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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

White House requests $61 billion for Ukraine funding; North Korea’s Kim says Russia agreements will be ‘faithfully’ fulfilled

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The White House on Friday requested more than…

After blockbuster Microsoft deal, gaming giants are still sitting on $45 billion cash hoard

Publicly listed gaming companies are sitting on a $45 billion pile of cash and cash equivalents — and that could…

Turbine troubles have sent wind energy stocks tumbling — and a slew of issues remain

As the biggest players in wind energy gear up to report quarterly earnings, supply-chain reliability issues are front and center…

CFPB pushing to give consumers more control over their financial data

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a new rule to increase competition among banks by requiring…

U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…

Powell says inflation is still too high and lower economic growth is likely needed to bring it down

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recent signs of cooling inflation, but said Thursday that the central bank would be…