Tech Boom Fuels Record Wealth for World's Richest
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed that the combined wealth of the world's 500 richest people exceeded \$10 trillion in 2024 due to soaring tech stock values, with Elon Musk's net worth increasing by \$213 billion to \$442.1 billion, exceeding Amazon's Jeff Bezos by a record \$237 billion.
Tech Boom Fuels Record Wealth for World's Richest
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed that the combined wealth of the world's 500 richest people exceeded \$10 trillion in 2024 due to soaring tech stock values, with Elon Musk's net worth increasing by \$213 billion to \$442.1 billion, exceeding Amazon's Jeff Bezos by a record \$237 billion.
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Australian Share Market Set for Lower Open After Wall Street Decline
The Australian sharemarket is predicted to open lower on Thursday, following a Wall Street decline that wiped out more than \$1 trillion from large-cap market values; ASX futures fell 0.9 percent on December 31, while the Australian dollar traded at US 61.91 cents, amid concerns about President-elec...
Australian Share Market Set for Lower Open After Wall Street Decline
The Australian sharemarket is predicted to open lower on Thursday, following a Wall Street decline that wiped out more than \$1 trillion from large-cap market values; ASX futures fell 0.9 percent on December 31, while the Australian dollar traded at US 61.91 cents, amid concerns about President-elec...
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Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
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Eurozone Faces Economic Uncertainty as Germany and France Lack 2025 Budgets
Germany and France's lack of 2025 budgets due to political infighting and economic challenges raises concerns about the Eurozone's future, with economists warning of potential decline and loss of standing in a world marked by superpower rivalry.
Eurozone Faces Economic Uncertainty as Germany and France Lack 2025 Budgets
Germany and France's lack of 2025 budgets due to political infighting and economic challenges raises concerns about the Eurozone's future, with economists warning of potential decline and loss of standing in a world marked by superpower rivalry.
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Europe, Asia Markets Open 2025 with Mixed Results Amidst Energy and Political Uncertainty
European markets opened 2025 with mixed results; Germany's employment hit a record high in 2024, while natural gas prices surged due to halted Russian supply via Ukraine; Asian markets mostly declined, with China's manufacturing PMI below expectations.
Europe, Asia Markets Open 2025 with Mixed Results Amidst Energy and Political Uncertainty
European markets opened 2025 with mixed results; Germany's employment hit a record high in 2024, while natural gas prices surged due to halted Russian supply via Ukraine; Asian markets mostly declined, with China's manufacturing PMI below expectations.
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Apple Leads as World's Most Valuable Company in 2024, Driven by Tech Sector Growth
In 2024, Apple remained the world's most valuable company with a $3.8 trillion market cap, followed by Microsoft and Nvidia, whose 174% surge was driven by AI. The technology sector dominated, while energy companies underperformed.
Apple Leads as World's Most Valuable Company in 2024, Driven by Tech Sector Growth
In 2024, Apple remained the world's most valuable company with a $3.8 trillion market cap, followed by Microsoft and Nvidia, whose 174% surge was driven by AI. The technology sector dominated, while energy companies underperformed.
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China's 2024 Economic Success: Growth, Innovation, and Global Cooperation
Despite global complexities, China's 2024 economy thrived, exceeding GDP projections at over 130 trillion Yuan RMB and achieving near 5 percent growth fueled by innovation in new energy vehicles and high-tech sectors, while emphasizing international cooperation.
China's 2024 Economic Success: Growth, Innovation, and Global Cooperation
Despite global complexities, China's 2024 economy thrived, exceeding GDP projections at over 130 trillion Yuan RMB and achieving near 5 percent growth fueled by innovation in new energy vehicles and high-tech sectors, while emphasizing international cooperation.
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OPEC+ Extends Oil Production Cuts into Q1 2025
Eight OPEC+ nations, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, extended voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million bpd until Q1 2025 and an additional 1.65 million bpd until the end of 2026 to stabilize the oil market, postponing a planned production increase due to low winter demand; Russia, Iraq, and Kazak...
OPEC+ Extends Oil Production Cuts into Q1 2025
Eight OPEC+ nations, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, extended voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million bpd until Q1 2025 and an additional 1.65 million bpd until the end of 2026 to stabilize the oil market, postponing a planned production increase due to low winter demand; Russia, Iraq, and Kazak...
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Xi's New Year Address: Highlighting China's Economic Growth and Global Cooperation
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic achievements, including the production of over 10 million new energy vehicles, and its commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development, citing projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.
Xi's New Year Address: Highlighting China's Economic Growth and Global Cooperation
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China's economic achievements, including the production of over 10 million new energy vehicles, and its commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development, citing projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.
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Investor Uncertainty Rises Amidst Trade War Fears and Tech Market Dominance
A survey of 98 chief investment officers reveals major investor concerns for 2025: a potential US-China trade war with anticipated 38 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, and the dominance of seven tech companies in the US equity market, which constitutes one-third of the S&P 500.
Investor Uncertainty Rises Amidst Trade War Fears and Tech Market Dominance
A survey of 98 chief investment officers reveals major investor concerns for 2025: a potential US-China trade war with anticipated 38 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, and the dominance of seven tech companies in the US equity market, which constitutes one-third of the S&P 500.
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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Celebration: Tech CEOs Pay Homage to Incoming President
Following his 2024 election win, Donald Trump hosted a celebratory dinner at Mar-a-Lago, attended by numerous tech CEOs including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, showcasing the considerable influence he wields over major US corporations and illustrating a complex power dynamic.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago Celebration: Tech CEOs Pay Homage to Incoming President
Following his 2024 election win, Donald Trump hosted a celebratory dinner at Mar-a-Lago, attended by numerous tech CEOs including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, showcasing the considerable influence he wields over major US corporations and illustrating a complex power dynamic.
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AppLovin and MicroStrategy Lead 2024 Market Cap Surge
In 2024, AppLovin's 713% valuation increase propelled it from 655th to 136th globally, while MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings fueled its rise from 659th to 247th, highlighting the impact of AI, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency on market capitalization.
AppLovin and MicroStrategy Lead 2024 Market Cap Surge
In 2024, AppLovin's 713% valuation increase propelled it from 655th to 136th globally, while MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings fueled its rise from 659th to 247th, highlighting the impact of AI, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency on market capitalization.
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