December 2024
January 2025
Finetwork CEO Dismissed Amidst Financial Concerns
Finetwork's CEO, Óscar Vilda, was dismissed after 20 months due to concerns over his management and the company's financial performance; Finetwork projects 1.33 million customers by year-end, a 29% increase from 2023, but also reported past losses and debt; a transition committee will lead the compa...
Finetwork CEO Dismissed Amidst Financial Concerns
Finetwork's CEO, Óscar Vilda, was dismissed after 20 months due to concerns over his management and the company's financial performance; Finetwork projects 1.33 million customers by year-end, a 29% increase from 2023, but also reported past losses and debt; a transition committee will lead the compa...
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis Sells Majority Stake in Comau to One Equity Partners
Stellantis finalized the sale of 50.1% of its Italian robotics subsidiary, Comau, to One Equity Partners in October 2023, after securing government and union approvals, retaining a 49.9% stake and existing management.
Stellantis Sells Majority Stake in Comau to One Equity Partners
Stellantis finalized the sale of 50.1% of its Italian robotics subsidiary, Comau, to One Equity Partners in October 2023, after securing government and union approvals, retaining a 49.9% stake and existing management.
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44% Bias Score
US and Italy Win United Cup Quarterfinal Spots
The United States and Italy advanced to the United Cup quarterfinals after defeating Croatia and France respectively on December 31st in Sydney, Australia. Key victories included Taylor Fritz's win over Borna Coric (6-3, 6-2) and Coco Gauff's win over Donna Vekic (6-4, 6-2) for the U.S., and Flavio ...
US and Italy Win United Cup Quarterfinal Spots
The United States and Italy advanced to the United Cup quarterfinals after defeating Croatia and France respectively on December 31st in Sydney, Australia. Key victories included Taylor Fritz's win over Borna Coric (6-3, 6-2) and Coco Gauff's win over Donna Vekic (6-4, 6-2) for the U.S., and Flavio ...
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20% Bias Score
Premarket Movers: Bitcoin, Berkshire Hathaway Investments, and Biotech Setback
Premarket trading saw significant stock movements, with Bitcoin-related stocks rising as the cryptocurrency gained value and VeriSign jumping after a Berkshire Hathaway investment, while Sangamo Therapeutics plummeted following a partnership termination.
Premarket Movers: Bitcoin, Berkshire Hathaway Investments, and Biotech Setback
Premarket trading saw significant stock movements, with Bitcoin-related stocks rising as the cryptocurrency gained value and VeriSign jumping after a Berkshire Hathaway investment, while Sangamo Therapeutics plummeted following a partnership termination.
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8% Bias Score
BP's Q3 Profit Down, But Share Buybacks and Low-Carbon Investments Offset Losses
BP plc's Q3 2024 results showed a decline in profit to $2.3 billion and revenue to $47 billion due to lower oil prices, but the company announced a new $3.5 billion share buyback program and continues investing in low-carbon energy.
BP's Q3 Profit Down, But Share Buybacks and Low-Carbon Investments Offset Losses
BP plc's Q3 2024 results showed a decline in profit to $2.3 billion and revenue to $47 billion due to lower oil prices, but the company announced a new $3.5 billion share buyback program and continues investing in low-carbon energy.
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44% Bias Score
Delivery Robots Surge in Los Angeles, but Face Long-Term Viability Challenges
Los Angeles is experiencing a surge in delivery robots, with companies like Serve Robotics planning to deploy up to 2,000 robots, offering cost and convenience advantages but facing range limitations and the need for revenue diversification; Serve's Q3 revenue was $221.5k, of which $180k came from d...
Delivery Robots Surge in Los Angeles, but Face Long-Term Viability Challenges
Los Angeles is experiencing a surge in delivery robots, with companies like Serve Robotics planning to deploy up to 2,000 robots, offering cost and convenience advantages but facing range limitations and the need for revenue diversification; Serve's Q3 revenue was $221.5k, of which $180k came from d...
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36% Bias Score
Valencian Government Speeds Up Flood Reconstruction
The Valencian government passed a decree law on Monday to fast-track reconstruction after recent floods, reducing project approval from years to 9 months, and suspending urban plans in flood-prone rural areas until national flood prevention works are approved.
Valencian Government Speeds Up Flood Reconstruction
The Valencian government passed a decree law on Monday to fast-track reconstruction after recent floods, reducing project approval from years to 9 months, and suspending urban plans in flood-prone rural areas until national flood prevention works are approved.
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40% Bias Score
Ineco surpasses €1 billion work portfolio in 2024 through diversification and international growth
Ineco, a Spanish engineering firm, exceeded its €1 billion work portfolio target in 2024, achieving a 25% increase over 2023 due to diversification into technology consulting, climate change solutions, and international expansion, particularly in Morocco and Peru, resulting in €476 million in revenu...
Ineco surpasses €1 billion work portfolio in 2024 through diversification and international growth
Ineco, a Spanish engineering firm, exceeded its €1 billion work portfolio target in 2024, achieving a 25% increase over 2023 due to diversification into technology consulting, climate change solutions, and international expansion, particularly in Morocco and Peru, resulting in €476 million in revenu...
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48% Bias Score
Guantanamo Prisoner Released to Tunisia
The United States released Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian prisoner held at Guantanamo Bay since 2001 without charge, transferring him to Tunisia; this is the fourth release this month, amidst ongoing efforts to close the detention facility despite political hurdles.
Guantanamo Prisoner Released to Tunisia
The United States released Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian prisoner held at Guantanamo Bay since 2001 without charge, transferring him to Tunisia; this is the fourth release this month, amidst ongoing efforts to close the detention facility despite political hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Nvidia RTX 5000 Series: Specs, Pricing, and Size Concerns
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics cards, expected at CES 2025, will feature PCIe 5.0, GDDR7 VRAM, and increased VRAM capacity in some models, but rumored pricing suggests significantly higher costs; potential compatibility issues due to larger size are also a concern.
Nvidia RTX 5000 Series: Specs, Pricing, and Size Concerns
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics cards, expected at CES 2025, will feature PCIe 5.0, GDDR7 VRAM, and increased VRAM capacity in some models, but rumored pricing suggests significantly higher costs; potential compatibility issues due to larger size are also a concern.
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40% Bias Score
Vivo Challenges Apple's Vision Pro with Planned 2025 Mixed Reality Headset
Vivo, the top smartphone vendor in China and India, announced plans for a mixed reality headset launch in 2025, aiming to compete with Apple's Vision Pro by offering a more affordable and robust software experience; the headset will be demonstrated before the end of 2024.
Vivo Challenges Apple's Vision Pro with Planned 2025 Mixed Reality Headset
Vivo, the top smartphone vendor in China and India, announced plans for a mixed reality headset launch in 2025, aiming to compete with Apple's Vision Pro by offering a more affordable and robust software experience; the headset will be demonstrated before the end of 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Downing Street Visitors' Books Reveal Insights into Past Political Relations
Three Downing Street visitors' books, signed by world leaders and royals from 1970-2003, including Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and multiple US presidents, have been released to the National Archives, providing unique insights into past private meetings at Number 10.
Downing Street Visitors' Books Reveal Insights into Past Political Relations
Three Downing Street visitors' books, signed by world leaders and royals from 1970-2003, including Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and multiple US presidents, have been released to the National Archives, providing unique insights into past private meetings at Number 10.
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36% Bias Score