December 2024
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Bezos Expresses Optimism on Trump's Regulatory Policies
Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about President Trump's regulatory policies, offering assistance in reducing regulations despite their past conflicts; this follows Bezos's previous support for Trump's campaign.
Bezos Expresses Optimism on Trump's Regulatory Policies
Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about President Trump's regulatory policies, offering assistance in reducing regulations despite their past conflicts; this follows Bezos's previous support for Trump's campaign.
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44% Bias Score
Earnings Estimate Revisions: A Winning Investment Strategy
AAII's Stock Investor Pro uses a screening model that identifies companies with at least a 5% increase in annual earnings estimates over the last month; this strategy has shown an average annual gain of 23.0% since 1998, outperforming the S&P 500.
Earnings Estimate Revisions: A Winning Investment Strategy
AAII's Stock Investor Pro uses a screening model that identifies companies with at least a 5% increase in annual earnings estimates over the last month; this strategy has shown an average annual gain of 23.0% since 1998, outperforming the S&P 500.
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40% Bias Score
Student Loan Payment Matching in 401(k) Plans Gains Traction
The Secure 2.0 Act, effective 2024, lets companies match employee student loan payments with 401(k) contributions; over 100 firms, covering 1.5 million workers, have adopted this, boosting retirement savings and attracting talent.
Student Loan Payment Matching in 401(k) Plans Gains Traction
The Secure 2.0 Act, effective 2024, lets companies match employee student loan payments with 401(k) contributions; over 100 firms, covering 1.5 million workers, have adopted this, boosting retirement savings and attracting talent.
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40% Bias Score
Zopa Secures £80m in Funding, Boosting IPO Prospects
Zopa, a British digital bank, secured £80 million in funding this week from investors including AP Moller and Silverstripe, boosting its valuation and furthering its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing.
Zopa Secures £80m in Funding, Boosting IPO Prospects
Zopa, a British digital bank, secured £80 million in funding this week from investors including AP Moller and Silverstripe, boosting its valuation and furthering its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing.
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36% Bias Score
UNESCO Designates Japanese Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized Japanese sake as an intangible cultural heritage, boosting its global image and potentially its export value, currently over \$265 million annually.
UNESCO Designates Japanese Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO recognized Japanese sake as an intangible cultural heritage, boosting its global image and potentially its export value, currently over \$265 million annually.
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44% Bias Score
Nadler Withdraws from Judiciary Committee Race, Endorsing Raskin
Rep. Jerry Nadler withdrew his bid for House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin, who will now lead oversight of the FBI and Justice Department under the incoming Trump administration.
Nadler Withdraws from Judiciary Committee Race, Endorsing Raskin
Rep. Jerry Nadler withdrew his bid for House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin, who will now lead oversight of the FBI and Justice Department under the incoming Trump administration.
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44% Bias Score
Samsung to Release Android 15 Beta on December 5th
Samsung will release the Android 15 beta for the Galaxy S24 series on December 5th, starting in Germany, after months of delays, addressing user frustration over the postponed update and leaked system apps.
Samsung to Release Android 15 Beta on December 5th
Samsung will release the Android 15 beta for the Galaxy S24 series on December 5th, starting in Germany, after months of delays, addressing user frustration over the postponed update and leaked system apps.
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48% Bias Score
Moreno to Eliminate EV Tax Credit, Citing Market Forces
Senator-elect Bernie Moreno aims to eliminate the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, arguing against government intervention in the auto industry and citing softening consumer demand for EVs; this contrasts with some senators who see the credit as essential for competing with China.
Moreno to Eliminate EV Tax Credit, Citing Market Forces
Senator-elect Bernie Moreno aims to eliminate the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, arguing against government intervention in the auto industry and citing softening consumer demand for EVs; this contrasts with some senators who see the credit as essential for competing with China.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
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40% Bias Score
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Nears Goal, Exceeds Expectations
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion, launched December 1, 2023, has enrolled 590,331 low-income adults, nearing its 600,000 goal in half the projected time, facilitating 3.8 million prescription fills and $58 million in dental services, with over one-third of enrollees from rural areas.
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Nears Goal, Exceeds Expectations
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion, launched December 1, 2023, has enrolled 590,331 low-income adults, nearing its 600,000 goal in half the projected time, facilitating 3.8 million prescription fills and $58 million in dental services, with over one-third of enrollees from rural areas.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Chair Powell Affirms Independence, Cautiously Cuts Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank's commitment to independence from political influence, emphasizing its crucial role in serving all Americans, while cautiously cutting interest rates given the improving economy, despite past criticism from President-elect Trump.
Fed Chair Powell Affirms Independence, Cautiously Cuts Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank's commitment to independence from political influence, emphasizing its crucial role in serving all Americans, while cautiously cutting interest rates given the improving economy, despite past criticism from President-elect Trump.
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40% Bias Score
Nicole Kidman Defies Age Stereotypes in New Erotic Thriller
Nicole Kidman stars in the erotic thriller "Babygirl" as a powerful CEO who has a passionate affair with her younger intern, challenging Hollywood's typical portrayal of female sexuality at age 57.
Nicole Kidman Defies Age Stereotypes in New Erotic Thriller
Nicole Kidman stars in the erotic thriller "Babygirl" as a powerful CEO who has a passionate affair with her younger intern, challenging Hollywood's typical portrayal of female sexuality at age 57.
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56% Bias Score