Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
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8% Bias Score
Australia: Gender Equality Targets or Government Funding Loss
Proposed Australian laws mandate gender equality targets for businesses with 500+ employees within three years, with penalties including ineligibility for government contracts and funding for non-compliance; employer groups oppose the laws, citing unfair competition and compliance burdens, while the...
Australia: Gender Equality Targets or Government Funding Loss
Proposed Australian laws mandate gender equality targets for businesses with 500+ employees within three years, with penalties including ineligibility for government contracts and funding for non-compliance; employer groups oppose the laws, citing unfair competition and compliance burdens, while the...
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52% Bias Score
Texas Instruments Earnings: Strong Expectations, Potential for Significant Stock Movement
Texas Instruments, a semiconductor company founded in 1930, is expected to report earnings after Thursday's close, with analysts predicting a $1.19/share gain on $3.86 billion in revenue; however, the unofficial estimate is $1.25/share, and the stock's reaction is expected to be significant.
Texas Instruments Earnings: Strong Expectations, Potential for Significant Stock Movement
Texas Instruments, a semiconductor company founded in 1930, is expected to report earnings after Thursday's close, with analysts predicting a $1.19/share gain on $3.86 billion in revenue; however, the unofficial estimate is $1.25/share, and the stock's reaction is expected to be significant.
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48% Bias Score
WNBA Free Agency 2025: CBA Negotiations to Reshape the League
The WNBA's 2025 free agency will be significantly impacted by upcoming CBA negotiations, with many top players expected to sign one-year deals in anticipation of salary increases resulting from a new media rights agreement worth $200 million over 11 years, leading to potential roster upheaval across...
WNBA Free Agency 2025: CBA Negotiations to Reshape the League
The WNBA's 2025 free agency will be significantly impacted by upcoming CBA negotiations, with many top players expected to sign one-year deals in anticipation of salary increases resulting from a new media rights agreement worth $200 million over 11 years, leading to potential roster upheaval across...
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32% 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
Wall Street Analyst Ratings: Upgrades and Downgrades
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes on Thursday, including upgrades for Trupanion and Logitech, and downgrades for Electronic Arts and Boston Beer, reflecting varied company performances and market outlooks.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings: Upgrades and Downgrades
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes on Thursday, including upgrades for Trupanion and Logitech, and downgrades for Electronic Arts and Boston Beer, reflecting varied company performances and market outlooks.
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0% Bias Score
Elevance Health Profits Halved Despite Overall Revenue Growth
Elevance Health reported $5.98 billion in 2024 profits, but its fourth-quarter net income dropped to $418 million due to a 320 basis point increase in its benefit expense ratio to 92.4 percent, largely because of higher medical costs from Medicaid patients and the end of the public health emergency.
Elevance Health Profits Halved Despite Overall Revenue Growth
Elevance Health reported $5.98 billion in 2024 profits, but its fourth-quarter net income dropped to $418 million due to a 320 basis point increase in its benefit expense ratio to 92.4 percent, largely because of higher medical costs from Medicaid patients and the end of the public health emergency.
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32% Bias Score
Sberbank Issues 8,000+ Government-Backed Education Loans in Siberia
Sberbank provided over 8,000 government-subsidized educational loans totaling almost 1.5 billion rubles in Siberia during 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the most significant growth seen in Tuva (47%) and Khakassia (40%).
Sberbank Issues 8,000+ Government-Backed Education Loans in Siberia
Sberbank provided over 8,000 government-subsidized educational loans totaling almost 1.5 billion rubles in Siberia during 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the most significant growth seen in Tuva (47%) and Khakassia (40%).
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
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48% Bias Score
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
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56% Bias Score
Castlelake to Sell Aedas Homes for Over €1.1 Billion
US fund Castlelake is selling its 79% stake in Spanish real estate company Aedas Homes, with bids expected in February from major investors like Hines and Starwood Capital for a deal potentially exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting increased international interest in Spain's housing market.
Castlelake to Sell Aedas Homes for Over €1.1 Billion
US fund Castlelake is selling its 79% stake in Spanish real estate company Aedas Homes, with bids expected in February from major investors like Hines and Starwood Capital for a deal potentially exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting increased international interest in Spain's housing market.
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40% Bias Score
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
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24% Bias Score