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US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damage

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damage
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US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week

A global rout in tech stocks dragged Europe's equity benchmark slightly lower on Friday, leaving investors on edge as they

Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week
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European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer

European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept

European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer
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Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
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European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
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Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
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SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb

Shares in SK Hynix jumped nearly 13% in Seoul on Wednesday, tracking gains in U.S. tech stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, while upbeat

SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb
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US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges

Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected

US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges
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Dollar slips after soft US inflation data

The dollar weakened against major currency peers on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation in June tempered expectations for U.S.

Dollar slips after soft US inflation data
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Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran was a significant blow to civilians in

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says
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US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran

The U.S. military said late on Monday its forces have completed their latest wave of strikes on Iran that the U.S.

US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran
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US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
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European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war

European shares ended a four-week winning streak on Friday, buffeted by an unwind in tech stocks and resurgent tensions in the Middle East

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war
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Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season

The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fueled optimism about

Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season
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Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines

An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has

Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines
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European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger

European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
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US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
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Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare

The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor

Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
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The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
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US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war

US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states
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Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night

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Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night