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Three things Europe wants as leaders prepare to meet Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to Alaska meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, U.S., August 15,2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters LONDON — Three goals are topping the agenda as several European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
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Traders hope the Ukraine war could end soon. Experts say there’s no ‘quick fix’
A trader watches as U.S. President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2025. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Global […]
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Trump advisor Peter Navarro slams India’s ‘opportunistic’ purchases of Russian crude
A train transports oil tankers in Ajmer on July 7, 2025. Indian exporters are scrambling for options as they seek to mitigate the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff salvo against the world’s most populous nation. Himanshu Sharma | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro on Monday […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s ‘peace’ for Ukraine doesn’t seem like what Zelenskyy wants
There was no deal when U.S. President Donald Trump met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday. That was not unexpected. The summit, which was initially arranged to discuss a ceasefire to Moscow’s war in Ukraine, was on Tuesday reframed by White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as a “listening exercise” that allowed Trump to get […]
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European markets set to open higher ahead of Trump-Ukraine crunch talks
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 28, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in positive territory on Monday as traders focus on a meeting between European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine. The […]
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This Asian data center hub is quietly grappling with the massive costs of AI: energy and water
The artificial intelligence boom has brought with it hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and promises of economic growth . But the infrastructure required is demanding massive amounts of energy and resources. One lesser-known example of that dilemma can be found in the southern tip of Malaysia, which has quietly become one of Southeast […]
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CNBC Daily Open: ‘Peace’ can look different to Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive for a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images There was no deal when U.S. President Donald Trump met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday. That was not unexpected. The summit, which […]
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Stock futures are little changed following back-to-back winning weeks: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 12, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures traded nearly unchanged Sunday evening after hopes for lower interest rates fueled a winning week on Wall Street. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose about 13 points. S&P 500 […]
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Not in the cards: Why some suspect stable trade may not follow Trump’s tariff deals
The White House has signed a number of notable trade deals in the months since President Donald Trump slapped sharply higher tariffs on imports in early April. But some on Wall Street are cautioning that turmoil surrounding relations between the U.S. and its major trading partners is far from over. “Our views have been at […]
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Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum
In 2014, Apple and Samsung were duking it out to rule the U.S. smartphone market. Samsung was selling devices with large screens, and iPhone fans were demanding a response. It took Apple some time, but the company finally released the iPhone 6, breaking with previous iterations and giving consumers a large-screen option. The iPhone won. […]
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