Tag #Economy

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Meta to Test Ads on Threads Platform

Meta is testing ads on its Threads app with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, marking its first attempt to generate revenue from the platform that launched in July 2023 and has over 300 million monthly users.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings

Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.

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CRA Extends Charitable Donation Tax Deadline to March 2025

The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed Canadians can claim charitable donations made before March 2025 against their 2024 taxes, extending a deadline initially set for December 31, 2024, to mitigate the impact of the Canada Post strike on charities.

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Monte dei Paschi Launches €13.3 Billion Takeover Bid for Mediobanca

Italy's bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena launched a €13.3 billion takeover bid for Mediobanca on Friday, offering 23 of its shares for every 10 of Mediobanca's, aiming to close by September pending shareholder approval on April 17; MPS projects significant annual financial benefits, while analys...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding

France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...

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Restructuring Boosts Bavarian Retail Sales Despite Employment Drop

Bavarian retail sales grew by 5% in 2024 despite a 1.1% decrease in employment, largely due to a major online retailer's restructuring; however, traditional stores saw minimal growth, and the grocery sector experienced significant job losses.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election

Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Venture Global's Subdued IPO Debut at $58.2 Billion Valuation

Venture Global's $58.2 billion IPO debuted nearly 4 percent below its $25 IPO price on Friday, raising $1.75 billion from the sale of 70 million shares—significantly less than its initial $2.3 billion target due to investor concerns over long-term profit estimates and legal battles.

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Climate Action
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BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat

British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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BASF Misses Q4 Profit Targets Amidst Battery Chemical Write-Downs and Restructuring

BASF's Q4 2023 results revealed a €3.2 billion profit miss despite meeting revenue and earnings expectations, primarily due to write-downs in battery chemicals and restructuring costs at its Ludwigshafen site, prompting the company to seek alliances and partnerships.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Burberry Stock Soars Despite Sales Dip

Burberry's stock surged 15.7% to £12.38 on Friday after reporting better-than-expected sales for the three months ending in December, despite a 7% drop in retail revenue to £659 million—a smaller decline than the anticipated 12%.

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40% Bias Score

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Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants

Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth