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FinanceMay 25

Russell 3000 Index Adds Galaxy Digital, BRC in Latest Reconstitution

Galaxy Digital and BRC joined the Russell 3000 index while eHealth and SelectQuote were removed in the latest annual reconstitution.

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FinanceJun 6

Survey Finds Majority of Americans View Tipping Practices as Excessive

A new survey reveals 78% of consumers believe current tipping practices have become unreasonable, with most noticing increased gratuity suggestions.

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FinanceMay 6

BMW Shares Rise After Automaker Maintains 2026 Guidance Despite China, Tariff Challenges

BMW stock gained after the German automaker reaffirmed its 2026 targets and reported better-than-expected profits despite headwinds from China competition and tariffs.

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FinanceMay 29

NextEra Energy Faces Scrutiny Over Political Influence as It Pursues Dominion Deal

NextEra Energy encounters criticism over its political activities in Florida while seeking to acquire Dominion Energy.

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FinanceMar 26

Air Canada CEO Criticized for English-Only Remarks Following Deadly Airport Crash

Air Canada's CEO faced criticism from Mark Carney after delivering crash condolences only in English, reigniting debate over language requirements in Canada.

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FinanceJun 10

CFTC Proposes New Rules to Regulate Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed new regulations Wednesday to clarify which events can be traded on prediction market platforms.

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FinanceMar 21

Nevada Judge Orders Kalshi to Halt Prediction Market Operations in State

A Nevada state judge temporarily banned prediction market platform Kalshi from operating sports and election contracts in the state.

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FinanceMay 5

Senator Criticizes Fed Chair Powell as Focus Turns to Jobs Data

Senator Tim Scott criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's continued tenure while economic attention centers on employment trends.

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FinanceMay 1

Multiple Business Stories: Energy Deals, Sports Losses, Consumer Goods

Several unrelated business developments include private equity interest in Shell's LNG assets and Woodside's sales challenges.

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FinanceApr 23

Global billionaire population projected to reach nearly 4,000 by 2031

New analysis shows billionaire count could grow 25% over five years from current 3,110 individuals.

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FinanceMay 5

New York voters report cost of living concerns as minimum wage debates emerge

A survey shows two-thirds of New York voters view living costs as problematic while labor groups push for higher minimum wages nationally.

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FinanceJun 6

Mixed Economic Signals Emerge from Developing Markets and Dollar Trends

Senegal completed foreign currency bond payments ahead of IMF discussions while Indonesia pledged rupiah support amid broader dollar decline patterns.

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FinanceMar 3

Paramount faces credit downgrade while regulators signal support for Warner Bros deal

Fitch downgraded Paramount's credit rating following its $110 billion merger agreement with Warner Bros, as US media regulators indicated support for the deal.

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FinanceJun 9

Fitness Company Valued at $10.1 Billion After Near-Bankruptcy Recovery

A 36-year-old entrepreneur's fitness company has reached a $10.1 billion valuation after previously coming within a week of bankruptcy.

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FinanceMay 4

European Central Banker Criticizes Continent's Economic Model

A European central banker described Europe as 'naive' for maintaining outdated economic policies amid changing global conditions.

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