Year: 2024

From trees to decorative chickens, holiday decor could boost retailers as shoppers pull back on gifts
Business

From trees to decorative chickens, holiday decor could boost retailers as shoppers pull back on gifts

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards The Milam family turned its front lawn into a holiday-themed putt-putt course. Going all out on Christmas decorations has become a tradition for the Dallas family. Courtesy: Mike Milam For the holiday season, the front lawn of the Milam family’s house in Dallas has transformed into a mini golf winter […]

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Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to  billion licensing deal
Health

Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to $2 billion licensing deal

Exterior view of the entrance to Merck headquarters on February 05, 2024 in Rahway, New Jersey. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Merck on Wednesday said it has snagged the rights to an experimental weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker Hansoh Pharma, in a deal worth up to $2 billion. The oral drug has not yet […]

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Health AI startup Suki expands partnership with Google Cloud to deliver more assistive tech for clinicians
Health

Health AI startup Suki expands partnership with Google Cloud to deliver more assistive tech for clinicians

Health-care artificial intelligence startup Suki on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud as part of its push to expand beyond clinical documentation.  Through the partnership, Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, which allows developers to train, tune and deploy different AI models and applications.  Suki’s […]

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Trump’s pick to lead NASA made a big bet on crypto while going to space on the side
Technology

Trump’s pick to lead NASA made a big bet on crypto while going to space on the side

Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander, steps out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission’s “Dragon” capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program. – | Afp | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run NASA, Jared Isaacman, is […]

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Renault shares rise 5% after reports of Nissan-Honda merger talks; European stocks mixed
World

Renault shares rise 5% after reports of Nissan-Honda merger talks; European stocks mixed

France has not respected fiscal rules for decades, economist says Financial markets have allowed countries like France to get away with disrespecting the euro zone’s fiscal rules for too long, economist Raphael Gallardo told CNBC Wednesday. France is among a number of euro zone member states that have failed to meet the single currency union’s […]

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UniCredit raises stake in Commerzbank to 28% as Orcel ups ante on pursuit
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UniCredit raises stake in Commerzbank to 28% as Orcel ups ante on pursuit

The Commerzbank AG headquarters, in the financial district of Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Emanuele Cremaschi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Italy’s UniCredit said on Wednesday it has raised its potential stake in Commerzbank to 28% using further derivatives, as markets watch whether it will take the leap with a buyout […]

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UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November, in line with expectations
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UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November, in line with expectations

The columns of Royal Exchange are dressed for Christmas, at Bank in the City of London, the capital’s financial district, on 20th November 2024, in London, England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. inflation rose to 2.6% in November, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday, marking the second straight […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Stocks are still staying alive despite the Dow’s 9-day losing streak
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CNBC Daily Open: Stocks are still staying alive despite the Dow’s 9-day losing streak

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 17, 2024. NYSE This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to […]

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Kioxia shares climb 10% on debut in Tokyo after 0 million IPO
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Kioxia shares climb 10% on debut in Tokyo after $800 million IPO

A man walks out of the building where the headquarters of Kioxia, the world’s third largest manufacturer of NAND flash memory chips, is located in central Tokyo on August 23, 2024. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Japan computer memory manufacturer Kioxia rose about 10% on its debut in Tokyo after […]

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4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025
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4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025

 Wealth management, banking and finance concept. Smart banking with technology. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The end of the year is a time of reflection for many, and while some will look back on their experiences and achievements, money experts say it’s just as important to take stock of your finances. Staying on top […]

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