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U.S. targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, its CEO and Hamas cryptocurrency financiers for sanctions

The U.S. on Monday hit Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO with sanctions, alleging assistance to Iran’s military wing,…

Markets ‘complacent’ about the risks of a Trump win, strategist says

Markets are “fairly complacent” about the risks of a second Donald Trump presidency, which could trigger a “tantrum” in long-duration…

Netflix to stream WWE’s Raw starting next year in its biggest jump into live entertainment

Netflix and TKO Group Holdings said Tuesday that the streaming platform will air WWE’s flagship program “Raw” starting next year,…

Founders of Wise and Skype raise $436 million to build tech giants in Europe

The founders of Wise, Skype and Songkick have raised 400 million euros ($436.4 million) for a new fund to back…

Kremlin denies latest deadly Russian strikes on major Ukrainian cities was revenge for market attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Jan.23, 2024. See here for the latest…

World’s largest hedge funds record bumper year of profits, research shows

The world’s top hedge funds raked in record profits last year amid a resurgence in stock markets, new analysis showed.…

‘It’s really bad’: China strategist warns of deflation and rock-bottom consumer confidence

Deflation may soon start biting into Chinese growth, as Beijing looks at another three to six months of a “very…

Can Haley beat Trump? A New Hampshire VFW hall spotlights her stark enthusiasm gap

FRANKLIN, N.H. — Nikki Haley is throwing harder punches, hosting more events and appearing alongside the popular Republican governor, Chris…

Watchdog report is critical of former Fed officials in stock trading controversy

A watchdog review into market trading from two former high-ranking Federal Reserve officials criticizes their actions but does not accuse…