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Defense stocks rally as Germany set to approve $60 billion defense splurge
German lawmakers are expected to approve proposals for major security procurement. Source link
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Why Sam’s Club is in a sweet spot as China faces consumption worries
U.S. membership warehouse clubs are finding success in China by drawing consumers willing to pay a membership fee to access premium goods at reasonable prices. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Beauty is in the eye of the U.S. jobs report beholder
Whether you’re a bull or a bear, Tuesday’s tea leaves will show you what you want to see — but beware confirmation bias. Source link
‘Orwellian’: Ben & Jerry’s founder tells CNBC he’s alarmed by Magnum’s board overhaul
The world’s largest standalone ice cream business, Magnum, is only a week old but has already had a lifetime of corporate drama. Source link
UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% in November, fueling likelihood of Christmas rate cut
The U.K.’s inflation rate cooled sharply to 3.2% in November. Source link
European markets head for soft open as sentiment falters
European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Wednesday as investors gear up for central bank decisions. Source link
CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: When growth got stuck in the chimney: A look back at the U.K. in 2025
Ian King assesses how the U.K.’s economy and stock markets have fared during 2025, and tries to make sense of it all. Source link
OpenAI in talks with Amazon about investment that could exceed $10 billion
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon about a potential investment and an agreement to use its artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed. Source link
Hong Kong's largest crypto exchange sees lukewarm market debut, shares gain 3%
HashKey, Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, raised around 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars after pricing the IPO at HK$6.68 per share. Source link
Japan's exports record fastest growth in nine months, sharply beating expectations
The 6.1% growth topped expectations of an average 4.8% rise estimated by economists polled by Reuters, and was higher than the 3.6% seen in the previous month. Source link