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Big Tech’s Massive Bond Sales Challenge Conventional Market Wisdom

The financial markets have recently witnessed an unprecedented surge in bond issuance from the world’s largest technology companies. Giants like Apple, Amazon,

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

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Business

Brookfield’s Csquare Seeks $1.35 Billion IPO as Data Demands Surge

The digital infrastructure sector is bracing for a significant move as Csquare, the data center arm of Brookfield, reportedly targets a monumental

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

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Business

Donald Trump’s $2.2 Billion Year Raises Questions About the Presidency’s Evolving Financial Landscape

The sum of $2.2 billion represents a significant personal financial gain for Donald Trump during his time in office, a figure that

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

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Politics·Russia

Ukrainian Forces Target Russian Refineries in Sustained Effort to Undermine War Economy

Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on two Russian oil refineries over the weekend, extending a campaign aimed at disrupting Moscow’s energy infrastructure.

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

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People·World

How Natalia Roth Turned a Cannes Appearance Into a Statement of Leadership

Most people see the Cannes Film Festival as a stage for actors and directors. Natalia Roth offered a different reading of it.

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Josh Weiner

4 months ago

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Sports·US (1st)

Knicks Fan Paid $750K To Watch The Finals. Wembanyama Got Him Kicked Out Of His Hotel.

Phil Godlewski had spent close to $750,000 on NBA Finals tickets. By Game 4, his group didn’t even have a hotel room.

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Josh Weiner

5 months ago

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Business·Tech

Google DeepMind Reveals Strategy to Contain AI Agents Acting Against Company Interests

Google DeepMind is actively developing a new framework to manage the increasing capabilities of the AI agents it employs internally, a move

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Josh Weiner

5 months ago

World

OBS and Pakistan Sister Cities Initiative Forge Global Alliance for Economic Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange

The global landscape of international cooperation is poised for a significant realignment with the announcement of a strategic partnership between OBS –

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Josh Weiner

5 months ago

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Markets·US (2nd)

US Housing Starts Reach Lowest Point Since Pandemic Onset

Residential construction in the United States experienced a significant slowdown last month, with housing starts declining to their weakest pace since the

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Josh Weiner

5 months ago