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European stocks set for muted open; UK economy grows more than expected
Carlsberg’s second-quarter sales miss expectations on soft volumes Brent Lewin| Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish brewer Carlsberg on Thursday reported slightly weaker-than-expected second-quarter sales on weaker volumes, but nevertheless raised its 2025 guidance towards the upper end. The world’s third-largest brewer posted revenues of 25.7 billion Danish kroner ($4 billion) in the three months to […]
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UK economy grows by better-than-expected 0.3% in second quarter
Thousands of sunbathers enjoy the hot, sunny weather on Brighton Beach in East Sussex. An amber heat-health alert is active nationwide, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C, during the UK’s fourth heatwave of the year. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.K. economy expanded by a better-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter, according […]
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This 25-year-old brings in $245,000 a year with her side hustle: ‘Consistent actions compound over time’
Lillian Zhang, 25, brought in about $245,000 last year as a content creator. Courtesy of Lillian Zhang Gen Zer Lillian Zhang isn’t afraid of hard work. The 25-year-old says that she works 60 to 70 hours a week, balancing a full-time job at a big technology company and working on her side hustle as a […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump says tariffs haven’t caused inflation — economists think they will soon
Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon speaks during Goldman Sachs analyst impact fund competition at Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 14, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Don’t mess with DJ D-Sol — Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s stage name when he’s rocking the clubs in his other life as a […]
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Buy or avoid India’s IT stocks after recent job cuts? 3 pros share their take
Job cuts and muted earnings in India’s IT sector have left some investors wondering if they should steer clear of such stocks. Tata Consultancy Services, one of the country’s biggest private sector employers, announced last month that more than 12,000 staff in mostly middle and senior management roles would be cut. That accounts for around […]
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This startup wants the $80-billion U.S. railroad industry to switch from diesel to batteries
Voltify plans to build a series of energy microgrids to power its locomotive batteries, as shown in this computer-generated image. Voltify Daphna Langer has a bold ambition: To decarbonize the rail industry in less than a decade. How? By convincing U.S. freight railroad companies to switch from diesel power to rechargeable batteries — part of […]
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In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck
Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s reputation for financial prudence and high savings is showing signs of strain. Rising costs and a growing prioritization for experiences and self-care are taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed. “At the end of every month, when my salary […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Despite cooler-than-expected CPI, economists agree higher prices are coming
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC Don’t mess with DJ D-Sol — Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s stage name when he’s rocking the clubs in his other life as a DJ. U.S. President Donald […]
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Stock futures are little changed as investors await more inflation data: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Stock futures were relatively unchanged on Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied to new records and as investors gear up for more data […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as investors bet on Fed rate cut
CNBC Pro: Buy or avoid India’s IT stocks after recent job cuts? 3 pros share their take Here are the opening calls for the day Good morning from Singapore. Investors are awaiting the release of a slew of employment-related data from Australia. Economists polled by Reuters expect an increase of 25,000 employed individuals in July, […]
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