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China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices
A factory manufacturing medical devices. Reuters China’s finance ministry said on Sunday it was restricting government purchases of medical devices from the European Union that exceed 45 million yuan ($6.3 million) in value, in retaliation to Brussels’ own curbs last month. Tensions between Beijing and Brussels have been rising, with the European Union imposing tariffs […]
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Trade deadlines and oil drama set the stage for a crunch week in global markets
Flags of the European Union and the United States. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images CNBC’s assignment desk has a conundrum this week: how to approach July, 9. Why does this specific date matter? It’s the deadline for trade negotiations between the U.S. and European Union before the tariffs axe (maybe) falls […]
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The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning
Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992. Pascal Rondeau | Hulton Archive | Getty Images CEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real […]
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Charlize Theron is choosing to be single, she told ‘Call Her Daddy’: That can be ‘a sign of strength,’ says relationship expert
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has had her share of romantic relationships. Among the most famous were her relationships with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and actor Sean Penn. But these days, the mother of two is choosing to be single, she recently told Alex Cooper on podcast “Call Her Daddy.” For her, building her […]
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The ‘cortisol cocktail’ has gone viral on TikTok—but can it actually reduce stress? Here’s what doctors say
Let’s face it: Americans are stressed. Google searches for “how to reduce stress” are high, and 77% of U.S. adults report that the country’s future is a major source of stress, according to a survey done by the American Psychological Association. So, it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to better manage their […]
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Happiness researcher shares his ’90-second rule’ to live a better, more fulfilled life—it helps when you’re angry or upset
Mo Gawdat’s son, Ali, was 21 years old when he died due to medical negligence during a routine appendix surgery in 2014. Gawdat was devastated, confused and in a palpable state of shock. Then, 17 days later, he started writing a book on how to be happy, in his son’s honor. Gawdat has researched the […]
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I tried Denmark’s No. 1 secret to happiness for a year. It truly changed my life—and even made me more confident
For over four years, I’ve been a professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Before that, I worked in the corporate world at organizations like Coca-Cola and IBM. Recently, for work, I went to Denmark, one of the world’s happiest countries, to teach a course called “Happiness Blueprint.” While there, I discovered what many had […]
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The tech sector still has legs in the second half, and Deepwater’s Gene Munster likes these names
Tech stocks helped lift the S & P 500 to a record in the first half, but Deepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster said the artificial intelligence trade still has room to run in 2025 — and he shared a couple of his picks. The broad market index made a stunning turnaround from its April lows […]
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Gen Z and millennials embrace health and wellness. These stocks could benefit
Americans are embracing health and wellness — and none more than Gen Z and millennials. People are spending more than $500 billion in the United States on wellness, and it is growing at 4% to 5% each year, according to McKinsey . Nearly 30% of Gen Zers and millennials said they are prioritizing wellness “a […]
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Morgan Stanley says buy these five stocks that are set to rally
Morgan Stanley highlighted five stocks that have plenty of upside, according to the investment bank’s analysts. The firm says companies such as Chewy are compelling and their stocks have more room to run. The other overweight-rated names include: Ulta , NuBank, Chart Industries and Coupang. Chart Industries Morgan Stanley analyst Daniel Kutz is doubling down […]
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