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Polymarket ‘whale’ raked in $85M on Trump win — millions more than previously reported

The French “whale” who bet millions on a Trump win raked in about $85 million in profits – more than $50 million more than previously reported, according to a report. The anonymous bettor, who goes by Théo, was previously believed to operate four separate accounts on Polymarket, the online betting…




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Stock market today: Asian shares meander, tracking Wall Street's mixed finish as dollar surges




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Dogecoin surges nearly 20% after Trump announces Elon Musk-led ‘Department of Government Efficiency’

Elon Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency Dogecoin spiked by as much as 20% Wednesday after the Tesla mogul was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” — or DOGE. The meme coin, which features an image of a Shiba Inu breed dog and was created…




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Advertisers, but not users, are eyeing a return to X

It’s been a dizzying post-election week for Elon Musk’s X. Many users appear to be fleeing the platform, but more advertisers might return. More than 115,000 US users deleted their X accounts the day after the election, the biggest exodus in a single day since Musk took over the company, per…




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China’s president will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they’re being left out

A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant Cosco.




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Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 mln annual EV sales target by 2030

South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to governments' policies but will stick to its target of selling 1.6 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, a senior executive said.




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China's Zeekr to take control of sister brand Lynk, sources say

Chinese premium electric vehicle maker Zeekr plans to take control of Lynk & Co, a sister brand owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.




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Geely to Integrate Zeekr, Lynk&Co Brands to Streamline Costs




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Food aid interventions can curb climate change-induced hardship. But should they do more?

The United States foreign food aid program can be a big help when extreme weather fueled by climate change hammers communities




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Seven & i Receives $58B Management Buyout Offer




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Yuan Funding Demand Rises on Bearish Bets, Intervention Fear




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Just Eat Takeaway sells Grubhub for $650 million, just 3 years after buying the app for $7.3 billion

Just Eat Takeaway sells Grubhub for $650 million, just 3 years after buying the app for $7.3 billion NEW YORK (AP) — European food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com is selling Grubhub for $650 million, a fraction of the billions it spent to buy the U.S. platform just three years ago. Wonder…




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Exclusive-Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has silenced its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees, and threatened to dismantle its board and sue its members over the issue. The lawsuit is the…




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Exclusive-China's Zeekr to take control of sister brand Lynk, sources say

In This Article: HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese premium electric vehicle maker Zeekr plans to take control of Lynk & Co, a sister brand owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The move is part of efforts by Geely Holding, which is the parent…




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Typhoon Usagi to Hit the Philippines, Latest in String of Storms




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China's president will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out

A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant Cosco




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Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency will ironically require two men to run it

The incoming Trump administration’s solution to government spending is a new Department of Government Efficiency led by co-department chiefs: the world’s richest man and Trump’s former political opponent. But while on the surface the plan to cut government spending seems simple, the “department,”…




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Scholz fields new European policy chief for upcoming summits

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Lithium in Nascent Recovery, But Longer-Term Outlook Still Bleak




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Aussie law firm takes Woolworths, Coles to court over dodgy discount claims

Australian law firm Gerard Malouf & Partners on Thursday said it had filed class action lawsuits against the country's top two retailers, Woolworths and Coles, for allegedly encouraging misleading discount claims on everyday products. The two supermarket giants are currently in court, sued by the…




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The founder-CEO of Xiaomi is taking a leaf out of Elon Musk's Tesla playbook, posting a picture of himself taking a nap on the factory floor

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said in an X post on Tuesday that the company had produced 100,000 Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicles in 230 days. Luna Lin/AFP via Getty Images Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted a photo of himself sleeping on the factory floor. Lei was celebrating an EV production milestone — 100,000 units…




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My Conversation with the excellent Neal Stephenson

Here is the audio, video, and transcript. Here is part of the episode summary: In Neal’s second appearance, Tyler asks him why he sometimes shifts from envisioning the future to illustrating the past, the rise of history autodidacts, the implications of leaked secrets from the atomic age to…




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Wounded Russian troops had their medical payouts cut back in one swift move from the Kremlin

Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday limiting a $30,000 payout to injured soldiers based on the severity of their wounds. MIKHAIL METZEL/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images Russia enacted a new decree on Wednesday that limits payouts for injured soldiers based on their…




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No Politician Can Halt Wave of Climate Investment, Kerry Says




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S&D to block Fitto and Várhelyi, blaming Weber’s actions

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Taiwan Says TSMC’s US Investments Help with Trade Balance




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Germany instructs terminal to refuse Russian LNG shipment

The German Economy Ministry instructed the state-controlled Deutsche Energy Terminal to turn away any shipments of liquified natural gas (LNG) coming from Russia, the Financial Times reported on Thurs...




