Asia-Pacific stocks set for opening slip after S&P 500 ends winning streak on Wall Street
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Overnight stateside, the S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to 4,241.84, ending a two-day winning streak.
June 23rd 2021, 7:41 pm
Asia may be first in, last out of the Covid pandemic, says travel services provider
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Asia will likely be last out of the pandemic because of low vaccination rates, said Todd Handcock of Collinson Group, a travel services provider.
June 23rd 2021, 7:41 pm
CDC safety group says there's a likely link between rare heart inflammation in young people after Co
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"This is still a rare event," Dr. Tom Shimabukuro said at the meeting. For both vaccines combined, there were 12.6 heart inflammation cases per million doses.
June 23rd 2021, 7:26 pm
Fauci says delta accounts for 20% of new cases and will be dominant Covid variant in U.S. in weeks
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Fauci said the variant has a doubling time of about two weeks and currently accounts for 20% newly diagnosed infections in the U.S.
June 23rd 2021, 7:26 pm
Stock futures open flat after S&P 500 snaps two-day winning streak
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Stock futures opened flat in overnight trading after the market's comeback rally hit a speedbump on Wednesday.
June 23rd 2021, 7:11 pm
John McAfee found dead in Spanish jail after court says he can be extradited to U.S. for tax crimes,
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Antivirus software company founder John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish jail Wednesday after a court approved his extradition to the United States.
June 23rd 2021, 3:52 pm
These are the most expensive cities for working abroad in 2021
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The most expensive city to live and work overseas in 2021 has been found to be Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, according to a report by Mercer.
June 23rd 2021, 12:53 pm
What to expect from Microsoft's next version of Windows
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A build of an operating system named Windows 11 offers hints of what Microsoft could show Thursday when it talks about what's next for its PC operating system.
June 23rd 2021, 12:53 pm
Warren Buffett gives away another $4.1 billion, resigns as trustee at Gates Foundation
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Warren Buffett said he will donate $4.1 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to five foundations, reaching halfway of his philanthropic goal.
June 23rd 2021, 9:22 am
GSK chief vows 'step change in growth' as consumer business is split off
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British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline faces a crunch meeting with investors after announcing a new strategy for the next decade.
June 23rd 2021, 9:22 am
'Up until yesterday, I had been a millionaire': This 33-year-old dogecoin investor refuses to sell d
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While the top cryptocurrencies by market value — including bitcoin, ether and dogecoin — take a hit, Glauber Contessoto continues to hold.
June 23rd 2021, 8:54 am
Tightening labor market could be a ‘real issue’ for markets, strategist warns
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The quickly tightening labor market could present a problem for financial markets in the medium term, according to Longview Economics CEO Chris Watling.
June 23rd 2021, 8:54 am
SoftBank CEO says he wants to be a 21st century Rothschild
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Masayoshi Son, the CEO of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, said to shareholders on Wednesday that he wants to be viewed as a 21st century Rothschild.
June 23rd 2021, 8:54 am
Bitcoin is rising again a day after wild comeback from drop below $30,000
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Bitcoin was up nearly 8% Wednesday, climbing back above the $34,000 mark.
June 23rd 2021, 8:54 am
Iranian authorities thwarted a 'sabotage' attack on nuclear building, local media claims
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Iranian authorities foiled a "sabotage attack" against one of its civilian nuclear facilities, local news site Nournews reported Wednesday, offering no further details.
June 23rd 2021, 6:10 am
The risk of the energy transition is that it only benefits a few, CEO says
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Governments around the world have signaled their intent to move away from fossil fuels and pursue net zero targets.
June 23rd 2021, 6:10 am
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to shut down operations by midnight
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Apple Daily has come under increasing pressure since its owner, Beijing critic Jimmy Lai, was arrested under the national security law.
June 23rd 2021, 6:10 am
Biden's strategy to combat violent crime will focus on guns, community support
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President Joe Biden will outline several actions that his administration is taking to curb the recent rise in violent crime and gun violence.
June 23rd 2021, 5:24 am
Euro zone business activity surges by its fastest rate in 15 years
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Euro zone business activity shows "very encouraging signs of the recovery gaining momentum," Chris Williamson from IHS Markit told CNBC's "Street Signs Europe."
June 23rd 2021, 5:24 am
Surging inflation is causing headaches for a cautious Bank of England
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The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at record lows and maintain its massive asset purchase program on Thursday, but inflation poses questions.
June 23rd 2021, 5:24 am
Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng Motors to raise up to $2 billion in Hong Kong listing
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Xpeng Motors will raise money to compete in China's increasingly crowded electric car market against the likes of Tesla and Nio.
June 23rd 2021, 3:53 am
China's crackdown on big tech will last for a while, BlackRock says. Here's what they're buying inst
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"This regulatory cycle is long-lasting compared to 2018," Lucy Liu, a BlackRock portfolio manager, said during a mid-year Asia investment outlook.
June 23rd 2021, 3:53 am
India's Covid cases top 30 million as economist warns against reopening too quickly
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Government data showed there were 50,848 infections recorded over a 24-hour period on Wednesday, bringing the total reported cases to 30.02 million.
June 23rd 2021, 3:53 am
Top Zomato shareholder won't sell all its stake in Indian start-up's upcoming IPO
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Indian food delivery start-up Zomato in April filed for an IPO of up to 82.5 billion rupees ($1.1 billion).
June 23rd 2021, 3:53 am
How can you live more sustainably? Five experts share their tips
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What can we do as individuals to reduce our carbon footprint? CNBC speaks to five experts who share their ideas on how we can change our routines.
June 23rd 2021, 3:53 am
Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; investors watch tech shares after Nasdaq hits all-time high
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose to an all-time high overnight on Wall Street.
June 22nd 2021, 7:51 pm
Fauci declares delta variant 'greatest threat' to the nation's efforts to eliminate Covid
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Delta, first identified in India, now makes up about 20% of all new cases in the United States, up from 10% about two weeks ago, Fauci said.
June 22nd 2021, 7:36 pm
Morgan Stanley will bar workers without Covid vaccinations from most New York offices beginning July
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Morgan Stanley joins Blackstone and Goldman Sachs in setting conditions related to coronavirus vaccinations for workers returning to the office.
June 22nd 2021, 7:36 pm
'It's out of control.' Airlines, flight attendants want stiffer penalties for unruly passengers
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Lawmakers and flight crews have become alarmed about a spike in disruptive and sometimes violent passengers on planes.
June 22nd 2021, 7:36 pm
Stock index futures are little changed after Nasdaq closes at record
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U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Tuesday.
June 22nd 2021, 7:24 pm
U.S. chip foundry announces new manufacturing plant in Singapore
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A global semiconductor shortage is causing havoc, delaying car production and affecting operations at large consumer electronics manufacturers.
June 22nd 2021, 7:24 pm
Why driverless tech works for mining and construction but robotaxis aren’t ready, according to SafeA
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The four-year-old start-up retrofits industrial vehicles like dump trucks, dozers, and skid steers with autonomous systems. It just raised $21 million.
June 22nd 2021, 7:24 pm
Fed Chair Powell says it's 'very, very unlikely' the U.S. will see 1970s-style inflation
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell continued to attribute most of the recent inflation surge to factors closely tied to the economic reopening.
June 22nd 2021, 5:21 pm
Bitcoin drop below $30,000 sparks fears of another crypto winter — here's why bulls aren't worried
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Bitcoin's brief drop below the symbolic price threshold of $30,000 on Tuesday has reignited talk of a crypto winter.
