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Tesla's Charging Standard Conquers Japan's Auto Giants
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Tesla's Charging Standard Conquers Japan's Auto Giants

Honda and Mazda abandon Japan's domestic charging standard for Tesla's network. Cost savings trump national pride as EV infrastructure war heats up globally.

American Factories Are Humming Again - What's Really Behind the Numbers?
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American Factories Are Humming Again - What's Really Behind the Numbers?

US manufacturing output surged in January, posting its biggest gain in 11 months. But is this Trump 2.0 optimism or something deeper reshaping global supply chains?

Kraken's Shopping Spree Continues with Magna Buy Ahead of IPO
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Kraken's Shopping Spree Continues with Magna Buy Ahead of IPO

Kraken acquires token management platform Magna as part of its transformation from crypto exchange to comprehensive financial platform before going public.

The Chip Design Gold Rush: Why Every Tech Giant Wants Custom Silicon
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The Chip Design Gold Rush: Why Every Tech Giant Wants Custom Silicon

Cadence Design Systems' strong earnings reveal the accelerating trend of system companies designing their own chips. Apple and Google lead the way, but who wins and loses in this shift?

Figma Soars 20% as AI Tool Gamble Pays Off
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Figma Soars 20% as AI Tool Gamble Pays Off

Figma beats Q4 expectations with strong AI adoption, but introduces usage limits in March. Stock jumps 20% after being down 35% year-to-date

When K-Culture Meets Animation Gold
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When K-Culture Meets Animation Gold

KPop Demon Hunters' success signals a new phase in Korean cultural exports, moving beyond dramas and music into animation's lucrative global market

Bitcoin Crashes to $66K as Fed Hawks Circle
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Bitcoin Crashes to $66K as Fed Hawks Circle

Bitcoin tumbles to $66,000 testing crucial support as Fed minutes suggest possible rate hikes. The crypto faces its worst losing streak since 2022 bear market amid dollar strength.

Trump Adviser Demands Fed Economists Face 'Discipline' for Tariff Study
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Trump Adviser Demands Fed Economists Face 'Discipline' for Tariff Study

Trump advisor calls for disciplining NY Fed economists who published research showing tariffs cost consumers $68 billion annually, raising concerns about central bank independence.

Starbucks Shareholders Revolt Over Labor Disputes
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Starbucks Shareholders Revolt Over Labor Disputes

Investor group urges Starbucks shareholders to replace directors amid ongoing union battles, highlighting how labor disputes impact corporate governance and investor relations

Ethereum's 50% Staking Claim Sparks Data Accuracy Debate
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Ethereum's 50% Staking Claim Sparks Data Accuracy Debate

Analysts challenge Santiment's claim that 50% of Ethereum is staked, arguing the real figure is closer to 30% when accounting for withdrawals and actual locked supply.

Anthropic Draws Line in Sand: No AI for Weapons, Mass Surveillance
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Anthropic Draws Line in Sand: No AI for Weapons, Mass Surveillance

The $200M Pentagon contractor refuses autonomous weapons use, creating unprecedented standoff between AI ethics and national security demands

Fed Officials Pour Cold Water on Rate Cut Hopes
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Fed Officials Pour Cold Water on Rate Cut Hopes

Federal Reserve officials warn that progress toward the 2% inflation target will be 'uneven,' tempering market expectations for aggressive rate cuts in 2024.