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Pulse of the Hour
Apple Hits $3 Trillion Mark!
Apple rejoins the $3 trillion club as its stock soars, signaling a megacap rebound and marking a milestone for the tech giant.
Musk Ignites AI Battlefield
Elon Musk intensifies the AI race, seeking a hefty $1 billion investment for his new venture, xAI, heating up tech rivalry.
Tesla's Autopilot Under Fire
A Tesla whistleblower raises alarms, labeling cars with Autopilot features as 'experiments on public roads', sparking safety debates.
Tesla's Big Bet on Cybertruck
Tesla bets on Cybertruck's success with a colossal 500-pound range extender, pushing the envelope of electric vehicle capabilities.
12h Briefing
#LaborMarket
U.S. Labor Market Cooling Off
In a sign of a shifting economic climate, U.S. job openings dropped significantly in October, showing the largest decline in more than two years. This suggests that the labor market, a primary focus for monetary policy, is normalizing, which could inform the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates moving forward.
#ChinaDebt
China Debt Concerns Trigger Downgrade
Moody’s Investors Service has cut its outlook on Chinese government bonds to negative, emphasizing the increasing risks tied to rising debt levels. This could potentially impact global market perceptions and the economic stability of the world’s second-largest economy.
#MilitaryPromotions
Military Promotions Cleared by Tuberville Lift
Senator Tommy Tuberville has decided to ease his blockade on military promotions that had delayed the advancement of hundreds of officers. This decision could signal a softened stance on the Pentagon's policies, and enable progression within the U.S. military's ranks.
#P&GRestructuring
P&G Faces Billions in Restructuring Charges
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble forecasts booking significant charges tied to business restructuring and the impairment of the Gillette brand, showcasing the financial shifts some corporations are making to adapt to current market demands.
#AirbnbLeadership
Airbnb Reshuffles C-Suite, Names New CFO
Airbnb has announced executive changes, appointing a new CFO, which indicates a potential strategic shift and an effort to refocus on broader business objectives.
#BitcoinRally
Bitcoin's Rally Redefines Crypto Sentiment
Bitcoin's dramatic surge past $43,000 marks a significant rebound for the cryptocurrency market, hinting at renewed investor confidence as speculation about regulatory approvals for a spot ETF arises.
#InsiderTrading
Alleged Trading Scheme Ahead of Hamas Attack
Israeli regulators examine a report suggesting unknown traders possibly profited from advance knowledge of the Hamas attack, raising alarms about insider trading linked to geopolitical events.
#GOPImpeachment
House GOP Gears up for Biden Impeachment Vote
The Republican-controlled House is set to hold a vote formalizing its impeachment inquiry against President Biden, reflecting the party's strategic direction and the divisive political atmosphere.
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aol ⇢ Virgin Galactic's stock price dropped over 17% after Richard Branson announced he would halt further funding, citing post-pandemic financial constraints, adding to the company's challenges including layoffs and a suspension of commercial flights.
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reuters ⇢ Nvidia and Microsoft CEOs believe that industrial companies will benefit the most from AI in the long term, with the third wave of AI adoption in heavy industry being the largest, according to their discussion at Microsoft's Ignite 2023 conference.
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247wallst barrons techcrunch aol thestreet ⇢ Tesla's Range Extender accessory for the Cybertruck, which adds around 130 miles of additional range, is estimated to weigh around 550 to 600 pounds and cost $16,000, potentially allowing the vehicle to qualify for federal EV tax credits.
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dealbreaker reason ⇢ Trevian Kutti, a co-defendant in the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump, has been mirroring Trump's defense strategy by ranting about the case on social media, potentially violating her bond agreement.
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# cvs drug pharmacy
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fiercepharma ⇢ Johnson & Johnson has reached settlements with several law firms over talc claims, aiming to facilitate a prepackaged bankruptcy resolution, according to the company's vice president for litigation, Erik Haas.
# climate cop28 fossil
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theguardian ⇢ Brazil is expressing anger and opposition to the European Union's carbon border tax at the COP28 conference in Dubai, with support from China, as they seek to include their trade concerns in discussions on curbing climate change.
