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Pulse of the Hour
Microsoft Unionizes ZeniMax Contract Workers
In a landmark move, Microsoft agrees to convert 77 contract employees at ZeniMax Media into unionized staff, setting a precedent in the tech industry.
Retail Group Retracts Shoplifting Claim
The Retail Industry Leaders Association backtracks on its startling statement about a surge in 'organized' shoplifting, stirring debate on retail crime impact.
Job Growth Defies Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Strong job creation and wage growth in the U.S. counter projections for early Federal Reserve rate cuts, signaling a resilient economy.
Starbucks Seeks Union Talks in January
Starbucks reaches out to union representatives, proposing to resume contract negotiations in January amid ongoing disputes with unionized workers.
12h Briefing
#GeneTherapy
Historic FDA Nod to Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell
Approving two pioneering treatments, the FDA has embraced innovation to alleviate suffering from sickle cell disease, showcasing a leap in genetic medicine where precision may redefine patient care and outcomes.
#CEOChange
Entain CEO Exits Amidst Investor Turbulence
With shareholder activism intensifying, Entain's leadership change signifies a strategic pivot, potentially altering the firm's trajectory amid regulatory headwinds impacting the broader gambling industry.
#AIExpansion
Broadcom Bets Big on Generative AI's Rise
Broadcom's shift towards generative AI demand, a burgeoning tech frontier, could catalyze a new growth chapter, reflecting the tech sector's adaptability to harness evolving digital paradigm shifts.
#Antitrust
U.K. Probes Microsoft's Deepening OpenAI Links
The U.K.'s scrutiny of Microsoft's expanding involvement with OpenAI indicates regulatory attentiveness to market concentration risks, testing the balance between innovation and competitive fairness.
#TourSuccess
Taylor Swift's Tour Hits Billion-Dollar Jackpot
Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' has become a billion-dollar enterprise, underscoring her monumental influence and marking a record in the music industry's commercial landscape amidst the resurgence of live events.
#AdBoycott
Amazon Clashes With Disney Over Ad Boycott
Amazon's response to Disney's X ad platform boycott reveals the intricacies of corporate influence and the challenge of navigating socially charged business decisions amid evolving digital content landscapes.
#FiscalPolicy
China's 'Proactive' Fiscal Stance To Spur Growth
China's pledge for a 'proactive' fiscal policy signifies government intent to propel economic revival in 2024, showcasing the state's strategic commitment to stabilizing and advancing national economic progress.
#UserGrowth
Startup Quwan Reaches Milestone User Growth
Quwan's surge in registered users highlights the startup's significant market traction, capturing the entertainment booking space's dynamism and consumer demand for digital entertainment experiences.
Trending Topics
Cluster
# jobs inflation rate
investorplace 
nytimes 
businessinsider 
barchart 
aol 
mediaite 
bloomberg 
axios 
barrons 
asia.nikkei ⇢ Investors hoping for a Federal Reserve rate cut in 2024 are misguided as the Fed typically cuts rates at the end of an expansion, not the beginning, and there are potential factors that could derail the current market momentum.
# stock honeywell nvidia
deadline investorplace 
cnbc barrons 
benzinga 
finance.yahoo 
wsj bloomberg 
marketwatch 
theblock.co 
seekingalpha 
techcrunch ⇢ Paramount Global (PARA) stock is up 12% today due to unconfirmed rumors that content production company Skydance Media may be considering acquiring its assets, with the potential deal being in the early stages.
# trump biden hunter
nytimes aol 
vox 
semafor mediaite wsj 
edition.cnn 
politico 
msnbc marketwatch 
dealbreaker ⇢ Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from Harvard's Antisemitism Advisory Group, citing the university's failure to address the ideology that portrays Jews as oppressors and its perceived inaction against antisemitism on campus.
# openai microsoft google
gov.uk 
theregister 
zerohedge techcrunch barrons 
theguardian bloomberg cnbc 
pymnts 
reuters 
bizjournals aol ⇢ The Linux Foundation is supporting the development of OpenBao, an open source alternative to HashiCorp's Vault, after the company adopted a competition-limiting license for its software, prompting forks such as OpenTofu.
