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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 1, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.What you need to know todayJust a bit more to goU.S. markets were near flat Thursday, with the S&P 500 on the cusp of a record close. Asia-Pacific markets…

Some airlines and airports are struggling with the post-covid demand for travel.Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesLONDON — Delays, cancellations and strikes. It's been a messy time for many European tourist hotspots as airlines and airports struggle to cope with pent-up travel demand after Covid-19 lockdowns.Thousands of flights have been cancelled and recent travelers have queued for hours at passport control and luggage collection at airports across Europe — and the issues are expected to drag on."Air travel…

De Nora was founded in 1923 and specializes in electrode and water treatment technologies.Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThe CEO of electrode maker Industrie De Nora says it is "not scared" about the current market turbulence as it braves an IPO this week.The initial public offering was priced at 13.50 euros per share on Tuesday, valuing the Italian company at 2.723 billion euros, or $2.88 billion. "It was the right time for us, we have a great equity story, so for us … it is the beginning of a new journey, and…