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A Goldman Sachs-backed electricity firm is making a play to reach more Americans’ homes

Goldman Sachs abandoned an ill-fated push into consumer banking in late 2022, but an investment in a Texas energy retailer…

Superdry shares soar more than 100% as company considers going private

LONDON — Superdry shares soared more than 100% on Friday, as the embattled British fashion retailer confirmed that co-founder and…

U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, much better than expected

Job growth posted a surprisingly strong increase in January, demonstrating again that the U.S. labor market is solid and poised…

Ukraine war live updates: World Court rules in favor of Kyiv on genocide case; Zelenskyy says EU aid sends ‘clear signal’ to both Moscow and the U.S.

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that the…

Malaysia halves jail sentence of ex-prime minister Najib

Malaysia halved the jail sentence on Friday of former premier Najib Razak, who was convicted of graft and money laundering…

Russian war critic poses an awkward challenge for Putin and the Kremlin as the election nears

Over President Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power, a systemic opposition has been wiped out in Russia with the Kremlin’s…

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes reaches plea deal in Medicare fraud case

Convicted Medicare fraudster Philip Esformes has reached a plea deal that could resolve a long-running, complicated criminal case that has…

Trump New York business fraud case verdict delayed to later in February

A verdict in the New York civil business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump — which had been anticipated…