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Plus: Gold hits new high as market is rattled by unexpected news that U.S. tariffs will apply to gold bars. And thousands are forced to evacuate due to L.A. County wildfires. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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Plus: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defends his right to participate in possible peace talks with Vladimir Putin and President Trump. And, a shake-up to 401(k) investing could allow Americans to put their pensions in crypto. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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U.S.tariffs kicked in on imports from dozens of countries just after midnight. Plus: Apple announces an extra $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing. Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill showed less than expected results. And, Crocs warns of a quarterly sales decline and an annual hit from tariffs. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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Plus: Russian president Vladimir Putin says a meeting with President Trump could be held in the United Arab Emirates. And the Bank of England has lowered its key interest rate for the fifth time in a year. Alex Ossola hosts.
 

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Plus: Microsoft is raiding Google’s DeepMind for talent to bolster its AI ambitions. And, United Airlines resumes flights after a tech issue causes widespread delays. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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Plus: Disney raised its annual profit forecasts for streaming and parks. Shopify reported better-than-expected results. Uber's revenue topped forecasts. And, the Department of Health and Human Services canceled a grant for the Moderna’s bird-flu shot. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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Plus: The White House says Apple will announce a $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing. And McDonald’s sales rebound in the latest quarter. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Sales of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy soar despite more Americans opting for generic weight-loss drugs. And, the NFL agrees to a tie-up that would see it take a 10% stake and Disney’s ESPN. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals kept markets in flux. Plus: Drugmaker Pfizer boosted its annual profit guidance. And, data-software company Palantir reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its yearly outlook. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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Plus: The U.S. trade gap shrank to its lowest level in June since 2023. And India defends its ability to buy Russian oil, despite President Trump’s threats of higher tariffs. Alex Ossola hosts.

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