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Google likely to stay put on AOL stake

Starting today, Google Inc, which has a 5% stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL, has the right to force the...

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Laser treatment could help kill superbugs: study

A laser treatment that wipes out drug-resistant bacterial infections may one day help doctors tackle the growing problem of superbugs,...

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Laser treatment could help kill superbugs: study

A laser treatment that wipes out drug-resistant bacterial infections may one day help doctors tackle the growing problem of superbugs,...

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GM shares hit 50-year-low prior to sales report

Shares of General Motors fell Monday to their lowest level since 1954 on the eve of a report on June...

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GM shares hit 50-year-low prior to sales report

Shares of General Motors fell Monday to their lowest level since 1954 on the eve of a report on June...

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Reports show US growth weak if not in recession

The US economy continues to bump along at a slow level of growth but has probably not fallen into recession,...

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Reports show US growth weak if not in recession

The US economy continues to bump along at a slow level of growth but has probably not fallen into recession,...

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Hollywood counts down to labor cliffhanger

Hollywood's actors and studios traded last-minute barbs on Sunday, a day before their film and TV labor pact was due...

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Hollywood counts down to labor cliffhanger

Hollywood's actors and studios traded last-minute barbs on Sunday, a day before their film and TV labor pact was due...

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Gold slips but near 1-month high

Gold edged down as investors booked profits after pushing up the price to its highest level in a month last...

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Gold slips but near 1-month high

Gold edged down as investors booked profits after pushing up the price to its highest level in a month last...

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Samsung SDI to invest $529 mln to up OLED output

South Korean display maker Samsung SDI Co said it would invest 551.8 billion won ($528.6 million) until mid-2009 to expand...

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Samsung SDI to invest $529 mln to up OLED output

South Korean display maker Samsung SDI Co said it would invest 551.8 billion won ($528.6 million) until mid-2009 to expand...

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IMF chief looks to press China harder on yuan

Frustrated that efforts to convince China to let its currency rise faster have fallen short, the head of the International...

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IMF chief looks to press China harder on yuan

Frustrated that efforts to convince China to let its currency rise faster have fallen short, the head of the International...

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Fidelity Highlights Rate Hikes and AI Power Demand in 2027 Outlook

Fidelity International expects renewed interest rate increases and closer scrutiny of returns on artificial intelligence investments to shape markets in...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...