Movers
IPO
12/11COR3 & CO. (HOLDINGS) [COC]
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12/11CHI KO HOLDINGS LIMITED [CKHL]
12/11METROS DEVELOPMENT CO. [MTRS]
12/11LINKAGE GLOBAL [LGCB]
12/11TRIDENT DIGITAL TECH HOLDINGS [TDTH]
12/11LUCAS GC LIMITED [LGCL]
12/11J-LONG GROUP LIMITED [JL]
12/12INNO HOLDINGS [INHD]
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Cluster
# mcdonald starbucks checkout
nbcchicago nytimes businessinsider aol 
thestreet 
bbc.co.uk 
seattletimes pymnts 
washingtonpost 
winknews 
apnews ⇢ McDonald's spinoff restaurant, CosMc's, has officially opened in a Chicago suburb, offering a menu of vintage-inspired food and bold, refreshing beverages, including items like Creamy Avocado Tomatillo Sandwich and Sour Cherry Energy Slush.
# tesla electric ev
businessinsider benzinga nytimes thestreet 
247wallst barrons cnbc aol wsj reuters marketwatch bloomberg ⇢ Tesla is facing increased challenges in Scandinavia as a Swedish court supports a union's decision to block license plates, and a fourth country joins the blockade against the company.
# mortgage housing student
cnbc investorplace 
financialpost barrons benzinga marketwatch zerohedge bloomberg aol 
theweek ⇢ 2023 was the least affordable year for homebuying in at least 11 years, with monthly housing costs exceeding 40% of median income and increasing faster than wages, according to Redfin.
# climate water cop28
investorplace 
institutionalinvestor dealbreaker bloomberg 
siliconvalley 
dw seekingalpha cnbc 
msn 
ft ⇢ Investing in sustainable stocks can be profitable, as demonstrated by LVMH and Costco, two companies that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria while maintaining financial success.
Cluster
# china ice beijing
benzinga zerohedge reuters 
theinformation bloomberg 
theglobeandmail ft asia.nikkei edition.cnn 
scmp cnbc ⇢ The EU-China trade relationship is at a critical point as the leaders of both blocks meet to discuss various topics, including the trade imbalance and the need for cooperation on issues like climate change.
# gaza israel hamas
theweek 
pbs bloomberg semafor zerohedge 
youtube ft vox wsj 
nbcnews mediaite ⇢ A 17-year-old student from Gaza shares her fears and plea for an end to the bombing, while an article discusses the potential for authoritarian rule under former President Donald Trump and the importance of supporting Ukraine.
# ukraine putin russia
tass.ru semafor ft businessinsider bloomberg 
abcnews.go aol pbs 
reason barrons 
politico.eu theweek ⇢ Ukraine is seeking to hold Russia accountable for environmental war crimes at COP28, presenting evidence of the destruction caused by the Russian military and aiming to set a precedent for prosecuting environmental damages in future conflicts.
# disease sickle cell
barrons seattletimes pbs siliconvalley nbcnews cnbc wsj bloomberg 
investors nytimes politico ⇢ The FDA has approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, a painful blood disorder that primarily affects Black people in the US, offering hope for a potential cure for the severe form of the disease.
Cluster
# spotify vogel ek
barrons aol seattletimes marketwatch 247wallst investors financialpost theguardian 
investing finance.yahoo theglobeandmail ⇢ Spotify's CFO, Paul Vogel, is stepping down after eight years at the company, just days after announcing mass layoffs, as the music streaming giant enters a new phase and seeks a CFO with a different mix of experience.
# christmas holiday santa
wsj bloomberg 
nextavenue nytimes thestreet benzinga financialpost 
theinventory washingtonpost siliconvalley aol ⇢ Next Avenue highlights five unforgettable towns for a winter getaway, including Charleston for a Southern Christmas experience and Leavenworth for a Bavarian-style town with festive lighting ceremonies and sleigh rides.
# sunak bestweek rwanda
theweek benzinga aol politico semafor barrons wsj ft youtube mediaite ⇢ This week in entertainment news, highlights include TIME's announcement of their Person of the Year, the extension of the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes, Nickelodeon's upcoming sports telecasts, Ja Rule's biggest tour announcement, and more.
