Stock futures are flat after a big sell-off on deficit concerns: Live updates

Fears have grown that a new U.S. budget bill would put even more stress on the country's already large deficit.

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Emerging markets said to see the next bull run as the 'sell U.S.' narrative gains ground

Emerging markets are in the spotlight again as the "sell U.S." narrative gained fresh momentum after Moody's recent downgrade of U.S. credit rating.

5/21/2025

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Walmart plans job cuts in restructuring push to simplify operations

U.S. retail bellwether Walmart is planning to cut about 1,500 jobs as part of a restructuring push to simplify its operations, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

5/21/2025

Nike to resume selling directly on Amazon for first time since 2019

Nike confirmed to CNBC that its shoes are returning to Amazon.

5/21/2025

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Why OpenAI's deal with iPhone designer Jony Ive should be a wake-up call for Apple

Ive announced a $6.4 billion deal that will merge his io hardware firm with OpenAI. Ive will head up the design for a new series of AI hardware products.

5/21/2025

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