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New York’s Office Market Defies Exit Fears Under Mayor Mamdani

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David Goldfarb

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Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Suspected Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Policy Decisions

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Eli Lilly Pushes Back Against U.S. Plan to Lock In Global Drug Pricing Model

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South Korea Unveils $17 Billion Emergency Budget to Tackle Oil Shock from Middle East Conflict

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Deadline Looms for Parents Seeking Student Loan Relief Options

Borrowers face narrowing window to secure income-based payments and potential forgiveness before new federal rules take effect

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David Goldfarb

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Remain in Defunct SAVE Plan — Here’s What It Means for Their Debt

7.2 million borrowers face growing balances as interest accrues and progress toward forgiveness stalls

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Augusta Parker

The High Cost of Being a Woman: Why Your Monthly Essentials Now Carry a 40% Inflation Premium

From "Pink Tariffs" to supply chain chaos, the soaring price of menstrual products is forcing millions to rethink their budgets and look for long-term alternatives.

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Alina Sinclair

Economy

Asian Tourists Reroute Travel Plans as Middle East Airfares and Risks Climb

Rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions push travelers to explore regional alternatives and shorter trips across Asia

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Augusta Parker

Ireland’s Pharma Boom Built a Global Powerhouse—but Now Faces Growing Risks

From tax incentives to trillion-dollar exports, the country’s deep reliance on Big Pharma is raising concerns about long-term stability

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Augusta Parker

Rising Oil Shock From U.S.–Iran Conflict Starts Hitting American Wallets and Businesses

Fuel surcharges, higher airfares, and mounting operating costs signal a ripple effect across the U.S. economy as energy prices surge

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Rachel Steinberg

Investing

Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Strategy with Acquisition of Digital Asset Firm

Asset manager strengthens active investment capabilities as institutional demand for sophisticated crypto strategies accelerates

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Rachel Steinberg

Gulf Markets Diverge Sharply Amid Iran Conflict as Oil and Geopolitics Drive Volatility

Saudi Arabia and Oman rise while Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain struggle as investors weigh risks and seek safe-haven opportunities

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Alina Sinclair

Logan Paul’s $16 Million Pokémon Card Sale Signals Boom in Alternative Collectible Investing

Rare trading cards outperform traditional markets as scarcity, grading, and celebrity demand fuel explosive returns

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Augusta Parker

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Asian Tourists Reroute Travel Plans as Middle East Airfares and Risks Climb

Rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions push travelers to explore regional alternatives and shorter trips across Asia

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Augusta Parker

Private Jet Travel Gets Pricier as Fuel Surge Drives Costs Higher

Charter rates jump up to 20 percent as rising jet fuel prices reshape luxury aviation economics and traveler behavior

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Rachel Steinberg

United Airlines Reinvents Business Class With Lower-Cost Polaris Tier

New “Base” fares strip premium perks while expanding access to luxury travel, signaling a major shift in airline pricing strategies

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Leah Rosenfeld

New York’s Office Market Defies Exit Fears Under Mayor Mamdani

Rising rents, strong leasing demand, and an AI-driven surge challenge narratives of a corporate flight from the city

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David Goldfarb

Ireland’s Pharma Boom Built a Global Powerhouse—but Now Faces Growing Risks

From tax incentives to trillion-dollar exports, the country’s deep reliance on Big Pharma is raising concerns about long-term stability

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Augusta Parker

Why China No Longer Guarantees Box Office Success for Hollywood Films

Shifting regulations, changing audience tastes, and rising local competition are reshaping the global movie industry

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Alina Sinclair

Rising Oil Shock From U.S.–Iran Conflict Starts Hitting American Wallets and Businesses

Fuel surcharges, higher airfares, and mounting operating costs signal a ripple effect across the U.S. economy as energy prices surge

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Rachel Steinberg

Oil Markets Surge Toward Crisis Levels as Hormuz Standoff Intensifies

Trump’s hard deadline for Iran triggers supply fears, pushing crude prices higher amid one of the largest disruptions in energy history

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Leah Rosenfeld

Asian Markets Edge Higher Despite Rising Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge

Japan and South Korea stocks gain as investors weigh geopolitical risks, oil shocks, and shifting U.S. policy signals

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David Goldfarb

Inside the $7 Trillion AI Data Center Surge Reshaping Global Finance

Explosive growth in AI infrastructure is pushing insurers, lenders, and investors to rethink risk, capital structures, and long-term sustainability

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Augusta Parker

Trump’s High-Stakes Iran Strategy Sends Global Markets Into Turmoil

Ultimatums, mixed signals, and oil shocks leave investors bracing for either a breakthrough deal or a deepening global crisis

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Alina Sinclair

Vestiaire Collective — The Startup Transforming Luxury Fashion Resale

How a French marketplace is redefining second-hand luxury shopping worldwide

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Leah Rosenfeld

Sakura Internet Surges 20% as Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to AI Expansion in Japan

Microsoft partners with SoftBank and Sakura Internet to build advanced AI infrastructure and train 1 million professionals by 2030.

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David Goldfarb

Coca-Cola Teams Up With 13 Restaurant Chains in Major Campaign to Revive Drink Sales

As restaurant traffic slows, the beverage giant doubles down on high-margin soda sales through a first-of-its-kind multi-brand marketing push.

