Last-Minute Hamas Crisis Delays Gaza Ceasefire, 72 Palestinians Killed in Airstrikes
Despite a ceasefire agreement announced by the U.S. and Qatar to end the 15-month Gaza war, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 72 Palestinians on Thursday, as Prime Minister Netanyahu cites a last-minute crisis with Hamas delaying the deal's final approval, impacting hostage releases and a pause in ...
Last-Minute Hamas Crisis Delays Gaza Ceasefire, 72 Palestinians Killed in Airstrikes
Despite a ceasefire agreement announced by the U.S. and Qatar to end the 15-month Gaza war, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 72 Palestinians on Thursday, as Prime Minister Netanyahu cites a last-minute crisis with Hamas delaying the deal's final approval, impacting hostage releases and a pause in ...
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36% Bias Score
Core CPI Below Estimates, Stocks Surge
U.S. core inflation in December was lower than expected at 0.2% monthly and 3.2% annually, causing the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield to fall and stock markets to surge in their best day since November, while banks reported exceeding earnings estimates.
Core CPI Below Estimates, Stocks Surge
U.S. core inflation in December was lower than expected at 0.2% monthly and 3.2% annually, causing the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield to fall and stock markets to surge in their best day since November, while banks reported exceeding earnings estimates.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
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56% Bias Score
US Stocks Surge on Positive Economic Data and Bank Earnings
US stock markets surged Wednesday, with the Dow up 703.27 points (1.65%), S&P 500 up 1.83%, and Nasdaq up 2.45%, driven by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and strong bank earnings; Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, though implementation is delayed; Target raised its fourth-quarter outlook; T...
US Stocks Surge on Positive Economic Data and Bank Earnings
US stock markets surged Wednesday, with the Dow up 703.27 points (1.65%), S&P 500 up 1.83%, and Nasdaq up 2.45%, driven by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and strong bank earnings; Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, though implementation is delayed; Target raised its fourth-quarter outlook; T...
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Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
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28% Bias Score
Wall Street Ratings: Mixed Signals Across Sectors
On Thursday, Wall Street analysts issued numerous ratings changes, including Loop's buy rating for Genuine Parts with a $155 price target, Seaport's buy upgrades for Netflix and First Solar, UBS's downgrade of Regeneron to neutral, and several other upgrades and downgrades across various sectors.
Wall Street Ratings: Mixed Signals Across Sectors
On Thursday, Wall Street analysts issued numerous ratings changes, including Loop's buy rating for Genuine Parts with a $155 price target, Seaport's buy upgrades for Netflix and First Solar, UBS's downgrade of Regeneron to neutral, and several other upgrades and downgrades across various sectors.
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40% Bias Score
TSMC Q4 2024 Beats Expectations Amidst Surging AI Chip Demand
TSMC's fourth-quarter 2024 net revenue was NT$868.46 billion ($26.36 billion), exceeding expectations and marking a 38.8% year-on-year increase, driven by surging demand for AI chips used in applications such as Apple's iPhone 16 and contributing 53% of revenue, with net income reaching a record hig...
TSMC Q4 2024 Beats Expectations Amidst Surging AI Chip Demand
TSMC's fourth-quarter 2024 net revenue was NT$868.46 billion ($26.36 billion), exceeding expectations and marking a 38.8% year-on-year increase, driven by surging demand for AI chips used in applications such as Apple's iPhone 16 and contributing 53% of revenue, with net income reaching a record hig...
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Toyota Shares Drop After Subsidiary's \$1.6 Billion Emissions Fraud Settlement
Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to emissions fraud, leading to a \$1.6 billion settlement and a 2.53% drop in Toyota's shares; the fraud involved years of fabricated emissions data.
Toyota Shares Drop After Subsidiary's \$1.6 Billion Emissions Fraud Settlement
Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to emissions fraud, leading to a \$1.6 billion settlement and a 2.53% drop in Toyota's shares; the fraud involved years of fabricated emissions data.
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Financial and Tech Sectors Surge; Upcoming IPOs and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uncertainty
CNBC's Stocks @ Night highlights significant gains in financial and technology sectors; Citigroup reached a new high, while several banks and chipmakers reported strong recent performance. However, other chipmakers experienced losses, and upcoming IPOs along with the situation around Fannie Mae and ...
Financial and Tech Sectors Surge; Upcoming IPOs and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uncertainty
CNBC's Stocks @ Night highlights significant gains in financial and technology sectors; Citigroup reached a new high, while several banks and chipmakers reported strong recent performance. However, other chipmakers experienced losses, and upcoming IPOs along with the situation around Fannie Mae and ...
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40% Bias Score
Ubisoft Faces Potential Sale Amidst Delays and Strategic Review
Facing delays for its Assassin's Creed game and exploring strategic options, Ubisoft, with 18,666 employees and a market capitalization of \$1.65 billion, is speculated to be acquired by Tencent or Savvy Games Group due to its high cost base and the involvement of the Guillemot brothers.
Ubisoft Faces Potential Sale Amidst Delays and Strategic Review
Facing delays for its Assassin's Creed game and exploring strategic options, Ubisoft, with 18,666 employees and a market capitalization of \$1.65 billion, is speculated to be acquired by Tencent or Savvy Games Group due to its high cost base and the involvement of the Guillemot brothers.
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56% Bias Score
Mixed Pre-Market Reactions to Q4 Earnings Reports
Pre-market trading saw UnitedHealth Group shares fall over 3% despite exceeding earnings expectations due to lower-than-anticipated fourth-quarter revenue of $100.81 billion, while Morgan Stanley gained 1% after exceeding fourth-quarter estimates, reporting $2.22 in earnings per share and $16.22 bil...
Mixed Pre-Market Reactions to Q4 Earnings Reports
Pre-market trading saw UnitedHealth Group shares fall over 3% despite exceeding earnings expectations due to lower-than-anticipated fourth-quarter revenue of $100.81 billion, while Morgan Stanley gained 1% after exceeding fourth-quarter estimates, reporting $2.22 in earnings per share and $16.22 bil...
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36% Bias Score
Target Exceeds Sales Forecast Despite Maintaining Profit Outlook
Target exceeded its fourth-quarter sales forecast, with comparable sales projected to grow by 1.5% due to increased holiday shopping driven by promotional events, particularly Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Circle Week; however, the company maintained its profit outlook, suggesting reduced margins.
Target Exceeds Sales Forecast Despite Maintaining Profit Outlook
Target exceeded its fourth-quarter sales forecast, with comparable sales projected to grow by 1.5% due to increased holiday shopping driven by promotional events, particularly Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Circle Week; however, the company maintained its profit outlook, suggesting reduced margins.
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32% Bias Score