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1. Perplexity CEO tells CNBC one metric will determine who wins the AI race

2. U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

3. Investors bet humanoid robots will transform industry and homes over the next decade

4. Big Tech's AI ambitions pose a major power test for Europe

5. China is making it harder for mom and pop to access U.S. stocks. Here's who will benefit

6. Like Indonesia, India's central bank may hike rates to defend its currency

7. UK Exchange newsletter: English football — in a league of its own?

8. Australia's first-quarter economic growth misses estimates on severe weather, weak demand

9. Anthropic expands Mythos to 150 additional organizations in more than 15 countries

10. Bitcoin hits lowest since February as crypto competes for liquidity with blockbuster IPOs

11. Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns

12. U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall

13. Oil climbs as U.S., Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway

14. Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says

15. Korea’s stock market has doubled in 2026, and Goldman still sees another 35% upside

16. CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia stars at Computex as markets hit records

17. Microsoft unveils new AI models to lessen reliance on OpenAI and lower costs for developers

18. Trump, Rubio say talks with Tehran ongoing despite Iranian media claims otherwise

19. The CFTC has sparked a potential revolution on Wall Street. Exchange stocks are dropping

20. Palo Alto Networks tops earnings as AI fuels cybersecurity urgency