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Harris, Walz antitrust policy would prioritize growth, competition
Vice President Kamala Harris would prioritize small business growth and large industry competition in shaping her own antitrust and regulatory policy if she wins the presidency in November, Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said…
China’s exports miss expectations in July, while imports pick up
Cargo ships loaded with cars and containers for export are departing at the port of Yantai in Yantai, China, on July 31, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China's imports grew faster-than-expected in July, while export…
Harris running mate Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds, real estate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Aug. 7, 2024.Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty ImagesMinnesota Gov. Tim…
Jamie Dimon still sees a recession ahead
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Wednesday he still believes that the odds of a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy are around 35% to 40%, making recession the most likely scenario in his mind.When CNBC's Leslie Picker asked Dimon if…
Arizona grand jury was interested in indicting Trump: Attorney general
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump participates in a question-and-answer session at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, July 31, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesAn Arizona…
Google’s antitrust ruling bears resemblance to Microsoft monopoly case
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies before the House Judiciary Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on December 11, 2018 in Washington, DC.Alex Wong | Getty ImagesIn ruling Monday that Google has held a monopoly in internet…
Sony rules out renewing Paramount offer, says it wouldn’t fit strategy
The Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, US on Monday, April 29, 2024. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSony's finance chief on Wednesday said the Japanese technology and media giant will not reconsider a fresh bid for film…
What does Russia think about the 2024 Olympic Games?
People cool off themselves with water sprays besides the Eiffel Tower in Paris on July 29, 2024, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Luis Tato | Afp | Getty ImagesCast out of the Olympic Games as a pariah due to its ongoing war in…
No sign of U.S. recession in freight demand, Maersk CEO says
Shipping giant Maersk, considered a barometer for global trade, is not seeing signs of a U.S. recession as freight demand remains robust, the company's chief executive said Wednesday."We've seen in the last couple of years, actually,…
Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar seen as more extreme
Yahya Sinwar (C), Palestinian leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip, greets people during an event marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Hamas in Gaza City, Gaza on December 14, 2022. Ali Jadallah | Anadolu | Getty ImagesHamas on…