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U.S. and Switzerland reach trade deal to lower tariffs to 15%
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is interviewed by a TV network at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 30, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade deal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC on Friday. Duties will be reduced to 15%, the Swiss government said in […]
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January after nearly 12 years leading retailer
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is retiring early next year, the company said Friday in a filing. The longtime CEO will be succeeded by John Furner, the Walmart U.S. CEO, on Feb. 1, according to the filing. McMillon, who stepped into the top role at Walmart in February 2014, will officially retire as of Jan. 31. […]
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Billionaire families opt for buying sports teams over collecting art and cars
The New Jersey Devils celebrate after Simon Nemec #17 scores the game-winning-goal in double overtime of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on April 25, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Andrew Maclean | National Hockey League | Getty Images A version of […]
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European tech stocks slide 3% as AI bubble fears mount
A member of staff walks beneath a trading board at the London Stock Exchange on April 25, 2025 in London, England. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stocks were sharply lower on Friday as concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investor confidence. By 12:20 p.m. in […]
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What now for peak oil? Unpacking a surprise twist in the fossil fuel feud
A worker inspects the outdoor gas pipes at the underground gas storage facility operated by Gas Storage CZ AS, in Haje, Czech Republic, on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook signals that oil demand could keep growing through to the middle of the century, reflecting […]
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CNBC Daily Open: A murky past and uncertain future trouble traders
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 13, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. markets had their worst day since Oct. 10. That marks a sharp reversal for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which shed 1.65% to settle at 47,457.22, a day after […]
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Trump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit. Here’s what’s going on
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport on Oct. 31, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Samuel Corum | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is once again on the warpath against a major global media company, having threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit this […]
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SoftBank shares plunge over 8%, extending selloff into third day
The logo of SoftBank is displayed at a company shop in Tokyo, Japan January 28, 2025. Issei Kato | Reuters Shares of SoftBank Group plunged nearly 9% on Friday, marking its third straight day of selloff after the Japanese giant said it had sold its entire stake in U.S. chip giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion. The stock pared losses […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Flying blind in markets and the economy
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 13, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. markets had their worst day since Oct. 10. That marks a sharp reversal for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which shed 1.65% to settle at 47,457.22, a day after […]
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Asia-Pacific shares set to fall, tracking Wall Street declines as tech selloff deepens
Tourists visit the Nanjing Road Scenic Area in Shanghai, China, on October 20, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street as technology stocks continued to come under pressure. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index was set for a lower open, with its […]
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