TD Bank Q4 Profit Misses Estimates Amidst Money Laundering Penalty
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) reported Q4 2024 earnings of $3.6 billion, missing analyst expectations due to increased loan loss provisions and weaker US performance, following a $3 billion penalty for money laundering violations.
TD Bank Q4 Profit Misses Estimates Amidst Money Laundering Penalty
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) reported Q4 2024 earnings of $3.6 billion, missing analyst expectations due to increased loan loss provisions and weaker US performance, following a $3 billion penalty for money laundering violations.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Capture Key Territory, Shifting Civil War Balance
A Turkish-backed jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has captured significant territory in Syria, including parts of Aleppo and Hama, bringing the front lines within 200 kilometers of Damascus, marking a turning point in the 13-year-old civil war.
Syrian Rebels Capture Key Territory, Shifting Civil War Balance
A Turkish-backed jihadist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has captured significant territory in Syria, including parts of Aleppo and Hama, bringing the front lines within 200 kilometers of Damascus, marking a turning point in the 13-year-old civil war.
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44% Bias Score
Atkins' SEC Appointment: Potential Shift in Financial Regulation
Paul Atkins, a former SEC official with a crypto-friendly stance, will replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chair on January 20, 2025, potentially leading to a less stringent regulatory environment.
Atkins' SEC Appointment: Potential Shift in Financial Regulation
Paul Atkins, a former SEC official with a crypto-friendly stance, will replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chair on January 20, 2025, potentially leading to a less stringent regulatory environment.
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48% Bias Score
Airbus Cuts 2,043 Defence and Space Jobs Amidst Restructuring
Airbus is cutting 2,043 jobs (5%) in its Defence and Space division, mainly in Space Systems due to €1.5 billion in satellite writedowns, impacting Germany (689), France (540), Britain (477), and Spain (303) by mid-2026, as part of restructuring plan "Project Proton" to counter low-Earth-orbit satel...
Airbus Cuts 2,043 Defence and Space Jobs Amidst Restructuring
Airbus is cutting 2,043 jobs (5%) in its Defence and Space division, mainly in Space Systems due to €1.5 billion in satellite writedowns, impacting Germany (689), France (540), Britain (477), and Spain (303) by mid-2026, as part of restructuring plan "Project Proton" to counter low-Earth-orbit satel...
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36% Bias Score
UNESCO Designates Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO inscribed sake, a Japanese rice wine with a history dating back to at least the 11th century, onto its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost its global image and the Japanese export economy.
UNESCO Designates Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO inscribed sake, a Japanese rice wine with a history dating back to at least the 11th century, onto its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost its global image and the Japanese export economy.
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40% Bias Score
Le Pen Ousts French Government, Raising Stakes for 2027 Election
French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen toppled Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday over a 2025 budget bill, a move that could trigger an early election ahead of her March 31 graft trial and potentially benefit her rising political star, Jordan Bardella.
Le Pen Ousts French Government, Raising Stakes for 2027 Election
French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen toppled Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday over a 2025 budget bill, a move that could trigger an early election ahead of her March 31 graft trial and potentially benefit her rising political star, Jordan Bardella.
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60% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Boeing's 737 Max Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns
A Texas judge rejected Boeing's plea deal to resolve charges related to the 737 Max crashes, citing concerns about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in selecting an independent monitor to oversee Boeing's compliance; the ruling creates uncertainty about Boeing's criminal prosecut...
Judge Rejects Boeing's 737 Max Plea Deal Over DEI Concerns
A Texas judge rejected Boeing's plea deal to resolve charges related to the 737 Max crashes, citing concerns about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in selecting an independent monitor to oversee Boeing's compliance; the ruling creates uncertainty about Boeing's criminal prosecut...
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36% Bias Score
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning for 5.3 million people that was later canceled; while there were evacuations and reports of damage, no major injuries have been reported.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning for 5.3 million people that was later canceled; while there were evacuations and reports of damage, no major injuries have been reported.
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16% Bias Score
Canada Faces First FATF Evaluation Under Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Criteria
Canada will be one of the first countries evaluated under the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) revised criteria for combating financial crime, beginning with written submissions and an on-site visit in December 2024; the assessment will focus on the effectiveness of Canada's anti-financial-crime...
Canada Faces First FATF Evaluation Under Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Criteria
Canada will be one of the first countries evaluated under the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) revised criteria for combating financial crime, beginning with written submissions and an on-site visit in December 2024; the assessment will focus on the effectiveness of Canada's anti-financial-crime...
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
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24% Bias Score
Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
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48% Bias Score