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Money manager Howard Rubin arrested on sex trafficking charges
Howie Rubin Jonathon Ziegler | Patrick McMullan | Getty Images Famed retired money manager Howard Rubin and his former personal assistant were arrested Friday morning on charges of sex trafficking and transporting women across state lines for commercial sex acts over the course of a decade, according to a new federal indictment. Rubin, 70, participated […]
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Why Trump’s 100% drug tariffs could hit Asia and Europe very differently
Global pharmaceutical stocks sold off on Friday, as markets reacted to news of 100% tariffs on branded and patented drugs imported into the United States, but significant moves lower haven’t been across the board. While Asia Pacific-listed shares in the sector saw notable falls — with some stocks tumbling more than 5% — the reaction […]
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European pharma stocks fall after Trump slaps 100% tariffs on medicine imports
Stocks listed in Europe were broadly higher on Friday, as investors assessed the latest trade policy announcements out of the White House. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up by 0.2% by around 10:00 a.m. London time (5 a.m. ET), with most sectors in positive territory. The Stoxx Europe 600 Healthcare index saw rocky trade […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s new tariffs on drugs and trucks — and bathroom vanities
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he takes questions from the press after signing an executive order on a deal that would divest TikTok’s U.S. operations from ByteDance from its Chinese owner ByteDance, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 25, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A foreign-made heavy truck crosses the U.S. […]
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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of false statement and obstruction related to testimony he gave to Congress five years ago. Comey, who is a frequent target of President Donald Trump’s ire, is accused of lying during testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee on […]
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Oil giant BP quietly steps out of the takeover spotlight
British oil and gasoline company BP (British Petroleum) signage is being pictured in Warsaw, Poland, on July 29, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Five months ago, British energy major BP was firmly in the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate. Now, not so much. Shares of the London-listed oil giant have climbed more […]
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Shale oil execs say Trump policies are hurting investment, ‘business is broken’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on Sept. 23, 2025 in New York City. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Shale oil executives say President Donald Trump is hurting investment in the oil patch, and are giving a grim outlook for the […]
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New car sales get surprising boost, for now, as consumers fear tariffs and higher prices
GMC SUVs parked outside a GMC Buick dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on March 22, 2025. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images DETROIT — Uncertainty surrounding U.S. regulations on tariffs, electric vehicles and other auto-related issues have given new car sales a surprising boost heading into the fourth quarter, according to a new industry […]
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U.S. startup airline Breeze Airways plans first international flights
A Breeze Airways airplane on the tarmac at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida, on May 27, 2021. Matt May | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. startup airline Breeze Airways is planning to fly internationally for the first time early next year, aiming to win over sun-seeking travelers as the carrier enters its fifth year […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: From American Dream to Indian Dream
This report is from this week’s edition of CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story Lately, every move out of Washington seems to send aftershocks straight to New Delhi. The latest shake-up? A $100,000 one-time […]
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