raises 2026 profit forecast on strength in diagnostics, medical devices
Abbott beat quarterly estimates and raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, as strong demand for its cancer diagnostics business and
July 16, 2026
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US home builder sentiment falls in July amid affordability challenges
U.S. homebuilder sentiment unexpectedly fell in July, weighed down by economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates amid conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
Brazil instant coffee sector exempt from new US tariffs, protecting up to $2.5 billion in exports
Brazil's instant coffee is exempt from a new 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports, a move eagerly awaited by the industry, which had previously been the only segment of
July 16, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks weaken
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Thursday as chip stocks weakened again, while investors parsed fresh economic data for clues on the health of the economy.
July 16, 2026
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Starbucks defeats shareholder lawsuit over US, China sales declines
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of defrauding shareholders by intentionally concealing declining sales in the United States and China, its largest markets.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think
Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity in hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf
July 16, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
July 16, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Courts have long let utilities seize private property to build transmission lines. Does that hold if the power flows to a single data center?
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Retail sales up just 0.2% in June, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers are resilient
Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers showed resilience despite economic uncertainty as they bought cars and took advantage of summer sales events
July 16, 2026
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I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means
I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means
July 16, 2026
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Retail sales last month rose less than expected
Retail sales last month rose less than expected
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health
A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save
US shoppers are seeing higher fruit and vegetable prices thanks to trade tensions, extreme weather and geopolitics, just to name a few reasons.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.
July 16, 2026
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Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final
Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026
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AtaiBeckley surges after report Lilly poised to buy psychedelic drug developer
AtaiBeckley shares soared 50% premarket on Thursday after a report that Eli Lilly was in talks to acquire the psychedelic drug developer as soon as this week.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Israel economy shrank 3.8% in first quarter amid Iran war
Israel's economy shrank an annualised 3.8% in the first quarter, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday, in its third estimate in which growth was hurt by
July 16, 2026
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Wall St banks' Q2 saw deal fees, trading windfall boost profit
Wall Street's biggest banks found few reasons to complain this earnings season.
July 16, 2026
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Ukraine parliament approves energy executive Koretskyi as new PM
Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to appoint energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister, the third since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.
July 16, 2026
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Shein IPO faces lower valuation as e-commerce crackdown starts to bite
Shein's ambitions for a valuation of up to $50 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO are likely to face a tough test from
July 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
France flags 2027 budget squeeze as defence and debt costs surge
France's government plans to sharply restrain most public spending growth in 2027 as rising defence outlays and borrowing costs consume an increasing share of the budget,
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Nigeria to track poverty, incomes as government seeks proof reforms are working
Nigeria plans to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality as President Bola Tinubu's government seeks to show that economic reforms are
July 16, 2026
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Damp Squib
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Another day, another test for chip stocks.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
US probes Samsung for alleged infringement of Netlist's memory-chip patents
U.S. trade regulators have launched a probe into Samsung Electronics' memory chips and products sold by Google, Nvidia, Broadcom and Super Micro Computer that use them following a
July 16, 2026
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Shortsellers take aim at manufacturing in June amid supply chain stress, Hazeltree data shows
Global hedge funds bet heavily against manufacturing stocks in June, data from Hazeltree shows, as investors grew more concerned about
July 16, 2026
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ECB to hold rates now but energy price resurgence points to September hike: Reuters poll
The European Central Bank will hold interest rates on July 23 but will hike for the second time this year in September as a renewed energy price surge
July 16, 2026
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Citizens Financial's quarterly profit jumps on interest income, fees boost
Citizens Financial Group posted a higher second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growth in wealth and capital markets businesses.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
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 "
July 16, 2026
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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.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel
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,
July 16, 2026
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U.S. Bancorp posts record quarterly revenue on loan growth boost, BTIG buy
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July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Health
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-
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
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
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
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,
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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Ex-Federal Reserve adviser sentenced to prison for lying about China ties
A former senior adviser to the U.S.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
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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,
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Economy|Political|World
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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,
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World
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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US
US Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
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
July 16, 2026
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US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
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.
July 16, 2026
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OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses
(Corrects date in the first sentence to Wednesday not Tuesday.)
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
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
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel
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
July 16, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium
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July 15, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 16, 2026
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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.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
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
July 15, 2026
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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
July 15, 2026