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Today: June 10, 2026
Today: June 10, 2026

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Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports

Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
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Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre

Meta Platforms will lease an AI-ready data centre to be built by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, the U.S. tech major said on Wednesday,

Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre
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Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support

Copper edged lower on Wednesday morning, as volatility in the Middle East conflict and macroeconomic concerns offset continued price support from U.S. tariff

Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support
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Nervous but not yet panicking

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets were nervous after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions but investors hope the new U.S. attacks on Iran

Nervous but not yet panicking
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Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race
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Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says

The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not

Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May

China's producer prices rose for a third straight month in May to the highest since July 2022, while consumer prices stayed elevated as global

China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May
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BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world's largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide
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RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis

New Zealand's jobless ranks could swell as the central bank ratchets up interest rates, casting the government's inflation‑focused

RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in May at the fastest pace in three years as price pressures from the Middle East war broadened, adding to the case

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports

OpenAI is in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal land in Ohio, in a deal that could include financial backing from Nvidia, The Information reported

OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports
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SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports 

SoftBank Group's talks with potential creditors to raise at least $6 billion from a margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake have stalled, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports 
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October

Sydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.6 billion) airport will open to passengers in October after more than a decade of planning, adding red-eye flight options from

Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump

House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
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US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
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US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief

U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport

Qantas Airways said on Wednesday the Australian carrier and its low-cost arm Jetstar will launch commercial passenger services from the Western Sydney International Airport when it

Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid

General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say

SpaceX executives say the company is aiming to launch initial demonstrations of space-based artificial intelligence computing infrastructure by late 2027,

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a

China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
Business|Economy|Election|World

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez

Peru's roller coaster presidential election remains too close too call with conservative Keiko Fujimori losing some of her gains from

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez
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Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year

Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC expects its U.S. counterpart, the Federal Aviation Administration, to certify the Boeing

Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
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Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
Economy|Travel|World

At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce

Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.

At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May

Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange rose 1.8 percent in late May, the exchange said on Tuesday.

NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May
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Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets

Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain high-risk markets

Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets
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US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24

The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it will publish the results of its annual big bank stress tests on June 24.

US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24
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US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director

Staff at the office of the top U.S. spy have been told by managers to expect extensive cuts in the coming months following comments by President Donald Trump

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’

Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centers is blasting “omnipresent and

Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
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SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook

Common shares of Chilean lithium producer SQM rose more than 3% in Santiago on

SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S.

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes
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China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods

China has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier

China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
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The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
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Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster

Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling

More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on

High energy costs are squeezing grain and soybean growers across the U.S. farm belt, as the Iran war chokes fuel supplies through

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
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US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.

US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol
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S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and as President Donald Trump said the U.S. must

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter
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Morgan Stanley 'wide awake' to acquisition opportunities, CEO says

Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is "wide awake" to potential M&A opportunities, CEO Ted Pick said on Tuesday, as regulators take a

Morgan Stanley 'wide awake' to acquisition opportunities, CEO says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action

Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.S. military intervention in Cuba

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action
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Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook

MSCI's global equities gauge managed a small gain on Tuesday with little support from Wall Street where heavyweight technology

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook
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SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $250 billion of investor demand for what stands to be the largest-ever IPO, said people familiar with

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
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Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
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Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
Economy|Health|Political

Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected

Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected
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Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
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US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds

A U.S. trade judge on Tuesday urged Trump administration officials to speed up refunds of more than $10 billion in revenue from tariffs that were

US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base

Jio BlackRock Asset Management plans to launch its first exchange-traded funds in India by August, seeking to replicate BlackRock's global success in passive

Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base
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Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks

Oil prices fell about 3% to a seven-week low on Tuesday after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S.

Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks
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Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
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Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale​​

Activist Ancora Alternatives has built a significant stake in Ashland Inc and wants the U.S. specialty chemicals company to sell itself, arguing

Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale​​
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New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
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US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds

The U.S.

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
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Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
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After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
Business|Economy

Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency

Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency

Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency
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European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion

Europe faces a widening €1.4 trillion ($1.62 trillion) annual investment gap that risks holding back its economic objectives including energy transition, the European

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion
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MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPO

Index provider MSCI confirmed on Monday it will apply existing rules for early inclusion of large IPOs in its Global Standard Indexes, likely clearing the way for

MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPO
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JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says

JPMorgan Chase is keeping a close watch on consumer health as worries about inflation persist, Marianne Lake, CEO of the bank's consumer and

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says
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OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push

OpenAI said on Monday it confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push
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Blackstone's private wealth inflows improved in June, president says

Blackstone saw improving inflows from individual investors in June amid a pullback from funds that aim to give those people access to rarely traded private assets, the

Blackstone's private wealth inflows improved in June, president says
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Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices

President Donald Trump's approval rate held near the lowest levels of his political career in recent days as most Americans said they expected gasoline

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices
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Citi hires Andrew Conway as global chair of consumer and retail investment banking

Citigroup has hired Andrew Conway as its global chair of consumer and retail investment banking to expand its banking franchise in the sector,

Citi hires Andrew Conway as global chair of consumer and retail investment banking
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Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 60 jets in May, a 33% increase over the same period last year, though fewer than the 81 delivered by European

Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year
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Bank of America could exceed 15% market revenue growth in Q2

Bank of America may exceed the initial forecast of 15% growth in second-quarter markets revenue, fueled by the equities business, Co-President Jim DeMare said on Tuesday.

