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Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison is seeking $1.5 billion in damages from Panama in a treaty dispute arbitration over the takeov
topicTrump’s war on woke leaves almost $300 million in small-business loans in limbo
Almost $300 million in small-business loans are in limbo due to Trump's withholding of funds from the Community Development Financ
topicIs it safe to eat salad? How New Yorkers are coping with the threat of cyclosporiasis.
The cyclospora outbreak has led to a decline in lettuce demand and prices. New Yorkers are coping with the threat of cyclosporiasi
topicStocks dip as bond yields and oil rise, Walmart earnings drag on retail: AlphaCheck
Global stock markets are experiencing a downturn, driven by rising bond yields and oil prices. Walmart's earnings report has negat
topicTreasury Department bars ESG funds from Trump Accounts, citing 'political activism' concerns
The US Treasury Department has banned ESG funds from Trump Accounts, citing concerns over 'political activism'. The move aims to f
topicCrypto shares climb after Trump advocates for Clarity Act
Cryptocurrency shares, including Bitcoin and XRP, have increased in value after former US President Trump expressed support for th
topicBond markets rattle economy, forcing controversial buyback ‘Band-Aid’
Global bond markets are experiencing significant volatility, prompting concerns among rich-world politicians and economists. High
topicExclusive / White House mix-up delayed SEC crypto rule
The SEC has proposed the first crypto offering rules under a new framework called Regulation Crypto Assets. This proposal follows
Chinese Robot Developer Unitree Soars 460% On Blockbuster IPO
Unitree Robotics saw a massive stock price increase during its debut on the Shanghai market. Reports on the exact gain vary, with
topicRivian spinout Also raises another $150M
Micromobility startup Also has closed a $150 million Series D financing round to develop autonomous small electric vehicles. The f
topicSK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback
SK Hynix shares rose more than 12% in Seoul after the company announced a share buyback valued at approximately $29 billion. The m
topicUS warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants
The US government has issued a warning that hackers are using AI-generated tools to target Siemens industrial control devices at w
topicCostco's latest deal: Get Medicare with that $1.50 hot dog and soda
Costco is expanding into senior healthcare by launching its own Medicare Advantage plans. The retailer is partnering with SCAN Gro
topicBitcoin Soars Above $70,000 After Trump Urges Passage Of Clarity Act
Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 after President Trump urged the passage of the Clarity Act during a crypto event at the White House.
topicStock Market Today: Bond Yields Jump, Largely Wiping Effect of Bessent Intervention, Dow Futures Slip
Bond yields jumped on Friday, largely canceling out the effects of a Treasury Department intervention. The Trump administration in
topicWhistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar is providing testimony in a landmark trial regarding the platform's impact on young users. Béjar
topicUS stock futures steady after tech slump; investors focus on Middle East tensions
US stock futures are steady as investors focus on Middle East tensions and await retail earnings reports. Target earnings and Cana
topicCMMC review: DoD’s inconsistent CUI marking continues to plague program
The US Department of Defense's (DoD) inconsistent marking of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) continues to be a major iss
topicExclusive | Carlyle Joins $1 Billion Investment Round in Missile Startup Castelion
Castelion, a hypersonic missile startup, has raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round. Carlyle is among the investors in this
topicStock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq struggle for traction as bond yields drift higher; Walmart stock dips after results.
US stock futures are mixed or losing ground as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq struggle for traction. Market pressure stems from risi
topicWalmart will report second-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Walmart reported its slowest pace of U.S. comparable sales in six years and provided cautious guidance. While the company raised i
topicMarvell Gives Client Google Right to Buy $12.2 Billion Stock
Marvell Technology has entered a custom AI chip agreement with Google that includes an option for Google to purchase up to $12.2 b
topicTrump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
President Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to implement interest rate cuts, describing current rates as "ridiculous.
topicDecision On Paramount's $1.88B Merger Bond Now Close To Ticking Fee Start Date
California Attorney General Rob Bonta rejected Paramount's request for a $1.88 billion bond intended to cover costs stemming from