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Jeff Bezos, a Past Trump Foe, Is Optimistic About a Second Term
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2024 02:41
The Amazon founder said he saw signs of a "calmer" Donald J. Trump on the eve of his return to the White House.
Putin Declares Bitcoin Unstoppable Amid Dollar's Waning Global Grip
Bitcoin.com - 5 Dec 2024 04:30
Putin declared bitcoin unstoppable, calling cryptocurrency the future of global finance as nations move away from the declining U.S. dollar's dominance. Who Can Ban Bitcoin? Putin Highlights Crypto’s Unstoppable Evolut...
Chinese Shares Higher; Software and Securities Stocks Lead Gains
Wall Street Journal - 5 Dec 2024 03:53
Chinese shares were higher in early trade, supported by software and securities stocks. Investors were looking ahead to the coming Central Economic Work conference
Why Swedish women are quitting work
BBC - 5 Dec 2024 02:37
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
Crypto prices soar as Trump's SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2024 01:01Great Southern loan officers use gen AI to 'chat' with data
American Banker - 5 Dec 2024 19:38
A bot from nCino lets people in the commercial lending department quickly find information in loan documents and in policy manuals that are hundreds of pages long.
OPEC+ Delays Oil Output Hike Once Again
Wall Street Journal - 5 Dec 2024 15:41
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies will further push back an oil production increase planned for January by three months amid softer prices and market concerns of an impending glut.
Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2024 15:03
The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.
El Salvador sits on $300 million-plus profit as bitcoin hits a milestone
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2024 14:55Jaguar's rebranding rollout was controversial — and brilliant, some advertising veterans now say. Others aren't so sure.
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2024 02:21BIT Mining Acquires Ethiopian Data Centers and Mining Machines
Bitcoin.com - 5 Dec 2024 02:05
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) has agreed to acquire 51-megawatt crypto mining data centers and 17,869 bitcoin mining machines in Ethiopia for $14.28 million. The consideration comprises a cash payment of $2.265 million and the...
Gold Edges Higher on Safe-Haven Demand
Wall Street Journal - 5 Dec 2024 02:04
Gold edged higher in early Asian trade. The precious metal's appeal as a safe-haven demand has been supported by the political turmoil in France and South Korea, ANZ Research said.
TikTok's plan to bring social shopping to the US is really starting to pay off
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2024 23:58
After years trying to train US consumers to buy products in social-media shopping carts, TikTok and its partners have actually made it take off.
Spotify is the Latest Brand Facing AI Backlash Over Wrapped Campaign
AdWeek - 5 Dec 2024 23:57
Spotify is the latest brand to face criticism for using generative AI in its highly anticipated end-of-year campaign, Wrapped, released yesterday (Dec. 4). Disgruntled users took to TikTok, X, and Reddit to air their gri...
Lululemon has a problem in the U.S., but here's one thing that's going its way
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2024 23:57Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 5 Dec 2024 23:53'China's MicroStrategy' Meitu sells all its Bitcoin and Ethereum: Asia Express
Coin Telegraph - 5 Dec 2024 23:52
Asia's MicroStrategy Meitu has sold all of its 940 Bitcoin and 31K ETH while Sth. Korea looks to legalize corporate crypto buys. Asia Express
'China's MicroStrategy' Meitu sells all its Bitcoin and Ethereum: Asia Express
Coin Telegraph - 5 Dec 2024 23:52
Asia's MicroStrategy Meitu has sold all of its 940 Bitcoin and 31K ETH while Sth. Korea looks to legalize corporate crypto buys. Asia Express
6 interior-design trends you'll probably see everywhere next year — and 4 that are disappearing
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2024 23:52Ulta's Guest-Centric Strategy Is the Future of Beauty
AdWeek - 5 Dec 2024 23:49
Ulta Beauty is a powerhouse in the retail and beauty industries, blending innovation with a guest-first philosophy to create unmatched experiences. With over 1,400 stores and 50,000+ associates, Ulta Beauty has redefined...
Wall Street isn't worried about a stock-market crash. That's why you should be worried.
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2024 23:49Spirit executive blames other airlines for a 'manufactured' pilot shortage and says some want the carrier out of business
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2024 23:45
Spirit pilots are not paid as much as pilots at Delta, American, and United and could have left the company for better working conditions.