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Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant.Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant.    A general view of the Tesla gigafactory in Austin, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023. Go Nakamura | Reuters Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant. The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed the findings in a statement to Reuters. “The investigation is closed and citations have been issued,”…

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Survey results show how tariffs and trade friction have clouded the economic outlook for companies in Japan, a firm U.S. ally.Survey results show how tariffs and trade friction have clouded the economic outlook for companies in Japan, a firm U.S. ally.    In this article 5401.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. Eschcollection | Digitalvision | Getty Images Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey…

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The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.    In this article FMCC FNMA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two pillars of the U.S. mortgage market, are currently controlled by the federal government. Some in Washington, D.C. expect President Trump to push for the end of their conservatorship. “We have a mortgage finance system…

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The new Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) features complimentary food, drinks, rest pods, retro arcade games and more.The new Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) features complimentary food, drinks, rest pods, retro arcade games and more.    Chase has expanded its lounge network to eight locations with the opening of a new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This expansive lounge features everything you need to relax, including a game room, beer garden, private rest pods, showers and curated food and beverages. The opening of this location provides Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders…

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CNBC Pro screened for dividend aristocrats that not only have a history of raising payouts, but also have upside ahead, according to analysts.CNBC Pro screened for dividend aristocrats that not only have a history of raising payouts, but also have upside ahead, according to analysts.   With 2025 expected to be a volatile one for the markets, investors may want to consider adding dividend stocks to help smooth the ride. The S & P 500 climbed Wednesday and touched a fresh high. Still, concerns around inflation and President Donald Trump’s policies have already made for some rocky sessions so far this year.…

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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.   Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets check in: Stocks are mixed Wednesday, with the S & P 500 inching higher to another record. The The Nasdaq also is modestly higher, while the Dow is basically flat.…

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The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.    In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during the first day of in-store sales of Apple’s latest products at Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York, US, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple announced a new iPhone model on Wednesday…

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Trump has already sought to test the limits of executive power.Trump has already sought to test the limits of executive power.    U.S. President Donald Trump points as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 18, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump is branding himself a monarch. The president of the United States made an unprecedented declaration on Wednesday while applauding his administration’s decision to terminate federal approval of New York’s congestion pricing program. “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED,” Trump wrote on his social platform Truth Social. “LONG LIVE THE KING!” The official…

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Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter, while guiding for another “strong” year in 2025.Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter, while guiding for another “strong” year in 2025.    In this article CVNA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Carvana sign and signature vending machine in Tempe, Arizona. Michael Wayland | CNBC Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter while guiding for another “strong” year in 2025. Carvana, as it has in the past, gave a broad guidance outlook for this year that includes…

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Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.    Friedrich Merz, Union candidate for chancellor and CDU federal chairman, joins the “Quadrell” TV round in the Bundestag election campaign. Michael Kappeler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Friedrich Merz, migration hardliner and longtime rival of Angela Merkel, is expected to become Germany’s next chancellor. His party the Christian Democratic Union is leading…

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Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in January, in line with Reuters’ estimates.Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in January, in line with Reuters’ estimates.    Melbourne, Australia, at night. James O’Neil | Getty Image Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday, as investors weighed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on autos, chips and pharmaceutical imports as well as the Federal Reserve potentially keeping rates higher for longer. Trump, who said the duties could be implemented as soon as April 2, did not specify whether they will be targeted at imports from certain countries or be broad-based. Mainland China’s CSI 300…

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Microsoft claims that building its first quantum-computing chip required that it create a new state of matter, which it is referring to as a topological state.Microsoft claims that building its first quantum-computing chip required that it create a new state of matter, which it is referring to as a topological state.    In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip contains eight topological quantum bits, or qubits. Microsoft Microsoft on Wednesday announced Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip.  The achievement comes after the company spent nearly two decades of research in the field, but…

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Future dips in Walmart and Bumble shares could be an opportunity, according to Jay Woods, chief global strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.Future dips in Walmart and Bumble shares could be an opportunity, according to Jay Woods, chief global strategist at Freedom Capital Markets.   Future dips in Walmart and Bumble shares could be an opportunity for investors, according to Jay Woods, chief global strategist at Freedom Capital Markets. Woods appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Wednesday to give his hot takes on some of the market’s biggest movers of the day. Here is what he had to say during “Three-Stock Lunch.” Bumble…

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The discounter has shaken up its image with store remodels, faster deliveries and a wider mix of brands on its website.The discounter has shaken up its image with store remodels, faster deliveries and a wider mix of brands on its website.    In this article WMT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S., in March 2024. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walmart is known for its low prices and no frills approach. So it may come as a surprise that wealthier shoppers are helping to fuel the retailer’s growth. For…

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Audoo, a tech company founded by musician-turned-entrepreneur Ryan Edwards, is tackling one of the music industry’s long-standing challenges — ensuring artists receive accurate royalties for their music played in commercial locations.Audoo, a tech company founded by musician-turned-entrepreneur Ryan Edwards, is tackling one of the music industry’s long-standing challenges — ensuring artists receive accurate royalties for their music played in commercial locations.   Audoo, a tech company founded by musician-turned-entrepreneur Ryan Edwards, is tackling one of the music industry’s long-standing challenges — ensuring artists receive accurate royalties for their music played in commercial locations. 

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Optimism on deregulation and strong revenue results from this earnings season have allowed the market to shake off tariff concerns, per Goldman Sachs.Optimism on deregulation and strong revenue results from this earnings season have allowed the market to shake off tariff concerns, per Goldman Sachs.   Despite worries about President Donald Trump ‘s trade war, this earnings season shows that companies are choosing to focus on upcoming tailwinds, allowing investors to largely shrug off tariff concerns. “Animal spirits over tariffs” is the takeaway from this earnings season, Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius said in a Monday research note. Excluding results from…

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“I think we really need to step up in Europe,” Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday.”I think we really need to step up in Europe,” Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday.    Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a press conference on Jan. 17, 2025. Florian Gaertner | Photothek | Getty Images STOCKHOLM — Europe is at risk of becoming a “museum” if it doesn’t soften strict curbs on artificial intelligence technologies and deregulate, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday. “I think we really need to step up in Europe … the American economy, Chinese economy have been…

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Moscow has denigrated the United States’ leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a “revival” of Russia-U.S. relations.Moscow has denigrated the United States’ leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a “revival” of Russia-U.S. relations.    Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. Jussi Nukari | Lehtikuva | Reuters Since invading Ukraine three years ago, Russia has spent a significant amount of energy demonizing the U.S. and denigrating its leadership, economy and culture — and…

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