Wall Street Activist Challenges Veteran Stock Picker in London Investment Trust Power Struggle
Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, including Herald Investment Trust, led by Katie Potts, in a vote today that could reshape the industry.
Wall Street Activist Challenges Veteran Stock Picker in London Investment Trust Power Struggle
Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, including Herald Investment Trust, led by Katie Potts, in a vote today that could reshape the industry.
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52% Bias Score
Disney's "Moana 2" Surpasses \$1 Billion at Box Office
Moana 2" surpassed \$1 billion in global box office revenue during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, making it Disney's third billion-dollar film of 2024 and highlighting a significant recovery for the studio after shifting its distribution strategy away from streaming-first releases.
Disney's "Moana 2" Surpasses \$1 Billion at Box Office
Moana 2" surpassed \$1 billion in global box office revenue during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, making it Disney's third billion-dollar film of 2024 and highlighting a significant recovery for the studio after shifting its distribution strategy away from streaming-first releases.
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40% Bias Score
EU Diversifies Trade to Counter US Tariff Threats
The EU is rapidly forging new trade deals with Mexico, Malaysia, India, Mercosur, and Switzerland to counteract potential US tariffs, seeking to diversify export markets and mitigate economic risks.
EU Diversifies Trade to Counter US Tariff Threats
The EU is rapidly forging new trade deals with Mexico, Malaysia, India, Mercosur, and Switzerland to counteract potential US tariffs, seeking to diversify export markets and mitigate economic risks.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Meme Coin Launch Shakes Cryptocurrency Industry
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched their own meme coins, creating controversy within the cryptocurrency industry, which hoped for pro-crypto regulation under the Trump administration but now fears that this undermines efforts to legitimize digital assets.
Trump Meme Coin Launch Shakes Cryptocurrency Industry
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched their own meme coins, creating controversy within the cryptocurrency industry, which hoped for pro-crypto regulation under the Trump administration but now fears that this undermines efforts to legitimize digital assets.
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64% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
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20% Bias Score
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Global Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, entered its third year on January 1, 2022, significantly reducing trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of traded goods and lowering non-tariff barriers, despite global trade cost increases due to ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares
The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.
UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares
The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Netflix Q4 2024 Results: Record Subscriber Growth Fueled by Live Programming
Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live programming such as a Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games; revenue reached \$10.2 billion, up 16% year-over-year, and the company announced price increases in several markets.
Netflix Q4 2024 Results: Record Subscriber Growth Fueled by Live Programming
Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live programming such as a Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games; revenue reached \$10.2 billion, up 16% year-over-year, and the company announced price increases in several markets.
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on All Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada, despite market concerns about inflation; he also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday.
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on All Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada, despite market concerns about inflation; he also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday.
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40% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
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40% Bias Score