Economy
5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks steady after two-week winning streak Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 21, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday. Wall Street was looking to close out a monthly gain for […]
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Poland’s economy is standing strong for now, but the Ukraine war casts a ‘dark cloud’
On a display at a gas station, a liter of diesel costs 7.19 zloty. Refueling is also more expensive than ever in Poland, but still a lot cheaper than in neighboring Germany. Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Poland’s economy has had a strong start to the year, but as the war in […]
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What it’s like to travel to Australia right now
Australia’s rigid pandemic border policies led some to wonder if international travelers would still want to visit. It appears they do. Four weeks after the country opened to vaccinated visitors, international flight bookings are nearly half (49%) of pre-pandemic levels, according to the travel technology company Travelport. CNBC Travel went to the land “Down Under” […]
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With Russian sanctions, small companies may be in for a big surprise
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on developments in Ukraine and Russia, and announces sanctions against Russia, from the East Room of the White House February 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Over 400 multinational corporations have pulled out of Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. It’s not only […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bed Bath & Beyond, Nio, Joby Aviation, Teva & more
A person enters a Bed Bath & Beyond store in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Bed Bath & Beyond – Shares of the home goods retailer popped more than 4% in midday trading after the company announced […]
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Treasury Secretary Yellen sees no need for China sanctions as U.S. tries to deter aid to Russia
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday said she does not believe the U.S. should impose sanctions on China because of its ties to Russia. “I don’t think that that’s necessary or appropriate,” the Treasury secretary told “Squawk Box” of potential penalties on Beijing. “Senior administration officials are talking privately and quietly with China to make […]
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EU and U.S. agree to new data-sharing pact, offering some respite for Big Tech
U.S. President Joe Biden, right, arrives with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for an EU leaders summit in Brussels on June 15, 2021. Thierry Monasse | Bloomberg via Getty Images The European Union and U.S. on Friday announced they had agreed “in principle” a new framework for cross-border data transfers, providing some much-needed […]
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Outgoing FAA chief Steve Dickson on Boeing Dreamliner issues and China Eastern Airlines crash
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Phil LeBeau sits down with Steve Dickson, Federal Aviation Administration administrator, to discuss the agency’s work with Boeing and the recent crash of a China Eastern Airlines flight. Source
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks to end a volatile week on a high note Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 18, 2022. Source: NYSE 2. EU strikes gas deal with the U.S. to cut reliance on Russia […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Bed, Bath & Beyond, Nio, Honest Company and others
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Cannabis stocks – Shares of marijuana producers are extending a Thursday rally in the premarket, following an industry publication’s report that the House will vote for a second time next week to legalize cannabis at the federal level. The House passed such a bill in 2020, […]
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