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U.S. stocks in retreat, Nasdaq Composite slides 155 points
U.S. stocks close sharply lower, Dow Jones drops 390 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets retreated on Tuesday, with major indices posting losses amid renewed economic concerns, while...

US pending home sales jump sharply in March as mortgage rates fall
US pending home sales post biggest gain in more than a year

WASHINGTON, D.C.: More people signed contracts to buy previously owned homes in the U.S. in March than in any month in over a year,...

Chinese homeowners slash prices amid resale glut
China's April resale home prices fall as more properties put on sale

BEIJING, China: Homeowners in China are slashing prices to attract buyers as a growing number of resale properties flood the market....

Toyota partners with Waymo to advance self-driving car tech
Toyota, Waymo explore collaboration to speed up self-driving tech

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota is taking a fresh step toward autonomous driving by teaming up with Waymo to co-develop new vehicle platforms...

U.S. stocks finish with modest losses Monday
Dow Jones drops 99 points in lackluster day on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were volatile Monday as the focus remained on tariffs, and the perceived lack of trade deals despite...

Amazon expands rural delivery network by investing $4 billion
Amazon to invest $4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon.com is ramping up its delivery game in rural America, announcing a US$4 billion investment to grow its...

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UK grocery prices rise 3.8 percent in April, adding to consumer pressure
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure...

UK economic confidence plunges to record low, Ipsos poll reveals
Poll: Britons' confidence in economy is lowest since at least 1978

LONDON, U.K.: Britons' outlook on the economy has hit an all-time low, with public confidence plunging to its weakest point since records...

Amity University Opens Admissions for the 2025-26 Session - Apply Now!
Amity University Opens Admissions for the 2025-26 Session - Apply Now!

SMPL New Delhi [India], May 7: Amity University is one of the leading private institutes for higher education. Amity University Mohali...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a historic and comprehensive deal
India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a historic and comprehensive deal

New Delhi [India] May 7 (ANI): The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA0, signed on Tuesday May 6th 2025, after nearly three years of...

Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of Taskin Ahmed

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 7 (ANI): Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is expected to make his international cricket comeback during the team's...

Xinhua Photo Daily | May 7, 2025
Xinhua Photo Daily | May 7, 2025

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.Visitors view an exhibit at Handan Museum in Handan, north...