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CNBC Daily Open: Elon Musk proves returning to the office has its benefits
Elon Musk interviews on CNBC from the Tesla Headquarters in Texas. CNBC Studies regarding the benefits of return-to-office mandates have been mixed. Some find that hybrid workers are as productive as on-site ones, while others conclude that in-person work cultivates mentorship and training. In some cases, however, the results of being physically in the office […]
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Asia-Pacific markets climb after Wall Street gains on EU tariff delay
A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains on investor optimism after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for a 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.06%, while the […]
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Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of fraud and tax evasion
Reality TV Personalities Julie Chrisley (L) and Todd Chrisley (R) visit Hallmark’s “Home & Family” at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 18, 2018 in Universal City, California. Paul Archuleta | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will pardon reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax evasion and […]
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Circle IPO has peculiar Facebook-like characteristic
Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, speaks at the 2025 TIME100 Summit in New York on April 23, 2025. Jemal Countess | TIME | Getty Images Stablecoin issuer Circle stands to be one of the first significant cryptocurrency companies to go public in the U.S. That’s not the only unusual aspect of its IPO. […]
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‘Absurd!’ Judge blasts Trump executive order targeting top law firm
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the annual National Memorial Day Observance in the Memorial Amphitheater, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., May 26, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters A federal judge on Tuesday angrily tore into President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the top law firm WilmerHale as he struck down the […]
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Trump threatens to withhold California’s federal funding over transgender athlete
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by California Governor Gavin Newson upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 24, 2025, to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened […]
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DJT shares fall 10% as Trump Media says it’s raising $2.5 billion to buy bitcoin
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 27, 2024. Kevin Wurm | Reuters LAS VEGAS — Trump Media announced Tuesday a $2.5 billion raise from institutional investors to bankroll one of the largest bitcoin treasury allocations by a public company. Shares of […]
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Tesla shares climb as Musk pledges to be ‘super focused’ on companies ahead of Starship launch
Elon Musk listens as reporters ask U.S. President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa questions during a press availability in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Tesla shares gained about 5% on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk over the weekend […]
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Trump hails ‘positive’ step in U.S.-EU trade negotiations as markets hope for a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech, during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was monitoring “positive” steps in trade talks with the European Union, after he agreed to delay a 50% tariff on […]
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Trump advisor Hassett says ‘we don’t want to harm’ Apple with iPhone tariffs
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett gives a TV interview outside of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday that the Trump administration does not want to “harm Apple” with tariffs. “Everybody is trying to make it seem like it’s a catastrophe if there’s […]
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