European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump
Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner
Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms
Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?
L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'
'The wallet that came home': Lowell High renovation uncovers wallet lost in 1972
Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67
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Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents
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US wheat rises on Black Sea disruptions
Chicago wheat edged higher on Wednesday as fresh disruptions to Black Sea grain exports renewed concerns about supplies, after Russia and Ukraine continued attacks
July 29, 2026
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PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England's adult social care
July 29, 2026
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Vulcan Materials beats quarterly profit estimates on strong construction materials demand
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'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes
When Raphael Fohanno saw what was left of his parents' home after the wildfires that have wreaked havoc across
July 29, 2026
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Johnson Controls lifts annual profit forecast on data center demand
Industrial supplier Johnson Controls International raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday, anticipating sustained demand for data center-related products and services.
July 29, 2026
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A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
July 29, 2026
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Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes
July 29, 2026
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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices
Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, which has been stuck above their 2% target for more than five years
July 29, 2026
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Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand
Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday its board approved an expansion plan, including additional cleanroom capacity at its
July 29, 2026
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Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
By Michael Georgy DUBAI, July 29 - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
July 29, 2026
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Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector
Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported an over 8% drop in its half-year operating profit on Wednesday, reflecting sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and the
July 29, 2026
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Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13
Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern
July 29, 2026
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Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision
The U.S. dollar edged down on Wednesday but stuck to familiar ranges against major currencies as investors awaited a Federal Reserve interest-rate
July 29, 2026
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European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh
European shares edged lower on Wednesday, as diverging results from French luxury groups weighed on the broader sector, while
July 29, 2026
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Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO
Porsche's restructuring measures have begun to pay off, it said on Wednesday, allowing Volkswagen's embattled luxury brand to keep its profit guidance
July 29, 2026
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Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market
The S&P 500 has struggled to make further headway since its early June record peak, but that tepid performance belies churning beneath the market's
July 29, 2026
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Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate
Options traders expect a roughly $190 billion swing in Microsoft's market value after it reports earnings on Wednesday, an unusually large move that
July 29, 2026
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US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores as a multistate outbreak of a
July 29, 2026
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South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint
South Korean stocks plunged for a second straight session on Wednesday as Asia's once-blazing AI rally morphed into
July 29, 2026
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Uncertainty creeps into Fed's rate decision as Warsh keeps his cards hidden
By Ann Saphir and Michael S.
July 29, 2026
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"Ugly and rusty," Venezuela's refineries are relics that will be hard to revive
The Paraguana Refining Center in Western Venezuela once symbolized the country's oil wealth
July 29, 2026
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New Fed focus on money supply might aid inflation thinking at the margins
By Michael S.
July 29, 2026
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Apple set for strongest June-quarter sales growth in 5 years
Apple's decision to hold iPhone prices steady is set to power its strongest June-quarter sales growth in five years, but investors will want to know how long it can
July 29, 2026
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Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach
July 29, 2026
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CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems
CNN Poll: Americans doubt Trump is paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems
July 29, 2026
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Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
July 29, 2026
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Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport
Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport
July 29, 2026
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Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
July 29, 2026
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Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today
Why no one knows what to expect from the Fed decision today
July 29, 2026
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Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss
Aston Martin kept its annual forecasts on Wednesday despite a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, as the debt-laden luxury carmaker bets on
July 29, 2026
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OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp, has begun rolling out an agentic AI platform that will cut
July 29, 2026
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Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult
July 29, 2026
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BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, the latest
July 29, 2026
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Hermes shares slide as modest sales growth, weak China disappoint investors
Hermes shares slid more than 10% on Wednesday after the Birkin bag maker posted second-quarter sales growth in line with expectations but said it had yet
July 29, 2026
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Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up
French firefighters kept a major blaze west of Bordeaux that had prompted mass evacuations under control overnight, ahead of
July 29, 2026
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Gucci beat sparks Kering rally as luxury rivals fail to impress
Shares in Kering surged as much as 11% after flagship brand Gucci delivered better-than-expected quarterly sales, lifting hopes that CEO Luca de Meo's turnaround efforts are
July 29, 2026
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Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite
Sony is set to be a major beneficiary of the launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI" but the highly anticipated game is landing as the PlayStation maker grapples with
July 29, 2026
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Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drones hit oil refineries and logistics facilities in the Russian cities of Perm, Ryazan and Taganrog, as well as the Crimean peninsula overnight, with the country's top
July 29, 2026
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China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
July 29, 2026
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China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports
China's market regulator will meet with solar industry representatives on Friday to provide guidance on pricing compliance and the implementation of industry cost-
July 29, 2026
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AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks
July 29, 2026
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UBS posts forecast-beating quarterly profit, flags $3 billion in new buybacks
UBS on Wednesday booked a 17% jump in second-quarter profit that beat expectations, and said it plans to buy back shares worth $3 billion by the middle of
July 29, 2026
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Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze
Chinese sales agent Winnie Zeng has taken an unusual step to protect herself from an uncertain future: she now shares her rented bed with a stranger to cut costs.
July 29, 2026
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Analysts react to rout in South Korea stocks
South Korea's stock market plummeted for a second-straight session on Wednesday after earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix failed to allay investor fears about the
July 29, 2026
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StanChart lifts income target after wealth boom powers earnings beat
Standard Chartered's push for fee income powered a forecast-beating first-half profit, with the bank lifting its full-year income
July 29, 2026
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Australia inflation undershoots forecasts, markets pare rate hike bets
Australian consumer prices rose at a slower pace in the June quarter as fuel costs eased from peaks, while core inflation undershot forecasts and lessened
July 29, 2026
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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources
July 29, 2026
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Hong Kong home prices extend gains to 13th month in June, pace slows
Private home prices in Hong Kong rose for the 13th consecutive month in June but the rate slowed to 0.3%, data from the Rating and Valuation Department showed on
July 29, 2026
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SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported bumper quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening
July 29, 2026
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Chip rout moves into pAnIc territory
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Blockbuster earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix did little to quell investor fear about AI risk as a rout in chip stocks
July 29, 2026
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Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says
Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister
July 29, 2026
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New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation
New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with a preference for local suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost
July 29, 2026
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Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets
Asian stocks sank on Wednesday, extending a vicious selloff as anxiety about AI valuations and whether the massive spending will deliver returns
July 29, 2026
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
French authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires
July 28, 2026
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Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol
July 29, 2026
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Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed to ruling party executives her intention to proceed with a plan to cut the sales tax rate on food items to 1% from 8% for two
July 29, 2026
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Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits
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July 29, 2026
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Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia
July 28, 2026
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India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality
July 29, 2026
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Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
July 29, 2026
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Ford joins GM in raising profit outlook as wealthy buyers keep truck demand humming
Ford Motor on Tuesday raised its annual profit outlook for a second time this year, following rival GM's move last week, citing "resilient" customers who
July 29, 2026
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to
July 29, 2026
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Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks
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July 29, 2026
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Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a
July 29, 2026
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Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade
July 29, 2026
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UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation
Britain's economy has been more resilient than anticipated after the energy price shock caused by the Iran war, but inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target
July 29, 2026
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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy
U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Manhattan U.S.
July 29, 2026
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Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues
A large majority of the U.S.
July 29, 2026
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Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt
Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a string of conservative leaders elected across Latin
July 28, 2026
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The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
The U.S. military says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday
July 28, 2026
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Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show
Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards
July 29, 2026
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Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House
July 28, 2026
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Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
A Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. military’s stockpiles of advanced air defense systems
July 29, 2026