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Spotify drops 11% for worst day in two years on weak guidance

Spotify stock fell after the music streaming platform fell short of Wall Street's revenue expectations.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump administration moves to scrap Obama-era rule on COβ‚‚ pollution

White House plans to unwind 2009 declaration that gives officials oversight of climate-warming emissions

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

U.S.-China trade talks end without extension of tariff truce, as Trump weighs options

The U.S. and China had agreed to pause most of the sky-high tariffs on each others' goods amid trade negotiations – but that pause is set to expire in August.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump EPA seeks to repeal finding that carbon dioxide emissions threaten public health

The EPA action is part of President Donald Trump's broader effort to expand fossil fuel production while limiting the expansion of renewable energy.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs could affect some drugmakers more than others

AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb and Eli Lilly appear "relatively well-positioned," while Novartis and Roche look more at risk, TD Cowen analyst Steve Scala said.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends Gaza crisis

Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Merck plans $3 billion cost cuts by end of 2027, narrows full-year outlook

The multiyear effort comes as Merck prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UnitedHealth says 2025 earnings will be worse than expected as high medical costs dog insurers

UnitedHealth's 2025 earnings guidance fell well short of Wall Street estimates, in the latest setback for the company.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Republicans seek to defund the OECD

Move against global tax body marks Trump administration’s latest effort to withdraw from international organisations

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Companies move to tighten security after fatal shooting in Manhattan

Groups rethink how to keep employees safe after second killing of an executive in New York in less than a year

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Fed is unlikely to cut rates, but this week's meeting is packed with intrigue

Considering nothing is likely to happen when it comes to major policy decisions, the meeting promises several fascinating subplots.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Novo Nordisk shares plunge 23% after Wegovy maker names new CEO, cuts full-year guidance

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk on Tuesday named its new CEO and cut its full-year sales and profit guidance.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US says extended trade war truce with Beijing hinges on Trump approval

Treasury secretary heads back to Washington after two days of talks with Chinese counterparts

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

There is a data deal to be done by banking incumbents and upstarts

Customer information is either a private asset or a public good

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US companies use hot markets to slash borrowing costs on risky loans

Repricing activity hits record high of $153bn in July in latest sign of investor optimism

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Iconiq set to lead $5bn funding round for AI start-up Anthropic

Deal would almost triple valuation of OpenAI’s rival to $170bn

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

French seek US tariff exemption for champagne and other drinks

Confusion persists over which EU products will be exempt from 15% levy expected to enter into force on Friday

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Albert Hall heads for trial with private seat owners over access to performances

Holders of seats say venue is infringing rights of access dating back to 19th century

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

PayPal stock sinks 8% as company reports slow growth in key margin figure

PayPal topped Wall Street estimates for the quarter and raised full-year guidance, as CEO Alex Chriss pushes profitability over volume.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Procter & Gamble to increase US prices to counter $1bn tariff costs

Consumer goods group reports sales growth helped by rising prices of personal care and household products

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ivory Coast leader seeks fourth term after rivals sidelined

Opponents including ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam are barred from standing in October vote

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

A fresh retail-trading frenzy is reshaping financial markets

Blame apps and DORKs, not stimmies

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

UnitedHealth says it faces $1.6bn in potential settlement costs

US health and insurance company profits shrink as patient care costs surge after difficult start to 2025

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK rail regulator approves new β€˜open-access’ passenger services

Green light for FirstGroup and Arriva comes despite government pressure to curb growth of such operations

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Stellantis bets on petrol cars to cash in on Trump’s anti-EV campaign

Chief executive of Jeep and Fiat owner says offering more internal combustion vehicles will better reflect customer demand

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unforced error

Abortive attempt to control Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies has damaged trust at home and abroad

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump blocks Taiwan’s President Lai from New York stopover

Move comes as US and China hold trade talks and seek to stabilise relations

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gunman kills 4 in shooting at New York tower housing NFL

Police investigate attack on Midtown Manhattan skyscraper that is also home to Blackstone and KPMG

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

IMF upgrades global growth forecast as weaker dollar aids world economy

Fund says fall of US currency has helped lessen effect of Donald Trump’s tariffs

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Stellantis reinstates guidance but flags 'tough decisions' after $1.7 billion tariff impact

Auto giant Stellantis has touted a gradual recovery over the coming months.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Samsung backs South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions ahead of IPO

Rebellions has been working with Samsung to bring its second-generation artificial intelligence chip, called Rebel, to market.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pharma giants push for tariff clarity as ambiguity threatens EU-U.S. deal

The pharma sector remains under a U.S. Section 232 investigation, with the outcome due by August.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The EU-U.S. trade deal could have one unexpected winner: The UK

The EU-U.S. trade agreement has been met with scepticism as concerns over what it means for the bloc have emerged.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows

Smartphones assembled in India accounted for 44% of U.S. imports in the second quarter, a significant increase from just 13% in the same period last year.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Barclays second-quarter profit beats estimates as investment banking revenues swell

Investors have been watching the performance of the lender's sharpened investment banking unit, which posted income of 3.3 billion the three months to June.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International