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U.S. Urges Americans to Exit Iran as Washington and Tehran Prepare for Critical Oman Talks

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David Goldfarb

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Stephen Miran Steps Down From White House Economic Role After Fed Tenure Ends

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Apple Faces Chip Bottleneck as iPhone Demand Soars and Memory Costs Climb

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U.S. Shutdown Risk Intensifies as Senate Standoff Over DHS Funding Deepens After Minnesota Shooting

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Intel Pledges to Match Federal $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ Deposits for Employees’ Children

Chipmaker deepens partnership with U.S. government as it mirrors new child investment benefit and expands wealth-building access for families

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Rachel Steinberg

Employer Matches Are Turbocharging Trump Accounts for Kids

Major firms are stepping in with dollar-for-dollar contributions, with some families unlocking up to $2,000 or more in their child’s first year alone.

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Junia Wells

Trump Proposes Direct Health Care Payments to Households

Experts warn the plan could weaken insurance coverage and raise costs if it replaces existing subsidies

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Junia Wells

Economy

China’s Property Downturn Deepens as S&P Slashes Sales Outlook for 2026

Ratings agency warns oversupply, falling prices, and weak confidence are pushing the housing market further out of reach of recovery

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David Goldfarb

China Condemns UK Visa Expansion for Hong Kong Residents After Jimmy Lai Sentencing

Beijing accuses London of political interference as Britain widens migration pathway amid worsening freedoms in Hong Kong

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Calder Monroe

U.S. Signals Imminent UN Payment as Mounting Arrears Fuel Global Funding Crisis

Washington prepares an initial payout toward billions owed to the United Nations, while pressing for deeper reforms amid warnings of a looming cash shortfall

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Calder Monroe

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Private Credit Faces Fresh Turbulence as AI Disruption Hits Software Borrowers

$3 trillion private credit market braces for rising default risks as AI tools challenge traditional software business models

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Rachel Steinberg

Volatility in Gold and Silver Fuels a Breakout Moment for Algorithmic Traders

Machine-learning hedge funds capitalize on sharp precious metals swings, delivering one of their strongest performances in decades before deftly reducing risk during the pullback

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Calder Monroe

Gold and Silver Stage Sharp Comeback After Record Selloff Shakes Precious Metals Markets

Bullion prices rebound as analysts say long-term fundamentals remain strong despite extreme volatility and speculative unwinding

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Junia Wells

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Private Credit Faces Fresh Turbulence as AI Disruption Hits Software Borrowers

$3 trillion private credit market braces for rising default risks as AI tools challenge traditional software business models

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Rachel Steinberg

Cuba Halts Aircraft Refueling as U.S. Pressure Tightens and Fuel Crisis Deepens

Airlines face disruptions across all international airports after oil shortages worsen amid fresh tariff threats from Washington

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Leah Rosenfeld

Databricks Secures $5 Billion Raise, Cementing Its Place Among the World’s Most Valuable Private Tech Firms

Data and AI powerhouse hits $134 billion valuation as revenue surges and IPO ambitions remain firmly on the table

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Junia Wells

BYD Takes Washington to Court Over Trump-Era Auto Tariffs

Chinese EV giant challenges the legal basis of U.S. trade levies and seeks repayment of tariffs paid since April

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Calder Monroe

China’s Property Downturn Deepens as S&P Slashes Sales Outlook for 2026

Ratings agency warns oversupply, falling prices, and weak confidence are pushing the housing market further out of reach of recovery

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David Goldfarb

Alphabet Flags New AI Risks as It Raises Debt to Power Massive Infrastructure Expansion

Google parent warns of pressure on ads, excess capacity, and long-term liabilities while lining up a multibillion-dollar bond sale to fund AI growth

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Rachel Steinberg

MrBeast Expands Beyond Media With Acquisition of Youth Fintech App Step

Beast Industries enters financial services as it targets millions of teens and young adults with money management and credit-building tools

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Rachel Steinberg

Hanwha Aerospace Shares Slide After Profit Miss Overshadows Strong Defense Demand

South Korea’s top defense contractor disappoints on quarterly revenue and pre-tax profit despite record annual operating gains and booming European orders

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Leah Rosenfeld

SoftBank Shares Jump as Telecom Unit Raises Forecast and Arm Fuels AI Optimism

Strong earnings outlook and accelerating AI-linked growth reignite investor confidence in Masayoshi Son’s tech empire

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Junia Wells

Taiwan Rejects US Push to Shift 40% of Chip Production, Calls Target Unrealistic

Taipei says decades-old semiconductor ecosystem cannot be uprooted despite growing US pressure to onshore supply chains

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David Goldfarb

China Condemns UK Visa Expansion for Hong Kong Residents After Jimmy Lai Sentencing

Beijing accuses London of political interference as Britain widens migration pathway amid worsening freedoms in Hong Kong

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Calder Monroe

Carousell — The Startup Making Buying and Selling Mobile

How two Singaporean entrepreneurs built a mobile marketplace transforming classifieds in Southeast Asia

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Junia Wells

Gen Z Turns Back the Clock to 2016 Driving Nostalgia-Fueled Retail Revival

Brands that defined the mid-2010s like Abercrombie & Fitch, Urban Outfitters, and Kylie Cosmetics could see renewed popularity as young consumers seek familiarity amid economic uncertainty

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Rachel Steinberg

Google Employees Demand Company Cut Ties With ICE and Border Agencies

More than 900 workers urge transparency, divestment, and stronger protections amid growing backlash over immigration enforcement partnerships

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Rachel Steinberg

Hims & Hers Halts Copycat Weight-Loss Pill Amid Legal Pressure

Telehealth firm backs down after FDA and Novo Nordisk signal enforcement action ahead of Super Bowl ad debut

