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UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran

The UAE flag flies over the Dubai Marina, with the skyline visible.

he United Arab Emirates has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, cutting a major economic lifeline for Tehran.

Nasdaq Plans Overnight Trading Session Starting Dec. 6

Nasdaq signage wraps the MarketSite building in Times Square as pedestrians cross the street beneath surrounding high-rises.

Nasdaq expects to begin overnight stock trading from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Eastern time on Dec. 6, creating a 23-hour trading day aimed at global investors.

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Britain Clears $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Deal

The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. Photo via Jae C. Hong (AP).

British regulators approved Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after securing commitments protecting competition, British programming and editorial independence.

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Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after rescue talks collapse

Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government-backed rescue package

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Spirit Airlines Nears Cash Crisis as Bailout Talks Collapse

Spirit Airlines only has enough cash available to sustain operations for a matter of days, while negotiations on a government bail out have stalled.

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