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Ukraine War: US commitment: "Ukrainian Patriots? I expect at least a year"

The US President allows the construction of Patriot missiles. Ukraine urgently needs them to protect cities. The head of the Ukrainian Armaments Association on the consequences of the decision.

Model portfolio – future: Three new health stocks for the portfolio

The new era of data-driven medicine opens up new investment opportunities, explains fund manager Laetitia-Zarah Gerbes. She is restructuring her portfolio accordingly.

Trend toy: The next Labubu

“Squishy Dumplings” are currently making children and young people’s eyes light up. Why young people are now crazy about the small plastic dumplings.

Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?

Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.

Wall Street: AI chip manufacturers are increasing, software companies are under pressure

A leading chip system manufacturer believes that the boom in AI will continue in the next few years. Starbucks wants to become independent of Microsoft and other software – and is using AI to achieve this.

Le Pen's candidacy: France is a risk patient

Nobody knows exactly what Marine Le Pen is planning. This is precisely what is unsettling the economy and markets. Because France's financial situation is already worrying.

Indonesia Receives First Russian Crude Shipment Under April Supply Deal

Indonesia has recently welcomed the first cargo of Russian crude oil under a deal Southeast Asia’s biggest economy struck with Moscow in April. About 770,000 barrels of Russian crude oil was delivered to Indonesia’s port of Balikpapan at the end of June, per customs data by Big Trade Data cited by Bloomberg. This was the first shipment of crude oil from Russia to Indonesia since the two countries agreed in April, at peak Hormuz crisis, on a regular supply deal. Indonesia produces some 600,000 ba

+++ Ukraine War +++: Putin against peace talks – Possible attacks on NATO targets

Russian Saratov refinery stops operations after drone attack +++ Peskov warns of no-fly zone over Ukraine +++ Ukraine on Nord Stream: State authorities not involved +++ The news blog.

Book market: The book market is losing its youngest buyers

In recent years, young readers have been a small glimmer of hope for the book industry. The “New Adult” genre continues to boom, but things are looking bleak for very young book buyers.

Trump Watch: Trump's billion-dollar empire - memecoins, media and prisons

No US president has mixed office and his own business as much as Donald Trump. The hosts examine his company network and show concrete conflicts of interest.

Today: SK Hynix: Billion-dollar debut on Nasdaq

It's set to be one of the largest foreign listings in the US: What investors should know about SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut. And: Why investors are withdrawing from Indonesia.

Heating Act: Anyone who is a homeowner is still entitled to the old KfW subsidy

The KfW is changing the funding for heat pumps. Some homeowners are still entitled to the old subsidies. What conditions must be met for this.

+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Despite a penalty miss – Mbappé and France in the semi-finals

Starmer gives hope for a holiday in England's final victory +++ Balogun case: Trump's World Cup representative goes after the referee +++ Dissatisfied with hotel: Norwegians move before quarter-finals +++ The World Cup blog.

Indonesia launches B50 biodiesel to curb fuel imports

Hormuz Ship Insurance Demand Drops

London marine insurers have been seeing fewer inquiries for journeys to transit the Strait of Hormuz and some said the cost of cover had risen.

Comment: Everyone benefits from the sugar tax - including the soda manufacturers

The beverage industry is up in arms against a levy on sugary drinks. This is long overdue - and only brings advantages.

How all 50 U.S. states performed over 20 years of Top States for Business

Across 20 years of CNBC's America's Top States for Business rankings, some states have proven to be consistent winners, and others to be perennial dogs.

Dow Jones, S&P: Stock markets close in positive territory – chip values ​​defy concerns about Middle East conflict

A coffeehouse chain's decision weighs on technology stocks. At the same time, SpaceX's shares are recovering. Investors can expect greater stimulus in the coming week.

Army selects four companies for new autonomous breaching program

The program aims to minimize troops’ exposure to danger and ensure safe passage of follow-on forces, according to the Army.

Goldman Sachs wins $70 billion in asset management deals with Verizon, Lockheed Martin

Competition in the multitrillion-dollar market for retirement assets is fierce among managers such as Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Russell Investments and Mercer.

Work in Progress 2026: The AI ​​is here, the productivity boost is not yet

Artificial intelligence promises more productivity in everyday work, but so far the hoped-for effect has not been achieved. Whether that can change will be decided at the management level.

Shippers Cool on Green Fuels as Costs Stay Too High

The shipping industry is being blamed by climate activists for emitting a solid portion of the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide. Under pressure, the industry has been trying to find an alternative to the traditional fuels it uses, all petroleum derivatives. It has, however, encountered a problem. All the potential—presumably greener —alternatives are so expensive, no one can afford them. The shipping industry accounts for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. For activists and politicia

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

P/E ratio of stocks: This is why the price-earnings ratio is so important for investors

For investor stars like Warren Buffett or Benjamin Graham, one thing was crucial when investing: the P/E ratio. But what does the number mean? An explanation.

Closure: Zalando’s Erfurt location sealed – social plan in place

Zalando's decision to close its logistics center came as a shock to many people in Erfurt. With the signatures on a social plan, the end and the job loss are sealed.

Conflicts: Someone else is being praised for my ideas – what to do?

Are your ideas attributed to others at work? Psychologist Nico Rose explains how you can identify your authorship in a friendly but firm manner - without seeming petty.

Online banking: When the bank is liable if account access is blocked

A reader was temporarily unable to access his securities account. Does his bank have to be liable for the log-in problems?

Meat consumption: The three biggest misconceptions about animal welfare

Animal welfare is often debated emotionally, but rarely understood. Veterinarian Nicole Kemper explains which myths distort the image of animal welfare and why compassion for animals alone is not enough.

Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home

President Donald Trump unexpectedly left Turkey on Wednesday aboard an older Air Force One rather than the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet.

Irish man gets 14 years’ jail for killing US tourist in Hungary

A court in Hungary on Thursday sentenced an Irish citizen to 14 years in prison for strangling an American tourist to death in the country’s capital in 2024. The victim, 31-year-old Mackenzie Michalski from Portland, Oregon, was in Hungary on holiday and reported missing on November 5, 2024, after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest. Police launched a missing person investigation and reviewed security footage from local nightclubs where they observed Michalski, who went by...