# eu vestager european
bloomberg seattletimes theguardian reuters barrons ⇢ The EU is considering new rules that would allow member countries to ban Russian energy companies from their pipelines and terminals, potentially ending all gas imports from Russia.
Cluster
# teamsters dhl strike
aol ft theguardian wsj 
wlky reuters abcnews.go nytimes bloomberg 
wdrb ⇢ Over 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport went on strike to demand a fair contract and protest unfair labor practices, impacting the company's critical logistics hub during the busiest time of the year.
# anglo angloamerican copper
cnbc marketwatch benzinga ft bloomberg theglobeandmail wsj aol finance.yahoo ⇢ Anglo American plans to cut production and reduce costs by $1.8 billion due to falling commodity prices, with a focus on diamonds, platinum group metals, copper, and iron ore mines in Chile and South Africa.
# apple iphone india
barrons finance.yahoo benzinga investorplace wsj 247wallst 
asiafinancial bloomberg cnbc marketwatch ⇢ Morgan Stanley has raised its target price for Apple to $220 based on positive outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in the Vision Pro, citing potential for AI-driven growth.
# binance zhao uae
cnbc 
decrypt.co financialpost 
coindesk scmp ft 
cointelegraph theblock.co thestreet ⇢ Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is not allowed to leave the United States before his criminal sentencing due to his significant wealth and lack of ties to the country, according to a federal judge.
Cluster
# flight emerson pilot
businessinsider aol 
news.yahoo 
nypost apnews 
opb youtube nbcnews thestreet ⇢ The FAA is allowing the pilot, who intentionally crashed his plane for YouTube views, to resume flying before he serves his prison sentence.
# uk brexit oecd
theguardian businessinsider bbc.co.uk 
fee zerohedge bloomberg theweek ⇢ Brexit is damaging the UK economy and hindering opportunities for research, education, and cultural exchange with European countries, contrary to the arguments made by Larry Elliott in his article.
# airbus cathay boeing
benzinga axios barrons reuters seattletimes ft thestreet bloomberg ⇢ Southwest Airlines is offering a fare sale with flights starting at $39 each way, giving travelers more than 10 days to book for travel between January and May 2024.
# swift tour taylorswift
wsj benzinga 247wallst seattletimes apnews theweek 
inc bloomberg 
cbc.ca msnbc ⇢ Elon Musk warns Taylor Swift about the potential decline in popularity after being named Time's Person of the Year, citing his own experience, while highlighting the challenges of maintaining public approval for high-profile figures.
Stocktwits
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MBI MBIA Inc.
DOCU DocuSign Inc
ALT Altimmune Inc
PARA Paramount Global
LADYS.X Milady
QI.X Benqi Finance
AVAX.X Avalanche
RNDR.X Render Token
GALA.X Gala Games
DUNE Dune Acquisition...
ASTS AST SpaceMobile Inc
GOOG Alphabet Inc - Class C
MDGL Madrigal...
TWLO Twilio Inc
XRP.X Ripple
GOOGL Alphabet Inc - Class A
Cluster
# dust sand dustcontrol
theregister benzinga thestreet ⇢ Datacenters are exploring ways to repurpose the heat they generate, with Northern Europe leading the way, but challenges such as finding nearby users and the need for additional engineering and investment remain.
# sweepstakes cain gurus
bloomberg aol siliconvalley 
clickondetroit 
local10 benzinga ⇢ Alameda County officials have demanded $45 million in payments from the Oakland A's as they are leaving for Las Vegas, citing a contract that requires accelerated payments if the team announces its relocation.
# inheritance retirement socialsecurity
marketwatch finance.yahoo 
fool barrons ⇢ The person is asking if they have any claim to their wife's $200,000 inheritance after losing their job and home and using their retirement funds to support them during difficult times.
# heron macgowan miyazaki
reason vox mediaite theweek youtube bloomberg ⇢ "The Boy and the Heron" is a whimsical and mysterious animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, featuring a boy who encounters a talking heron and enters a strange world filled with magical creatures and murder parrots.
