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A humanoid robot dances in front of visitors at a job fair in Beijing, China, on March 14, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Florence Lo
Mar 26, 2026

US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots

Two senators plan to introduce a bill that would ban the government from buying or operating humanoid robots made by Chinese firms.

The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, on Nov. 18, 2025. Photo by Reuters/Mike Blake
Mar 26, 2026

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on $110B Paramount merger on April 23

Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, on Sept. 3, 2021. Photo by Reuters/Andrew Kelly
Mar 26, 2026

Low US weekly unemployment claims point to stable labor market

Weekly unemployment claims rose slightly to 210,000, indicating a stable labor market amid inflation risks and Middle East conflict impacts.

A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman
Mar 25, 2026

Oil falls as reports of 15-point proposal spurs ceasefire hopes

Oil prices fell nearly 5% after reports of a U.S. 15-point proposal aimed at ending the Middle East war, despite ongoing airstrikes between Israel and Iran.

SpaceX logo is seen in this illustration taken, March 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 25, 2026

SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week

SpaceX aims to file its IPO prospectus this week, targeting a $75 billion raise in one of the largest offerings, driven by growth in space infrastructure.

The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
Mar 25, 2026

Meta boosts top executives’ pay with stock options as AI race heats up

Meta Platforms grants stock options to top executives tied to a six-fold valuation increase, aiming to boost AI-driven growth and retain key talent through 2031.

Construction workers paint a residential housing project, in Carlsbad, California, U.S. July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Mar 24, 2026

US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower

U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.

Dollar banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 24, 2026

Dollar regains ground as investors doubt swift end to Iran war

The dollar strengthened amid doubts over a quick end to the Middle East conflict, with rising energy prices and economic impacts affecting global markets.

A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman
Mar 24, 2026

Oil rises as supply disruption persists and Iran denies US talks

Oil prices climbed due to ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied having talks with the U.S. to end Gulf tensions.

A view of a Dollar General store and shopping carts in Mount Rainier, Maryland, U.S., June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott
Mar 24, 2026

Dollar General taps Ahold US head as new CEO replacing veteran Vasos

Dollar General appoints Jerry 'JJ' Fleeman Jr., current Ahold US CEO, as new CEO effective January 1, 2024, replacing Todd Vasos amid sales challenges.

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Mar 24, 2026

Trump administration to pay $1B to stop two East Coast wind farms

The Trump administration agreed to pay $1 billion to TotalEnergies to stop two offshore wind projects off New York and North Carolina, redirecting funds to oil and gas.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 23, 2026

Dollar weakens as Trump delays Iran strikes

The dollar fell after U.S. President Trump postponed military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, easing tensions and boosting risk assets.

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