Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Microsoft stock sinks on report AI product sales are missing growth goals
CNBC - 55 min 29 sec ago
Microsoft stock sank after a report that multiple sales teams for the company's Azure Foundry product missed growth goals in the last fiscal year.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - MSFT stock price: Microsoft stock falls today after slashing AI sales targets – what investors need to know - 41 min 38 sec ago



Delta says government shutdown cost it $200 million, but forecasts strong travel demand into 2026
CNBC - 1 hour 3 min ago
Delta trimmed its fourth-quarter profit forecast, citing the government shutdown.
COMMENTARY:
BusinessInsider - Delta says the shutdown travel chaos that canceled thousands of flights cost it $200 million - 1 hour 49 min ago



Airbus expects to deliver fewer aircrafts this year after a difficult few days. Here's how we got here.
CNBC - 1 hour 6 min ago
Airbus cut its delivery guidance Wednesday after a series of issues related to its popular aircraft A320.
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BBC - Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels - 13 hours 23 min ago
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The Guardian - Airbus cuts plane delivery target amid A320 fuselage problem - 4 hours 8 min ago



Ukraine updates: Germany says Russia resisting negotiated peace
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 9 min ago
Germany says that despite diplomatic efforts, Russia has not done enough to engage in negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Europe has reached a deal to phase out all Russian gas imports. DW has the latest.
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Reuters - Ukraine hits pipeline sending Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, source says - Reuters - 3 hours 6 min ago
Deutsche Welle - Ukraine updates: US, Russia say 'some progress' made in Ukraine talks, obstacles remain - 9 hours 35 min ago
NDTV - Explained: A Look At What Ukraine Peace Deal May Look Like - 12 hours 40 min ago
BBC - Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US - 14 hours 1 min ago
COMMENTARY:
The Guardian - Which areas is Russia demanding as its price for peace in Ukraine? – visual explainer - 1 hour 12 min ago
Russia Today - No security guarantees for Ukraine – Finnish PM - 1 hour 49 min ago
Indiatimes - Kremlin says ready to hold as many Ukraine talks with US as necessary - 4 hours 33 min ago
SCMP - Macron begins China visit with EU trade ties and Ukraine war high on the agenda - 6 hours 7 min ago
The Independent - Macron heads to China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine - 14 hours 48 min ago



Egypt committed to Trump Gaza peace plan — foreign minister
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 30 min ago
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has told DW that his country is working to implement a US peace plan for Gaza. His remarks came as he visited Berlin for talks with his German counterpart.
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FOX Business - Trump says he plans to rebuild Dulles airport into ‘something really spectacular’ - 2 hours 32 min ago
CNBC - Trump administration to announce new fuel economy standards Wednesday, sources say - 3 hours 2 min ago
NDTV - Trump Accounts Explained: How Every Child Can Get $1,000 At Birth - 6 hours 6 min ago
BBC - Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation - 12 hours 50 min ago
Reuters - Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats - Reuters - 16 hours 47 min ago
Deutsche Welle - Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump, leaves prison - 22 hours 39 min ago
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The Independent - Trump’s midnight Truth Social posting spree was filled with foreign users posing as MAGA influencers - 41 min 9 sec ago
Russia Today - Netanyahu pushed Trump on pardon request – Axios - 1 hour 23 min ago
The Guardian - Colombia’s president warns Trump: ‘Do not wake the jaguar’ with threats of military strikes - 1 hour 42 min ago
Indiatimes - Trump’s million-dollar rescue: Republicans hold Tennessee seat, but Dems smell 2026 blood - 1 hour 46 min ago
New York Times - Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump - 5 hours 56 min ago
The Straits Times - Trump family assets plunge 90% or more, outpacing crypto crash - 13 hours 40 min ago
SCMP - Trump seizes on China ‘ban’ in Brazil soy trade, but data shows US gains small - 16 hours 28 min ago
Sydney Morning Herald - Trump ‘seriously’ considering version of Australia’s superannuation system - 17 hours 32 min ago



Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
CNBC - 1 hour 31 min ago
Stocks were headed for a higher open this morning, building on the previous session's gains.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Stock market on edge: Why this Friday could spark a massive rally or brutal selloff - 3 hours 26 min ago
The Hindu - Stock markets drop for fourth day amid relentless foreign fund outflows; Sensex dips 31 points - 4 hours 23 min ago



Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn - Reuters
Reuters - 1 hour 38 min ago
Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn  Reuters
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NDTV - Russian Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Kicking Elderly Woman In The Face - 2 hours 5 min ago
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Indiatimes - India, Russia likely to discuss advanced variants of BrahMos missiles - 1 hour 43 min ago
Russia Today - Belief in Russian defeat ‘a complete illusion’ – Belgium - 1 hour 46 min ago
The Independent - EU strikes deal to ban Russian gas imports - 4 hours 17 min ago
SCMP - China, Russia united against ‘Japanese militarism’ as Wang Yi, Shoigu meet - 6 hours 16 min ago
The Hindu - Europe reaches deal on phasing out Russian gas imports by 2027 - 9 hours 41 min ago
The Guardian - Fabergé egg made for mother of Russia’s last tsar sells for £23m - 16 hours 21 min ago



Putin's visit to India tests New Delhi's balancing act
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 48 min ago
Despite US pressure, India is eager to boost defense and economic ties with Russia as Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi.
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NDTV - Putin Accepted Some US Proposals On Ukraine War, Rejected Others: Kremlin - 2 hours 12 min ago
CNBC - Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says, as Ukraine peace talks fail to deliver breakthrough - 8 hours 22 min ago
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Witkoff, Kushner return with ‘no deal’, Putin roars against Europe; Zelenskyy sighs | Inside story - 2 hours 7 min ago
The Independent - Putin doesn’t want peace – and Trump’s baffling error has made it easy for him - 4 hours 51 min ago
The Guardian - ​ Nato foreign ministers meet after Putin rejects Ukraine peace deal and warns Europe that Russia is ‘ready’ for war - Europe live - 6 hours 46 min ago
Sydney Morning Herald - ‘Ready right now’: Putin warns of war with Europe ahead of Ukraine talks - 20 hours 57 min ago
SCMP - Ukraine talks: Putin meets Trump envoys in Russia, sends Europe a warning - 22 hours 26 sec ago



Bulgaria protests: 'Gen Z won't stay silent!'
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 48 min ago
Protests with the slogan "We won't let them lie to us" took place in towns and cities across Bulgaria on Monday. The biggest took place in the capital, Sofia. Most protesters there were young. What is it they want?



ETFs make it easier to invest in gold — the tax treatment may be the tricky part. Here's what to know
CNBC - 2 hours 8 min ago
There are a few different types of ETFs that let you get some exposure to gold, but gains on the sale of them may be taxed in a way you weren't expecting.
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FOX Business - Trump says Americans may soon pay ‘no income tax’ as White House explores alternative revenue streams - 12 hours 36 min ago
COMMENTARY:
The Hindu - Excise duty to ensure tax incidence on tobacco remains same after GST cess ends: Sitharaman - 3 hours 32 min ago
Indiatimes - Despite tax short-fall, Govt on track to meet fiscal deficit and CAPEX targets: PwC India - 4 hours 10 min ago
BusinessInsider - Inside the tax that incentivizes boomers to die in their homes, rather than selling — because it's better for their kids - 23 hours 57 min ago



November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports
CNBC - 2 hours 43 min ago
The payrolls decline marked a sharp step down from October, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 47,000 positions.
COMMENTARY:
New York Times - Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown - 1 hour 11 min ago
The Guardian - Helen Garner says State Library of Victoria turned into ‘party central’ with planned job cuts to ‘bring disgrace’ on Melbourne - 1 hour 57 min ago
The Straits Times - Digital bank GXS cuts 82 jobs across the group, about 10% of its workforce - 11 hours 11 min ago



Trump Deserves Credit For Peace Deal In "Dangerous" India-Pak Clash: Marco Rubio
NDTV - 3 hours 25 min ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that American President Donald Trump brokered several peace deals, such as the "very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan", and deserves "tremendous credit" for reshaping the foreign policy.
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NDTV - Israel Is Turning Rifles Into Drone Interceptors. Soon To Be 'Made In India' - 4 hours 46 min ago
BBC - India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones - 5 hours 19 min ago
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - India-Russia Su-57 agreement may be affected by rival countries, says Kremlin - 59 min 24 sec ago
BusinessInsider - I flew in Air India's posh business-class seat for 15 hours. I didn't want to get off the plane. - 1 hour 29 min ago
The Straits Times - Adani Group plans $19 billion India airports expansion by 2030 - 14 hours 39 min ago
New York Times - India Orders a Tracking App to Be Installed in All Smartphones - 20 hours 50 min ago
The Hindu - Finland to hold road shows on circular economy in India next year - 23 hours 23 min ago



Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation
BBC - 3 hours 58 min ago
The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.
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NDTV - Indian National Gets 2 Years Jail For $1.17 Million US Medicare Fraud - 13 hours 24 min ago
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Russia Today - Former EU foreign policy chief charged with fraud and corruption - 1 hour 22 min ago
The Guardian - Ex-EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption - 3 hours 32 min ago
The Independent - Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces corruption accusations in fraud probe - 3 hours 52 min ago
Indiatimes - Giving SC benefits to converts to Christianity is a fraud on the Constitution: Allahabad High Court - 4 hours 26 min ago
SCMP - Big Brother or fraud guard? India rushes to reassure users about ‘snooping’ app - 13 hours 10 min ago



China central bank local branches survey some lenders on bond investments, sources say - TradingView
Reuters - 5 hours 46 min ago
China central bank local branches survey some lenders on bond investments, sources say  TradingView



Monte dei Paschi board to discuss probe of CEO over Mediobanca, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 5 hours 51 min ago
Monte dei Paschi board to discuss probe of CEO over Mediobanca, source says  Reuters
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NDTV - OpenAI CEO Urges 'Code Red' ChatGPT Push, Reveals Internal Memo - 8 hours 9 min ago
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - ‘The future will be AI-native’: Hitachi Digital Services CEO Roger Lvin says humans and intelligent systems will work together - 2 hours 15 min ago
BusinessInsider - Lowe's CEO says AI isn't just about replacing jobs - 5 hours 6 min ago
The Guardian - Future Fund spent $20,000 to send CEO’s former executive assistant on business class trip to scope hotels in US - 11 hours 15 min ago



India is set to host Russia's Putin, deepening trade ties, unfazed by punitive U.S. tariffs
CNBC - 7 hours 20 min ago
The two countries are looking to strengthen trade ties and are likely to sign bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements during Putin's visit.
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CNBC - Delayed tariff impact starting to hit, could cause companies to reduce head count in 2026 - 20 hours 6 min ago
COMMENTARY:
New York Times - Ahead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds - 5 hours 56 min ago
Indiatimes - Costco becomes the largest company to challenge Donald Trump’s tariffs; here are the other firms suing Trump administration for refunds - 16 hours 17 min ago
The Guardian - Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping use of emergency tariff powers - 22 hours 31 min ago



The Photo That Became A Symbol For Hong Kong's Deadly Fire
NDTV - 7 hours 24 min ago
Wong's plight - arms raised in anguish and weeping as he stands against the backdrop of what became Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 - was captured in a Reuters photograph.
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Deutsche Welle - Has Hong Kong fire triggered 'national security' crackdown? - 22 hours 59 min ago
COMMENTARY:
The Independent - 1-year-old among those dead in Hong Kong apartment fires, 30 still missing - 48 min 23 sec ago
SCMP - Fire sprinklers, smoke detectors can help offset risk in Hong Kong: experts - 3 hours 30 min ago
New York Times - The Hong Kong Fire: A Crisis in the National Security Era - 7 hours 9 min ago
Sydney Morning Herald - The man whose grief spoke to the world as Hong Kong towers burned - 14 hours 54 min ago
Indiatimes - Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into fire that killed 151 - 21 hours 23 min ago



iPhone 17 will drive record Apple shipments in 2025, IDC says
CNBC - 7 hours 31 min ago
Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, research firm IDC forecast.
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SCMP - Ex-Apple engineer unveils chip to rival Vision Pro for XR headsets, AI glasses - 2 hours 58 min ago
Indiatimes - Latest iPhone rumors indicate Apple will launch new model early next year - key features and all details - 3 hours 2 min ago
BusinessInsider - I quit Apple and had to rebuild my life at 40. Starting over has taught me how to value my whole self. - 5 hours 34 min ago
New York Post - Apple shakes up AI team as top exec John Giannandrea steps down - 20 hours 52 min ago



CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026
CNBC - 8 hours 59 min ago
China's top leaders are expected to discuss economic plans for the year ahead during an annual meeting next week.
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SCMP - Back to the drawing board: EU revives faltering China de-risking plans - 1 hour 53 min ago
Indiatimes - Global finances in peril? Debt levels hit insane highs as Japan, US, China, EMU lean on leverage - 2 hours 41 min ago



Search for long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume
BBC - 10 hours 46 min ago
The Boeing 777 with 239 people on board vanished in 2014 in one of the greatest aviation mysteries.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Will the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 plane be found this time? Ocean Infinity zeroes in on this region - 1 hour 27 min ago
The Guardian - Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume over 11 years after plane went missing - 12 hours 37 min ago
The Hindu - Air India, other airlines face check-in system glitches briefly on December 2 - 14 hours 50 min ago