June 22nd 2021, 5:08 pm
S&P 500 inches closer to a record, Nasdaq hits all-time high as bitcoin recovers
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Major averages are coming off a sharp rebound as investors weigh the economic reopening and Federal Reserve policy.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Crypto is 'the future of finance’: Why Gen Z is ditching traditional investments—but with caution
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Here's a look at why Gen Z and young millennial investors are building portfolios of cryptocurrency and meme stocks.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Ecocide: How a fast-growing movement plans to put environmental destruction on a par with war crimes
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Ecocide is an umbrella term for all forms of the mass damage of ecosystems, from industrial pollution to the release of micro plastics into the oceans.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Covid boosters in the fall? As calls grow for third shots, here's what you need to know
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Coronavirus vaccine booster shots will likely be needed in the fall, according to experts. Here's what we know so far.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Some destinations are shutting out unvaccinated travelers. Here are a few
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Travel options for the unimmunized are starting to dwindle as nations prioritize safety and simplified entrance requirements over open-door policies for all.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Vivendi shareholders back spin-off of flagship Universal Music Group
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Vivendi holders approved the French media group's proposed spin-off of the iconic Universal Music Group.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising unit
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The European Commission opened a new investigation into Google to assess whether the tech giant has favored its own online display ad technology services.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
China's renewed crypto crackdown wipes $400 billion off the market as bitcoin slides
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Since Friday, China has stepped up its efforts to rein in the country's cryptocurrency industry from mining bans to warnings to financial institutions.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Bitcoin turns positive on day in wild session where it briefly dropped below $30,000
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Bitcoin dropped below the key $30,000 level and then rebounded in another wild session.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
GameStop stock jumps after the original meme stock cashes in again with $1 billion share sale
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The video game retailer said it sold 5 million additional shares, raising $1.13 billion in capital to accelerate growth.
June 22nd 2021, 3:09 pm
Payment tech company Marqeta files for IPO as value tops $16 billion on private markets
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Marqeta, whose payment technology is used by DoorDash and Instacart, plans to go public on over $100 million in quarterly revenue.
May 14th 2021, 8:38 pm
Earnings reports and the Fed will test the market rally in the week ahead
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Investors will be watching to see if the market's late week surge can continue in the week ahead as big retailers roll out earnings.
May 14th 2021, 6:10 pm
Covid variant from India more transmissible and threatens England lockdown easing, Boris Johnson say
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Friday that the coronavirus variant first discovered in India has the potential to derail the lockdown easing currently underway in the country.
May 14th 2021, 2:09 pm
Deadly violence intensifies in Gaza Strip and Israel as Biden urges de-escalation
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Israel said it is deploying troops to the Gaza frontier ahead of a potential ground invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory amid continued cross-border conflict.
May 14th 2021, 10:53 am
COP26 president says 'coal must go' if planet is to meet climate targets
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The U.K. is set to host the major climate summit in November of this year.
May 14th 2021, 10:53 am
Amazon is planning to hire 10,000 people in the U.K.
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Amazon is planning to recruit 10,000 more permanent staff in the U.K., the company said Friday.
May 14th 2021, 8:09 am
Greece’s glittering holiday islands reemerge from the shadow of coronavirus lockdowns
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The Greek government has a message to lure mainly northern Europeans, who are desperate for some warmer weather and a holiday: "All you want is Greece."
May 14th 2021, 8:09 am
UK prepares surge vaccinations to tackle Covid variant from India
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The U.K. is preparing to deliver surge vaccinations and testing in areas where the new Covid-19 variant first detected in India is spreading.
May 14th 2021, 7:08 am
China is concerned about inflation – but it’s not the top priority right now
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In its report on first quarter monetary policy, the Chinese central bank focused on how the foundation for the domestic economic recovery is not solid.
May 14th 2021, 7:08 am
Irish health service shuts down IT systems after 'sophisticated' ransomware attack
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The Irish Health Service Executive said there was a "significant ransomware attack" on its IT systems.
May 14th 2021, 7:08 am
Goldman Sachs banker quits after making millions on cryptocurrency
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Aziz McMahon, a Goldman Sachs executive in London, quit the bank after making a fortune on cryptocurrency.
May 14th 2021, 6:09 am
Space tourist guides and leisure time planners: These are the jobs of the future
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Bank of America highlights a number of roles that could be the jobs of the future, based on its research.
May 14th 2021, 5:09 am
India reports more than 343,000 new cases as one professor claims infection may have peaked
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Government data released Friday showed there were 343,144 new reported cases over a 24-hour period, where at least 4,000 people died.
May 14th 2021, 5:09 am
A Toshiba business unit says it has been attacked by hacking group DarkSide, report says
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Toshiba Tec France said in a statement seen by Reuters that it was hacked by Darkside, the same group the U.S. FBI blamed for the Colonial Pipeline attack.
