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The stock market could soar as much as 30% next year as expectations grow for the Fed to slash rates and inflation to drop 'like a rock'

The stock market could soar as much as 30% next year as expectations grow for the Fed to slash rates and inflation to drop 'like a rock,' Fundstrat's Tom Lee has said per BI. According to Tom Lee of Fundstrat, there is a possibility that the

Mark Zuckerberg of $META has said he's raising cattle on beer and macadamia nuts to "create some of the highest quality beef in the world"

Mark Zuckerberg of $META has said he's raising cattle on beer and macadamia nuts to "create some of the highest quality beef in the world," per CNBC. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Tuesday that he is engaged in cattle farming at his Hawaiian ranch, sharing

Xi Jinping said China wants to work with the US to improve ties between the world’s biggest economies

Xi Jinping expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the United States to enhance relations between the world's largest economies. In a letter dated January 4, Xi emphasized China's commitment to promoting stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations, as reported by the Foreign

Europe is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to expand his country’s war in Ukraine and attack NATO ally countries next year

Europe is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to expand his country’s war in Ukraine and attack NATO ally countries next year, per NYP. According to the report, which obtained the classified military information from the German Ministry of Defense, the armed forces of the country are preparing for

Javier Milei is standing by closing Argentina’s central bank

Javier Milei is standing by closing Argentina’s central bank, per Bloomberg. President Javier Milei, lauded for his pragmatic approach since assuming office, is reaffirming one of his most contentious campaign promises: the closure of Argentina's central bank. In an interview with Radio La Red on Thursday, Milei

Biden has announced a plan to erase students for loan debts under $12K

Biden has announced a plan to erase students for loan debts under $12K, per FOX. President Biden announced on Friday that next month, the remaining debts of certain student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan will be forgiven. The plan, criticized by Republicans who argue

Russian President Vladimir Putin, running for a new six-year term, has said that past U.S. elections had been rigged by postal voting

Russian President Vladimir Putin, running for a new six-year term, has said that past U.S. elections had been rigged by postal voting, per Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking reelection for a new six-year term in an election criticized by opponents as a mockery of democracy, asserted on Tuesday

JetBlue prevented from buying Spirit Airlines

A federal judge has halted JetBlue Airways Corp.'s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc., stating that the merger would impede competition and lead to increased fares for consumers. US District Judge William G. Young agreed with the federal government, expressing concerns that the combination would negatively

Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of GOP 2024 race

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and newcomer to politics, recently exited the race for the Republican presidential nomination. His short-lived campaign was marked by bold policy ideas and a notable self-assurance. This decision followed a lackluster performance in the Iowa caucuses, where he finished in fourth place. Following his withdrawal,

Trump wins Iowa Caucus

Trump wins Iowa Caucus, per CBS. According to projections from Edison Research on Monday, Donald Trump emerged victorious in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa, underscoring his continued influence within the party as he pursues a third consecutive nomination. Edison projected that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former

Elon Musk has said: I am uncomfortable growing Tesla, $TSLA, to be a leader in AI & robotics without having ~25% voting control

Elon Musk stated on Monday that he would feel uneasy expanding AI/robotics initiatives at Tesla (TSLA.O) unless he maintained a minimum 25% voting control of the company. The CEO of Tesla, Musk, expressed on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that he would prefer having a stockholding

Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organise a high level peace conference for the Ukraine war

Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organise a high level peace conference for the Ukraine war, per Reuters. Switzerland has accepted the request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a global peace summit on Ukraine, signaling its potential role as a neutral broker in resolving the conflict that erupted when

'Rich Dad, Poor Dad's' Robert Kiyosaki has said he's $1.2 billion in debt because 'if I go bust, the bank goes bust. Not my problem"

'Rich Dad, Poor Dad's' Robert Kiyosaki has said he's $1.2 billion in debt because 'if I go bust, the bank goes bust. Not my problem," per YF. He emphasized that while many individuals use debt to acquire liabilities, his strategy involves

Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, a FDA scientific review finds

Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, FDA scientific review finds per CNN. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advocating for the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, according to documents posted online. Researchers from the FDA argue that marijuana

Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores

Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores, per Reuters. Best Buy has confirmed recent reports about discontinuing the sale of DVDs and Blu-ray discs across its 900-plus stores and online platform. A spokesperson for the electronics retailer acknowledged the evolving landscape of

Price of McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs could cost $15 thanks to minimum wage hikes

Price of McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs could cost $15 thanks to minimum wage hikes, per NYP. Brandon Arnold, the executive vice president of the fiscally conservative National Taxpayers Union, raised concerns about California's decision to enforce a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast-food employees. Speaking to Fox

German house prices are in freefall

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

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 among

Citigroup has said it was cutting 10%, 20,000 employees, of its workforce

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"

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

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.

Vanguard banning all bitcoin ETFs from their platform

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. Meanwhile,

Argentina inflation has hit 211.4%

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's

Discord is laying off 17% of employees

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

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