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Moving day

Traders expect big Fed-day move, Musk’s goes ‘absolutely hardcore’ with Tesla layoffs, consumer confidence slumps, US newspapers sue Microsoft and OpenAI over copyright, and pot stocks surge on report DEA reclassifying marijuana...

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Apr 30, 2024

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Overreach

Biden admin faces an onslaught of lawsuits from business groups for overreach, Paramount CEO Bakish departs amid merger scramble, Musk wins China's backing for Tesla's driver-assistance, 10 to 15 more tech IPOs on the 2024 horizon, and Apollo accused of an illegal human life wagering scheme...

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Apr 29, 2024

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On notice

Biden on notice as inflation jumps- growth slows, Musk makes surprise China visit, Fed rate-cut debate shifts from ‘when’ to ‘if’, Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone genAI, and Google is officially a $2 trillion company...

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Apr 26, 2024

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First-ever

Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, GDP growth slowed well below expectations, Fed rate cuts dream slowly slipping away, FCC votes to restore net neutrality, and Huawei’s new phone sports latest made-in-China chip...

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Apr 25, 2024

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Signed off

Biden signs Israel, Ukraine, TikTok bill into law - what happens now, US Chamber of Commerce sues FTC over noncompete ban, Meta loses $200 billion in value as company bleeds cash, and TikTok CEO expects to defeat ban: 'We aren't going anywhere'...

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Apr 24, 2024

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Speeding up

Senate advances aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill, FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements, Tesla speeds plan for cheaper cars by 2025, new Labor Dept rule cracks down on bad retirement savings advice, and Apple sends invites to May 7 launch event...

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Apr 23, 2024

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Fierce competition

Earnings kick into high gear, Tesla slides as EV makers slash prices amid fierce competition, Russia warns the world is on the brink of a ‘direct military clash’ between nuclear powers, US sues to block union of Coach and Michael Kors, and Luxury real estate prices just hit an all-time record...

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Apr 22, 2024

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Big earnings

Magnificent Seven earnings arrive with stocks at critical moment, House passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, TikTok ban, Tesla cuts its car prices around the world, traders cashing out of markets en masse, and UAW wins big in historic union vote at Volkswagen plant...

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Apr 19, 2024

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Goldman warning

Goldman President warns out of control spending risks economic crisis, tech CEOs give India PM Modi election boost, Walmart-backed Ibotta shares surge 34%, Meta’s new AI assistant rolling out across social platforms, and Google terminates employees after multicity protests (read memo)...

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Apr 18, 2024

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IPO revival

Whistleblower testifies as Boeing faces scrutiny in Senate hearings, Wall Street wants answers on Tesla's Model 2 car, China warns west of 'survival of the fittest', TikTok divest-or-ban bill heads to fast-track in Congress, and bank leaders hail IPO market’s budding revival...

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Apr 17, 2024

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Higher for longer

Powell signals rates will be higher for longer, the biggest Wall Street banks book gain, gold shining ‘bright like a diamond’, DOJ sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ticketing monopoly, and Bitcoin halving is likely this week...

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Apr 16, 2024

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Tesla slashes staff

Lockheed wins $17B US missile defense contract, Israel vows to retaliate against Iran for missile attacks, Tesla lays off more than 10% of staff, strong retail sales boost first-quarter growth estimates, and 'opportunity of a lifetime' may unfold for gold and silver this week...

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