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Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive...

Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump...

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Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist may help improve shareholder value

Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist...

Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.

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GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference

GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care...

This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare...

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Google Maps is turning 20 — it's mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities

Google Maps is turning 20 — it's mapping three more countries...

As Google Maps turns 20, it's mapping more countries and rolling out generative...

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Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining

Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining

Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric...

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China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market...

The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer...

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Greenland’s melting ice is clearing the way for a mineral ‘gold rush’

Greenland’s melting ice is clearing the way for a mineral...

Greenland, a vast but sparsely populated Arctic island, has been transformed by...

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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody...

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UK Robinhood rival Freetrade snapped up by trading firm at 29% valuation discount

UK Robinhood rival Freetrade snapped up by trading firm...

U.K. Robinhood rival Freetrade has been acquired by IG Group for £160 million —...

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U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates

U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates

On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy...