Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the Valdai Club on Nov. 7, 2024 in Moscow, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Global stocks fell and investors fled to safe-haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world’s two largest nuclear powers: Russia…

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What Trump’s mass deportation plan would mean for immigrant workers and the economy

[ad_1] President-elect Donald J. Trump won the White House based partly on his promises to rein in immigration, with targeted policies that range from sending criminals to their home countries to more sweeping ones like mass deportations. During the campaign, Trump pledged to end the Temporary Protected Status that allows workers from select countries to come…

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Israel strikes Iran military targets, Tehran says damage ‘limited’

[ad_1] TEHRAN, IRAN – OCTOBER 26: A view of Iran’s capital, Tehran, following the Israeli army’s announcement of strikes targeting ‘military objectives’ in Iran on October 26, 2024. Israeli army stated, ‘In response to the ongoing attacks against Israel in recent months, precise strikes are currently being conducted on military targets in Iran.’ (Photo by…

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Thursday’s analyst calls: CVS gets upgraded, JPMorgan lowers rating on industrial giant

[ad_1] (This is CNBC Pro’s live coverage of Thursday’s analyst calls and Wall Street chatter. Please refresh every 20-30 minutes to view the latest posts.) A pharmacy operator and an industrial stock were among the stocks being talked by analysts on Thursday. Barclays upgraded CVS to overweight from equal weight, calling for 24% upside. Meanwhile,…

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