Business
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
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Serbian truckers protest EU policies, threaten border blockade
The Pumedtrans carriers’ association held a protest outside the EU Delegation in Belgrade on August 31, warning that its members could begin a border blockade on September 14 if their concerns over EU transport policies are not addressed.
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Markets brace for Fed decision and major tech earnings as gold surges and Amazon plans 16,000 job cuts
U.S. investors watched stock futures ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement and big tech results, as gold climbed to new highs and Amazon outlined another large round of layoffs.
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S&P 500 pushes above 7,000 as AI optimism and big‑tech earnings focus drive markets
US stocks climbed on Jan. 28, 2026, with the S&P 500 moving above 7,000 for the first time amid investor enthusiasm tied to artificial intelligence and anticipation of major technology earnings, while attention also stayed on the Fed’s rate decision.
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ASML posts record 2025 profit on AI-driven demand, but plans roughly 1,700 job cuts
Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML reported record profit for 2025 as AI-related demand helped lift sales and orders, but the company also said it would cut about 1,700 jobs in an efficiency and restructuring push.
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South Korean auto shares recover after Trump threatens higher tariffs tied to stalled trade deal
South Korean automaker stocks reversed early losses after President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%, reviving uncertainty about the timeline and likelihood of new trade penalties.
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Wall Street mixed ahead of Fed week as Medicare Advantage proposal hits health insurer stocks
Markets were mixed as investors tracked corporate earnings and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve, while health insurer shares slid after the government proposed a much smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027.
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Wall Street zigzags as earnings split market; UnitedHealth sinks while Corning jumps on Meta deal
Stocks moved unevenly Tuesday as investors parsed corporate earnings and deal news. UnitedHealth fell sharply after a revenue forecast miss, while Corning surged after announcing a multibillion-dollar agreement with Meta.
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Trump says tariffs on South Korean goods will rise to 25% as Washington pressures Seoul over delayed trade framework
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on South Korean goods, arguing Seoul has not followed through on a trade framework announced in 2025. The move threatens autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals and broader imports, and risks renewed volatility in markets and diplomatic relations.
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Kaiser Permanente strike spreads across California and Hawaii as 31,000 workers walk out
Roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health-care professionals in California and Hawaii began an open-ended strike focused on staffing, pay, and bargaining disputes. The walkout threatens to add strain to hospital operations while negotiations remain stalled.
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Health insurer shares slide after CMS proposes nearly flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rate update
UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS and other insurers fell after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, far below what analysts expected.
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Markets digest mixed earnings as volatility inches up and investors focus on profit signals
A new market roundup points to a modest rise in volatility and a heavy trading session as investors weighed a mixed set of fourth-quarter earnings. Several companies beat expectations while others missed, leaving stock reactions uneven and attention fixed on guidance and margins.
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Markets brace for Fed week as gold tops $5,000 and storm disruptions hit travel
U.S. markets entered a key week with major earnings and a Federal Reserve decision ahead. Gold futures pushed past $5,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty, while a winter storm triggered massive flight cancellations and weighed on airline stocks.