Record S&P 500 High Amidst AI Investment Uncertainty and Media Layoffs
The S&P 500 hit a record high Wednesday, but Elon Musk questioned a new $500 billion AI investment plan announced by President Trump, while CNN and NBC News plan layoffs and Electronic Arts lowered its guidance.
Record S&P 500 High Amidst AI Investment Uncertainty and Media Layoffs
The S&P 500 hit a record high Wednesday, but Elon Musk questioned a new $500 billion AI investment plan announced by President Trump, while CNN and NBC News plan layoffs and Electronic Arts lowered its guidance.
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60% Bias Score
Gold Soars 27.2% in 2024 as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold's 27.2% surge in 2024, its best performance in over a decade, contrasted sharply with declines in industrial and agricultural commodities; this was fueled by central bank purchases, inflation, and a weak manufacturing sector.
Gold Soars 27.2% in 2024 as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold's 27.2% surge in 2024, its best performance in over a decade, contrasted sharply with declines in industrial and agricultural commodities; this was fueled by central bank purchases, inflation, and a weak manufacturing sector.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of America Bullish on Four Stocks Ahead of Earnings Season
Bank of America analysts recommend buying Warner Bros Discovery, Birkenstock, Spotify, and United Airlines before their upcoming earnings reports, citing strong revenue growth and positive industry trends; United Airlines is expected to report strong 4Q24 results and guide 1Q25 ahead of consensus on...
Bank of America Bullish on Four Stocks Ahead of Earnings Season
Bank of America analysts recommend buying Warner Bros Discovery, Birkenstock, Spotify, and United Airlines before their upcoming earnings reports, citing strong revenue growth and positive industry trends; United Airlines is expected to report strong 4Q24 results and guide 1Q25 ahead of consensus on...
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48% Bias Score
China's 2024 GDP Growth Meets Target Amidst Economic Imbalances
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, exceeding expectations in the fourth quarter (5.4%) due to government stimulus measures, despite persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and deflationary pressures.
China's 2024 GDP Growth Meets Target Amidst Economic Imbalances
China's economy expanded by 5% in 2024, exceeding expectations in the fourth quarter (5.4%) due to government stimulus measures, despite persistent weaknesses in consumer spending and deflationary pressures.
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36% Bias Score
CNBC Highlights Digital Realty, Goldman Sachs as Top Investment Picks
CNBC's Worldwide Exchange highlighted Digital Realty (DLR) and Goldman Sachs (GS) as strong investment opportunities, with DLR's growth fueled by increased tech spending on data centers and Goldman Sachs benefitting from a strong M&A business and potential deregulation; December retail sales are exp...
CNBC Highlights Digital Realty, Goldman Sachs as Top Investment Picks
CNBC's Worldwide Exchange highlighted Digital Realty (DLR) and Goldman Sachs (GS) as strong investment opportunities, with DLR's growth fueled by increased tech spending on data centers and Goldman Sachs benefitting from a strong M&A business and potential deregulation; December retail sales are exp...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces Uncertainty in 2025
Germany's economy faces a challenging 2025 with projected growth at only 0.4 percent, following two years of recession due to factors including weak domestic and global demand, high energy costs, and high inflation; the upcoming elections and the potential impact of a second Trump presidency add fur...
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces Uncertainty in 2025
Germany's economy faces a challenging 2025 with projected growth at only 0.4 percent, following two years of recession due to factors including weak domestic and global demand, high energy costs, and high inflation; the upcoming elections and the potential impact of a second Trump presidency add fur...
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48% Bias Score
3M Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Valuation Raises Concerns
3M exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $1.68 and revenue of $5.81 billion, exceeding estimates; the company's positive outlook for 2025 boosted its stock price by 4%, but concerns remain about its valuation and macroeconomic risks.
3M Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Valuation Raises Concerns
3M exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $1.68 and revenue of $5.81 billion, exceeding estimates; the company's positive outlook for 2025 boosted its stock price by 4%, but concerns remain about its valuation and macroeconomic risks.
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40% Bias Score
Global Business Confidence Soars, But French Outlook Remains Cautious
A PwC survey of 4,701 business leaders in 109 countries from October 1st to November 8th, 2024, shows 58% are highly confident in the global economy, compared to 38% in 2023; this increase is partly due to Donald Trump's election and pro-business policies, while French leaders remain more cautious d...
Global Business Confidence Soars, But French Outlook Remains Cautious
A PwC survey of 4,701 business leaders in 109 countries from October 1st to November 8th, 2024, shows 58% are highly confident in the global economy, compared to 38% in 2023; this increase is partly due to Donald Trump's election and pro-business policies, while French leaders remain more cautious d...
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36% Bias Score
Davos 2024: Global Leaders Tackle Geopolitical Instability and AI Revolution
The World Economic Forum's 2024 annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24), will bring together nearly 3,000 global leaders to discuss the complex geopolitical landscape, including the war in Ukraine, the rise of populism, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.
Davos 2024: Global Leaders Tackle Geopolitical Instability and AI Revolution
The World Economic Forum's 2024 annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24), will bring together nearly 3,000 global leaders to discuss the complex geopolitical landscape, including the war in Ukraine, the rise of populism, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
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32% Bias Score
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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32% Bias Score
JPMorgan Chase Reports Record Profit Despite Q4 NII Decline
JPMorgan Chase's 2024 annual profit hit a record \$58.5 billion, up 18 percent, due to strong investment banking and trading, despite a 3 percent Q4 net interest income decline to \$23.5 billion; the bank projects \$94 billion in NII for 2025.
JPMorgan Chase Reports Record Profit Despite Q4 NII Decline
JPMorgan Chase's 2024 annual profit hit a record \$58.5 billion, up 18 percent, due to strong investment banking and trading, despite a 3 percent Q4 net interest income decline to \$23.5 billion; the bank projects \$94 billion in NII for 2025.
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40% Bias Score