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FinanceMay 5

Asian Markets Expected to Rise on Optimism; Traders Bet on Fed Rate Changes

Asian stocks anticipated to follow US gains amid positive sentiment, while traders increase bets on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes under new leadership.

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FinanceMay 20

Arizona Woman Loses Nearly $10,000 in Birthday Jury Duty Cryptocurrency Scam

A 70-year-old Arizona woman was defrauded of $9,260 through a Bitcoin ATM in a jury duty scam on her birthday.

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FinanceMar 26

JBS Reports $617 Million Beef Business Loss Despite Record Q4 Revenue

World's largest meatpacker JBS posted a $617 million adjusted operating loss in its beef division while achieving record fourth-quarter revenue.

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FinanceApr 21

Hedge Funds Increase Dollar Bearish Positions as Haven Demand Weakens

Hedge funds have increased bets against the dollar as safe-haven demand for the currency has declined in recent trading.

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FinanceMay 5

Gap Co-Founder Doris Fisher Dies at Age 94

Doris Fisher, who co-founded the Gap retail chain in 1969 with her husband Don, has died at age 94.

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FinanceApr 20

Brown-Forman Reportedly Favors Pernod Ricard Bid Over Sazerac for Acquisition

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman is said to prefer French spirits company Pernod Ricard's takeover bid over rival offer from Sazerac.

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FinanceMay 5

Volvo Car Reports 10% Sales Drop Amid China Competition

Volvo Car reported a 10% decline in quarterly sales, citing intensified competition in China and weak U.S. consumer sentiment.

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FinanceMay 12

Vornado CEO Compares 'Tax the Rich' Slogan to Racial Slurs During Earnings Call

Steve Roth, CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, sparked controversy by comparing anti-wealth rhetoric to racial slurs during a company earnings call.

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FinanceApr 27

Claire's Closes All 154 UK and Ireland Stores, Cutting 1,300 Jobs

Accessories retailer Claire's has shut down all standalone stores in the UK and Ireland, resulting in 1,300 job losses.

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FinanceMay 21

Investment Experts Discuss ETF Strategies and Market Approaches

Financial analysts share perspectives on long-term ETF investing and emerging tokenization opportunities for yield-seeking investors.

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FinanceMay 5

Two Separate Corporate Deals Announced in Energy and Mining Sectors

Geothermal startup Fervo Energy plans IPO worth up to $6.5B while Regis Resources acquires Vault Minerals for $7.67B gold operation.

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FinanceMar 17

Mortgage Costs Rise £788 Annually as Middle East Conflict Affects Markets

New mortgage deals in the UK cost an average of £788 more per year compared to pre-war levels as lenders respond to market uncertainty.

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FinanceMar 6

European Markets Open Mixed Amid War-Related Uncertainty

European stock markets showed mixed performance at opening as ongoing military conflicts contributed to trader uncertainty.

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FinanceApr 27

Four-Day Workweek Gains Momentum Despite Limited Business Adoption

Several countries have enacted four-day workweek legislation while businesses remain cautious about implementation despite growing advocacy efforts.

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FinanceMar 25

Pop Mart Shares Fall 22% Despite Strong Annual Earnings Growth

Chinese toy maker Pop Mart reported strong financial results but shares dropped on investor concerns about growth sustainability beyond its popular Labubu character.

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