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Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC struggle in the U.S.
Business

Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC struggle in the U.S.

Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as Pizza Hut and KFC reported U.S. same-store sales declines. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.44 adjusted vs. $1.46 expected […]

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President Donald Trump to join ‘Squawk Box’ at 8 a.m. ET
Politics

President Donald Trump to join ‘Squawk Box’ at 8 a.m. ET

President Donald Trump joins Squawk Box at 8 a.m. on August 5, 2025. President Donald Trump will join CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday around 8 a.m. ET for a wide-ranging conversation on the economy and the state of the U.S. Trump’s interview comes as the administration juggles a slew of tariff negotiations as well as […]

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Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025
World

Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025

In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Finding the right place to rent or buy can feel daunting for first-timers or even repeat real estate investors, considering the impact it can have on your wallet. This is especially true in big metropolitan areas, […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Markets appear to have gotten over the July jobs report — unlike Trump
World

CNBC Daily Open: Markets appear to have gotten over the July jobs report — unlike Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters ahed of boarding Marine One to depart for New Jersey, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 1, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July’s jobs report revised previous months’ figures down so dramatically that U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday […]

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How an obscure SEC proposal could boost listings on European stock exchanges
World

How an obscure SEC proposal could boost listings on European stock exchanges

A little-known regulatory proposal taking shape in the United States could deliver a welcome boost to Europe’s stock exchanges, which have been struggling for years to stem an exodus of companies to New York. The Securities and Exchange Commission is in the early stages of a proposal to tighten the rules for foreign companies that […]

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U.S. to require some travelers post up to ,000 bonds to enter: What to know
Travel

U.S. to require some travelers post up to $15,000 bonds to enter: What to know

The United States is launching a pilot program that could require some inbound travelers to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter.    The 12-month program is aimed, in part, at visitors from countries with historically high visa overstay rates, according to an unpublished temporary final rule posted in the Federal Register on Tuesday. […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Trump doubles down on criticism of jobs report — but markets bounce back
World

CNBC Daily Open: Trump doubles down on criticism of jobs report — but markets bounce back

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters near Air Force One at the the Lehigh Valley International Airport on August 03, 2025 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July’s jobs report revised previous months’ figures down so dramatically that U.S. President Donald Trump called it “RIGGED” and […]

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Asia markets open higher after Trump vows to significantly raise tariffs on India
World

Asia markets open higher after Trump vows to significantly raise tariffs on India

Opening calls Happy Tuesday from Singapore. Asia markets are poised for a mixed open. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was set to start the day higher with futures tied to the benchmark at 8,701, compared with its last close of 8,663.70. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open higher, with the futures contract in Osaka last traded at 40,610 against […]

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S&P 500 futures inch higher after benchmark snaps losing streak, Palantir pops on earnings: Live updates
World

S&P 500 futures inch higher after benchmark snaps losing streak, Palantir pops on earnings: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on July 30, 2025. NYSE Stock futures were slightly higher on Monday night, following Wall Street’s rebound, as investors followed the latest batch of corporate earnings. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 54 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each also added 0.1%. […]

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Palantir tops  billion in revenue for the first time, boosts guidance
Technology

Palantir tops $1 billion in revenue for the first time, boosts guidance

Palantir topped Wall Street’s estimates Monday, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, and hiking its full-year guidance. Shares rallied more than 5%. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 16 cents adj. vs. 14 cents expected Revenue: $1.00 billion vs. $940 million expected The artificial intelligence software […]

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