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Mastercard's Profit Paradox: Record Earnings, 4% Job Cuts
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Mastercard's Profit Paradox: Record Earnings, 4% Job Cuts

Mastercard beats profit expectations while announcing 4% global layoffs. What this corporate contradiction reveals about the modern economy.

Trump's Pharma Reshoring Push: What Eli Lilly's Six Plants Really Mean
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Trump's Pharma Reshoring Push: What Eli Lilly's Six Plants Really Mean

Trump announces Eli Lilly will build six US plants, signaling a major shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing. We analyze the implications for global supply chains and competition.

Waymo Takes Flight: Airport Service Challenges Uber's Stronghold
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Waymo Takes Flight: Airport Service Challenges Uber's Stronghold

Waymo launches San Francisco airport service, marking its third major airport and escalating competition with Uber and Lyft in the lucrative ride-hailing market.

Senate Committee Passes First Crypto Bill in Historic Vote
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Senate Committee Passes First Crypto Bill in Historic Vote

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a party-line vote, marking the first time such legislation cleared a Senate committee.

US Crypto Regulators Unite: A New Era or Just Political Theater?
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US Crypto Regulators Unite: A New Era or Just Political Theater?

SEC and CFTC chiefs pledge harmonized crypto rules in unprecedented joint event. From prediction markets to tokenized collateral, what's really changing for digital assets?

Crypto Stocks Sink as Trading Volume Plunges 50% and Bitcoin Tumbles
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Crypto Stocks Sink as Trading Volume Plunges 50% and Bitcoin Tumbles

Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as crypto stocks extended losses for an eighth straight session. Spot trading volumes halved from $1.7 trillion to $900 billion, signaling cooling market sentiment.

Musk's $430M Battery Deal Exposes the Inner Workings of His Business Empire
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Musk's $430M Battery Deal Exposes the Inner Workings of His Business Empire

Tesla sold $430M worth of Megapacks to Musk's xAI in 2025, representing 3.4% of energy revenue amid conflict of interest concerns and legal battles

Apple's $2B Q.AI Bet Reveals Something Money Can't Buy
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Apple's $2B Q.AI Bet Reveals Something Money Can't Buy

Apple's massive acquisition of Israeli startup Q.AI exposes the tech giant's AI anxiety. But can throwing money at the problem really solve it?

China's 9.5 Billion Trips Signal More Than Holiday Spirit
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China's 9.5 Billion Trips Signal More Than Holiday Spirit

China forecasts record 9.5 billion cross-regional trips during Lunar New Year, up 5% from last year. South Korea and Thailand emerge as top international destinations in this tourism recovery story.

Lazard's Profit Beat Signals M&A Market Thaw
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Lazard's Profit Beat Signals M&A Market Thaw

Lazard exceeded profit expectations as dealmaking activity picked up and asset management gains strengthened. Is this the beginning of an investment banking recovery?

XRP Investors Face 5% Daily Loss as Bitcoin Pullback Triggers Crypto Selloff
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XRP Investors Face 5% Daily Loss as Bitcoin Pullback Triggers Crypto Selloff

XRP dropped from $1.91 to $1.80, erasing last week's gains as Bitcoin's decline sparked risk-off selling across high-beta cryptocurrencies. Technical analysis reveals key support and resistance levels traders are watching.

Gold Investment Demand Soars 80%, Now Equals 60% of Mining Output
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Gold Investment Demand Soars 80%, Now Equals 60% of Mining Output

Investment demand for gold surged 84% in 2025 as geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty drove investors to the safe-haven asset, reaching levels equivalent to 60% of global mining production.