Wall Street Slowdown Amidst Mixed Economic Signals
Wall Street experienced a market slowdown on December 26th following a holiday rally, with jobless claims showing mixed signals and oil prices rising slightly amidst hopes of Chinese stimulus.
Wall Street Slowdown Amidst Mixed Economic Signals
Wall Street experienced a market slowdown on December 26th following a holiday rally, with jobless claims showing mixed signals and oil prices rising slightly amidst hopes of Chinese stimulus.
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Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
Treasury Delays Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to January 2025
The U.S. Treasury delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report to January 13, 2025, due to legal challenges; about 30% of the estimated 32.6 million eligible businesses had filed by December 1, 2024.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.
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Pope Francis Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine, Calls for Global Conflict Resolution
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis appealed for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the two-year war, also calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas conflict and a resolution to the Cyprus border dispute, all within the context of a newly opened Catholic Holy Year.
Pope Francis Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine, Calls for Global Conflict Resolution
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis appealed for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the two-year war, also calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas conflict and a resolution to the Cyprus border dispute, all within the context of a newly opened Catholic Holy Year.
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Ghosn Warns of Nissan Job Losses in Honda Merger
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn voiced concerns that a planned merger between Nissan and Honda, announced Monday, would lead to significant cost-cutting at Nissan, while the companies stated that the merger would create the world's third-largest automaker with $54 billion market capitalization.
Ghosn Warns of Nissan Job Losses in Honda Merger
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn voiced concerns that a planned merger between Nissan and Honda, announced Monday, would lead to significant cost-cutting at Nissan, while the companies stated that the merger would create the world's third-largest automaker with $54 billion market capitalization.
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Record Consumer Returns to Cost $890 Billion in 2024
In 2024, US consumer returns are projected to reach $890 billion (17% of sales), up from $743 billion (15%) in 2023, due to increased online shopping and practices like bracketing and wardrobing, creating significant financial and environmental challenges for retailers.
Record Consumer Returns to Cost $890 Billion in 2024
In 2024, US consumer returns are projected to reach $890 billion (17% of sales), up from $743 billion (15%) in 2023, due to increased online shopping and practices like bracketing and wardrobing, creating significant financial and environmental challenges for retailers.
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Dow Stocks Face Tepid Outlook Amidst Analyst Concerns
Wall Street analysts predict less than 5% growth for several major Dow Jones stocks in the next 12 months, including Apple (-3.3%), American Express, and Goldman Sachs, reflecting concerns that post-election gains are already priced in.
Dow Stocks Face Tepid Outlook Amidst Analyst Concerns
Wall Street analysts predict less than 5% growth for several major Dow Jones stocks in the next 12 months, including Apple (-3.3%), American Express, and Goldman Sachs, reflecting concerns that post-election gains are already priced in.
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Dow Jones Stocks Poised for Growth in 2025: Merck and Nvidia Lead the Way
Wall Street analysts predict strong gains for select Dow Jones stocks in 2025, with Merck leading at 32% projected upside due to its Keytruda drug and pipeline, while Nvidia projects 28% growth despite recent market corrections; other pharma stocks show mixed outlooks.
Dow Jones Stocks Poised for Growth in 2025: Merck and Nvidia Lead the Way
Wall Street analysts predict strong gains for select Dow Jones stocks in 2025, with Merck leading at 32% projected upside due to its Keytruda drug and pipeline, while Nvidia projects 28% growth despite recent market corrections; other pharma stocks show mixed outlooks.
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Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
Morgan Stanley Favors AI-Focused Telecom Stocks for 2025
Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall predicts strong 2025 performance for AI-focused telecommunications stocks like Nutanix (NTNX) and Arista Networks (ANET), anticipating market share gains from increased business spending, while expressing caution towards service providers due to high valuations.
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Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Send Honda Stock Soaring
Nissan and Honda announced merger talks on Monday, potentially creating a combined entity with 30 trillion yen ($191.4 billion) in revenue; Honda's stock jumped 12.7% on the news.
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Send Honda Stock Soaring
Nissan and Honda announced merger talks on Monday, potentially creating a combined entity with 30 trillion yen ($191.4 billion) in revenue; Honda's stock jumped 12.7% on the news.
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Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
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Soft Skills Crucial in AI-Driven Job Market, Says Tech Billionaire
Nandan Nilekani, a tech billionaire, emphasizes the importance of cultivating soft skills like curiosity, connection, and relevance to succeed in the AI-driven job market, contrasting with the traditional focus on technical skills; 19% of American professionals work in AI-exposed jobs, highlighting ...
Soft Skills Crucial in AI-Driven Job Market, Says Tech Billionaire
Nandan Nilekani, a tech billionaire, emphasizes the importance of cultivating soft skills like curiosity, connection, and relevance to succeed in the AI-driven job market, contrasting with the traditional focus on technical skills; 19% of American professionals work in AI-exposed jobs, highlighting ...
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