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CNBC Daily Open: Consumers and CFOs alike are expecting a recession in the U.S.

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Companies like SAP and BYD, despite enjoying a good run so far this year, may be unable to escape the turmoil if the U.S. does fall into recession.

U.K. inflation slows to cooler-than-expected 2.8% in February

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The U.K.'s inflation rate fell slightly to 2.8% in February, coming in just below analyst expectations, according to the Office for National Statistics.

British businesses pile on the pressure on U.K. Financial Minister Reeves ahead of budget update

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Top on the businesses' list of complaints is a higher employment cost.

U.K. expected to unveil more spending cuts amid troubled times for the economy

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British lawmakers and the public are waiting to see if Reeves will stick to her self-imposed spending and debt rules.

U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing's AI, chip capabilities

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The export restrictions come at a time when tensions between Washington and Beijing have been rising with the Trump administration ratcheting up tariffs against China.

Thailand prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

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The prime minister won the backing of 319 of 488 lawmakers present, according to Reuters.

Amazon is testing shopping, health assistants as it pushes deeper into generative AI

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With CEO Andy Jassy pushing employees to build AI apps across the company, Amazon is testing new shopping and health assistants.

CNBC Daily Open: Fears of a U.S. recession intensify among consumers and CFOs

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The U.S. occupies such a central role in the global financial and economic system that if a recession were to happen, it would have widespread repercussions.

GameStop to invest corporate cash in bitcoin, following in footsteps of MicroStrategy

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Google quantum exec says tech is '5 years out from a real breakout'

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Julian Kelly, Google Quantum AI's director of hardware, told CNBC quantum computers may only be about five years from a breakthrough.

Federal housing agency will not cut Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, new director says

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The new director of the FHFA said he has no intention of shrinking the limit on loans bought and guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Treasury scraps reporting rule for U.S. small business owners

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The Treasury Department issued a rule that significantly waters down the number of businesses that must report information about their owners.

Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering

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Chagee is planning to open its first U.S. store this spring in Los Angeles.

SEC will keep $50 million of Ripple fine and refund the rest to wrap case, legal officer says

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Ripple has agreed to withdraw its cross-appeal, Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said on X Tuesday.

Here's how much Capital One would be worth post-Discover deal, according to one Wall Street firm

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In a Tuesday note, BTIG analysts upgraded the financial stock to a buy from a hold-equivalent rating.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Mobileye, Trump Media, CrowdStrike and more

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These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Why oil companies may not love Pres. Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' agenda

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President Donald Trump is seeking lower energy costs for U.S. consumers. His policies may affect oil and gas companies' profit margins.

Software giant SAP becomes Europe's most valuable firm amid German stock market boom

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Investors are excited about SAP's ability to harness new artificial intelligence products to boost revenue.

Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low

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Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.

Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion

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China's BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging Tesla as competition between the two EV rivals heats up.

Affirm announces JPMorgan Chase merchants can now offer installment loans at checkout

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U.S. merchants who use JPMorgan to handle payments can now add Affirm to their checkout pages, according to a release.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Carvana, Cloudflare, Pentair and more

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These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

How the rich use insurance to invest in private credit without steep tax bills

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Private credit is a hot asset class but comes with hefty income taxes. Top earners can save on tax with specific insurance policies known as PPVA and PPLI.

Kremlin tight-lipped on ceasefire deal discussions with the U.S. — as Ukraine prepares for more talks

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The Kremlin said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with the U.S. as Ukrainian diplomats prepared to meet American officials.

Oil major Shell vows to boost investor returns, doubles down on LNG push

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British oil major Shell on Tuesday announced plans to increase shareholder distributions, prioritize share buybacks and reduce capital spending.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump winks at gentler tariffs, boosting markets

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Markets rallied Monday, driven by Trump’s hint that countries could get a “break” from reciprocal tariffs.

China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump's trade plans

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China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses this week in a sign of how Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures, rather than retaliate forcefully.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump hints at softer tariffs, rallying markets

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Markets rallied Monday, driven by Trump’s hint that countries could get a “break” from reciprocal tariffs.

These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year

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Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental investors, according to data company AirDNA.

Samsung Electronics says co-CEO Han Jong-hee has passed away

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South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its co-CEO Han Jong-hee has passed away at the age of 63. 

Morgan Stanley's near-term rally call: CIO Mike Wilson sees beaten-up Mag 7 stocks as winners

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Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson contends the recent market weakness "has nothing to do with tariffs."

Trump Media shares jump on announcement of ETF deal with Crypto.com

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President Trump's media company announced an agreement with Crypto.com on Monday to launch ETFs and related products.

FBI launches Tesla threats task force: 'This is domestic terrorism'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his DOGE team are leading efforts by the Trump administration to drastically cut federal government spending and staff.

Trump pledges auto, pharma tariffs in 'near future,' sowing more trade confusion

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President Donald Trump has praised tariffs and announced an array of import duties on specific countries and products since taking office.

Berkshire Hathaway employee wins $1 million in Warren Buffett's March Madness bracket challenge

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The 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha was finally able to give out the big prize after relaxing the rules multiple times since the competition's inception in 2016.

Wells Fargo's strong rebound rally continues. How we're playing the move higher

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Traders on Monday brushed off price target cuts and, instead, focused on signals that the U.S. may avoid starting a full-blown trade war.

How investors can ready their portfolios for a recession: 'You're looking for balance,' expert says

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Forecasters say the odds of a U.S. recession have inched higher. Investors should focus on fundamentals instead of making sweeping portfolio changes.

Tesla rebounds 10% for biggest gain since its post-Election Day pop, following 9 straight weeks of losses

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Tesla shares on pace for their best day in 2025.

The U.S. is not prepared to win an economic war against China-built containerships, farmers, ocean carriers warn

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The US wants steep fines on Chinese vessels to revive domestic shipbuilding, but the economy, from farmers to ocean carriers, say a huge price will be paid.

The probability of a recession is approaching 50%, Deutsche markets survey finds

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Chances that the U.S. is heading for a recession are close to 50-50, according to the survey.

Eli Lilly will soon release key data on its weight loss pill. Here's why it could be a game-changer

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The trial results are critical, as it brings Eli Lilly's pill one step closer to becoming a new, needle-free alternative for weight loss and diabetes. 

Tesla showroom in Texas targeted with 'incendiary devices', police say

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a Cabinet meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump as news of the incident broke.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, AZEK, Visa, Boeing and more

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These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Trump says countries that purchase oil from Venezuela will pay 25% tariff on any trade with U.S.

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The president is piling economic pressure on Venezuela, which he accuses of sending gang members to the U.S.

Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid shutdown after fire, Britain’s National Grid says

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London’s Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation, resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations.

Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans

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"Once again, President Erdogan's political agenda has inflicted serious damage on Turkey's economic outlook," one analyst note read.

Mining giant Fortescue says Big Oil is getting it wrong on renewables: 'Your customers want green energy'

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Australian mining tycoon Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of Fortescue, says Big Oil is getting it wrong on renewables.

Tax revenue collected by the IRS set to plummet, report says

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IRS officials are expecting tax revenue to drop by more than 10% by April 15, the Washington Post reported.

South Korea's Hyundai to announce $20 billion U.S. investment

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Hyundai is the latest major international conglomerate to announce investments ahead of Trump's April 2 tariff deadline.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, ViaSat, Pinterest, Nucor, AZEK and more

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These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.