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Biden cancels $1.2 bn more in student debt as vote nears
19-07-2024 10:44
US President Joe Biden said Thursday he was extending his student loan forgiveness program by canceling the loans of an additional 35,000 Americans as he seeks reelection.
Markets track Wall St loss with eyes on US race, China disappoints
19-07-2024 10:37
Asian equities sank in line with Wall Street Friday as the optimism over expected US interest rate cuts was overshadowed by uncertainty about the presidential election and worries over China's economy.
Ford to invest $3 bn in Canada on 'Super Duty' pickup production
19-07-2024 10:26
Ford announced Thursday it would invest $3 billion to expand production of its "Super Duty" pickup trucks at a Canadian factory, at which it has previously pushed back plans for electric vehicles.
US streaming rivals team up to catch Netflix
19-07-2024 10:00
US video streaming companies are joining forces to attract new viewers, boost ad sales, and finally turn a profit -- something only Netflix has managed to accomplish so far.
Netflix wins subscribers as ad strategy pays off
19-07-2024 09:50
Netflix on Thursday said it added eight million new subscribers in the second quarter, as the home of hit shows "The Crown" and "Bridgerton" posted its latest financial earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
Gold price hits record high on rate cut expectations
18-07-2024 17:30
The price of gold soared Tuesday to a record peak, propelled by trader expectations of falling US interest rates in September as inflation cools.
EU court rejects TikTok challenge against new EU digital rules
17-07-2024 17:20
TikTok lost an appeal Wednesday to escape new digital rules that seek to rein in the power of big tech after an EU court rejected its challenge.
FIFA says opening probe into Argentina players' racist chants
17-07-2024 17:10
FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America.
Recent data adds to Fed confidence on cooling inflation: Powell
16-07-2024 17:53
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that recent data boosts the central bank's confidence that inflation is coming down towards its two percent target -- a trend that signals interest rate cuts on the horizon.
Boeing announces firm order for 35 737 MAX aircraft
16-07-2024 17:28
Embattled aviation giant Boeing on Monday announced that it had finalized a firm order with leasing company Aviation Capital Group for thirty-five 737 MAXs, its flagship aircraft, worth almost $4.5 billion at list price.
Equities mixed, dollar up after Wall St record as Trump odds grow
16-07-2024 17:15
Markets fluctuated Tuesday as rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House played up against fresh hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least once this year.
Burberry replaces CEO after 'disappointing' results
15-07-2024 14:45
British fashion label Burberry on Monday announced the immediate departure of chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd, as it posted what it described as "disappointing" results.
Stocks mixed, dollar rises as traders weigh Trump shooting
15-07-2024 14:32
Equity markets were mixed Monday as investors weigh the impact of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump with data suggesting it has boosted his chances of being re-elected president.
Is Biden competent to serve again? Here's what health experts say
15-07-2024 14:00
As Joe Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the US president's mental acuity, health experts are calling on him and rival Donald Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, even while warning against leaping to conclusions.
Biden tells Americans to 'cool it down' after Trump assassination bid
15-07-2024 12:50
US President Joe Biden sought to calm a divided nation Sunday after his rival Donald Trump survived an assassination bid, saying in a rare Oval Office address that it was time to lower the temperature of America's hostile politics.
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