December 2024
January 2025
Greece to Raise €8 Billion in 2025, Utilizing Capital Inflows and Cash Reserves
Greece plans to raise €8 billion from markets in 2025, significantly less than its borrowing needs of €15.283 billion, using capital inflows and high cash reserves to cover the remainder; this strategy is driven by a strong primary surplus and favorable debt structure.
Greece to Raise €8 Billion in 2025, Utilizing Capital Inflows and Cash Reserves
Greece plans to raise €8 billion from markets in 2025, significantly less than its borrowing needs of €15.283 billion, using capital inflows and high cash reserves to cover the remainder; this strategy is driven by a strong primary surplus and favorable debt structure.
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24% Bias Score
Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis
Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...
Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis
Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...
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48% Bias Score
Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
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40% Bias Score
Pizza Delivery Driver Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Customer 14 Times
In Kissimmee, Florida, Brianna Alvelo, a 22-year-old pizza delivery driver, allegedly stabbed a motel guest 14 times after receiving a $2 tip on a $33 pizza order, resulting in charges of attempted murder and other felonies; the victim was discovered to be pregnant during treatment.
Pizza Delivery Driver Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Customer 14 Times
In Kissimmee, Florida, Brianna Alvelo, a 22-year-old pizza delivery driver, allegedly stabbed a motel guest 14 times after receiving a $2 tip on a $33 pizza order, resulting in charges of attempted murder and other felonies; the victim was discovered to be pregnant during treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Falling CD Rates Prompt Savings Strategy Adjustments
Falling CD rates, once around 5%, are forcing savers to adjust their strategies; experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and retirement savings before CD investments, with deposit amounts tailored to individual financial situations and long-term goals, considering factors like age and upcoming e...
Falling CD Rates Prompt Savings Strategy Adjustments
Falling CD rates, once around 5%, are forcing savers to adjust their strategies; experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and retirement savings before CD investments, with deposit amounts tailored to individual financial situations and long-term goals, considering factors like age and upcoming e...
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44% Bias Score
Volton to Launch Mobile Services in Greece in 2025
Volton, a Greek energy provider, will launch mobile services in spring 2025 as an MVNO, partnering with Vodafone Greece, aiming to offer bundled energy and telecom packages to its over 200,000 customers; this move contrasts with Greece's lack of MVNOs compared to other European countries.
Volton to Launch Mobile Services in Greece in 2025
Volton, a Greek energy provider, will launch mobile services in spring 2025 as an MVNO, partnering with Vodafone Greece, aiming to offer bundled energy and telecom packages to its over 200,000 customers; this move contrasts with Greece's lack of MVNOs compared to other European countries.
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32% Bias Score
Greece to Acquire Over €1 Billion in Weapons for F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets
The Hellenic Air Force plans to acquire over €1 billion in weapons, including AIM-120D AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, JASSM, HARPOON, and AARGM missiles, for its F-16 Viper and F-35 fighter jets, enhancing its air power and addressing past defense budget limitations.
Greece to Acquire Over €1 Billion in Weapons for F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets
The Hellenic Air Force plans to acquire over €1 billion in weapons, including AIM-120D AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, JASSM, HARPOON, and AARGM missiles, for its F-16 Viper and F-35 fighter jets, enhancing its air power and addressing past defense budget limitations.
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40% Bias Score
Dow Jones Stocks Poised for Growth in 2025: Merck and Nvidia Lead the Way
Wall Street analysts predict strong gains for select Dow Jones stocks in 2025, with Merck leading at 32% projected upside due to its Keytruda drug and pipeline, while Nvidia projects 28% growth despite recent market corrections; other pharma stocks show mixed outlooks.
Dow Jones Stocks Poised for Growth in 2025: Merck and Nvidia Lead the Way
Wall Street analysts predict strong gains for select Dow Jones stocks in 2025, with Merck leading at 32% projected upside due to its Keytruda drug and pipeline, while Nvidia projects 28% growth despite recent market corrections; other pharma stocks show mixed outlooks.
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40% Bias Score
Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
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32% Bias Score
CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns
The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...
CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns
The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...
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48% Bias Score