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Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar




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The ASP of high-end AI chips from Nvidia and others is ~5x more than that of conventional memory chips, resulting in a winner-takes-all trend in the chip sector




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Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies

The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.




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EON Boosts Power-Grid Spending by 20% as Europe Electrifies




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Deutsche Telekom Earnings Boosted by Momentum in US and Germany




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Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts

Dutch appeal court ruled in favour of oil and gas company over judgment telling it to limit emissions A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against companies, legal experts have said. The oil and gas company celebrated on Tuesday when it won an appeal…




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EU Infighting Risks Delaying Formation of Team to Face Trump




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Siemens Q4 revenue up by 1% to €20.8 billion

Siemens AG announced on Thursday that its revenue in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 increased by 1% to €20.8 billion. The company's net income rose 11% year-over-year to €2....




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Siemens Q4 revenue up by 2% to €20.8 billion

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Just Eat Takeaway sells Grubhub for $650m to Marc Lore-backed startup

After four years abroad, Grubhub is coming back home. Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway will sell the food delivery service to billionaire entrepreneur Marc Lore’s restaurant startup Wonder in a deal worth $650 million. Just like the lukewarm food it sometimes delivers, Grubhub’s performance in…




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Saudi Arabia is trying to build a mega-city in the desert. Now, Neom is dialing back plans for its first stage

Neom is scaling back its ambitious plans as costs swell. Neom Amid rising costs, Saudi Arabia is scaling back Neom plans to focus on sports venues. Neom's plans include a stadium for the 2034 World Cup and a winter sports resort. The new city faces financial challenges, leadership changes, and…




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Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security

The opening comes amid a nervous reaction among some NATO members to the election of Trump, who has vowed not to defend countries that do not spend enough on defence.




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Filing: FTX co-founder Gary Wang, due for sentencing on Nov. 20, built “tools” to help the US government detect potential fraud in the stock and crypto markets




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Lula’s Embrace of Xi Sets Up a Clash Over Trump’s China Policy




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Borissov begins coalition talks with pro-Russian party BSP and populists ITN

Boyko Borissov, leader of the election-winning GERB (EPP) party, has opened negotiations with the pro-Russian Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the populists of There is Such a People (ITN) over a possible Bulgarian government. GERB won early parliamentary elections in October in one of the EU's…




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Deutsche Telekom's Q3 revenue up by 3.4% to €27.6B

Deutsche Telekom AG announced on Thursday that net profit in the third quarter of its fiscal 2024 soared 53.7% year over year to €1.9 billion.The company's revenue totaled €27.6 billion after a 3.4% j...




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Britain's motor finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts

Britain's motor finance industry is in disarray, with analysts warning of worst-case scenarios similar in magnitude to the country's costliest consumer banking scandal. The burgeoning crisis stems back to a landmark judgement from the U.K.'s Court of Appeal in late October, when the court ruled it…




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Asia-Pacific trades mostly lower amid data, earning reports

Major Asia-Pacific stock exchanges traded mostly lower on Thursday amid more economic data and earnings reports.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the seasonally adjusted unemployment r...




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South Africa Partially Reopens Mozambique Border After Unrest




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These 5 Moves Can Lower Your 2024 Tax Bill




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Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August, Ukraine says

Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August, Ukraine says Despite regular drone attacks, Russia has not struck Kyiv with missiles since 26 August. Content-Type: News Service Produced externally by an organization we trust to adhere to journalistic standards. A handout photo made…




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ASML says its revenue to grow to 44 billion-60 billion euros by 2030

Computer chip equipment maker ASML said on Thursday it expects its sales to grow to between 44 billion euros and 60 billion ($46.4 billion-$63.3 billion) by 2030, suggesting an average annual increase of 8%-14%, driven by strong demand for its most advanced tools. The guidance came in a statement…




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EU states must enact key reforms at smaller scale rather than wait for consensus, Draghi, Macron warn

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