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Hantavirus outbreak isn’t another Covid pandemic – but experts say it’s testing U.S. readiness
A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has rattled the public and reignited fears of another global health scare as passengers disperse across multiple countries, including the U.S. The World Health Organization reported 11 cases linked to the outbreak as of Tuesday, nine of which it confirmed, including three deaths. No Americans have tested positive as […]
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Inside India newsletter: Trump-Xi meeting could test India’s positioning as China counterweight
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. For more than two decades, consecutive U.S. administrations have seen India as a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. But the current U.S […]
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Hims & Hers plummets 15% after first-quarter loss, weak earnings guidance
Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images Telehealth company Hims & Hers’ stock plummeted in early trading Tuesday after posting a first-quarter loss and weak earnings guidance for the year ahead. The digital health firm reported a net loss of $92 million in its first quarter earnings on Monday, compared with roughly $50 million for […]
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Asia’s trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting — its fastest growing stock markets
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As South Korea’s and Taiwan’s benchmark indexes surged to record highs this year — powered by Asia’s trillion-dollar titans — it has raised […]
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Global week ahead: Crude diplomacy casts shadow over Trump-Xi summit
Waitforlight | Moment | Getty Images China has quietly amassed the world’s largest stockpile of crude oil. This is no mean feat for a country that is also the globe’s biggest importer of energy. It brings a fresh dynamic to Beijing’s relations with the United States, as Premier Xi Jinping prepares to host President Donald […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Leadership challenge swirls around Starmer
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street on February 02, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Alishia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. It’s a tough time to go to the polls. That’s what U.K. […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Iran reviews ‘one-page peace plan’
This photo taken on April 20, 2026 shows a national flag of Iran hanging on a building damaged by the U.S.-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran. Shadati | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. A one-page document has […]
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Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world’s fastest-growing market for global brands
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Rising incomes and a large population base make India a key market for global consumer-focused companies. But now, celebrity endorsements and wide distribution are not […]
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Novo Nordisk CEO says the drugmaker is more active than ever in seeking out deals
Novo Nordisk is looking for deals more than ever before, the CEO of the Danish drugmaker said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. “If our ambition is to help hundreds of millions of patients out there, then we need not just the best, but the broadest pipeline in the world,” said Novo Nordisk CEO […]
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European stocks soar amid growing optimism for Gulf peace deal
European stocks soared on Wednesday as traders responded to reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to an agreement that will bring an end to the war. The White House expects an Iranian response on “several key points”, including a moratorium on nuclear enrichment, in the next 48 hours, Axios reported. The countries are […]
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