May 14th 2021, 4:39 am
Dogecoin rallies on Elon Musk tweet, anticipated Coinbase listing
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Dogecoin's soared more than 40% to a price of 55 cents early Friday morning, according to Coin Metrics data.
May 14th 2021, 3:21 am
Slow population growth means low interest rates are likely here to stay, says JP Morgan
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As population growth continues to slow across the globe, it could have a major hit on real interest rates, according to new research from JP Morgan.
May 14th 2021, 2:38 am
Why everyone from Elon Musk to Janet Yellen is worried about bitcoin's energy usage
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Elon Musk's decision to stop Tesla from accepting bitcoin as payment has led to fresh scrutiny of the cryptocurrency's environmental impact.
May 14th 2021, 2:07 am
Disney+ subscriber growth is slowing like Netflix's — with one worrisome difference
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Disney's disappointing subscriber additions for Disney+ resemble Netflix's last quarter. But Disney charges far less, making its slowing growth more worrying.
May 14th 2021, 2:07 am
Silver is up over 70% in a year. Here's why experts say it could have further to go
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It's often overlooked in favor of its lustrous cousin gold, but the price of silver has jumped over the last year.
May 14th 2021, 2:07 am
Brazil braces for renewed Covid surge as Bolsonaro faces parliamentary inquiry over pandemic respons
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Brazil, previously renowned for demonstrating leadership during health crises, has become an international pariah during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 14th 2021, 1:21 am
Ireland wants pandemic-era remote working to revive its rural towns
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A long-standing challenge for rural Ireland has been the migration to urban areas.
May 14th 2021, 1:21 am
Chinese electric car company Xpeng predicts chip shortage will last another quarter
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Xpeng's U.S.-listed shares fell nearly 4.9% in Thursday's trading session despite the start-up reporting greater-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
May 14th 2021, 1:07 am
Singapore says it's 'very likely' planned travel bubble with Hong Kong will be further delayed
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Singapore's government said Friday it's "very likely" that the air travel bubble with Hong Kong will not begin on May 26 as planned.
May 14th 2021, 1:07 am
Already under massive stress from the virus, more Indian workers turn to ‘gig economy’ livelihoods
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The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the country's labor force, moving the focus sharply to freelance, part-time jobs.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Tesla's Model Y slumps in China sales rankings, data shows
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Tesla's Model Y, which launched to customers in China in January, fell to sixth place in April, down from third, according to China's Passenger Car Association.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Chip shortage expected to cost auto industry $110 billion in revenue in 2021
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The estimate is up 81.5% from an initial forecast of $60.6 billion from consulting firm AlixPartners in January.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Premier League agrees TV broadcast deal extension subject to UK Government approval
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The Premier League has secured approval in principle for a three-year renewal of its TV rights deal with U.K. broadcast partners, including Sky Sports.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps more than 2%; Alibaba shares in Hong Kong plunge 4%
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Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba fell 4.03% by Friday afternoon in the city.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Asia accounts for 99 out of 100 top cities facing the biggest environmental risks
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Indonesia's Jakarta was named the riskiest city globally due to severe air pollution as it also faces perennial threats from flooding and seismic activities.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Disney's 'Shang-Chi' and 'Free Guy' will have 45-day theatrical run, CEO says
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Disney's "Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings" and "Free Guy" will play exclusively in theaters for 45 days, the company's CEO said during an earnings call Thursday.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Australia will be 'patient' in trying to improve relations with China, says deputy prime minister
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China said last week it would "indefinitely" suspend an economic dialogue it was to have held with Australia, the latest in the rift between both countries.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Dow futures jump more than 100 points after major averages snap 3-day losing streak
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U.S. stock futures were in higher in early morning trading on Friday.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million ransom to hackers
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Ransomware attacks involve malware that encrypts files on a device or network that results in the system becoming inoperable.
May 14th 2021, 12:51 am
Oil giant Saudi Aramco beats estimates with 30% hike in first-quarter profit
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Saudi Arabia's behemoth oil producer also maintained its dividend, with $18.8 billion due to be paid out in the second quarter.
May 4th 2021, 4:47 am
'Rising threats' and Russia on the agenda as G-7 foreign ministers meet in London
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Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G-7) nations are to meet in London on Tuesday to discuss pressing geopolitical challenges.
