European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
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44% Bias Score
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
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48% Bias Score
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
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36% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
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64% Bias Score
Intuitive Surgical Earnings Preview: Record High, Volatility Expected
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is scheduled to release its Q[quarter] earnings after Thursday's market close; analysts predict $1.77 EPS on $2.21 billion in revenue, while the whisper number is $2.02 EPS; the stock is highly sensitive to results and recently reached a record high.
Intuitive Surgical Earnings Preview: Record High, Volatility Expected
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is scheduled to release its Q[quarter] earnings after Thursday's market close; analysts predict $1.77 EPS on $2.21 billion in revenue, while the whisper number is $2.02 EPS; the stock is highly sensitive to results and recently reached a record high.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth Defies Global Slowdown
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, reaching a GDP of approximately \$18.77 trillion, exceeding expectations amid global instability and outperforming major economies; this success is driven by strong exports and domestic demand, offering an alternative development model for emerging economie...
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth Defies Global Slowdown
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, reaching a GDP of approximately \$18.77 trillion, exceeding expectations amid global instability and outperforming major economies; this success is driven by strong exports and domestic demand, offering an alternative development model for emerging economie...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Unions Call for Nationwide Protests Against Annulment of Social Measures
Spanish unions CCOO and UGT announced nationwide protests for February 2nd against the Congress's annulment of pension increases and social measures impacting millions, demanding the government reinstate them via a Royal Decree-Law.
Spanish Unions Call for Nationwide Protests Against Annulment of Social Measures
Spanish unions CCOO and UGT announced nationwide protests for February 2nd against the Congress's annulment of pension increases and social measures impacting millions, demanding the government reinstate them via a Royal Decree-Law.
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44% Bias Score