# china moody chinese
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wsj ⇢ China's local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) are expected to have lower default risks in 2024 due to a gradual recovery in fiscal revenues and policy support from the central government, according to Fitch Ratings.
# holiday christmas mcdonald
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edition.cnn wsj foxbusiness thestreet aol asia.nikkei pymnts techcrunch theguardian seattletimes ⇢ The holiday season presents opportunities for investors to profit from the surge in the travel industry, with Viad and Expedia Group being two top travel stocks to consider buying.
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# mortgage home housing
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bostonherald bloomberg ⇢ Real-estate brokerage Redfin predicts that the housing market in 2024 will be more favorable for buyers, with lower mortgage rates and home prices expected to ease the cost of homeownership.
# car loan retirement
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fastcompany 247wallst zerohedge ⇢ If you make too much money to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, you can still contribute to a traditional IRA, create a spousal IRA for your non-working spouse, and potentially contribute through a backdoor Roth IRA.
# hamas gaza israel
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economist aol pbs wsj ⇢ The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange denies the findings of a report by US researchers suggesting that investors in Israel profited from prior knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, stating that the report was inaccurate and irresponsible.
# lyons fashion crew
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socialmediatoday ⇢ A TikToker living in a housetruck in the Canadian woods went viral for showing how she washes her hair in freezing temperatures, receiving both praise and criticism for her use of non-biodegradable products.
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theglobeandmail washingtonpost cnbc ⇢ JetBlue is seeking approval to buy Spirit Airlines in order to challenge the dominance of the four largest U.S. airlines, while the Justice Department argues that the deal would lead to higher fares and fewer options for budget travelers.
# shark police sharkattacks
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dw theweek aol mediaite ⇢ A man in Arlington, Virginia, who fired shots at officers before his house exploded is presumed dead, according to authorities.
# tax court supremecourt
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bizjournals wsj washingtonpost ft ⇢ The Supreme Court appears unlikely to preemptively block Congress from passing a wealth tax, as conservative and liberal justices expressed skepticism and questioned the distinctions between the repatriation tax and other long-standing taxes.
# nokia ericsson 5g
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lightreading ft ⇢ Charter Communications' stock is leading the S&P 500 decliners as the company expresses caution about near-term broadband growth due to video-carriage disputes and rate impacts, although it remains optimistic about the long-term potential of its broadband business.
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# ukraine ukrainian russian
wsj zerohedge bloomberg mediaite axios 247wallst reuters businessinsider seattletimes aol pbs ⇢ Ukrainian President Zelensky abruptly cancels address to US Senators and criticizes their failure to secure more taxpayer funds, warning that Ukraine could lose the war with Russia without additional aid.
# saudi arabia saudiarabia
arabnews wsj ft bloomberg reuters ⇢ Saudi Arabia's real estate supply reservations have more than doubled, with a 110% increase year on year in November, as the country aims to meet the growing demand for housing and achieve a balance between population growth and urban expansion.
# amtrak rail allete
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ksat theregister benzinga reuters ⇢ U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has announced that four key routes in Ohio have been selected for Amtrak expansion, with the Federal Railroad Administration providing $500,000 for planning efforts on each corridor.
# munger disney buffett
cnbc barrons thestreet aol marketwatch bloomberg wsj ⇢ Warren Buffett suggests that passing a law making all sitting members of Congress ineligible for reelection if the deficit exceeds 3% of GDP would be a simple way to end the U.S. deficit in five minutes.
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# gillette charges restructuring
reuters cnbc finance.yahoo theglobeandmail barchart bloomberg investopedia wsj benzinga marketwatch ⇢ Procter & Gamble expects to incur over $2 billion in charges for restructuring and impairment related to Gillette, causing its stock to fall 2.8%.
# panera lemonade caffeine
aol thehill nytimes cbsnews thestreet marketwatch seattletimes ⇢ The family of a Florida man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread, claiming that their caffeinated lemonade drink led to his cardiac arrest and subsequent death.
