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LONDON — European stock markets edged higher on Monday as global investors focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions this week.pan-european Stocks 600 Last seen in London at 1:12 p.m. (8:12 a.m. ET), major regional stock exchanges and sectors were mixed, just above the flatline.The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut key interest rates at its final meeting of the year, with traders pricing in a roughly 87% chance of a 25 basis point cut this Wednesday, when the central bank concludes its two-day meeting, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The Fed’s decision will be a…

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna speaks at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2025.Andy Wenstrand | Sxsw Conference & Festival | Getty ImagesIBM announced on Monday that it would acquire a data streaming platform. Confluence In a deal worth $11 billion.Confluent’s stock price soared 29%. IBM stock rose about 1%.According to the release, IBM will pay $31 per share in cash for all of Confluent’s outstanding common stock. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026. On Friday, Confluent stock closed at $23.14.”With the acquisition of Confluent, IBM will provide enterprise IT with a smart data platform purpose-built…

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio speaks to CNBC at the Future Investment Institute 2025 Summit in Riyadh on October 28, 2025.CNBCBridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said Monday that the Middle East is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most powerful AI hubs, comparing the region’s rise to Silicon Valley’s fascination with technology in general. Dalio said in an interview with CNBC that the UAE and its neighbors combine vast pools of capital with an influx of global talent, creating an allure that attracts investment managers and AI innovators alike.This year, the UAE and Saudi Arabia launched a multibillion-dollar effort to…

OpenAI on Monday released new data showing that usage of its AI tools by businesses has skyrocketed dramatically over the past year, reporting that ChatGPT message volume has increased eight times since November 2024 and that employees are saving up to an hour each day. The findings come a week after CEO Sam Altman sent a “Code Red” memo to the company about Google’s competitive threats. The timing underscores OpenAI’s efforts to reposition itself as a leader in enterprise AI even as it faces increasing pressure. Nearly 36% of U.S. businesses are ChatGPT Enterprise customers, compared to 14.3% of Anthropic…

Wall Street sign in front of the New York Stock Exchange.Eduardo Muñoz | AFP | Getty ImagesThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Secret SantaThe three major indexes have had consecutive strong weeks. S&P500 On Friday, he approached the record set earlier this year. Stocks rose as investors geared up for the year’s last Federal Reserve policy meeting, which begins tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know:The belated September personal consumption expenditure price index showed that core PCE, a…

London  —  “Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,” wrote Henry James in “The Portrait of a Lady.” “Teatime” is one of those quintessential English phrases that stirs up images of steaming silverware pots being ferried across vast lawns and dished up to characters straight out of “Downton Abbey,” politely nattering behind towering tiers of delicate gateaux and finger sandwiches. But there is more to teatime than cucumber sandwiches with “Downton’s” Dowager Countess of Grantham, and pots of tea on the ceiling with giggling uncles…

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Magnum Ice Cream Company Chief Executive Officer Peter ter Kulve walks out during Magnum Ice Cream Company’s listing at Euronext Amsterdam on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Victor Dabkowski | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMagnum Ice Cream Company listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange on Monday, completing a long-awaited spin-off. unilever The company is trying to reinvigorate growth amid challenges from health-conscious consumers and a high-profile dispute with Ben & Jerry’s.The stock opened at 12.20 euros, slightly below the base price of 12.80 euros. As of 10:30 a.m. London time, the last traded price was 12.87 euros, giving…

Many daters on Hinge are frustrated by people who just like their profile but don’t bother to strike up a conversation. It often leads to this awkward silence and puts all the pressure on one person to make the first move. Instead of saying something interesting, some people just fall back on the same old path or stick to boring small talk like “How’s it going?” To address this issue, Hinge announced “Convo Starters,” an AI-powered feature that provides personalized tips to start conversations. This feature is meant to inspire daters and boost their confidence when sending their first message.…

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Hoover Institution’s George P. Shulz Memorial Lecture Series on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Stanford, California. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. Treasury yields remained steady on Monday as expectations for a rate cut at Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting continued to rise. As of 5:58 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rose just one basis point to 4.153%, and the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury rose just one basis point to 4.806%. The yield on two-year bonds rose to 3.579%.One basis point equals 0.01%, and yields and prices…