Hungary told it can’t host EU gathering after the latest clash with Putin ally over Ukraine
Hungary has been stripped of the right to host the next high-profile gathering of EU foreign ministers, marking the latest clash between the bloc and Budapest.
Germany’s struggling construction sector is showing no signs of a recovery
The German construction sector is showing no signs of recovering, even after being in a crisis for months and despite pledges of support from the government.
An Asian city is named the safest destination in the world for travelers
Singapore is named the world’s safest city for tourists, according to recent research by Forbes Advisor.
U.S., Japan to hold high-level security talks on nuclear deterrence
Japan and U.S. ministers will discuss “extended deterrence”—U.S. nuclear protection for allies—during security talks on July 28.
Wiz walks away from $23 billion deal with Google, will pursue IPO
It would have been Google’s largest-ever acquisition, but the company has chosen to pursue an IPO rather than an acquisition.
South Korean court approves arrest warrant for Kakao founder
A South Korean court approved a request for a warrant to arrest the founder of Kakao Corp, on accusations of stock manipulation during a 2023 acquisition.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street looks past political uncertainty
S&P 500 clocks best day since early June. Republicans call on CrowdStrike CEO to testify. Buffett sell $1.5 billion BofA stake.
Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind
Chef Ben Lippett, known as @dinnerbyben to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, built his audience with approachable guides to “really good home cooking.” Unsurprisingly though, Lippett’s inspiration comes from beyond the confines of…
China’s CSI 300 leads declines in Asia amid mixed trading in the region; India markets fall after budget
India’s Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex were both down nearly 0.8% after the country unveiled its first budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third five-year term.
Avoid the ‘Magnificent 7’ and buy these lesser-known stocks instead, wealth manager says
“I think several of the Magnificent Seven are priced at ridiculous valuations,” said wealth manager Tariq Dennison.
