China's Industrial Profits Extend Decline to Fourth Month
China's industrial profits fell 7.3% in November, extending a four-month decline despite recent stimulus measures; although the drop was less severe than in previous months, weak consumer demand and the property market downturn remain challenges.
China's Industrial Profits Extend Decline to Fourth Month
China's industrial profits fell 7.3% in November, extending a four-month decline despite recent stimulus measures; although the drop was less severe than in previous months, weak consumer demand and the property market downturn remain challenges.
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28% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs bullish on AI infrastructure stocks for 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts robust demand for AI data center equipment and a PC market recovery in 2025, recommending stocks like Dell, Arista Networks, and IT distributors Ingram Micro and TD Synnex based on this positive outlook.
Goldman Sachs bullish on AI infrastructure stocks for 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts robust demand for AI data center equipment and a PC market recovery in 2025, recommending stocks like Dell, Arista Networks, and IT distributors Ingram Micro and TD Synnex based on this positive outlook.
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40% Bias Score
Actively Managed ETFs Surge, Driven by SEC Rule Change and Innovative Strategies
Actively managed ETFs are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by a 2019 SEC rule change and the success of differentiated strategies, resulting in significant inflows and new launches in 2024, with further growth expected in 2025.
Actively Managed ETFs Surge, Driven by SEC Rule Change and Innovative Strategies
Actively managed ETFs are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by a 2019 SEC rule change and the success of differentiated strategies, resulting in significant inflows and new launches in 2024, with further growth expected in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Nvidia Weighting Drives Massive ETF Performance Divergence
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) significantly outperformed the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) in 2024 by 26 percentage points (42% vs 15%), primarily due to SMH's significantly higher weighting of Nvidia (20% vs <8%), highlighting the impact of concentrated holdings on ETF performance.
Nvidia Weighting Drives Massive ETF Performance Divergence
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) significantly outperformed the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) in 2024 by 26 percentage points (42% vs 15%), primarily due to SMH's significantly higher weighting of Nvidia (20% vs <8%), highlighting the impact of concentrated holdings on ETF performance.
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48% Bias Score
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
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36% Bias Score
Nvidia's Stock Soars 174% on AI Boom, but Future Hinges on Blackwell
Nvidia's stock price increased 174% year-to-date due to massive AI investments from major tech companies, but future performance depends on the rollout of its Blackwell chip platform and navigating geopolitical risks.
Nvidia's Stock Soars 174% on AI Boom, but Future Hinges on Blackwell
Nvidia's stock price increased 174% year-to-date due to massive AI investments from major tech companies, but future performance depends on the rollout of its Blackwell chip platform and navigating geopolitical risks.
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48% Bias Score
Google CEO: 2025 Critical Year Amidst AI Competition and Regulatory Scrutiny
Google CEO Sundar Pichai declared 2025 a critical year for Google, emphasizing the need to accelerate AI development amid rising competition (OpenAI, Perplexity) and regulatory pressures (antitrust lawsuits in the US and UK), with a focus on scaling the Gemini app to half a billion users.
Google CEO: 2025 Critical Year Amidst AI Competition and Regulatory Scrutiny
Google CEO Sundar Pichai declared 2025 a critical year for Google, emphasizing the need to accelerate AI development amid rising competition (OpenAI, Perplexity) and regulatory pressures (antitrust lawsuits in the US and UK), with a focus on scaling the Gemini app to half a billion users.
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36% Bias Score
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
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40% Bias Score
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
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36% Bias Score
KIPP's Finance Program Boosts College Acceptance, Financial Literacy
KIPP DC College Preparatory's three-year NAF Academy of Business program provides underserved high school students with comprehensive financial education, resulting in a 100% college acceptance rate for its senior class and equipping them with practical skills for financial success; the program is f...
KIPP's Finance Program Boosts College Acceptance, Financial Literacy
KIPP DC College Preparatory's three-year NAF Academy of Business program provides underserved high school students with comprehensive financial education, resulting in a 100% college acceptance rate for its senior class and equipping them with practical skills for financial success; the program is f...
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36% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: 38 Killed Amidst Ukraine-Russia Conflict
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 passengers. Early reports suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian anti-aircraft system during a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, prompting Azerbaijan Airlines to suspend flights to several Rus...
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: 38 Killed Amidst Ukraine-Russia Conflict
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 passengers. Early reports suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian anti-aircraft system during a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, prompting Azerbaijan Airlines to suspend flights to several Rus...
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52% Bias Score
OpenAI to Restructure into For-Profit Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI, facing financial pressures and competition, will restructure into a for-profit public benefit corporation by 2025, despite legal challenges from Elon Musk and recent high-level departures driven by safety concerns.
OpenAI to Restructure into For-Profit Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI, facing financial pressures and competition, will restructure into a for-profit public benefit corporation by 2025, despite legal challenges from Elon Musk and recent high-level departures driven by safety concerns.
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40% Bias Score