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Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.
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War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
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Economy - Tehran charges tolls in Hormuz, while the United States inspects vessels with Iranian crude oil
The Islamic Republic confirmed its first income of money for allowing the passage of certain ships in the Strait of Hormuz after announcing its partial closure. The measure coincides with department inspections…
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People & Profit - Is China's economy insulated from Iran war shock?
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has sent shockwaves across the global economy, and created the largest energy crisis in decades. But China, the world’s second-largest economy, has by many measures…
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.
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Business - Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bid
Shareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in the face of widespread opposition from Hollywood workers.…
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Economy - Chile: Kast presents mega reform to boost investment by reducing taxes
The far-right Administration of José Antonio Kast filed a bill in Congress with which it intends to implement changes in the tax system to, according to the president, promote a…
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
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Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
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Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
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A 42bn-euro dilemma: What is stopping EU from holding Israel to account?
Trade, history, internal rifts: Inside European deadlock over suspending lucrative association agreement with Israel.
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Economy - The European Union launches a shock plan to contain the energy crisis due to war with Iran
The European Commission presented a package of measures to stop the rise in energy prices and mitigate the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Brussels foresees months of uncertainty, markets in…
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