Wikipedia Current Events
December 8
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- The Kiel Institute reports that pledges of aid to Ukraine have been significantly scaled back, falling to their lowest level since the start of the war. Aid promised to Ukraine between August and October 2023 fell almost 90 percent from the same period in 2022. (Al Jazeera)
- Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure
- Russia launches 19 cruise missiles from Tu-95s at Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least one civilian in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and injuring several others. At least 14 missiles are intercepted. (Reuters)
- Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Syrian civil war
- Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war
- Syria says an Israeli airstrike has killed four people in a vehicle in Madinat al-Baath, Quneitra Governorate. Local media reports the victims were affiliated with Iran-backed militias. Shortly after the airstrike, rocket sirens are triggered in Israel's Galilee region. (The Jerusalem Post)
- Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war
International relations
- Armenia–Azerbaijan relations
- Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards a peace treaty to formally end the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and normalize relations. (BBC News)
Politics and elections
- 2023 Guatemalan general election
- The Attorney General's Office says that the results of the 2023 general election are "null and void". (Prensa Libre)
December 7
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
- Amnesty International reports that American-made munitions were used in two Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in Gaza that killed 43 civilians. (The Independent)
- The International Criminal Court’s Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza, adding that "willfully impeding relief supplies to civilians may constitute a war crime" under the ICC Rome Statute. (Al Jazeera)
- Israel foreign minister Eli Cohen revokes United Nations humanitarian coordinator Lynn Hastings's residence visa after she stated that "nowhere is safe in Gaza" and does not have the conditions needed to send aid to people. (Al Jazeera)
- Killing of journalists in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International find that Israel targeted journalists in an attack in southern Lebanon, firing artillery shells which killed one journalist and injured six others, concluding this was likely a direct attack on civilians and should be investigated as a war crime. (Al Jazeera)
- 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
Arts and culture
- Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023. (Polygon)
Disasters and accidents
- 2023 Guyana Defence Force helicopter crash
- The Guyanese government confirms that five military officers who were in a Bell 412EP helicopter that crashed near the border with Venezuela have died and that two others survived the crash. The helicopter went missing on Wednesday during bad weather conditions. It is the deadliest incident in Guyanese military history. (AP)
- 2023 Mahé explosion
- The Seychelles declares a state of emergency after a large explosion in an industrial area on Mahé destroys commercial buildings and nearby residential housing, injuring people and also damaging the Seychelles International Airport. A separate state of emergency is also declared for ongoing floods in the country, which have killed at least three people. (Al Jazeera)
- A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA Strike Eagle crashes during a training mission in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, killing both pilots. (AP)
Law and crime
- Weiss special counsel investigation
- U.S. first son Hunter Biden is indicted on nine tax-related charges, three felonies and nine misdemeanors, in California. (AP)
- A 14-year-old girl opens fire at a school in Bryansk, Russia, killing one person and injuring five others before killing herself. (AP)
- The Danish Parliament votes to criminalize the desecration of religious texts after a series of Quran burning incidents by far-right activists. (AFP via France 24)
- A woman tries to burn down the former residence of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia before bystanders intervene. (NPR)
Cluster
# marijuana austin texas
benzinga wsj siliconvalley financialpost techcrunch ⇢ Lawmakers in Lubbock, Texas have approved a resolution to include a marijuana decriminalization initiative on the May 2024 ballot, while Democrats in New Hampshire are pushing for the inclusion of eating disorders in the state's medical marijuana program.
# cruise royal britto
businessinsider thestreet benzinga reason aol ⇢ Carnival Cruise Line has made changes to its breakfast menu, removing the made-to-order omelette station in its Lido buffet and main dining room, and offering a limited selection of omelettes instead.
# book books agus
wsj seattletimes 
latimes ⇢ Dr. David Agus' highly anticipated book, "The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature's Lessons for a Long and Happy Life," was finally published by Simon & Schuster after a nine-month delay due to plagiarism issues.
# squarefoot foot square
edition.cnn siliconvalley theweek theguardian ⇢ These six captivating homes, ranging from a converted church to a waterfront cottage, offer unique features such as original architectural details, chef's kitchens, and outdoor spaces, all priced under $1 million.