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Akeso's ivonescimab cuts death risk 34% in phase 3 lung cancer trial in China
Akeso reported ivonescimab reduced death risk by 34% and extended survival in phase 3 trial for non-small cell lung cancer in China.
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Eleven killed in chemical tank rupture at Washington state Nippon Dynawave plant
A chemical tank rupture at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Washington state killed 11 people, all missing bodies recovered by May 31, 2026.
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Walmart to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Starting August 24, 2026
Walmart announced it will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select stores on August 24, 2026, expanding contactless payments across its locations.
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US President Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods ahead of deadline
Donald Trump announced a pause on planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods amid trade talks with Canada.
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Trump announces 90-day tariff exemption on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff exemption for up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef starting August 21, 2026.
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Chandra Asri to acquire Cycle & Carriage’s automotive businesses in Singapore and Malaysia
Chandra Asri Pacific agreed to buy Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s automotive operations in Singapore and Malaysia for S$265 million.
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Trump Signs Memorandum to Expand US Space Launches to Over 1,000 Annually by 2030
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to increase US commercial space launches to more than 1,000 per year by 2030.
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U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Set to Rise Sharply in 2027, Up to 11.1%
U.S. employer health care costs are expected to increase by 9.5% to 11.1% in 2027, the largest rise in over 20 years, driven by specialty drugs and increased medical use.
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US and Canada Near Trade Deal with Temporary Suspension of 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
The US delayed planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports amid near-final trade agreement talks.
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Fed July minutes show majority back rate hikes if inflation stays high
Federal Reserve July meeting minutes reveal most officials support rate hikes if inflation remains elevated despite holding rates steady.
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90s Tech Giants Like Nokia, Dell, and Cisco Surge on AI Boom in 2026
Shares of Dell, Nokia, Cisco, and other 90s tech giants have surged over 150% this year due to strong AI infrastructure demand.
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2025 CEO Pay at S&P 500 Firms Reaches $17.7M Amid Growing Wage Gap
Median CEO pay hit $17.7 million in 2025, nearly 6% up, while median employee salaries grew 4.7% to $89,744, highlighting stark income disparity in US companies.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000 After US Treasury Bond Buybacks and Trump’s Push for Clarity Act
Bitcoin jumped past $75,000 following US Treasury bond buyback plans and a White House meeting where President Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act.
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Moderna and Merck report breakthrough mRNA melanoma vaccine cutting relapse rates
Moderna and Merck announced a successful late-stage trial of personalized mRNA therapy lowering melanoma relapse after surgery.
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Moderna and Merck shares soar after positive melanoma vaccine trial results
Moderna shares surged up to 177% and Merck shares rose over 7% following promising late-stage melanoma vaccine trial data announced August 19, 2026.
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May 2026 US Jobs Report Due June 4, Payrolls Seen Rising About 89,000 to 95,000
The US government will release May 2026 jobs data on June 4, with payrolls expected to grow around 89,000-95,000 and unemployment steady at 4.3%.
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Samsung avoids strike by offering up to $400,000 AI bonuses amid worker splits
Samsung averted a strike in Pyeongtaek by promising select employees AI-related bonuses up to $400,000, triggering division among workers.
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Quantinuum Plans to Raise IPO Share Count and Price Range by About 10%
Quantinuum Inc., backed by Honeywell, is considering increasing its IPO share offering and raising its price range by roughly 10%.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns of private credit strains and AI risks
Andrew Bailey highlighted strains in private credit markets and risks from frontier AI models at a May conference.
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Strong Tech Earnings Boost US Stocks Despite Rising Treasury Yields
Robust first-quarter results from technology megacaps have supported US stocks amid concerns about higher Treasury yields.
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Danish Pension Fund Blacklists SpaceX Over Governance and Valuation Concerns
AkademikerPension, a $25 billion Danish pension fund, has blacklisted SpaceX citing governance issues and overvaluation ahead of its $1.8 trillion IPO.
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Delhi High Court holds Google liable for trademark infringement in keyword ads
Delhi High Court ruled May 22 that Google infringed Hindware's trademark by auctioning its name as a keyword in ads, ordering damages of $31,600.
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Asian rice prices surge 20% in May due to war and weather threats to production
Asian rice prices jumped sharply in May 2026, driven by rising input costs from war and the threat of El Niño weather conditions.
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US Federal Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time
US federal government debt topped $40 trillion on August 18, 2026, driven by long-term fiscal imbalances and pandemic-era borrowing.