Mixed Market Start: Stock Futures Rise Despite 2024 Economic Challenges
On the first trading day of 2025, stock futures rose, but a weak "Santa Claus rally" and numerous restaurant closures in 2024 indicate economic uncertainty. High housing inventory suggests a cooling market, while Apple faces stiff competition from Huawei in China. A New Year's Day attack in New Orle...
Mixed Market Start: Stock Futures Rise Despite 2024 Economic Challenges
On the first trading day of 2025, stock futures rose, but a weak "Santa Claus rally" and numerous restaurant closures in 2024 indicate economic uncertainty. High housing inventory suggests a cooling market, while Apple faces stiff competition from Huawei in China. A New Year's Day attack in New Orle...
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Costco Stock Surges 39% in 2024, but Renewal Rates Pose a Risk
Costco's stock price increased by nearly 39% in 2024, exceeding market performance due to strong customer traffic, membership growth, and successful private label expansion; however, future growth depends on maintaining membership renewal rates and successful global expansion.
Costco Stock Surges 39% in 2024, but Renewal Rates Pose a Risk
Costco's stock price increased by nearly 39% in 2024, exceeding market performance due to strong customer traffic, membership growth, and successful private label expansion; however, future growth depends on maintaining membership renewal rates and successful global expansion.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Interest Rates Threaten 2025 Bull Market
Rising 10-year Treasury yields, currently at 4.573%, threaten the bull market in 2025; historically, such yields correlate with negative equity returns, as evidenced by recent stock market declines when yields exceeded 4.5% and 4.75%.
Rising Interest Rates Threaten 2025 Bull Market
Rising 10-year Treasury yields, currently at 4.573%, threaten the bull market in 2025; historically, such yields correlate with negative equity returns, as evidenced by recent stock market declines when yields exceeded 4.5% and 4.75%.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems via Third-Party Software
On December 8th, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited a vulnerability in the third-party software BeyondTrust to breach US Treasury Department systems, accessing unclassified employee data; the compromised service has been taken offline.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems via Third-Party Software
On December 8th, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited a vulnerability in the third-party software BeyondTrust to breach US Treasury Department systems, accessing unclassified employee data; the compromised service has been taken offline.
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44% Bias Score
Natural Gas Prices Surge 20% on Frigid Forecast
A frigid forecast sent natural gas prices soaring by as much as 20% on Monday, impacting power prices and various energy stocks as Gazprom prepares to cut supplies to Moldova starting Wednesday.
Natural Gas Prices Surge 20% on Frigid Forecast
A frigid forecast sent natural gas prices soaring by as much as 20% on Monday, impacting power prices and various energy stocks as Gazprom prepares to cut supplies to Moldova starting Wednesday.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 After Trump Victory; 2025 Price Predictions Vary Widely
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$100,000 in December 2024 following Donald Trump's election win, driven by expectations of pro-crypto policies, ETF approvals, and institutional investments; 2025 price predictions range from \$80,000 to \$250,000.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 After Trump Victory; 2025 Price Predictions Vary Widely
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$100,000 in December 2024 following Donald Trump's election win, driven by expectations of pro-crypto policies, ETF approvals, and institutional investments; 2025 price predictions range from \$80,000 to \$250,000.
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52% Bias Score
S&P 500 Suffers Fifth Straight Day of Losses Amid Rising Treasury Yields
The S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight day on Thursday, potentially due to rising Treasury yields, impacting various sectors while energy and utilities bucked the trend. Tesla's drop significantly affected consumer discretionary.
S&P 500 Suffers Fifth Straight Day of Losses Amid Rising Treasury Yields
The S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight day on Thursday, potentially due to rising Treasury yields, impacting various sectors while energy and utilities bucked the trend. Tesla's drop significantly affected consumer discretionary.
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40% Bias Score
Wall Street Investment Ratings Shift Significantly on Thursday
On Thursday, Wall Street saw multiple investment rating changes, including Deutsche Bank upgrading RTX to "Buy," JPMorgan reiterating Apple as "overweight," JMP Securities downgrading Uber and Alphabet to "Market Perform," and several other significant changes reflecting a dynamic market response to...
Wall Street Investment Ratings Shift Significantly on Thursday
On Thursday, Wall Street saw multiple investment rating changes, including Deutsche Bank upgrading RTX to "Buy," JPMorgan reiterating Apple as "overweight," JMP Securities downgrading Uber and Alphabet to "Market Perform," and several other significant changes reflecting a dynamic market response to...
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12% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Marking End of Energy Dominance
Russia halted gas exports through Ukraine on January 1st, 2024, ending a decades-long energy dominance over Europe; the EU is unaffected due to diversified supplies, but Transdniestria faces heating disruptions; Ukraine will lose transit fees but increased tariffs will offset some losses; Russia wil...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Marking End of Energy Dominance
Russia halted gas exports through Ukraine on January 1st, 2024, ending a decades-long energy dominance over Europe; the EU is unaffected due to diversified supplies, but Transdniestria faces heating disruptions; Ukraine will lose transit fees but increased tariffs will offset some losses; Russia wil...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash: Airport Design Questioned After 179 Deaths
On Sunday, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and crew. The plane belly-landed with landing gear and flaps retracted, hitting a dirt mound and concrete wall, raising questions about airport design and safety.
South Korea Plane Crash: Airport Design Questioned After 179 Deaths
On Sunday, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and crew. The plane belly-landed with landing gear and flaps retracted, hitting a dirt mound and concrete wall, raising questions about airport design and safety.
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44% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Impeached South Korean President
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an arrest warrant for illegally declaring martial law on December 3rd, prompting legal challenges and raising questions about presidential immunity and South Korea's political stability.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Impeached South Korean President
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an arrest warrant for illegally declaring martial law on December 3rd, prompting legal challenges and raising questions about presidential immunity and South Korea's political stability.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks End 2024 High, Despite Late Dip; NYSE Closure for Carter; Treasury Hack Alleged
US stock markets closed 2024 with strong yearly gains, despite a final day dip; the NYSE and Nasdaq will close January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter; a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation targeted the US Treasury; and natural gas prices surged due to a predicted cold snap.
US Stocks End 2024 High, Despite Late Dip; NYSE Closure for Carter; Treasury Hack Alleged
US stock markets closed 2024 with strong yearly gains, despite a final day dip; the NYSE and Nasdaq will close January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter; a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation targeted the US Treasury; and natural gas prices surged due to a predicted cold snap.
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32% Bias Score