Major Unions Reunite Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) rejoined the AFL-CIO, creating a 15 million-member labor organization just days before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration, signaling a unified front against anticipated anti-union policies.
Major Unions Reunite Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) rejoined the AFL-CIO, creating a 15 million-member labor organization just days before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration, signaling a unified front against anticipated anti-union policies.
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China Inflation Slows, Australia Trade Surplus Rises, Fed Cautious on Inflation
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% in December, raising deflation worries, while Australia's trade surplus hit a 10-month high in November. The Fed expressed concern about the Trump administration's policies on inflation, and Hyundai announced a $16.65 billion investment in South Korea.
China Inflation Slows, Australia Trade Surplus Rises, Fed Cautious on Inflation
China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% in December, raising deflation worries, while Australia's trade surplus hit a 10-month high in November. The Fed expressed concern about the Trump administration's policies on inflation, and Hyundai announced a $16.65 billion investment in South Korea.
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Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
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40% Bias Score
Disney Reports 157 Million Global Monthly Active Users for Ad-Supported Streaming
Disney announced 157 million global monthly active users watching ad-supported content across its streaming platforms (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+) over the last six months, a move to increase transparency in a currently unstandardized industry; the company is aiming to define a globally consistent approac...
Disney Reports 157 Million Global Monthly Active Users for Ad-Supported Streaming
Disney announced 157 million global monthly active users watching ad-supported content across its streaming platforms (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+) over the last six months, a move to increase transparency in a currently unstandardized industry; the company is aiming to define a globally consistent approac...
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Microsoft Cuts Fewer Than 2,300 Jobs Due to Performance
Microsoft is cutting less than 1% of its roughly 228,000 employees due to performance issues, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC, following previous layoffs and amidst a shifting relationship with OpenAI and slower-than-expected Copilot adoption.
Microsoft Cuts Fewer Than 2,300 Jobs Due to Performance
Microsoft is cutting less than 1% of its roughly 228,000 employees due to performance issues, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC, following previous layoffs and amidst a shifting relationship with OpenAI and slower-than-expected Copilot adoption.
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India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
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Goldman Sachs Removes Tencent From Conviction List Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Goldman Sachs removed Tencent from its Asia-Pacific "conviction list" after the company's addition to the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese military companies, impacting U.S. government procurement starting June 2026; the firm simultaneously added Kotobuki Spirits, JD.com, and Iluka Resou...
Goldman Sachs Removes Tencent From Conviction List Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Goldman Sachs removed Tencent from its Asia-Pacific "conviction list" after the company's addition to the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese military companies, impacting U.S. government procurement starting June 2026; the firm simultaneously added Kotobuki Spirits, JD.com, and Iluka Resou...
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Wiz Appoints New President, CFO to Prepare for IPO
Israeli cloud security firm Wiz appointed Fazal Merchant as president and CFO to spearhead its upcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO) in roughly one year, following its rejection of a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google last July; the company currently has $500 million in annual revenue a...
Wiz Appoints New President, CFO to Prepare for IPO
Israeli cloud security firm Wiz appointed Fazal Merchant as president and CFO to spearhead its upcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO) in roughly one year, following its rejection of a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google last July; the company currently has $500 million in annual revenue a...
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Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
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48% Bias Score
Bank ETFs Suffer Longest Losing Streaks Since 2015; Quantum Stocks Plummet
CNBC reports that the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) is down 14% from its November high, marking its longest seven-week losing streak since 2015, while the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is experiencing its sixth consecutive weekly loss; furthermore, several quantum computing stocks experienced signif...
Bank ETFs Suffer Longest Losing Streaks Since 2015; Quantum Stocks Plummet
CNBC reports that the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) is down 14% from its November high, marking its longest seven-week losing streak since 2015, while the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is experiencing its sixth consecutive weekly loss; furthermore, several quantum computing stocks experienced signif...
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Fed's Slower Rate Cut Pace Creates Attractive Yields for Savers
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes indicate a slower approach to interest rate cuts in 2025, resulting in attractive yields on bank CDs (4.1%-4.25%) and high-yield savings accounts (4.5%-4.75%) for savers, despite some banks preemptively lowering rates.
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Pace Creates Attractive Yields for Savers
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes indicate a slower approach to interest rate cuts in 2025, resulting in attractive yields on bank CDs (4.1%-4.25%) and high-yield savings accounts (4.5%-4.75%) for savers, despite some banks preemptively lowering rates.
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Ubisoft Explores Strategic Options Amidst Share Price Decline
French video game publisher Ubisoft announced Thursday it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after a year of declining share prices, criticism of its pricing and release strategies, and a previous report that its major shareholders were considering a buyout.
Ubisoft Explores Strategic Options Amidst Share Price Decline
French video game publisher Ubisoft announced Thursday it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after a year of declining share prices, criticism of its pricing and release strategies, and a previous report that its major shareholders were considering a buyout.
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44% Bias Score