January 2025
February 2025
UPS Q4 Earnings Beat, but Stock Plunges on Amazon Shipment Reduction Forecast
UPS reported Q4 2024 revenue of $25.3 billion (slightly below expectations) and adjusted EPS of $2.75 (above expectations), but its stock dropped 14% due to a forecast of over 50% lower Amazon shipment volume by 2H 2026, resulting in a significant underperformance against the S&P 500's 27% increase ...
UPS Q4 Earnings Beat, but Stock Plunges on Amazon Shipment Reduction Forecast
UPS reported Q4 2024 revenue of $25.3 billion (slightly below expectations) and adjusted EPS of $2.75 (above expectations), but its stock dropped 14% due to a forecast of over 50% lower Amazon shipment volume by 2H 2026, resulting in a significant underperformance against the S&P 500's 27% increase ...
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40% Bias Score
Life is Beautiful": A Controversial Holocaust Depiction
Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is Beautiful" portrays a Jewish father's attempt to protect his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp by presenting it as a game, sparking debate about its approach to a sensitive topic.
Life is Beautiful": A Controversial Holocaust Depiction
Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is Beautiful" portrays a Jewish father's attempt to protect his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp by presenting it as a game, sparking debate about its approach to a sensitive topic.
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48% Bias Score
€695,000 Vintage Haute Couture Auction Exceeds Expectations
Seventy-three-year-old Didier Ludot sold his vintage haute couture collection at a Paris auction on January 30th, 2024, for €695,000, exceeding expectations and attracting buyers including museums and fashion brands.
€695,000 Vintage Haute Couture Auction Exceeds Expectations
Seventy-three-year-old Didier Ludot sold his vintage haute couture collection at a Paris auction on January 30th, 2024, for €695,000, exceeding expectations and attracting buyers including museums and fashion brands.
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28% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 4.1% Annually in January Despite Economic Headwinds
UK house prices increased by 4.1% annually in January 2024, according to Nationwide, down from December's 4.7%, defying expectations amid high interest rates and deposit requirements; however, market resilience persists despite affordability challenges.
UK House Prices Rise 4.1% Annually in January Despite Economic Headwinds
UK house prices increased by 4.1% annually in January 2024, according to Nationwide, down from December's 4.7%, defying expectations amid high interest rates and deposit requirements; however, market resilience persists despite affordability challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Jadot's Controversial Paris Mayoral Bid Creates EELV Internal Rift
Yannick Jadot, facing criticism for announcing his Paris mayoral candidacy through the press, apologized to EELV members during a publicly accessible video conference on January 30th, 24 hours before the primary deadline, sparking internal debate about his strategy and leadership.
Jadot's Controversial Paris Mayoral Bid Creates EELV Internal Rift
Yannick Jadot, facing criticism for announcing his Paris mayoral candidacy through the press, apologized to EELV members during a publicly accessible video conference on January 30th, 24 hours before the primary deadline, sparking internal debate about his strategy and leadership.
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52% Bias Score
Brexit at 5: UK Economy Down 4%, Public Opinion Shifts
Five years after the UK's exit from the EU, the economic impact remains a contested issue, with government analysis showing a 4% reduction in the UK economy and a 15% decrease in trade, while public opinion shifts against Brexit. New travel authorizations add costs.
Brexit at 5: UK Economy Down 4%, Public Opinion Shifts
Five years after the UK's exit from the EU, the economic impact remains a contested issue, with government analysis showing a 4% reduction in the UK economy and a 15% decrease in trade, while public opinion shifts against Brexit. New travel authorizations add costs.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Steady at 2.8% Despite Economic Contraction
Germany's harmonized inflation remained at 2.8% year-on-year in January, exceeding the European Central Bank's target, while core and services inflation eased; this occurs amidst a weak German economy contracting by 0.2% in Q4 2024, impacting the upcoming election on February 23rd.
Germany's Inflation Steady at 2.8% Despite Economic Contraction
Germany's harmonized inflation remained at 2.8% year-on-year in January, exceeding the European Central Bank's target, while core and services inflation eased; this occurs amidst a weak German economy contracting by 0.2% in Q4 2024, impacting the upcoming election on February 23rd.
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28% Bias Score
Watkins Rejects Arsenal, Duran Set for Al-Nassr Move
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has rejected a move to Arsenal to remain at Villa Park, while teammate Jhon Duran is set to join Al-Nassr for up to £71.1m; Aston Villa are pursuing Joao Felix and Marco Asensio as replacements.
Watkins Rejects Arsenal, Duran Set for Al-Nassr Move
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has rejected a move to Arsenal to remain at Villa Park, while teammate Jhon Duran is set to join Al-Nassr for up to £71.1m; Aston Villa are pursuing Joao Felix and Marco Asensio as replacements.
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36% Bias Score
Redon Floodwaters Recede, but High Alert Remains
On January 31st, floodwaters in Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine, started receding after three days, though the Vilaine river remains on red alert. Around 1,108 people were evacuated, and significant damage occurred in Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon's commercial area.
Redon Floodwaters Recede, but High Alert Remains
On January 31st, floodwaters in Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine, started receding after three days, though the Vilaine river remains on red alert. Around 1,108 people were evacuated, and significant damage occurred in Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon's commercial area.
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16% Bias Score
France Travail Reports 900,000+ New Registrations Under Employment Reform
France's automatic enrollment of RSA beneficiaries into France Travail resulted in 900,000-950,000 new registrations by January 31, 2025, exceeding expectations and demonstrating early success in returning people to employment, despite anticipated unemployment increases in 2025.
France Travail Reports 900,000+ New Registrations Under Employment Reform
France's automatic enrollment of RSA beneficiaries into France Travail resulted in 900,000-950,000 new registrations by January 31, 2025, exceeding expectations and demonstrating early success in returning people to employment, despite anticipated unemployment increases in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Shortlists Designs for New Euro Banknotes: Culture and Nature Themes
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a shortlist of designs for new euro banknotes, featuring themes like "European Culture" (Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci) and "Rivers and Birds," aiming for improved security and environmental friendliness; public consultation is planned before the 2026 final...
ECB Shortlists Designs for New Euro Banknotes: Culture and Nature Themes
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a shortlist of designs for new euro banknotes, featuring themes like "European Culture" (Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci) and "Rivers and Birds," aiming for improved security and environmental friendliness; public consultation is planned before the 2026 final...
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40% Bias Score
Andalusian PSOE Proposes New Regional Financing Model, Criticizing Madrid's Tax Cuts
The Spanish Ministry of Finance will meet on February 26th to discuss regional funding, while the Andalusian PSOE proposes a new financing model criticizing Madrid's tax cuts and advocating for increased public service funding and a stronger Interterritorial Compensation Fund, aiming for fairer dist...
Andalusian PSOE Proposes New Regional Financing Model, Criticizing Madrid's Tax Cuts
The Spanish Ministry of Finance will meet on February 26th to discuss regional funding, while the Andalusian PSOE proposes a new financing model criticizing Madrid's tax cuts and advocating for increased public service funding and a stronger Interterritorial Compensation Fund, aiming for fairer dist...
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52% Bias Score