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Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental platform said it expects to continue to build on strides it made last year, as travel demand settles but stays solid.Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental platform said it expects to continue to build on strides it made last year, as travel demand settles but stays solid.   Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental…

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Roku’s stock soars more than 15% on upbeat outlook based on ”clear and accurate” data rather than ”conservatism.”Roku’s stock soars more than 15% on upbeat outlook based on ”clear and accurate” data rather than ”conservatism.”   Roku’s stock soars more than 15% on upbeat outlook based on ”clear and accurate” data rather than ”conservatism.” 

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Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.   Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change. 

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If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the  buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 bitcoins in total — and drive up the crypto’s price.If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the  buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 bitcoins in total — and drive up the crypto’s price.   If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are…

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Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.    Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s then deputy prime minister and finance minister, speaking during the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, on Sept. 13, 2023. Wong, now the country’s prime minister, is due to deliver the budget on Feb. 18. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore is gearing…

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Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and General Motors have increasingly used South Korea as a tariff-free export market to the U.S.    President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South Korea and Japan. The…

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Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.Some analysts are more optimistic about CVS’ ability to navigate higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit moving forward.    In this article CVS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The CVS pharmacy logo is displayed on a sign above a CVS Health Corp. store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 7, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images After a dismal 2024, CVS Health could be starting to turn itself around.  Some investors seem convinced, especially after the retail drugstore…

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Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt. “It’s like if I was a doctor and I was speaking with you about your…

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Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.    U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters New Delhi and Washington will work to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. Speaking at the…

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