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D3sign | Moment | Getty ImagesWomen who invest began at an average age of 31, but most wish they had started putting money in the market earlier, a recent survey said.Nearly all — 90% — of the women investors surveyed said they’re “on the right track” to achieve their financial goals, according to the survey, by Charles Schwab, an investment and financial services firm.However, 85% share a common regret — they said they wish they had started investing at an earlier age, the survey said.When the age is broken down by generation, Schwab found that millennials began investing at age…

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Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China.Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTencent has spent years evolving into a gaming and social media giant in China and in the process, has built up its cloud computing capabilities.The technology firm is now looking to bring that expertise to Europe as it ramps up expansion of its cloud business overseas, Dowson Tong, CEO of Tencent’s cloud group told CNBC.”We have strengths and competence in very specific technology areas, as well as industry verticals,” Tong said in…

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An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day in the East Village of New York City, July 11, 2023.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesAmazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year.The 96-hour event will start at 12:01 a.m. PT on July 8, and continue through July 11, Amazon said in a release.For the first time, the company will roll out themed “deal drops” that change daily and are available “while supplies last.” Amazon has in recent years toyed with adding more limited-run and invite-only deals during Prime Day events…

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Capital One is opening its flagship lounge — and largest at 13,500 square feet — in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on June 19, 2025. It’s expected to be open 24/7, and CNBC Select has a sneak peek, plus how you can access this airport lounge next time you travel through.How to access Capital One loungesYou can access Capital One’s lounges for free with the right credit card, though the number of complimentary visits depends on which card you have. Non-cardholders can still join in on the fun, but will have to pay a $90 entrance fee.Whether…

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An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade to commemorate Persian Gulf National Day, near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the seaport city of Bushehr, in the south of Iran, on April 29, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSome shipowners are opting to steer clear of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to the world’s largest shipping association, reflecting a growing sense of industry unease as the Israel-Iran conflict rages on.Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure on Friday has been followed by four days of escalating…

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Smoke rises after a reported Israeli strike on a building used by Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran’s state TV broadcaster, on June 16, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.Stringer | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. stock market rose amid news that Iran wants a ceasefire with Israel. As early as the first days of Israel’s strikes, Tehran asked several countries to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to call on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, NBC News reported, citing a Middle East diplomat with knowledge of the situation.When asked at a news briefing Monday about the…

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Giant panda Bao Li chews on bamboo during his public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, U.S., January 24, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersHow much will it cost to visit a museum, zoo or aquarium this summer? The answer, increasingly, is: It depends.John Linehan can rattle off almost two dozen factors that Zoo New England’s dynamic pricing contractor, Digonex, uses to recommend what to charge guests.”It’s complicated,” said Linehan, president and CEO of the operator of the two zoos in eastern Massachusetts.Before adopting dynamic pricing, the organization was changing prices seasonally and increasing entry rates little by little. “As…

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A notable bond deal earlier this month not only provided hundreds of millions of euros to Vantage Data Centers but also created a new asset class for investors across Europe and a blueprint for similar companies to follow. Denver-based Vantage raised 720 million euros ($820 million) through the continent’s first euro-denominated bond deal backed by its German data center assets, including an option to tap an additional 80 million euros. The asset-backed securitization (ABS) arrangement followed a similar £600 million deal ($840 million) in the U.K. last year. Both transactions, engineered by investment bankers at Barclays, do more than bankroll…

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“Gold’s key advantage is that it is no one else’s liability,” said Nikos Kavalis, managing director at Metals Focus.Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesSINGAPORE — Gold has claimed the safe haven crown. With spot prices surging 30% so far in 2025, bullion’s gains are outpacing that of other traditional safe havens such as the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and U.S. Treasurys — compelling investors to rethink what true safety looks like in the face of fiscal sustainability concerns and looming wars.At the heart of gold’s appeal is its freedom from government liabilities, market experts gathered at the annual…

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