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Stock markets waver before Nvidia reports profits climb

Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.

French PM warns against snap polls to end political crisis

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday warned that snap legislative polls would not help restore stability in his country, after calling a parliamentary confidence vote in less then two weeks that he is widely expected to lose.

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Trump to impose new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

US President Donald Trump plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Monday, prompting threats of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there are no winners in a trade war.

Global stocks markets push higher despite more Trump tariffs

Global stock markets rose Monday, as traders appeared to shrug off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs announcement surrounding levies on steel and aluminium.

Nestle share slump adds pressure on new boss

Nestle's slumping share price is rattling shareholders and pension funds that have invested in the food giant, piling pressure on its new boss ahead of Thursday's annual results.

Spain boss Tome denies 'punishing' Hermoso after forced kiss

Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her at the 2023 Women's World Cup final.

Global stocks rise despite more Trump tariffs

European and Asian stock markets rose Monday, as traders appeared to shrug off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs announcement surrounding levies on steel and aluminium.

Nokia names Intel's AI head to replace CEO

Finnish telecommunications equipment giant Nokia announced on Monday it would replace chief executive Pekka Lundmark with Justin Hotard, an American executive overseeing artificial intelligence at US chip-maker Intel.

Trump to impose new 25% tariff on US steel, aluminum imports

US President Donald Trump plans to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Monday, prompting the threat of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there were no winners in a trade war.

Nokia CEO Lundmark to be replaced by Intel AI chief Hotard

Finnish telecommunications equipment giant Nokia announced on Monday that chief executive Pekka Lundmark would step down and be replaced by Justin Hotard, the head of AI and data centres at US chip-maker Intel.

Most Asian markets drop as traders weigh Trump's latest tariff salvo

Equities were mostly down in Asia on Monday after Donald Trump ramped up his trade war by announcing huge tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and warned every country would face "reciprocal" levies.

Afghan wedding halls light up sombre Kabul nights

As night settles over Afghanistan's capital, only a few small lights and neon signs pierce the darkness and thick blanket of winter pollution.

Trump says will impose 25% tariffs on US steel, aluminum imports

The United States will move to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week, President Donald Trump said Sunday, the latest in a slew of trade levies he has announced.

Epique Realty Wins Prestigious HousingWire 2025 Tech100 Award!

HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / Ahead of its inaugural Shareholder Summit, Epique Realty is honored to win the prestigious 2025 Tech100 Award presented by HousingWire. This highly regarded award recognizes the most innovative trailblazers in the real estate industry, and Epique Realty is thrilled to be acknowledged for its significant impact on how real estate professionals operate and serve their clients.

Valsoft Expands Government and Healthcare Presence with the Acquisition of Softlinx

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Softlinx, an industry leader providing secure, HIPAA-compliant cloud fax services, integration, and automation solutions.

Announcing the 2025 Columbus Consumer Choice Award Winners

COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Columbus region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Columbus Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Plastic is Here to Stay-SMX Technology Allows Us to Be Responsible About It

Enter and meet SMX Ltd. (NASDAQ:SMX), a pioneering technology company specializing in digitizing physical assets and materials for the circular economy. This company isn't fighting against plastics' enormous value- it's actually strengthening its use case by refining the traceability solutions that have created the stigma. In other words, SMX isn't fighting plastic but redefining it.

Trump says Musk will help uncover 'hundreds of billions' in US govt fraud

President Donald Trump said in remarks airing Sunday that Elon Musk, who is presiding over a purge of US government jobs, will help find "hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud" in federal agencies.

Baltic nations 'successfully' link with European power grid

The three Baltic states successfully connected to the European power grid Sunday after severing Soviet-era links with Russia's network, a shift that EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hailed as "freedom from threats and blackmail".

AI app offers a lifeline for S.Africa's abused women

She says she was violated by police. Now she's brainstorming an AI-integrated app with a panic button that alerts private security to help other women caught in South Africa's tragically high rates of abuse.

China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost

Inflation picked up in China last month, official figures showed Sunday, as the Lunar New Year holiday boosted January spending.

Record gold prices both boon and burden for London jewellers

In London's Hatton Garden jewellery quarter, stores have raised their iron shutters to welcome a motley crew of buyers and sellers, as the price of gold reaches record highs.

Musk risks putting EU buyers off Tesla: analysts

Elon Musk's rapprochement with US President Donald Trump, his backing of European far-right parties and attacks on diversity policies could drive European buyers away from Tesla, analysts say.

PlayStation Network back online after 24-hour outage

Sony PlayStation's online services came back online on Saturday, the Japanese group said, after a 24-hour outage frustrated gamers around the world.

Soaring egg prices have US consumers squawking

A resurgence of avian flu, which first struck the United States in 2022, is hitting chicken farms hard, sending egg prices soaring and rattling consumers accustomed to buying this dietary staple for only a few dollars.

Elon Musk says has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operations

Elon Musk, the world's richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok's operations in the United States, in comments released Saturday.

Baltics disconnect from Russian power grid without incident

The three Baltic states on Saturday seamlessly cut ties with Russia's power grid to integrate with the European Union's network, a switch that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

PlayStation outages frustrate users around the world

From the United States to Thailand, users of the popular Sony PlayStation consoles might encounter "difficulties," the Japanese group said Saturday, as game players around the world expressed their frustration.

Lula pushes mega-oil project as Brazil prepares to host COP30

Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November.

S. Africa condemns 'misinformation' after Trump freezes aid

South Africa on Saturday condemned a "campaign of misinformation" after US President Donald Trump issued an order freezing aid to the country over a law he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers.

Baltic nations disconnect from Russian power grid

The three Baltic states on Saturday cut ties with Russia's power grid to join the European Union's network, the culmination of a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Paris workshop delivers ultra-realistic film prop babies

In a workshop outside Paris, Celine Lallement stitched hairs into a silicone baby's skull -- the latest creation from a studio specialised in making ultra-realistic infants for the film and TV industries.

Baltics begin decoupling from Russian power grid

The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Airbus and Boeing eye India's 'soaring skies'

Air traffic is booming in India, even though only a tiny fraction of its people fly each year, and manufacturers are seeking lucrative deals at the flagship Aero India exhibition from Monday.

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