Residential property prices in Germany continued their decline, registering a 10.2% drop in the third quarter compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of declines. This decline is the most significant since Germany began recording such data in the year 2000, highlighting the severe challenges faced

Canada is one of only eight advanced countries where average real incomes are lower than before the pandemic, as inflation outpaces growth in nominal incomes, per the Business Council of British Columbia. Canada's economy has rebounded to 103% of its pre-pandemic size, making it the fastest recovery

Citigroup has said it was cutting 10%, 20,000 employees, of its workforce. Citigroup has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10% in an effort to improve the bank's financial performance and stock price. Around 20,000 employees will be affected over the "medium term,"

More than $1 billion worth of weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked and remain "delinquent," per DoD. A recent report from the Defense Department Inspector General reveals that the Pentagon has not been effectively monitoring $1 billion worth of missiles and

Donald Trump admitted he did receive money from foreign governments such as China while president, as his business was providing a "service" for them, per Newsweek. During a Fox News town hall on Wednesday night, Donald Trump acknowledged receiving money from foreign governments, including China, during his presidency.

Many investors are learning that even though Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been approved by US regulators, they are not necessarily accessible for trading through all brokerages. Vanguard Group Inc. has decided not to offer trading in ETFs that directly invest in Bitcoin, as confirmed by a company spokesperson.

Argentina inflation has hit 211.4%, per Reuters. Argentina concluded 2023 with an annual inflation rate of 211.4%, marking the highest since the early 1990s, according to official data released on Thursday. This surge in inflation has positioned Argentina's year-on-year rise in prices above Venezuela&

Discord is undergoing a workforce reduction, with 17 percent of its staff being laid off, according to CEO Jason Citron. T he move is aimed at enhancing focus and organizational agility, impacting 170 employees across various departments. While Discord isn't facing severe financial challenges, the messaging app is

Merrill Lynch, owned by Bank of America, $BAC, is reportedly not allowing customers to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs, per FOX. Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has ALSO opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman marries his best friend Oliver. Sam Altman, CEO of the renowned AI research lab OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator, celebrated his union with partner Oliver Mulherin in an intimate Hawaiian ceremony on January 10th, 2024. The event, characterized by its low-key ambiance, was

Vanguard banning all bitcoin ETFs from their platform, per Bloomberg. Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) or Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) via a Vanguard retirement

During the pandemic, job postings for in-person service roles, such as restaurant and retail work, experienced the most significant decline in areas traditionally hosting a substantial number of jobs amenable to remote work. Fast forward three years, and the scenario has flipped; in many of these same areas, job

23andMe tells victims it’s their fault that their data was breached, per TechCrunch. Confronted with over 30 lawsuits from victims of its extensive data breach, 23andMe is reportedly attempting to shift blame onto the victims themselves to absolve itself of any responsibility, according to a letter sent to a

ChatGPT will lie, cheat and use insider trading when under pressure to make money, research shows per LiveScience. Similar to humans, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can engage in deceptive behavior and "lie" under stress, even when designed to prioritize transparency, according to a recent study.

Starbucks, $SBUX, is accused of rigging payments in app for nearly $900 million gain over 5 years, per the Washington Consumer Protection Coalition and FORTUNE. According to the Seattle-based organization, known for prioritizing "the public good over private greed," Starbucks stands accused of exploiting customers through its

The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous month experienced a slightly higher-than-anticipated increase at 0.3%, while the core index, excluding food and energy prices, also rose by 0.3%, aligning with the median forecast from Bloomberg's survey. Shelter costs remained a significant contributor,

Ken Griffin’s Citadel posted a 15.3% return in its main Wellington hedge fund last year, per Bloomberg. Billionaire investor Ken Griffin's diverse hedge fund strategies within Citadel all achieved double-digit returns in 2023, although they fell short of outperforming the S&P 500. The

A war over Taiwan could deliver a $10 trillion shock to the world economy, per Bloomberg. The potential conflict over Taiwan would carry an immense human and economic cost, estimated at approximately $10 trillion by Bloomberg Economics, equivalent to about 10% of global GDP. This staggering figure surpasses the impacts

Apple, $AAPL, iPhone sales in China fall 30% in first week of 2024 The primary driver behind the significant double-digit decrease in China's smartphone shipments during the first week was the decline in Apple's sales, according to a note released by the brokerage on Sunday.

Executives believe nearly half of the skills that exist in today’s workforce won’t be relevant just two years from now, thanks to artificial intelligence, per Forbes. A recent survey conducted by edX, involving 800 executives and 800 employees, has revealed striking predictions regarding the future landscape of workplace

The full implications of China achieving a 2.5% growth rate are still being comprehended, even in Beijing. A key consideration is that if the U.S. grows at 1.5%, with comparable inflation rates and a stable exchange rate, China might not surpass the United States as the world&

Cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs, $XRP, is buying back $285 million worth of shares in the company from early investors and employees, per Reuters. The investment, also referred to as a tender offer, assessed the company's value at $11.3 billion. According to undisclosed sources, investors are limited to

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According to a Twitter post by X Safety, Twitter/X said: We can confirm that the account @SECGov was compromised and we have completed a preliminary investigation. Based on our investigation, the compromise was not due to any breach of X’s systems, but rather due to an unidentified individual

Bernie Sanders has said: This is what oligarchy is about. Today just 3 Wall Street firms, BlackRock, Vanguard & State Street manage $20.7 trillion in assets. These 3 firms are major shareholders in 95% of S&P 500 companies, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has once again criticized