5 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Shares have retreated in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology

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29 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide after slight gains on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish

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41 h. ago Expert casts doubt on White House explanation of Trump's hand mark with more sinister theory

The White House has insisted dramatic bruising seen on Donald Trump's hand was caused by him shaking hands with people, but an NHS skin specialist says this is unlikely

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46 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 February: BP slashes green energy spending, miners drive index rally

Aston Martin Lagonda and shopping centre owner Hammerson are among the companies reporting today.

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47 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 February: Miners fuel index rally, Aston Martin Lagonda eyes 2025 recovery

Aston Martin Lagonda and shopping centre owner Hammerson are among the companies reporting today.

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51 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after declines on Wall St

Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after Wall Street extended its losses on worries over inflation and tariffs

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65 h. ago Kremlin casts doubt on Trump claim Russia would accept European troops in Ukraine

Spokesperson reiterates position as sources say Putin is committed to Russian control of Ukraine’s political futureRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe Kremlin has appeared to reject Donald Trump’s claim that Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, underscoring Moscow’s reluctance to align with Trump’s efforts to quickly end the war.Pushing to deliver on a central campaign pledge, Trump asserted on Monday that the Ukraine war “could end within weeks” and claimed that he and Putin supported the presence of European troops on the ground. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago All eyes on Nvidia as its performance is crucial for the entire US stock market

Blackwell will be top of mind when the company releases its latest financial results Wednesday, with analysts eyeing future demand amid a Chinese upstart's claim that it can train competitive AI models using far fewer resources

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68 h. ago The shares that bag you secret shareholder perks: From discounts on clothes, wine and phone bills to a Caribbean cruise

Fancy a cut-price cruise in the Caribbean or a snow-bedecked ski trip in Switzerland? Such luxuries may seem a distant dream but this investment could bring them closer to reality.

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2 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO in surprise exit, Bitcoin price fall continues

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

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2 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO leaves, Smith & Nephew results boost shares

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

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3 d. ago Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire U.S. stock market

Nvidia has led the artificial intelligence boom to become one of the stock market’s biggest companies, as tech giants continue to spend heavily on the company’s chips and data centers needed to train and operate their AI systems

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3 d. ago New document casts doubt on Trump admin denials about $400m ‘armored Tesla’ contract: report

After controversy, officials quietly edited the record to eliminate mention of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company

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3 d. ago ‘Uncertainty is rising’: Financial analysts warn that market shows worrisome signs with Trump in office

Share values and cryptocurrency prices have been buoyant since Trump’s election, but some on Wall Street believe the party could be over soon

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3 d. ago New document casts doubt on Trump admin’s denials about $400m ‘armored Tesla’ contract: report

After controversy, officials quietly edited the record to eliminate mention of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 24 February: Just Eat backs £3.4bn takeover, B&M profit downgrade as boss quits

Just Eat Takeaway.com is set to be bought by a Dutch technology investor in a deal worth around £3.4 billion.

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4 d. ago Asian shares are mixed after US stocks tumble on worries over tariffs

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks fell sharply as reports showed the economy may be suffering as consumers and businesses fret over President Donald Trump’s policies

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7 d. ago South Korea seeks exemption from Trump’s proposed tariff hikes

South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade partners

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7 d. ago Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip

Asian shares are trading mixed after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs

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7 d. ago Anglo American dents hopes of listing diamond company De Beers on the London stock market

De Beers, worn by the likes of actress Lily James (pictured), would more likely be sold than listed, said Anglo American chief exec Duncan Wanblad.

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