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Pulse of the Hour
Saudi Arabia's Big Bet on A.I.
Saudi Arabia pours billions into becoming an A.I. Superpower, aiming to diversify its economy and break oil dependency.
Doomsday Plane Contract Awarded
US Air Force assigns $13B to Sierra Nevada for new Doomsday planes, bolstering national security amidst global threats.
Sports Bar Expansion Play
Oregon’s Sports Bra, the pub for women’s sports fans, announces national expansion as it taps into growing market interest.
UAE's Multi-Billion Egypt Venture
The UAE's $35 Billion investment deal with Egypt underscores Gulf Powers' aggressive acquisition trend in the region.
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cnbc ⇢ Wall Street has recently upgraded their opinions on four stocks, including Five Below, Manhattan Associates, and Trustmark, with potential upside ranging from 14% to 20% for new investors.
# inflation fed rates
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marketwatch ⇢ The Federal Reserve may be hesitant to cut interest rates in 2024 due to signs of inflation resurgence, despite slowing economic growth, leading to uncertainty and market volatility.
# trump court president
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nbcnews ⇢ Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified that Donald Trump was more concerned about negative stories affecting his campaign than his family hearing about sex scandals involving a doorman, Playboy Bunny, and porn star.
# anglo bhp oil
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ft wsj ⇢ Following the latest Halving event, Bitcoin's inflation rate has dropped to 0.83%, making it the scarcest asset in history and surpassing Gold's inflation rate of around 2.3%.
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# tiktok china chinese
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apnews bostonherald tipranks wsj bloomberg ⇢ Henan province in China experienced a significant drop in smartphone exports in the first quarter of this year, attributed to Apple's efforts to diversify its manufacturing supply chain outside of mainland China.
# ftc ring amazon
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abcnews.go wsj ⇢ Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the SEC, claiming that the regulator's attempt to classify Ethereum as a security and investigate its MetaMask wallet product violates the company's rights and goes against previous regulatory consensus.
# tesla autopilot nhtsa
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cbc.ca finance.yahoo 247wallst theregister ⇢ Mercedes has introduced autonomous driving technology called Drive Pilot in the US, allowing drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road on certain freeways at speeds under 40 mph for a yearly fee of $2,500.
# israel gaza israeli
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marginalrevolution ⇢ Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, leading to the swearing-in of a transitional council amidst escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis, with skepticism about their ability to address the country's challenges.
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# fcc internet neutrality
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npr ⇢ Skydance and Paramount are in advanced negotiations for a complex deal that would see Skydance acquire a majority stake in Paramount, with Sony and Apollo waiting in the wings with alternative offers.
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foxbusiness ⇢ After being stuck in the Port of Baltimore for over four weeks, cargo ships are finally able to leave through a newly cleared channel, bringing relief to crews and boosting business opportunities.
# chipotle chicken butterfield
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blockclubchicago ⇢ Chipotle's stock has surged nearly 7% to over $3,000, with strong consumer demand and improved financial performance leading to a 954% gain since its lowest point during the food-poisoning era in 2017.
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defensenews ⇢ Gravitics has been awarded a $1.7 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop orbital platforms for tactically responsive space missions, working with partners like Rocket Lab and True Anomaly.
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# solar emissions coal
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siliconvalley japantimes.co.jp ft benzinga ⇢ Despite changes in compensation for solar energy in California, the rooftop solar market is not dying but rather adapting to new policies, with the incentive to install solar today being slightly higher than in 2019 for most households.
# retirement savings millennials
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calculatedriskblog businessinsider siliconvalley theglobeandmail ⇢ The US birthrate hit a record low in 2023, reflecting a global trend of declining fertility rates due to factors such as women delaying childbirth for career reasons and economic uncertainties, with potential negative impacts on the economy and social programs.
# beer coffee labgrown
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forbes barrons aol ⇢ De Beers, a major diamond producer, is reportedly for sale as demand for natural diamonds declines due to competition from lab-grown diamonds, with potential buyers including luxury houses and Gulf sovereign-wealth funds.
# workers noncompete agreements
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trains aol ⇢ Employers can protect trade secrets without noncompete clauses by utilizing trade secret laws, nondisclosure and nonsolicitation agreements, and implementing stronger security measures to prevent employees from taking confidential information when they leave.
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# ukraine russian russia
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euronews ⇢ War analysts advise Ukraine to use its $61 billion US aid package cautiously, as future aid is uncertain due to political divisiveness and upcoming US elections, suggesting Ukraine focus on building defenses and negotiating with Russia.
# tobacco menthol cigarettes
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reason theweek zerohedge abcnews.go aol npr benzinga ⇢ Tennessee lawmakers adjourned after passing a $1.9 billion tax cut and refund for businesses, while failing to reach consensus on universal school vouchers, amidst tensions over gun control and safety measures and restrictions on legislative debates.
# walton walmart mcmillon
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theguardian theregister wsj reuters finance.yahoo ⇢ Rob Walton, the Walmart heir with a net worth of $79.8 billion, is retiring from the company's board after over 40 years of service.
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youtube ⇢ This weekend on Netflix, check out new releases like Dead Boy Detectives, Anyone But You, Miller’s Girl, The Asunta Case, and King Richard for a mix of supernatural mysteries, modern rom-com twists, dark dramas, true crime stories, and inspiring sports dramas.
