Author: MAK Gojar

Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine.Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine.   Oil futures fell Thursday morning, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks toward ending the war in Ukraine. 

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“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.   “Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn. 

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Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.   Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025. 

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Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.   Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%. 

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T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming.T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming.   T. Rowe Price’s Anthony Wang talks about what he needs to keep his Science & Technology Fund outperforming. 

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Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.   Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason. And, the ripple effect could mean Corporate America spending less money on digital advertising this year. Among our portfolio companies, online ads are the bread and butter of Meta Platforms and Alphabet — both of which could face some headwinds. Digital advertising in the United States, the biggest market for Meta and Alphabet, is expected to increase by 9.1% in 2025, down from a 13.8% expansion…

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Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees who resist pressure to accept buyouts.Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds of thousands of federal employees who resist pressure to accept buyouts.    Local labor organizers celebrate at a United Auto Workers vote watch party on April 19, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With over 51% of workers voting yes the UAW won the right to form a union at the plant.  Elijah Nouvelage | Getty Images Five unions sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to block what they called the possible mass firing of hundreds…

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Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.    Dado Ruvic | Reuters BEIJING — Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest artificial intelligence model to see how it can improve productivity. The Chinese AI model took the world by storm in recent weeks after showcasing its reasoning process and claims to undercut rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT on cost — despite U.S. restrictions on Chinese access to the advanced semiconductors needed to develop the tech. Eight automakers including BYD, at least nine…

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