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World's largest pension fund explores bitcoin as an investment
Japan’s government pension fund said it is requesting information on “illiquidity assets” such as bitcoin as part of research into potential new investments.
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Ferrari boss promises 'emotion' won't be lost in EV engine roar
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna promised on Tuesday that the luxury carmaker’s new electric vehicle will offer drivers the same roar as its historic combustion engines.
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Harvard-trained neuroscientist with 20+ years experience: 7 tricks I use to keep my memory sharp
“Memories can be tougher to access with time and age,” says Harvard-trained neuroscientist Lisa Genova. Here are her top tricks to keep her memory sharp.
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George Lucas backs Disney CEO Bob Iger in proxy fight with Nelson Peltz
The support from the George Lucas endorsement is key, because he’s Disney’s largest individual shareholder, but also because of his standing in Hollywood.
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Banks are in limbo without a crucial lifeline. Here's where cracks may appear next
High interest rates and rising losses on commercial real estate threaten hundreds of U.S. banks, mostly smaller regional lenders and community institutions.
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Grayscale CEO says fees on its bitcoin ETF will drop over time after outflows hit $12 billion
Grayscale’s CEO said that fees on its flagship bitcoin ETF will come down over time, softening an earlier stance defending costlier than market average fees.
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Treasury yields dip as Fed meeting is due to kick off
U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting.
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‘Glitch' at Ethiopia's biggest bank sees customers withdraw millions that isn't theirs
Ethiopia’s largest bank is struggling to recoup funds after a glitch over the weekend allowed customers to withdraw millions of dollars, according to local media reports.
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Bentley delays all-EV plan amid changing market conditions, vehicle development challenges
CEO Adrian Hallmark said the carmaker remains committed to carbon neutrality and exclusively offering EVs, but it now plans to offer plug-in hybrids past 2030.
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Biden to target ‘rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
February’s 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Ukraine war live updates: Russian border region to evacuate 9,000 children following attacks; Moldova expels diplomat
Lloyd Austin will try to convince Ukraine and other European allies that President Joe Biden’s administration is still committed to supporting Kyiv.
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Unilever to split off its ice cream unit including Ben & Jerry's
Consumer goods giant Unilever said Tuesday that it is separating its ice cream unit as part of a restructuring plan that will affect 7,500 jobs.
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer sentiment stays stable amid inflation worries
American consumer sentiment seems to be holding steady even as inflation concerns linger.
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War, reforms and a possible successor? Here's what we could see from 6 more years of Putin
Vladimir Putin’s reelection to a fifth term in office comes at a time of geopolitical uncertainty for Russia.
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Germany's refusal to send ‘Taurus' missiles to Ukraine is highly contentious — but won't break the government
German politics has become embroiled in a debate about sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, highlighting cracks in the coalition government.
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‘Alarm bells are ringing': Poland's president says NATO must urgently ramp up defense spending
Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday that NATO must urgently ramp up its defense spending to ensure it does not become the next target of Russian aggression.
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An activist short-seller is making a name for itself by taking on Carl Ichan, Gautam Adani and others
Short-selling is a controversial practice, since it involves making money from the decline of somebody else’s asset value.
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China and New Zealand pledge deeper trade and economic cooperation
China and New Zealand are working toward implementing an upgraded version of the free trade agreement between the two countries.
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European markets flat as investors look ahead to Fed meeting
European markets were flat Tuesday as global investors look ahead to the start of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.
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China tightens regulations on consumer finance companies
China has tightened the screws on consumer finance companies, raising the capital limit for non-bank financial firms which provide small personal loans.