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# republic bank republicbank
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cointelegraph pymnts bloomberg ⇢ US regulators seized Republic First Bancorp and sold it to Fulton Bank amid regional banking woes, with Fulton Bank acquiring almost all of Republic Bank's assets and deposits to safeguard depositors, doubling its presence in the Philadelphia market.
# yousaf macron sunak
wsj apnews bloomberg japantimes.co.jp ft mediaite theweek aol 247wallst marginalrevolution ⇢ French President Emmanuel Macron outlined the need for Europe to become a strong global power by building its own defense capabilities, undertaking economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S., and speaking with one voice on key issues.
# milk virus bird
nytimes bloomberg zerohedge nbcnews theglobeandmail aol barrons siliconvalley theguardian ⇢ The FDA announced that 20% of retail milk samples tested positive for avian influenza, with a greater proportion of positive results coming from milk in areas with infected herds, but further testing is needed to determine if the virus is intact and infectious.
# draft nfl nfldraft
aol marketwatch wsj axios bloomberg mediaite nbcnews thestreet theguardian inc siliconvalley ⇢ The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27, with coverage on ABC, ESPN, and The NFL Network, and can be watched for free with a good HD antenna or through various streaming services with monthly fees.
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# uae saudi nuclear
zerohedge nytimes bloomberg reuters investorplace youtube ⇢ Saudi Arabia's NEOM project, including The Line, a futuristic city within NEOM, is facing significant setbacks and downsizing due to financial and geopolitical challenges, raising doubts about the viability of the project.
# quebecor nominated roundup
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politico mediaite ⇢ This week's top Canadian press releases include BRP's closing of a secondary offering, AIR MILES' national-level investments to allow Canadians to earn Miles on groceries, and 65,000 hospital workers being awarded a 6% wage increase and benefit improvements.
# realestate estate homeservices
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vox ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway-owned real estate firm, HomeServices of America, has agreed to pay $250 million to settle lawsuits nationwide alleging that real estate brokerages forced homeowners to pay inflated commissions when selling their homes.
# irs tax directfile
fastcompany wsj barrons seattletimes apnews washingtonpost cnbc chicagotribune marketwatch thestreet reason ⇢ The IRS' direct file pilot program, which allowed taxpayers in 12 states to file their taxes directly to the IRS for free, saved participants $5.6 million in fees and resulted in over $90 million in refunds.
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April 26
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- Israel–Hamas war
- Thirty rabbis and peace activists from the United States and Israel are arrested near the Gaza–Israel barrier while protesting to bring awareness to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. (The New York Times)
- An 18-year-old woman is stabbed in Ramla, Israel, and is reported to be in "serious" condition. (AFP via Yahoo! News) (Jerusalem Post)
- Israel–Hamas war
- Moro conflict
- The Philippine Army announces that it has killed Nawapi Abdulsaid, an Abu Sayyaf militant, during a shootout two days ago in Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Philippines. Abdulsaid was involved in fifteen beheadings as well as in attacks against security forces. (AP)
- Four expatriate workers from Yemen are killed by a drone attack in the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
- At least ten people are killed in a fire at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Reuters)
- A tornado outbreak in areas near Omaha, Nebraska, United States, leads to the issuance of multiple tornado emergencies across the states of Nebraska and Iowa. (Times Now)(National Weather Service)
International relations
- China–Palestine relations
- Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says that China will host unity talks between Hamas and Fatah. (Reuters)
Law and crime
- A court in Ukraine orders the arrest of agriculture minister Mykola Solskyi on a charge of illegal acquisition of land worth $7 million. (Reuters)
- Thousands of people protest in Budapest, Hungary, demanding reforms to child protection laws. (Reuters)
- A court in Romania rules that the human trafficking trial of British businessman Andrew Tate can proceed. (The Guardian)
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thehill pbs bloomberg aol ft asia.nikkei ⇢ The Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert Band will be performing free concerts in Western Washington in May, showcasing a wide variety of music genres and honoring the military heritage of the United States Air Force.
# student college financialaid
axios aol wsj marketwatch nytimes zerohedge marketplace cnbc businessinsider ⇢ If federal student loans are not enough to cover college expenses, students can appeal for more financial aid, apply for scholarships, enroll in a tuition payment plan, find a part-time job, and explore new job opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
# charles king palace
wsj pbs aol nbcnews bloomberg youtube ft ⇢ King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer in January after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate, leading to a period of stepping back from public duties before ultimately returning to business as usual in April.
# modi bjp india
theweek bloomberg wsj asia.nikkei cnbc ⇢ The India elections, spanning over several weeks, are marred by violence, hate speech accusations, and concerns about the fairness of the electoral process, with Prime Minister Modi expected to win a third term despite opposition challenges.
# venice tourists visitors
pbs fastcompany cbsnews bloomberg theguardian thestreet reuters ⇢ Venice has implemented a 5-euro day-tripper entry fee in an effort to manage overtourism, with residents protesting the program and tourists required to download a QR code for entry during peak hours.
# thyssenkrupp kretinsky steel
wsj ft theglobeandmail bloomberg ⇢ Thyssenkrupp has agreed to sell a 20% stake in its struggling steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, with the potential for a 50-50 joint venture, in a deal aimed at achieving economic independence and climate protection.
# silica apollo 85billion
prnewswire seattletimes barrons wsj bloomberg ⇢ U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Apollo Funds for $1.85 billion in an all-cash transaction, with U.S. Silica stockholders receiving $15.50 per share.