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Michael and Susan Dell Commit Record $6.25 Billion to Jumpstart Investment Accounts for 25 Million American Children

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David Goldfarb

What the UK Autumn Budget Could Mean for Your Money

A Closer Look at Possible Tax Changes and Economic Pressures

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Senator Bill Cassidy Pushes New Plan to Replace ACA Premium Credits with Pre-Paid Health Savings Accounts

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Ray Dalio Says Gulf Nations Are Rising as a New Global Epicenter for Wealth and Innovation

The billionaire investor compares the Middle East’s transformation to the early days of Silicon Valley, fueled by capital, talent, and massive AI infrastructure investments.

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David Goldfarb

Hong Kong Voter Turnout Slumps as Public Anger Over Deadly High-Rise Fire Intensifies

A devastating blaze that killed 159 people has reshaped political sentiment and pushed Hong Kong’s electoral participation near historic lows.

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Thailand Launches Cross-Border Air Strikes as Conflict With Cambodia Escalates

A fragile ceasefire collapses as fresh clashes, mass evacuations, and long-standing territorial disputes push Southeast Asia’s border tensions to their most dangerous point in years.

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Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Tightens and Global Demand Accelerates

The metal known for its volatility has outperformed gold this year, driven by shrinking supply, soaring industrial use, and an extraordinary wave of consumer buying.

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Rachel Steinberg

Foreign Investors Eye China’s AI Startups as Valuations Remain Affordable

Despite U.S. AI boom and bubble concerns, China’s leaner AI firms attract global capital with lower costs and faster growth potential

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Calder Monroe

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Fund Faces Record Outflows as Bitcoin Suffers Sharp Monthly Drop

Spot bitcoin ETFs hit their worst month since 2022 as investors shift toward safer assets amid market uncertainty.

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Elon Musk Urges Dismantling of EU After 120 Million-Euro Fine Hits X

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Junia Wells

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China Accuses Japan of Military Provocation

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ICEBlock Creator Sues U.S. Government Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

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Ray Dalio Says Gulf Nations Are Rising as a New Global Epicenter for Wealth and Innovation

The billionaire investor compares the Middle East’s transformation to the early days of Silicon Valley, fueled by capital, talent, and massive AI infrastructure investments.

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David Goldfarb

Tata and Intel Launch Landmark Partnership to Build India’s First Major Chip Foundry and Accelerate AI-Powered PCs

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Calder Monroe

Viva Wallet — The Startup Revolutionizing Digital Banking in Europe

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Robinhood Expands Into Indonesia With Landmark Brokerage and Crypto Acquisition

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Junia Wells

Inside Binance’s Power Shift as Yi He Steps Into the Co-CEO Role

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Japan Accuses Chinese Fighter Jets of Targeting Its Aircraft With Radar Near Okinawa

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Hong Kong Voter Turnout Slumps as Public Anger Over Deadly High-Rise Fire Intensifies

A devastating blaze that killed 159 people has reshaped political sentiment and pushed Hong Kong’s electoral participation near historic lows.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Thailand Launches Cross-Border Air Strikes as Conflict With Cambodia Escalates

A fragile ceasefire collapses as fresh clashes, mass evacuations, and long-standing territorial disputes push Southeast Asia’s border tensions to their most dangerous point in years.

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U.S. Shift Away From Chinese Manufacturing Hits a Major Turning Point

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Junia Wells

Bessent Projects Strong Year-End Growth as Holiday Spending Surges Across the U.S.

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China’s US-Bound Exports Collapse Further in November as Global Shipments Rebound

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Ginkgo Bioworks — The Startup Engineering the Future with Custom Microbes

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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Delays Vote on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns Until Friday

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Starbucks Workers Extend Three-Week Strike With Major Rally in NYC

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EU Launches Major Competition Probe Into Meta Over WhatsApp AI Rules

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The EU’s proposal to unlock seized Russian assets for Ukraine’s financing needs triggers sharp retaliation threats and intensifies geopolitical tensions

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Calder Monroe

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Junia Wells

Bank of Japan Confronts Escalating Pressure as Government Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Highs

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David Goldfarb

China’s GPU Challenger Moore Threads Skyrockets Over 400 Percent in Shanghai Debut After Massive 1.1 Billion Dollar IPO

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Calder Monroe

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Junia Wells

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