# spotify podcasts music
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ritholtz bloomberg theguardian ⇢ Former boss of Spotify's podcast studio, Gimlet Media, Lydia Polgreen, criticizes the company for canceling hit podcasts and wasting money on costly celebrity podcast deals, following Spotify's recent announcement of layoffs and podcast cancellations.
# work dayweek lamborghini
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tech.co businessinsider financialpost inc benzinga theguardian ⇢ A report and survey of 5,000 workers suggests that the push for work-life balance is flawed, as the key to mental wellness is the ability for employees to choose their preferred work arrangement, whether it be remote, hybrid, or in-office.
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SBUX Starbucks Corp.
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# tuberville promotions military
businessinsider aol bloomberg mediaite pbs wsj axios nbcnews msnbc zerohedge ⇢ Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has lifted his hold on military promotions for the majority of service members, which he had imposed earlier this year due to disagreements over abortion policies, despite not achieving his desired outcome.
# lithium ironore lithiumstocks
investorplace wsj bloomberg businessinsider theglobeandmail benzinga finance.yahoo ⇢ This article highlights three lithium stocks, Albemarle, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), and Ganfeng Lithium, that are considered game-changers in the industry due to their market-leading capabilities and potential for growth.
# peyton kuhn floridastate
msnbc wsj bloomberg theweek mediaite benzinga reason ⇢ The controversy surrounding the omission of Florida State's undefeated football team from the College Football Playoff has sparked outrage among politicians and may potentially involve Congress.
# delancey strutz fox
aol businessinsider mediaite cbsnews ⇢ Former Fox News producer Justin Wells, who worked with Tucker Carlson, has been accused of sexually assaulting a former colleague in 2008, according to a lawsuit filed by Andrew Delancey, who also named Fox News and its parent company as defendants.
Wikipedia Current Events
December 5
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
- Israeli troops and tanks enter Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces are also reported inside Bani Suheila and other localities. The Nasser Hospital says it has received 43 bodies. (Reuters)
- 2023 Israel–Lebanon border conflict
- A Lebanese soldier is killed and three others are injured by Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon. (Reuters)
- 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
- Myanmar civil war
- Operation 1027
- The Arakan Army accuses the military of using chemical weapons on its forces in Chin State. The military denies using chemical weapons. (The Irrawaddy)
- Operation 1027
Disasters and accidents
- 2023 eruption of Mount Marapi
- More bodies are found by rescuers on the slopes of Mount Marapi, West Sumatra, Indonesia, bringing the death toll of Sunday's volcanic eruption to 23. (AP)
- Sixteen people are killed when a bus plunges into a ravine in Hamtic, Antique, Philippines. (Reuters via South China Morning Post)
- Fourteen people are killed and 32 others injured when a double-decker bus veers off the road and crashes into a tree in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. (AP)
- Weather of 2023
- An atmospheric river hits the Pacific Northwest of the United States, bringing record-breaking rain to Washington and Oregon and killing 1 person. (AP) (CNN)
International relations
- Rwanda–United Kingdom relations
- Rwanda asylum plan
- Rwanda and the United Kingdom sign a treaty in Kigali on the relocation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. The new treaty will also see British lawyers stationed in Rwandan courts. (BBC News)
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nakedcapitalism ⇢ Campaigners have criticized Rishi Sunak for being "on the wrong side of history" as the UK government suffered a defeat in the Commons over compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal, with calls for immediate action to be taken.
# airbnb stephenson cfo
pymnts cnbc theglobeandmail wsj bloomberg chicagotribune ⇢ Airbnb has elevated its CFO, Dave Stephenson, to the newly created role of chief business officer, highlighting the shift in the CFO role from a purely financial position to a strategic partner driving business success.
# en la que
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digiday ⇢ You have the opportunity to vote for the wildlife photo of the year, which includes a photo of penguins arguing, a sleepy polar bear, and a happy turtle.
# happiness coach aksoheart
wsj aol axios businessinsider bloomberg benzinga ⇢ Living life on the road can be lonely, but those who have experienced it have learned valuable lessons on coping with solitude and exploring their own feelings before seeking companionship.