Tag #Economy

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Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers

Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnbc.com
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Healthcare Sector Poised for Rebound Amid Regulatory Shifts

Strategas analysts predict a healthcare sector rebound, noting that medical device makers are particularly attractive due to regulatory changes and historical Republican administration trends, while acknowledging ongoing concerns about Medicaid funding and PBM practices.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Wall Street Reacts to Mixed Earnings Reports: GE Aerospace Soars, Others Face Downgrades

Following better-than-expected earnings, GE Aerospace saw its stock price jump 6.6%, prompting analysts at JPMorgan and UBS to raise their price targets; conversely, Guggenheim downgraded GE Vernova. Other companies like Discover, Boeing, Novo Nordisk, Twilio, Apple, Texas Instruments, and Mastercar...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump's DEI Order Prompts Davos Debate on Corporate Diversity Strategies

President Trump's executive order targeting federal DEI programs and potential extension to private institutions sparks debate at Davos, with CEOs navigating evolving political landscapes while maintaining commitments to diverse workforces.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Federal Student Loan Collections to Resume in 2024

The U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted federal student loans in 2024, impacting 5.5 million borrowers; wage garnishment starts in October, and Social Security offsets may begin in August; the Biden administration implemented measures to lessen the impact, including expa...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
corriere.it
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MPS Bids for Mediobanca, Reshaping Italy's Financial Landscape

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) made a public exchange offer for Mediobanca, impacting Generali, involving government participation, and prompting various stakeholders' reactions and regulatory review.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Mexican Scientist Arrested for Aiding North Korean Sanctions Evasion

A Mexican scientist was arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly using his identity to help two North Korean operatives develop smartphone apps for US companies, generating at least \$866,000 that was laundered through a Chinese bank account and ultimately benefited the North Korean regime.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Market Pauses After Record High; Busy Week Ahead

The S&P 500 closed slightly lower on Friday after reaching a new high on Thursday, while the CNBC Investing Club trimmed its Stanley Black & Decker position and noted strong communication services and healthcare sector performance, with energy lagging; a busy week of earnings, Fed meetings, and econ...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record Market High Amidst Boeing Loss, Trump's Davos Remarks, and Soaring Store Closures

The S&P 500 hit a record high Thursday, but Boeing announced a $4 billion Q4 loss, Trump pressured the Federal Reserve at Davos, and US store closures are spiking, exceeding 2020 levels.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spanish Government Seeks Support for Pension Increase After Omnibus Bill Rejection

The Spanish government faces a potential crisis after parliament rejected an omnibus bill including pension increases for 12 million retirees and public transport discounts, prompting efforts to secure support from Junts and the PP.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
npr.org
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LA Wildfires Expose Housing Crisis as Landlords Face Price-Gouging Charges

Following the January 7th Los Angeles wildfires, landlords illegally raised rents by 30-130%, violating California's price-gouging law; tenant organizer Chelsea Kirk's online spreadsheet documenting these increases prompted investigations and legal action against 500 landlords and one realtor.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Davos 2025: WEF Calls for Global Cooperation Amidst Uncertainty

The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, concluded with a call for increased global cooperation to address economic instability, geopolitical conflicts, and rapid technological progress, as emphasized by WEF President Borge Brende and IMF Director Kristalina Georgiev...

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44% Bias Score

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