Bank of America could exceed 15% market revenue growth in Q2
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Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal

Amazon has issued C$14 billion ($10.04 billion) of Canadian dollar-denominated notes, a final pricing term sheet filed with the SEC on Monday showed,

Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal
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More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?

More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?

More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?
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Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up

Apollo and Blackstone are financing a $35 billion expansion of AI computing capacity for Anthropic using Broadcom's custom chips and networking solutions as part of a tie-up between

Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up
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Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view

The dollar edged lower against peers on Tuesday amid a fragile Middle East truce and with investors looking ahead to key U.S. data later in the week. U.S.

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view
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Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
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Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon

Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
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Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports

A private credit fund managed by Blue Owl Capital, which earlier this year imposed limits on investor redemptions, has raised $500 million through an investment‑grade bond offering,

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
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Senators seek probe into US transport chief road trip paid for by corporate donors

A group of six Democratic senators on Monday sought a government probe into U.S.

Senators seek probe into US transport chief road trip paid for by corporate donors
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ISS urges Warner Bros shareholders to reject executive pay tied to Paramount merger

Proxy adviser ISS on Monday urged Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote against executive pay and exit packages for CEO David Zaslav and other top executives tied to the

ISS urges Warner Bros shareholders to reject executive pay tied to Paramount merger
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Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants

Salt Lake City and its county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to open a giant warehouse in the city that would be used to detain up to 10,000 immigrants

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved reviews of Papua New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $163 million in combined disbursements, the fund said

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea
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Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June

Foreign investors increased purchases of two- and five-year U.S.

Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June
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Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
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Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Applied Digital signs $5.2 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a 15-year lease with a U.S.-based hyperscaler at its Delta Forge 2 site which is expected to generate about $5.2 billion in revenue over the period,

Applied Digital signs $5.2 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler
Business|Economy|World

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 

A strike at a major supplier for General Motors' trucks entered its second week on Monday with the United Auto Workers and Dauch Corp still unable to reach a

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 
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US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks

A U.S. judge vacated a Trump administration policy implemented last year that made it harder for wind and solar energy projects to claim federal tax subsidies,

US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks
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UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop

Consumers in Britain increased their spending in May after reducing it in April, but their expenditure on travel dropped for a third month in a sign of caution over the

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop
Business|Economy|Travel|World

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery

Global ratings agency S&P said on Monday it had downgraded JetBlue Airways to "CCC+" from "B-," pushing the carrier further into junk territory as high jet fuel costs hamper its

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery
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US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says
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Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded on Monday from Friday's tech-led rout, on news of an Israel-Iran detente and as investors bought back cheapened

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute
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South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate

South Korea's economy grew in the first quarter at a stronger pace than previously estimated in April, revised central bank data showed on Tuesday.

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate
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UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment

The Confederation of British Industry cut its forecast for the country's economic growth on Tuesday and predicted unemployment would rise to its highest in more than a

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment
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US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

U.S. wholesale inventories increased more than initially thought in April, likely reflecting stock building to hedge against shortages and high prices stemming from the

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX's lofty valuation set to put 'Elon premium' to test

SpaceX's landmark listing this week is set to test the "Elon premium" that has made Tesla one of the most highly valued U.S. companies and a

SpaceX's lofty valuation set to put 'Elon premium' to test
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Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell back in June as rising borrowing costs and higher petrol prices squeezed family finances, a survey showed on Tuesday, while

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
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Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat

Dubai's Emirates expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has yet to see progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat
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New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says

Electricity supplies in New York have shrunk over the last five years, leaving one of the most populous U.S. states at risk of falling short of the energy

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says
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Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy

Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
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US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand for the housing market after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season

US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
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Databricks in talks to raise funds at over $165 billion, The Information reports

Data analytics software firm Databricks has discussed raising funds in a round that could begin next month and value it at between $165 billion and $175 billion, The Information

Databricks in talks to raise funds at over $165 billion, The Information reports
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Perplexity plans 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings, CNBC reports

AI firm Perplexity is planning to go public in 2028 regardless of how the market receives the listings of Anthropic and OpenAI, CNBC reported on Monday, citing an interview with CEO

Perplexity plans 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings, CNBC reports
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South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan

South Korea's cabinet approved on Tuesday a presidential decree as part of the process to allow $350 billion of strategic investments in the United States to proceed under a

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan
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Bain Capital enters bidding war for Australia's oOh!media after rival offers

Australian advertising firm oOh

Bain Capital enters bidding war for Australia's oOh!media after rival offers
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Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount

Vietnam has ordered its major airlines to review the progress of multibillion-dollar agreements signed with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney, and explore new import deals with American

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount
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Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war

A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
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Fortune really had better favour the brave

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Fortune really had better favour the brave
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Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks

Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.

Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks
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European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

European shares surrendered early gains on Tuesday to close lower for a third straight session, led by declines in commodity-

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks
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US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount

U.S. small-business sentiment fell in May and the share of owners planning to raise prices over the next three months increased to the highest level in nearly four years

US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount
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China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fuelling the global AI boom, providing policymakers

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast
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Harley-Davidson to bring Revolution Max production back to US

Harley-Davidson said on Tuesday it is bringing production of the Revolution Max engine platform for North America back to the U.S.

Harley-Davidson to bring Revolution Max production back to US
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Wells Fargo CFO signals 'step up' in interest income in second quarter

U.S. banking giant Wells Fargo's net interest income will see a "step up" in the current quarter, Chief Financial Officer Mike Santomassimo said at an

Wells Fargo CFO signals 'step up' in interest income in second quarter
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US existing home sales increase more than expected in May

U.S. existing home sales increased more than expected in May, though rising mortgage rates and still-tight inventory remain a challenge for the housing market.

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May
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Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Tuesday as easing tensions between Israel and Iran for now calmed fears that their weekend attacks could derail U.S. efforts

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB
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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys
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Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has captured global attention by championing the idea of an alliance of mid-level economic powers that would operate

Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence
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SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO is fuelling a frenzy among investors in Asia for ETFs and supply chain partners linked to

SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia
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Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says

More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand's border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says
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Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts

Japanese policymakers said on Tuesday they stood ready to act decisively against excessive yen falls while remaining vigilant to rising

Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts
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German exports rise unexpectedly in April

German exports rose unexpectedly by 0.9% in April compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Tuesday.

German exports rise unexpectedly in April
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BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say

The Bank of Japan will consider maintaining the current pace of bond purchases beyond next fiscal year, sources said, pausing a taper

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say
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China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports

China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295.43 billion) over the next five years on building data centers across the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
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German exports up, production falls short of forecasts

German industrial production rose less than expected in April and economists said the outlook for Europe's largest economy remains weak, despite an unexpected

German exports up, production falls short of forecasts
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Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes

Persistent weakness in the yen and an expected hawkish shift for the Federal Reserve after a hot jobs report in the U.S. are expected to add pressure on the

Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes
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China Unicom warns planned US crackdown could disrupt global communications

China Unicom's U.S. unit warned that a Trump administration proposal to prohibit American telecommunications carriers from interconnecting with

China Unicom warns planned US crackdown could disrupt global communications
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Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as exports of petroleum products and capital goods jumped to record highs, a trend that if sustained, will put

Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April
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BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips

BASF will not push to defend its years-long top rank among the world's largest chemical companies by revenues to instead focus on creating value amid

BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips
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China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
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Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says

Samsung Electronics is considering the construction of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in the southwestern South Korean city of Gwangju, the Korea Economic Daily

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says
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Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 

Paramount Skydance is scouting candidates to oversee the business side of operations, who would work alongside CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, Axios reported on Tuesday,

Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 
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Short-sellers to tread carefully as Musk's SpaceX debuts

Short sellers beware: Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO may be too hot to handle.

Short-sellers to tread carefully as Musk's SpaceX debuts
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Buy the chip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Relief rally, dip-buying or a dead cat bounce?

Buy the chip
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Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says

Apple's newly introduced AI Siri will have limited use across much of the company's install base because older iPhones lack the capabilities to run advanced AI features, Morgan

Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says
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J.M. Smucker forecasts upbeat annual profit as coffee costs ease; shares jump

Packaged food maker J.M.

J.M. Smucker forecasts upbeat annual profit as coffee costs ease; shares jump
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OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

OpenAI confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, the ChatGPT maker said on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets
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Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel

Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back travellers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on reliability and customer support

Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel
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BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp

BP said on Tuesday that company veteran Gordon Birrell will lead its upstream unit and Richard Harding will serve as interim head of downstream, as part of a previously announced

BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp
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Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist

Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for a second month in a row in May, official data showed on Tuesday, returning to the higher end of

Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist
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Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
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GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover

GSK has agreed to buy U.S.-listed cancer drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover
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Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes rose at the open on Tuesday, as chipmakers extended gains for a second day, while easing hostilities in the Middle East also aided sentiment.

Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease