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Warwaves ripple markets

Attack on Israel likely to boost gold and safe-haven assets, U.S. sends warships in show of force, ‘Made in USA’ revival sparks building boom, Exxon’s blockbuster Pioneer merger needs Biden’s blessing, and Ozempic causing major slump in snack and beer stocks...

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Oct 6, 2023

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Treasury-bond turmoil

September jobs report out today at 8:30am ET, Treasury-bond collapse among worst market crashes in history, SEC to force Musk testimony on Twitter stock purchases, America’s food giants confront Ozempic era, and startup predicts legal cocaine is coming...

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Oct 5, 2023

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Kaiser's historic walkout

Kaiser workers launch largest-ever health care strike, Biden cancels $9 billion more in student debt, Ex-Alameda CEO emerges as key figure at SBF trial, two tech giants lay off more as cuts continue, and Uber will now pick up your shipping packages...

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Oct 4, 2023

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All roads lead to Google

Microsoft CEO says they can’t compete with Google during antitrust trial, Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House Speaker in historic vote, SBF shows up for court, 10-year Treasury yield at 16-year high, and Chipotle tests burrito bowl automation...

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Oct 3, 2023

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Dimon's 3.5-day work forecast

JPMorgan’s Dimon predicts 3.5-day work week for next generation, Birkenstock targets $9.2 billion valuation in IPO, Sphere Entertainment rises with U2 show kickoff, US bond market signals the end of an era, and LVMH’s Bernard Arnault under investigation...

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Oct 2, 2023

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Biden's 45-day lifeline

Biden signs 45-day funding bill to avert shutdown, trial of former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried begins tomorrow, student loan payments are back, once unthinkable bond yields now the new normal, and ‘AI Pin’ makes its debut at Paris Fashion Week...

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Sep 29, 2023

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Endeavor, Fenway Tee Up PGA?

Investors eye PGA tour deal to rival Saudi Arabia’s offer, Brad Gerstner: AI will be bigger than the internet and mobile, GameStop names Ryan Cohen as CEO, Epic Games cuts 16% of staff, and Peloton soars after Lululemon deal...

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Sep 28, 2023

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Lulu x Peloton = Fit Hit

Lululemon strikes deal with Peloton, it’s Lina Khan vs. Jeff Bezos in Big Tech cage match, Goldman says odds of a government shutdown are now 90%, Delta CEO: company went ‘too far’ with Skymiles changes, and ChatGPT users can now search internet...

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Sep 27, 2023

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OpenAI seeks $90B valuation

Biden says UAW should fight for 40% pay raise, OpenAI seeks $90 billion valuation in possible share sale, FTC + 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges, Target closes 9 stores in major cities due to violence/theft, and FCC announces plans to reinstate net neutrality...

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Sep 26, 2023

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Amazon's $4B AI Power Play

Commerce Dept draws on Ex-Wall Streeters for management, US House presses forward with spending cuts, Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic to step up AI race, Ford suddenly pauses EV battery plant over CCP ties, and Netflix to mail final red envelope this week...

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Sep 25, 2023

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Wells Fargo's wealth war

Biden to visit Michigan tomorrow to support auto strike, Hollywood screenwriters reach deal to end strike, Deion Sanders turns college football into must-see tv, Wells Fargo preps for wealth battle, Rite Aid to shut hundreds of stores, and Tinder to offer $500-a-month subscription by invitation only...

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Sep 22, 2023

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Chair Swap: Murdoch Era 2.0

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Chairman of Fox, to be succeeded by son Lachlan, Arm dips below IPO price as short sellers circle, Wall Street’s ‘meh’ reaction to tech IPO’s reveals valuation problem, and 10-year treasury hits 16-year high...

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