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CNBC’s exclusive America’s Top States for Business study, now in its 20th year, puts all 50 states to the test in ten categories of competitiveness. America’s Top States for Business in 2026 will be revealed this Thursday on "Squawk Box." Find more: cnb.cx/4gfmfzT
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An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in central Africa has been exacerbated by cuts to U.S. and Western foreign support, experts say, a year after Washington slashed its international aid operations. Read more: cnb.cx/4b8333u
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NATO faces a crucial test of its credibility and future viability this week as leaders meet in Turkey, with new European defense spending targets under unprecedented scrutiny from the White House. This week’s summit, beginning Tuesday, will examine whether Europe can turn bigger budgets into military power fast enough to keep President Donald Trump engaged, while preparing for a future in which Washington plays a smaller role in the continent’s security. Read more: cnb.cx/4gGnIQ3
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EasyJet shares took off in early dealmaking Monday after the U.K. low-cost carrier agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion ($7.3 billion) takeover bid from U.S. private equity manager Castlelake. The budget airline was up 10.5% shortly after 8:15 a.m. in London (3:15 a.m. E.T.), hitting a new 52-week high. Read more: cnb.cx/4foo6QX
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Iran is likely to face challenges in clearing its oil inventories even after restrictions on its energy exports are lifted, as its biggest customer tweaks its energy strategy while oil from other suppliers floods the market, according to analysts. Click here to read more: cnb.cx/4ydgxFh
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Goldman Sachs has turned more bearish on the Japanese yen, saying that the currency is likely to weaken further against the U.S. dollar and a Japanese market intervention to support the currency will only have a temporary impact. The Wall Street bank raised its forecasts for the dollar-yen exchange rate to 162 in three months, 163 in six months and 165 in 12 months, from its earlier projections of 160, 158 and 155, respectively. Read more on CNBC Pro: cnb.cx/4y6l108
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