Month: March 2025
CNBC Daily Open: Trump clashes on foreign policy, wields economic threat
U.S. President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Feb. 28, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters To an economist, it might seem questionable for a country to impose tariffs on its biggest trading partners, especially when its economy is showing signs of shrinking, the stock market is sagging, prices remain […]
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European markets head for positive open; euro zone flash inflation data in focus
European markets are expected to start the week on a positive note, with traders in the region keeping an eye on the latest inflation data for the euro zone. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 42 points higher at 8,846, Germany’s DAX up 135 points at 22,621, France’s CAC 34 points higher at […]
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China’s February factory activity expands at fastest pace in three months, private survey finds
Workers weld acid batteries at the Leoch International Technology Ltd. factory in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Mauricio Palos | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s factory activity expanded its its fastest pace in three months to 50.8 in February, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, as millions of migrant workers returned to […]
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China’s largest bubble tea chain Mixue soars 28% on Hong Kong trading debut
The Snow King mascot on a cup at a Mixue store in Beijing, China, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of China’s largest bubble tea chain Mixue jumped 28% on its market debut after a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering. The company had priced its initial public offering at […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await clarity on Trump’s tariff plans
Main Bazar, Paharganj known for its concentration of hotels, lodges, restaurants, dhabas and a wide variety of shops catering to both domestic travellers and foreign tourists, especially backpackers and low-budget travellers. Hadynyah | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose impose tariffs […]
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From crop rotation to ‘mob-grazed’ livestock: Inside the sustainable farm beloved by King Charles III
King Charles III (then Prince Charles) visits Honeydale Farm in the Cotswolds region of England on June 22, 2021. The King is known to be a supporter of sustainable agriculture. Toby Melville | Getty Images When King Charles III visited Honeydale Farm in England’s Cotswolds region, one of his first remarks was: “Monoculture. That’s our […]
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Auto giants scramble to suffer the least as Trump ramps up tariff threats
U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s escalating threats to impose tariffs on neighboring countries , on the European Union and on car manufacturers have hit the automotive industry hard. Shares of some of Europe’s biggest automakers traded lower on Friday, extending sharp losses from the previous session after Trump floated the possibility of a 25% tariff […]
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Stock futures rise slightly in overnight trading as investors await tariff news: Live updates
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 4, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures edged up in overnight trading Sunday amid continued uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on key U.S. trading partners this week. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 77 points. S&P […]
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Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen laptops in latest concept
The Lenovo ThinkBook ‘flip’ concept. The screen is able to fold once horizontally to create two different screen spaces. CNBC: Lenovo Flip PC Lenovo on Monday showed off a laptop with a foldable screen and one that can get extra battery life from solar power. These laptops are just concepts, meaning they are not commercially […]
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Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ up for awards at Hollywood’s biggest night
An imitation of an Oscar statuette sits outside of a souvenir shop on Hollywood Boulevard as preparations continue for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 27, 2025. Daniel Cole | Reuters The 97th Academy Awards are live from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET. […]
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