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Junia Wells

From Rockets to Riches

Why SpaceX — Not Tesla — Could Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

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David Goldfarb

U.S. Signals Imminent UN Payment as Mounting Arrears Fuel Global Funding Crisis

Washington prepares an initial payout toward billions owed to the United Nations, while pressing for deeper reforms amid warnings of a looming cash shortfall

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Calder Monroe

Luckin Coffee Enters the Premium Arena With Flagship Store as Starbucks Retreats in China

China’s largest coffee chain moves beyond budget brews with a high-end flagship in Shenzhen, intensifying competition as Starbucks reshapes its China strategy

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Rachel Steinberg

Japan’s Stock Market Breaks New Ground as Nikkei Surges Past 57,000 on Takaichi Landslide

Historic election mandate fuels investor optimism, pushing Japanese equities to record highs amid expectations of aggressive fiscal policy and pro-growth reforms

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Rachel Steinberg

Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong National Security Case

Sentence against media tycoon and pro-democracy figure marks the harshest punishment yet under the city’s security law, drawing global condemnation and diplomatic pressure

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Leah Rosenfeld

Chinese AI Chipmaker Montage Technology Rockets in Blockbuster Hong Kong Listing

Shares leap as much as 60% on debut, underscoring strong investor demand for domestic semiconductor champions despite export controls and rising competition

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Junia Wells

AI Shockwaves Rattle the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market

Rising artificial intelligence disruption is putting software-heavy private credit portfolios under renewed stress, reviving fears around defaults, leverage, and hidden risks

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David Goldfarb

Volatility in Gold and Silver Fuels a Breakout Moment for Algorithmic Traders

Machine-learning hedge funds capitalize on sharp precious metals swings, delivering one of their strongest performances in decades before deftly reducing risk during the pullback

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Calder Monroe

Away — The Startup Reinventing Travel Luggage

How two entrepreneurs turned a direct-to-consumer luggage brand into a global travel phenomenon

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Junia Wells

Cambodia’s Tourism Struggles Amid Scam Hub Stigma and Regional Tensions

Recovery efforts underway as arrests target cybercrime operations and visitor numbers from key markets slump

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Rachel Steinberg

Pandora Surges as Jewelry Giant Moves to Cut Silver Dependence and Protect Margins

World’s largest jeweler pivots toward platinum-plated designs and broader product lines as soaring metal prices squeeze profits

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Rachel Steinberg

AWS Powers Ahead With Revenue and Profit Beat as Amazon Accelerates Massive AI Investment

Cloud division posts nearly 24% growth, expands margins, and anchors Amazon’s $200 billion infrastructure push

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Leah Rosenfeld

Roblox Stock Soars After Earnings Surprise and Upbeat Bookings Outlook

Gaming platform beats Wall Street estimates, posts 63% bookings growth, and signals strong momentum heading into the new quarter

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Junia Wells

Asia Stocks Slide as South Korea’s Kospi Extends Losses After Wall Street Tech Rout

Chipmakers and automakers drag Seoul lower while Japan rebounds and investors digest Alphabet’s massive AI spending plans

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David Goldfarb

Panama Canal Becomes New Battleground in Escalating U.S.–China Rivalry

Court ruling against Hong Kong-backed operator sparks diplomatic backlash, legal battles, and renewed focus on control of one of the world’s most critical trade routes

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Calder Monroe

Amazon Doubles Down on AI With $200 Billion Investment Push as CEO Bets Big on Cloud Returns

Andy Jassy defends record-breaking capital spending, pointing to surging AWS demand, rapid capacity expansion, and long-term gains from artificial intelligence

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Rachel Steinberg

India Signals Up to $80 Billion Boeing Jet Order as U.S. Trade Pact Nears Finalization

New Delhi eyes massive aircraft purchases and broader imports as both nations prepare to sign the first phase of a landmark trade agreement

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Urges Americans to Exit Iran as Washington and Tehran Prepare for Critical Oman Talks

Security alert comes amid military buildup in the Gulf and fragile diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence

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David Goldfarb

Tesla Holds Its Ground in China’s Crowded EV Market Despite Slowing Industry Momentum

Shanghai factory shipments rise 9% in January, but price wars, fading subsidies, and new regulations tighten pressure on the U.S. automaker

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David Goldfarb

RBI Holds Rates at 5.25% as U.S. and EU Trade Deals Brighten India’s Growth Outlook

Central bank pauses after aggressive easing cycle, shifts focus to liquidity and transmission as India targets over 7% GDP growth

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Calder Monroe

BrewDog — The Startup That Revolutionized Craft Beer

How two Scottish entrepreneurs turned a garage brewery into a global craft beer empire

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Calder Monroe

Broadcom and Nvidia Gain as Google Signals Record AI Spending

Massive capital expenditures by Alphabet boost chip makers tied to AI infrastructure

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Rachel Steinberg

E.l.f. Beauty Surpasses Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Forecast on Rhode Acquisition Boost

Third-quarter results fueled by global growth and the integration of Hailey Bieber’s skin-care brand

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Leah Rosenfeld

Alphabet Sets a New Benchmark for AI Infrastructure Investment With Massive 2026 Spending Plan

Google’s parent forecasts up to $185 billion in capital expenditures as it races to expand compute power, data centers, and cloud capacity

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Leah Rosenfeld

Arm Stock Slides After Licensing Revenue Miss as Qualcomm Warning Deepens Tech Selloff

AI-driven sales hit a quarterly record, but softer guidance and smartphone supply risks spark an after-hours drop

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David Goldfarb

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