May 4th 2021, 4:47 am
Indian Premier League: 2021 competition suspended amid coronavirus outbreak in country
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The 2021 Indian Premier League has been suspended amid concerns over coronavirus levels in the country.
May 4th 2021, 4:47 am
Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is seeing 'very substantial inflation' and raising prices
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"We are seeing very substantial inflation," Buffett said. "We are raising prices. People are raising prices to us and it's being accepted."
May 4th 2021, 4:47 am
Stock futures dip after a solid start to May
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The move in futures followed solid gains for the Dow during regular trading hours.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
WHO is closely monitoring 10 Covid variants as virus mutates around the world
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WHO says it is closely following 10 Covid variants around the world.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
Asia-Pacific markets mixed; RBA holds steady on policy settings
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Markets in China, Japan and Thailand remain closed on Tuesday for holidays.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
Ethereum hits new record high above $3,400, extending its more than 300% rally this year
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Ether's rise has been attributed to a growing number of developers building decentralized finance or DeFi applications on the Ethereum platform.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates are splitting up after 27 years
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Bill and Melinda Gates got married in 1994 and are involved with one of the world's top nonprofits, with over $51 billion in assets.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
India reports more than 357,000 new Covid cases as total crosses 20 million
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So far, at least 222,408 people have died from the disease, but that number is likely lower than the actual death toll.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
Foldable iPhone with a screen larger than an iPad mini coming in 2023, top Apple analyst predicts
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The foldable model is a "must-have" for major smartphone brands, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, who says Apple will launch a folding iPhone in a couple of years.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
China's push to cut carbon emissions boosts risks for part of the country
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Fifteen regions in the northern half of China account for a growing majority of national bond defaults, according to Nomura.
May 4th 2021, 2:05 am
India accounts for 1 in 3 new Covid cases being recorded. Here is its second wave in 5 charts
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Nearly 7 million cases were reported for April, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
May 3rd 2021, 7:03 am
Manchester United vs Liverpool postponed after anti-Glazer fan protests at Old Trafford
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Manchester United's Premier League game against Liverpool at Old Trafford has been postponed following protests against the Glazer family.
May 3rd 2021, 7:03 am
Philippine foreign secretary directs unusually aggressive tweet at Beijing over South China Sea
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In a tweet, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. accused China of straining its "friendship" with the Philippines.
May 3rd 2021, 7:03 am
Big bank exits and fintech upstarts: Ireland's banking landscape is undergoing drastic change
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Digital banking and the arrival of fintech rivals have shifted the dynamics of the Irish banking market.
May 3rd 2021, 7:03 am
Indonesian ride-hailing giant Gojek wants to make every vehicle on its app electric by 2030
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Gojek has plans to make every car and motorcycle on its platform an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 in an ambitious three-pronged sustainability strategy.
May 3rd 2021, 12:18 am
Stock futures rise ahead of first trading day of May
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The S&P 500 notched its third straight month of gains in April, adding more than 5% to the index as investors bet on a big economic and profit recovery from the pandemic.
May 3rd 2021, 12:18 am
Covid cases fall sharply in U.S., Gottlieb calls vaccination campaign 'monumental achievement'
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Scott Gottlieb said that a drop in new Covid-19 cases was likely to continue, predicting a "relatively quiet summer when it comes to coronavirus spread."
May 3rd 2021, 12:18 am
No turning back for these ‘slashies’ who gave up stable jobs to take on multiple careers
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A "slashie" is someone who pursues multiple careers in lieu of holding a traditional full-time job, and more people appear to be choosing this path.
May 3rd 2021, 12:18 am
U.S. to discuss wider Covid vaccine licensing as India calls to waive patent protections
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White House Chief of Staff said that the Biden administration will have more to say on the matter in the coming days.
May 2nd 2021, 2:16 pm
Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings jump, Buffett continues to buy back stock
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Chairman Warren Buffett kept buying back Berkshire shares aggressively in the first quarter, but at a slightly slower pace.
May 2nd 2021, 12:19 pm
Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak leaves Elon Musk's brain implant company
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Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak leaves Elon Musk's brain implant company
