U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed; Global Markets Jump
U.S. stock futures were little changed, while global markets set fresh records, looking past the geopolitical gyrations stemming from the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.
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Big Pharma Has More Going for It Than Obesity Drugs
Pharmaceutical companies are getting a fresh look for a range of drugs in development, plus a regulatory reprieve.
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Saudi Arabia Cuts Flagship Oil Price to Asia for Third Straight Month
The country lowered the price of its crude for Asian buyers for the third consecutive month, signaling caution as concerns over excess supply continue to weigh on global markets.
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French Inflation Fell Slightly in December
French inflation fell slightly in December, reinforcing the European Central Bank's view that the eurozone remained in a "good place" after keeping rates on hold.
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Copper Extends Rally, Bursting Through $13,000 a Ton
The rally has been driven by concerns over tightening supply and tariff uncertainty in the U.S.
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Wall Street Investors Who Stuck With Venezuela Are Poised for a Payday
Many who hold distressed Venezuelan assets hope that Maduro's ouster signals a windfall after a long time out in the cold.
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U.K. Shop Price Inflation Rose in December on Higher Food Prices
U.K. shop and food price inflation ticked higher in December, when shoppers leaned into promotions to alleviate cost pressures, according to an industry report.
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Venezuela Bonds Surge After Trump's Move, Paying Off Managers Who Stayed
Venezuela and PdVSA bonds are rallying sharply after a dramatic political shift, rewarding fund managers who bet on regime change despite years of sanctions and default.
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Silver and gold are the big winners as investors look for safety following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela
Gold and silver emerged as the big winners of flight-to-safety trades by investors on Monday following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
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U.S. Companies Score Wins in Global Tax Deal
The Trump administration issued threats but stayed inside global talks-then bent them its way.
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U.S. Factory Activity Slides Unexpectedly
The Institute for Supply Management said that its purchasing managers index of manufacturing activity fell to 47.9 in the month, compared with 48.2 in November.
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Do Tariffs Cause Inflation? New Studies Offer Surprising Answer
A blow to consumer and business demand likely explains why tariffs' impact on inflation is limited.
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Maduro's Capture Threatens China's Ambitions in Latin America
Beijing has steadily built relationships over the past two decades in Washington's backyard.
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Shareholder Activism Worked in 2025. The Surge Will Continue This Year.
The number of activist campaigns last year rose to a record 255 worldwide including the U.S., up about 5% from 2024.
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