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Shinhan Card Says Employees Leaked Data of 190,000 Merchants
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Shinhan Card Says Employees Leaked Data of 190,000 Merchants

Shinhan Card reports a data leak affecting over 190,000 merchant operators, caused by internal employees seeking to boost sales performance. No sensitive financial data was compromised. Learn about the scope and the company's response.

Pakistan Sells National Airline for $412M in Landmark IMF-Mandated Deal
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Pakistan Sells National Airline for $412M in Landmark IMF-Mandated Deal

Pakistan stockbroker Arif Habib Consortium has won the bid to acquire a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines for $412 million. The sale is a key part of the country's $7 billion IMF loan program and a litmus test for further privatizations.

Amplify Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization ETFs as Regulatory Tailwinds Grow
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Amplify Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization ETFs as Regulatory Tailwinds Grow

Amplify ETFs has launched two new funds, STBQ and TKNQ, on the NYSE Arca, offering targeted exposure to stablecoin and tokenization technologies amid growing regulatory clarity.

Japan's PM Takaichi Doubles Down on Corporate Investment, Shuns Austerity Amid Global Headwinds
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Japan's PM Takaichi Doubles Down on Corporate Investment, Shuns Austerity Amid Global Headwinds

On Dec. 23, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi urged for more corporate investment to counter US and EU protectionism, signaling continued fiscal stimulus and rejecting austerity. What this means for investors.

The Retail Army's New Clout: How Main Street Is Forcing a Wall Street Reckoning
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The Retail Army's New Clout: How Main Street Is Forcing a Wall Street Reckoning

After a record year, retail investors are reshaping Wall Street's power dynamics, Reuters reports. Discover what this means for institutional funds and your personal investment strategy.

BNB Slips Toward $850 as Bitcoin-Led Sell-Off Grips Markets
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BNB Slips Toward $850 as Bitcoin-Led Sell-Off Grips Markets

BNB's price dropped toward $850 amid a wider crypto market sell-off led by Bitcoin's retreat to the $87,000 level. Here are the key support and resistance levels traders are watching.

EV Gold Rush Is Over: Automakers Pivot Back to Gas Guzzlers After Billions Burned
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EV Gold Rush Is Over: Automakers Pivot Back to Gas Guzzlers After Billions Burned

The EV euphoria in the U.S. auto industry is over. Automakers like GM and Ford are pulling back on EV investments after billions in losses, pivoting back to profitable gas trucks and hybrids as consumer demand stalls.

AI's Insatiable Thirst for Power Is Reviving Fossil-Fuel Plants
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AI's Insatiable Thirst for Power Is Reviving Fossil-Fuel Plants

The explosive power demand from AI data centers is forcing the revival of polluting 'peaker' fossil-fuel plants, posing a significant risk to climate goals and investors.

Bitcoin Slides Below $87.5K as Gold Shines, Defying Weak Dollar Ahead of U.S. GDP Data
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Bitcoin Slides Below $87.5K as Gold Shines, Defying Weak Dollar Ahead of U.S. GDP Data

Bitcoin (BTC) price falls to $87,500 as risk aversion grows before the U.S. Q3 GDP report. Gold rallies near $4,500, showing a clear investor shift to safety despite a weaker dollar.

Australian Pension Fund Bets `stat:$576M` on Sydney Super-Mall, Signaling Faith in Brick-and-Mortar
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Australian Pension Fund Bets `stat:$576M` on Sydney Super-Mall, Signaling Faith in Brick-and-Mortar

An Australian pension fund is acquiring a $576 million stake in Westfield Sydney, a major vote of confidence in premium physical retail. We analyze the deal's implications for real estate investors.

MicroStrategy Fortifies Balance Sheet With $2.2B War Chest to Weather 'Bitcoin Winter'
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MicroStrategy Fortifies Balance Sheet With $2.2B War Chest to Weather 'Bitcoin Winter'

MicroStrategy has increased its dollar reserves to $2.2 billion, creating a 2.5-year buffer to cover dividends and a key 2027 debt maturity. This move allows the company to weather a potential 'bitcoin winter' without selling its BTC holdings.

Gold's New Playbook: How to Invest as Central Banks and Inflation Fears Drive Prices
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Gold's New Playbook: How to Invest as Central Banks and Inflation Fears Drive Prices

As central banks continue to buy and inflation concerns linger, learn how to invest in gold. We break down the options, from physical bullion to ETFs, and analyze the key market drivers.