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Tariffs on dozens of key U.S. trading partners came into effect Thursday.

Britain’s economy is driven by domestic factors more than global ones right now, the governor of the Bank of England said on Thursday, when the central bank cut interest rates.

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The president posted talking points provided by one firm that donated millions, and his administration delayed a change that could have hurt the company and others like it.

Lyten will acquire German and Swedish factories built by Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy in March.

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Russian business in the UAE has ballooned since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as its citizens fled sanctions and mandatory conscription.

The crypto market jumped Thursday on excitement that bitcoin and other digital assets could soon be coming to 401(k) retirement plans.

As Skydance completes its acquisition of Paramount, the stage is set for more deal making in the crowded streaming wars.

Duolingo shares skyrocketed after the language learning platform boosted its guidance due to strong user growth driven by artificial intelligence.

Major indexes in Asia and Europe posted gains and U.S. futures climbed in premarket trading.

Many cooking spices are imported from India, and the 50 percent tariffs on the country’s imports could drive costs higher.

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"They're buying Russian oil, they're fueling the war machine, and if they're going to do that, then… then I'm not going to be happy," the U.S. president said.

The merger catapults new power players to the top of Hollywood and ends a tortuous process that has lasted well over a year.

Intel shares were under pressure Thursday after President Donald Trump called for the chipmaker's CEO to resign immediately.

Shares of major chip stocks rose as investors bet these companies' U.S. investments may help mitigate President Trump's proposed 100% semiconductor tariffs.

The president’s trade war entered a new phase on Thursday with hefty levies on scores of countries taking effect, adding further uncertainty.

The semiconductor supply chain is complex and global. And most chips come into the United States as part of electronics.

The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% on Thursday as the central bank resumes a "gradual and careful" approach to lowering interest rates.

Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.

Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.

Eli Lilly's pill, orforglipron, is one step closer to becoming the first new, needle-free alternative in the booming market for weight loss and diabetes drugs.

The company said it planned to seek Food and Drug Administration approval for the drug, orforglipron, before the end of the year.

Washington may be mistaking India's complaisance for America's leverage.

The bemused mood among European chief executives came as U.S. President Donald Trump ushered in a new era of tariff complexity.

The pioneering Danish drugmaker was once the most valuable company in Europe, but analysts say a number of missteps reversed its fortunes.

Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll.

When a flight from Madrid to New York had engine trouble over the Atlantic, 282 passengers ended up at a tiny, remote airport wondering what happens next.

Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits despite a trade deal that cut auto levies to 15 percent. The reduced rate has yet to be implemented.

U.S. President Donald Trump has divulged more of his semiconductor tariff plans, but his latest threats create as many questions than answers. 

In the fiscal first quarter, SoftBank said the fair value of its Vision Funds rose $4.8 billion.

Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says the industry is gradually recovering from one of the most challenging moments in its history.

India's set to face a 50% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That's now among the highest duties on any of the U.S.' trading partners.

Many of the U.S.' trading partners now face higher tariffs on their exports to the country.

Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit and raised its full-year guidance.

Toyota Motor reported higher-than-expected operating profit for the June-quarter, even as the auto company grapples with U.S. tariffs. 

China is shipping more goods to Southeast Asia and other regions that often re-export them to the United States. China still sells three times as much to the United States as it buys.

Analysts warn that the higher U.S. tariffs risk substantially diminishing the allure of Indian exports to the U.S., compared to regional peers.

The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.

Exports climbed 7.2% in July in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, exceeding Reuters-polled economists' estimates of a 5.4% rise.

Asia chip stocks fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips.

India's set to face a 50% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That's now among the highest duties on any of the U.S.' trading partners.

The airline said it expected additional flight delays through Wednesday night “as we work through the issue.”

He took over the reins of the troubled Allied Signal in 1991 and within a few years made it one of America’s best-run and most profitable companies.

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are "building in the United States."

Apple on Wednesday announced it will spend an additional $100 billion on U.S. companies and suppliers over the next four years.

E.l.f. Beauty sources about 75% of its products from China and the cost of new tariffs is weighing on its bottom line.

The iPhone maker will raise its previous U.S. investment, made in February, from $500 billion to $600 billion over the next four years.

Microsoft employees at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, may soon be mandated back to the office, according to new reports.

Mehek Khera was burnt out and grappling with health issues when inspiration struck.

At CBS and ABC, he pursued news segments aimed at destigmatizing gay life and drawing attention to an epidemic that at the time was largely overlooked.

As venture capitalists become more purpose-driven, businesses need to be aware of the traits they expect to see in founders they see a future with.

The buyout amounts to nine months of pay.

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With threats of tariffs up to 50 percent, President Trump seems to be scrapping America’s plan to turn India into a counterweight to China, declaring instead that it is a “dead economy.”

The announcement is set to take place Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office, according to reports.

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The goal is to create cacao plants that can better withstand disease, heat and other climate-related stresses that can put global chocolate supply at risk.

He mastered the art of the interview over 32 years on public radio, at WNYC. He was fired in 2017 amid allegations of sexual harassment, which he vehemently denied.

A CEO's reputation is tied to their company's success, so they must manage well, communicate clearly and provide expert guidance to build trust and handle crises.

Multiple contractors reported that they could view details, including phone numbers, email addresses, and hobbies.

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