A resilient consumer isn’t an all-clear for investing in retailers and restaurants

A resilient consumer isn’t an all-clear for investing in retailers and restaurants

Bank leaders seem to have reached a consensus: Despite a minefield of uncertainties this year, the U.S. consumer has remained surprisingly resilient. The takeaway for stock-pickers, though, is far from clear-cut. Ranging from President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy to the path of interest rates and a cooling labor market, the questions looming over the…

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Turkish singers, actors and other celebrities questioned in a drug investigation

Turkish singers, actors and other celebrities questioned in a drug investigation

ANKARA, Turkey — ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Several high-profile Turkish celebrities were summoned on Wednesday for questioning and blood tests as part of a drugs-related investigation, reports and officials said. The investigation, led by Istanbul’s chief prosecutor, was launched into individuals suspected of “using narcotic or stimulant substances,” the prosecutor’s office said. Those summoned include…

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Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its independent trust

Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its independent trust

Anthropic on Tuesday announced it has appointed legal and international affairs expert Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, the company’s independent governance structure that selects Anthropic’s board members and advises leadership. Cuéllar has served in three U.S. presidential administrations, acted as a Justice of the Supreme Court of California and chairs the board of the…

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