Microsoft (MSFT) plans job cuts to impact less than 2.5% of workforce, with an announcement expected next week, according to Business Insider

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US President Trump was briefed on all-out war options on Iran, but opted to stick with talks, while he told aides he's okay if talks go past the August 18th deadline, according to WSJ

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Microsoft (MSFT) plans job cuts to impact less than 2.5% of workforce, with an announcement expected next week, according to Business Insider

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