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Rachel Steinberg

Starbucks Rolls Out Bonuses and Expanded Tipping to Boost Employee Morale and Sales

New incentives and workplace changes aim to accelerate the coffee giant’s turnaround strategy by improving both barista satisfaction and customer experience.

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drugs to Push Domestic Production

New policy targets pharmaceutical firms without pricing agreements, while offering exemptions and incentives tied to U.S. manufacturing and lower drug costs.

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Augusta Parker

Market Swings Threaten Retirement Security as Timing Risk Comes Into Focus

Financial experts warn that early losses in retirement can significantly erode long-term wealth, making preparation and strategy critical for new retirees.

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Alina Sinclair

Coinbase Secures Key U.S. Approval to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion

Conditional trust bank clearance strengthens Coinbase’s push into regulated financial infrastructure and positions it to scale crypto-based payments globally.

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Rachel Steinberg

Brent Crude Spot Prices Surge Past $141 as Supply Shock Hits Global Oil Markets

Immediate delivery premiums spike to 15-year highs, signaling severe supply tightness as geopolitical disruptions choke critical energy routes.

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Leah Rosenfeld

United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees as Soaring Fuel Costs Hit Travelers

Airlines pass rising jet fuel expenses onto passengers, with baggage fees climbing across major U.S. carriers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Suspected Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Policy Decisions

Concerns grow over unusual market activity ahead of major geopolitical and economic announcements, raising questions about information leaks within government circles.

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David Goldfarb

Microsoft Pushes Copilot Momentum as AI Concerns Pressure Its Stock

Strong enterprise adoption signals and revised sales tactics highlight growing traction for Microsoft’s AI suite, even as investors remain cautious about long-term returns.

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Augusta Parker

China’s Chip Champions Surge as AI Demand and U.S. Curbs Reshape the Industry

Record revenues across China’s semiconductor sector highlight a powerful mix of AI-driven demand, supply shortages, and a strategic shift toward domestic self-reliance.

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Alina Sinclair

Ping An Good Doctor — China’s Digital Healthcare Revolution

How a Chinese healthtech startup is transforming online medical services

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Augusta Parker

Japanese Corporate Optimism Peaks Despite Iran Conflict, Risks Loom

Quarterly Tankan survey shows strongest sentiment in four years even as energy costs and supply chain risks rise

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Augusta Parker

Germany Limits Daily Fuel Price Hikes to Protect Consumers Amid Energy Shock

New rules aim to curb volatility at the pump as oil supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions drive sharp cost increases

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Augusta Parker

Indian Stock Market Faces Deeper Downside Risks Amid Global and Domestic Pressures

Falling valuations, weak earnings growth, and external shocks raise concerns that the correction may not be over

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Alina Sinclair

Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Strategy with Acquisition of Digital Asset Firm

Asset manager strengthens active investment capabilities as institutional demand for sophisticated crypto strategies accelerates

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Rachel Steinberg

Deadline Looms for Parents Seeking Student Loan Relief Options

Borrowers face narrowing window to secure income-based payments and potential forgiveness before new federal rules take effect

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David Goldfarb

Nike Stock Slides as Turnaround Timeline Extends and China Weakness Intensifies

Investors grow cautious as sales outlook weakens, margins face pressure, and recovery shifts further into 2027

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Rachel Steinberg

Eli Lilly Pushes Back Against U.S. Plan to Lock In Global Drug Pricing Model

CEO warns proposed legislation could disrupt innovation and weaken America’s pharmaceutical leadership

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Leah Rosenfeld

Sam’s Club Raises Membership Fees as Demand for Value Shopping Grows

Walmart’s warehouse chain increases annual pricing while expanding perks to compete with rivals and offset rising operational costs

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David Goldfarb

Globalstar Shares Jump as Amazon Explores Strategic Buyout Deal

Potential acquisition could strengthen Amazon’s satellite ambitions and intensify competition in the fast-growing space internet market

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David Goldfarb

Oil Markets Spike as U.S. Signals Imminent Strike on Iran

Brent surges past $106 as geopolitical tensions intensify and fears grow over prolonged supply disruptions in critical energy corridors

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Augusta Parker

Oil Shock Reignites EV Interest as Automakers Reconsider Combustion Bets

Middle East tensions drive fuel price volatility, nudging consumers toward electric vehicles even as legacy carmakers scale back aggressive EV plans

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Alina Sinclair

GoTo — The Startup Building Southeast Asia’s Super App

How Indonesia’s tech giants are combining ride-hailing, delivery, and fintech into one platform

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Leah Rosenfeld

Unilever’s $16 Billion McCormick Deal Signals Major Shift in Consumer Products

As growth slows in traditional markets, companies pivot from size to category leadership to stay relevant

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Rachel Steinberg

Russia Reaps Oil Windfall From Iran Conflict as Structural Economic Risks Deepen

Surging energy prices boost Kremlin revenues, but analysts warn underlying weaknesses and war-driven imbalances threaten long-term stability

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David Goldfarb

Amazon Reaches Labor Settlement Over Strike Retaliation Claims

Tech giant agrees to restore worker benefits and reaffirm organizing rights after federal probe into union-related complaints

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Augusta Parker

BBC’s New Chief Faces Legal Storm and Funding Crisis in High-Stakes Leadership Transition

Incoming director-general Matt Brittin steps into one of media’s toughest roles amid a $10 billion lawsuit, structural funding challenges, and digital disruption

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Alina Sinclair

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