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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Russia’s defense companies are sensing an opening to get back into the global arms market, with Moscow’s state-owned firms afforded a prominent display of weaponry here at the IDEX and NAVDEX defense fairs. The massive stand is in contrast to the footprint at recent shows, where Russian arms makers have kept a low profile or – in the case of European exhibitions – weren’t admitted at all because of the invasion of Ukraine. With over a dozen Russian exhibitors, many of whom pitched upgraded variants of their weapons, the 2025 IDEX setting was noticeably…

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President Trump has been back in the White House for less than a month. Yet many of the most popular “Trump trades” have already seen their momentum wane, while Chinese and European stocks — which had struggled in the aftermath of his electoral victory — are racing ahead.President Trump has been back in the White House for less than a month. Yet many of the most popular “Trump trades” have already seen their momentum wane, while Chinese and European stocks — which had struggled in the aftermath of his electoral victory — are racing ahead.   President Trump has been back in…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on U.S. interests.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on U.S. interests.    SLOVIANSK, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 9: In an aerial view, a chalk quarry on Mount Karachun is seen in front of the city on February 9, 2025 in Sloviansk, Ukraine. Due to…

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As active ETFs chase high performances, some analysts have raised concerns whether the returns justify their higher expenses and other risks.As active ETFs chase high performances, some analysts have raised concerns whether the returns justify their higher expenses and other risks.   Investors have been flocking to actively managed ETFs with their assets under management growing five times more than those of passive funds in 2024, a Morningstar report showed. As these funds chase high performance, some analysts have raised concerns whether their returns justify the higher expenses and other risks. “Active funds add an extra layer of risk that doesn’t always…

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Specialty items like the “Dune: Part Two” popcorn bucket drive concession purchases and create a sense of urgency to see big movies on opening weekend.Specialty items like the “Dune: Part Two” popcorn bucket drive concession purchases and create a sense of urgency to see big movies on opening weekend.    In this article AMC CNK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Popcorn buckets are pictured during the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie world premiere at AMC The Grove in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Valerie Macon | AFP | Getty Images For decades, popcorn has been a staple…

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Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new yearSince Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year    Elon Musk listens to U.S. President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 11, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims…

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We dug into each card’s perks and drawbacks to find the best ones.We dug into each card’s perks and drawbacks to find the best ones.    Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Trying to choose the right rewards credit cards can be overwhelming. You have to consider not only the rewards but also the annual fee, credit score requirement and other benefits. There is no one-size-fits-all card, but there’s likely to be an option that’s just right for you. To help streamline your search, CNBC Select has organized the top rewards credit cards based…

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