Tag #Economy

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Netflix Reports Record Subscriber Growth, Announces Price Hike

Netflix reported a record 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, reaching 302 million globally, driven by live sports and popular shows; however, the company also announced across-the-board price increases in the U.S., ranging from $1 to $2.50 per subscription tier.

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Davos CEOs Discuss AI's Impact, Anticipate Increased Deal-Making Under Trump

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEOs from CrowdStrike, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Salesforce discussed the impact of AI on their businesses, with predictions of increased deal-making under a potential Trump administration and concerns over cybersecurity.

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AI Career Coaching Platform Teal Raises \$7.5 Million, Doubles User Base

Teal, an AI-powered career platform, raised \$7.5 million in Series A funding, doubled its user base to one million in 2024, and generated \$4.2 million in revenue, offering services like AI interview prep and job matching to help users navigate the job market.

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Competitive US Retail Market Drives Five Key Trends in 2025

In 2025, the US retail real estate market shows a 4.1% national vacancy rate, but prime locations have far lower vacancy. Five trends are emerging: smaller stores, experiential retail, tailored geographical expansion, data-driven site selection, and a suburb-first approach, reflecting changing consu...

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Volkswagen's Collaborative Cost Cuts Raise Investor Doubts

Volkswagen's pre-Christmas cost-cutting agreement, involving plant closures and 35,000 job cuts by 2027, prioritizes collaboration with labor unions, raising investor concerns about its feasibility and impact on the company's stock price.

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Herald Investment Trust Defeats Takeover Bid, Exposing Regulatory Gaps

Minority investors in Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a takeover bid by Saba's Boaz Weinstein, highlighting shortcomings in industry body AIC, regulator FCA, and investment platforms' responses; the vote's success impacts six other targeted trusts.

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Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking

Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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IRS to Enforce 2025 Inherited IRA Penalties

In 2025, the IRS will enforce penalties for missed required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit from an IRA owner who reached RMD age before death, impacting adult children and others; they must empty the account within 10 years with yearly withd...

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Record Inflows into Bank Loan and CLO ETFs Driven by Yield-Seeking Investors

Driven by the hunt for higher yields amid a changing interest rate environment, investors poured a record $25.6 billion into bank loan and CLO ETFs in 2024, contributing to $87 billion in risk-on credit flows; however, heavy exposure to these short-duration instruments carries risks.

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Elbit Systems' Stock Soars Amidst Global Defense Spending Surge

Elbit Systems' share price has soared 70% since June to record highs, reaching a $13.3 billion market cap, fueled by increased global defense budgets and strong demand for its products, particularly in Israel following the recent conflict; despite a ceasefire, continued growth is expected.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Market Surge Amidst Warnings of Inflated Valuations

Driven by strong corporate earnings and pro-growth policies, U.S. and German stock markets surged on Wednesday, reaching new highs, yet concerns remain regarding inflated valuations and potential risks, as highlighted by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.

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Chinese Manufacturers Diversify Amid Potential US Tariff Hikes

Facing potential US tariff increases, Chinese manufacturers are actively diversifying their export markets, focusing on emerging economies and product innovation, as evidenced by a record \$205.2 billion trade value with Vietnam in 2024 and companies expanding into Southeast Asia and Africa.

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