Country Garden Posts Steep Losses Amid China's Property Crisis
Country Garden, formerly China's largest property developer, reported a $1.75 billion net loss in the first half of 2024, significantly impacting the struggling Chinese property market that saw nearly a 50% sales drop in the last three years, following a record $24.3 billion loss in 2023, and a defa...
Country Garden Posts Steep Losses Amid China's Property Crisis
Country Garden, formerly China's largest property developer, reported a $1.75 billion net loss in the first half of 2024, significantly impacting the struggling Chinese property market that saw nearly a 50% sales drop in the last three years, following a record $24.3 billion loss in 2023, and a defa...
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40% Bias Score
US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December
US inflation rose to 2.9% in December 2024, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target, driven by higher food and energy prices; however, economists predict a return to lower inflation in 2025, with the caveat that President-elect Trump's policies could reverse this trend.
US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December
US inflation rose to 2.9% in December 2024, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target, driven by higher food and energy prices; however, economists predict a return to lower inflation in 2025, with the caveat that President-elect Trump's policies could reverse this trend.
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44% Bias Score
RedNote Surges to Top of App Store Amidst Looming TikTok Ban
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which consequently rose to the top of Apple's app store on January 15th, 2025.
RedNote Surges to Top of App Store Amidst Looming TikTok Ban
Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which consequently rose to the top of Apple's app store on January 15th, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Tech Sell-Off Drags Down Nasdaq Amid Mixed Global Market Results
Monday's U.S. market saw the Nasdaq fall amid a tech sell-off, while the S&P 500 and Dow rose; Asia-Pacific markets were mostly up except for Japan; a potential U.S. Steel bid emerged; China's electric vehicle growth is slowing; and new AI chip export restrictions were announced.
Tech Sell-Off Drags Down Nasdaq Amid Mixed Global Market Results
Monday's U.S. market saw the Nasdaq fall amid a tech sell-off, while the S&P 500 and Dow rose; Asia-Pacific markets were mostly up except for Japan; a potential U.S. Steel bid emerged; China's electric vehicle growth is slowing; and new AI chip export restrictions were announced.
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40% Bias Score
Klarna Expands Reach via Stripe Partnership Ahead of U.S. IPO
Klarna, a Swedish BNPL company, has partnered with Stripe to expand its service to Stripe's merchants in 26 countries, boosting Klarna's reach before its U.S. IPO and increasing Stripe's transaction volume.
Klarna Expands Reach via Stripe Partnership Ahead of U.S. IPO
Klarna, a Swedish BNPL company, has partnered with Stripe to expand its service to Stripe's merchants in 26 countries, boosting Klarna's reach before its U.S. IPO and increasing Stripe's transaction volume.
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36% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday involved accusations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement of veterans' nonprofits; Democrats expressed strong concerns, while Republicans suggested his unconventional background could be beneficial; the...
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday involved accusations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement of veterans' nonprofits; Democrats expressed strong concerns, while Republicans suggested his unconventional background could be beneficial; the...
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56% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Predicts 25% Surge in US M&A Activity in 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts a 25% surge in US M&A transactions in 2025, driven by a business-friendly environment under President Trump's second term, highlighting Insmed, Electronic Arts, and Unity Software as potential merger targets with varying probabilities.
Goldman Sachs Predicts 25% Surge in US M&A Activity in 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts a 25% surge in US M&A transactions in 2025, driven by a business-friendly environment under President Trump's second term, highlighting Insmed, Electronic Arts, and Unity Software as potential merger targets with varying probabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Amidst Impending High Winds
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 24 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and scorched an area the size of Washington, D.C., fueled by Santa Ana winds reaching 50-70 mph, prompting a red flag warning and ongoing efforts to contain the blazes.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Amidst Impending High Winds
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 24 people, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and scorched an area the size of Washington, D.C., fueled by Santa Ana winds reaching 50-70 mph, prompting a red flag warning and ongoing efforts to contain the blazes.
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44% Bias Score
CFPB Removes $49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB removed $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, improving credit scores and access to credit, because medical debt is often inaccurate and doesn't predict loan repayment.
CFPB Removes $49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB removed $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, improving credit scores and access to credit, because medical debt is often inaccurate and doesn't predict loan repayment.
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36% Bias Score
Market Rotation, Moderna's Stock Drop, and Mixed Retail Results
Monday's market saw a rotation from tech stocks into other sectors, leading to a Dow Jones gain of 0.86%; Moderna's stock plummeted 17% after a $1 billion sales guidance cut; mixed retail performances, and the Justice Department released special counsel Jack Smith's report on President-elect Donald ...
Market Rotation, Moderna's Stock Drop, and Mixed Retail Results
Monday's market saw a rotation from tech stocks into other sectors, leading to a Dow Jones gain of 0.86%; Moderna's stock plummeted 17% after a $1 billion sales guidance cut; mixed retail performances, and the Justice Department released special counsel Jack Smith's report on President-elect Donald ...
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40% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Drive 800% Surge in Disaster Preparedness App Usage
The recent Los Angeles wildfires caused an 800% increase in usage of the GOES Health app since January 6th, highlighting its effectiveness in providing hyperlocal air quality data and wildfire preparedness guides during crises where traditional emergency services are overwhelmed; Watch Duty, develop...
LA Wildfires Drive 800% Surge in Disaster Preparedness App Usage
The recent Los Angeles wildfires caused an 800% increase in usage of the GOES Health app since January 6th, highlighting its effectiveness in providing hyperlocal air quality data and wildfire preparedness guides during crises where traditional emergency services are overwhelmed; Watch Duty, develop...
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Sparking Price Gouging
The recent Los Angeles wildfires have created a housing crisis, with landlords exploiting the situation by significantly increasing rental prices, often exceeding the legally permitted 10% during a state of emergency, impacting various socioeconomic groups and potentially worsening the existing home...
Los Angeles Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Sparking Price Gouging
The recent Los Angeles wildfires have created a housing crisis, with landlords exploiting the situation by significantly increasing rental prices, often exceeding the legally permitted 10% during a state of emergency, impacting various socioeconomic groups and potentially worsening the existing home...
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52% Bias Score