"Null And Void": Trump Declares Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents Terminated
NDTV - 11 hours 47 min ago
US President Donald Trump declared all official documents signed by his predecessor Joe Biden, using an autopen, "null, void, and of no further force or effect."
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Trump declares all Biden autopen-signed documents, including pardons "null and void" - 14 hours 51 min ago
The Guardian - Trump terminates all documents, including pardons, signed by Joe Biden - 15 hours 45 min ago
New York Post - Trump’s SEC chair blasts Biden over ‘weaponized’ woke capitalism - 23 hours 59 min ago



Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT
CNBC - 12 hours 27 min ago
Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly in talks to launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever as 2025.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - WeWork India gets relief as Bombay High Court dismisses petitions against IPO - 10 hours 16 min ago
The Straits Times - UltraGreen.ai shares jump 10% over IPO price in SGX trading debut - 14 hours 5 min ago
SCMP - From chips to noodles: the newcomers testing Hong Kong’s buoyant IPO market - 16 hours 28 min ago



Exclusive: Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 15 hours 4 min ago
Exclusive: Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  Reuters
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The Hindu - India’s smartphone market sales volumes hit a plateau as consumers upgrading to costlier phones that they can hold for upto 3 years, says Xiaomi India - 59 min 58 sec ago
Indiatimes - Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say - 14 hours 51 min ago



Jim Cramer says OpenAI’s real ‘code red’ is a funding problem, not Google’s Gemini
CNBC - 16 hours 9 min ago
Jim Cramer says OpenAI’s “code red” over Google’s Gemini masks a deeper threat: the company’s limited access to capital compared with Big Tech rivals.
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CNBC - OpenAI is under pressure as Google, Anthropic gain ground - 23 hours 28 min ago
COMMENTARY:
BusinessInsider - The OpenAI-Google fight is the next critical juncture in the AI wars - 1 hour 16 min ago
Indiatimes - Google's big Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel models released: Check full list of devices and key features - 11 hours 31 min ago
New York Post - OpenAI’s Sam Altman declares ‘code red’ to improve ChatGPT as Google catches up: reports - 19 hours 56 min ago



Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Wall Street's tech-fueled recovery
CNBC - 16 hours 15 min ago
Investors in Asia will also look toward GDP data from both South Korea and Australia.
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Bloomberg - Wall Street survey reveals strong interest in crypto prediction markets - TheStreet - 20 hours 12 min ago
COMMENTARY:
BusinessInsider - Finally, a major Wall Street firm is going against the grain and warning of an AI 'air pocket' - 5 hours 18 min ago



Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
FOX Business - 18 hours 30 min ago
Oil and gas prices are set to drop by 2026, with Brent crude falling to $55 per barrel and retail gas reaching $3 per gallon, according to new EIA projections.



Amazon announces new AI chips, closer Nvidia ties — but it's cloud capacity that matters most
CNBC - 18 hours 38 min ago
Amazon Web Services' two-track approach to artificial intelligence came into better focus Tuesday.
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Reuters - Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers - Reuters - 20 hours 2 min ago
CNBC - Amazon launches cloud AI tool to help engineers recover from outages faster - 23 hours 55 min ago
COMMENTARY:
The Hindu - Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers - 10 hours 31 min ago
SCMP - Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers - 12 hours 53 min ago
BusinessInsider - Amazon is speeding up its delivery with a new ultrafast test that arrives in 30 minutes or less - 18 hours 24 min ago



Boeing stock soars 10% on CFO's latest forecast. Here's why it can keep rallying
CNBC - 20 hours 13 min ago
The action is especially heartening after Boeing's messy third-quarter earnings report in October.
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Malaysia revives hunt for missing Boeing 777 which vanished 11 years ago - When will the mystery of long-missing flight MH370 be solved after two fruitless searches - 10 hours 12 min ago
The Straits Times - Equities rise on Fed rate cut optimism, Boeing jumps - 18 hours 12 min ago



Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 22 hours 58 min ago
Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says  Reuters
COMMENTARY:
Indiatimes - Stranger Things may be ending soon, but Netflix has found a ‘novel’ way to keep the story alive - 3 hours 30 min ago
BusinessInsider - Ex-Netflix executive details how a 'visionary' project slowly unraveled into an alleged $11 million fraud - 16 hours 21 min ago
New York Post - Paramount Skydance has a ‘plan B’ if Netflix wins auction for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources - 16 hours 46 min ago
The Guardian - Stranger Things season 5 breaks Netflix viewership record - 18 hours 45 min ago