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Nasdaq Composite plummets 237 points as U.S. investors fret
Profit-takers hit Wall Street but Dow Jones adds 33 points

NEW YORK, New York -  U.S. stock markets closed lower on Monday, with the major indexes showing mixed performances as investors digested...

Airbus targets 820 jet deliveries in 2025, delays A350 freighter
Airbus sees 820 jet deliveries in 2025, unveils new charges

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus has set a target of delivering around 820 commercial jets in 2025, marking a seven percent increase from the...

Google plans first retail stores outside US, eyes India launch
Google zeroing in on sites in India for first retail stores outside US

NEW DELHI, India: Google is preparing to open its first physical retail stores outside the U.S., with locations in India likely to...

1 in 5 Americans stock up amid concerns over Trump’s tariffs
US consumers rush to buy as Trump tariffs fuel stockpiling: Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.: One in five Americans say they are buying more than usual because they are worried about President Donald Trump's...

Chipotle Mexican Grill boosts hiring ahead of busy burrito season rush
Chipotle Mexican Grill to hire 20,000 workers for 'burrito season'

NEWPORT BEACH, California: Chipotle Mexican Grill is ramping up hiring efforts ahead of its busiest time of the year, known as burrito...

Etihad Airways’ profit soars to $476 million ahead of IPO
Etihad profit more than triples to $476 million before expected IPO

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Etihad Airways saw its net profit soar to $476 million last year, more than tripling its earnings as the airline continues...

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Ireland to boost defense budget to protect key infrastructure
Minister: Ireland needs to double defense spending amid undersea cable threat

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland must significantly increase its defense budget to protect critical infrastructure, including undersea cables...

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks
Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

The president he is even more confident about brokering a deal to end the Ukraine conflict President Donald Trump spoke to reporters...

Russia ready to work with US on 'rare earths' - Putin
Russia ready to work with US on 'rare earths' - Putin

Moscow could explore joint development of mineral deposits in the new Russian regions, the Russian president has said ...

Russia ready to work with US on rare earths Putin
Russia ready to work with US on rare earths  Putin

Moscow could explore joint development of mineral deposits in the new Russian regions, the Russian president has said Moscow is ready...

Putin weighs in on Europes participation in Ukraine peace talks
Putin weighs in on Europes participation in Ukraine peace talks

The Russian president has affirmed the value of the regions role in future negotiations Europe's participation in the negotiation...

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