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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
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Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk

By Michael S.

Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
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US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

Stocks are rising on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier

US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
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Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
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Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open

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Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
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Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
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Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
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Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud

Massachusetts sued a UnitedHealth insurance unit on Friday, accusing it of defrauding the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, out of more than $100 million by

Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud
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Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders

A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's

Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
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Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
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Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Friday they are introducing perpetual crypto futures, marking the first time such instruments will be

Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors
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Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030 during a meeting with Canada's

Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit
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Trump administration wants to raise N American auto content to 82%, with half from US

The Trump administration wants to increase the level of regional content in North American-

Trump administration wants to raise N American auto content to 82%, with half from US
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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
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US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange

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US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange
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Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecasts

By Akriti Shah and Neil J Kanatt May 29 - Shares of Gap and American Eagle Outfitters tumbled over 12% on Friday after both retailers issued weak forecasts, signaling deepening pressure on consumer

Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecasts
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Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter

Dell's shares surged 30% on Friday, as the PC maker's blockbuster results showed that its growing focus on AI servers was helping it

Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter
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Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, after closing at record highs the previous session, with markets awaiting details on reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a

Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus
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U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment

U.S. equity funds drew inflows in the week to May 27 as a rally in AI-linked technology stocks lifted sentiment, though concerns surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations kept

U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment
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GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
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Wall St extends rally on tech strength; Mideast deal stays in focus

Major Wall Street indexes extended their record run on Friday and were headed for weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove tech shares

Wall St extends rally on tech strength; Mideast deal stays in focus