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FinanceMar 20

Hedge Funds Ban Employee Trading on Prediction Markets Amid Growing Scrutiny

Major hedge funds Point72 and Balyasny have prohibited staff from betting on prediction markets as the industry faces increased regulatory and public scrutiny.

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FinanceMar 19

HDFC Bank shares drop 5% as part-time chairman resigns over ethics concerns

India's largest private bank saw shares fall after its part-time chairman stepped down citing ethics issues, contributing to broader market decline.

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FinanceMar 16

UniCredit Launches Takeover Bid for German Bank Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit has made a formal takeover offer for Germany's Commerzbank, valued at approximately $28-35 billion.

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FinanceMar 23

Economic Officials Address Inflation and Supply Concerns in Major Economies

Indian PM Modi highlighted strong economic fundamentals while Fed's Goolsbee expressed inflation worries amid global economic uncertainty.

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FinanceMar 20

Fed Officials Signal Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainties

Federal Reserve officials express measured views on potential rate cuts as they assess labor market conditions and geopolitical risks.

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FinanceMar 13

Costco Customer Files Class Action Lawsuit Seeking Tariff Refunds

An Illinois customer sued Costco seeking tariff refunds after Supreme Court struck down Trump-era import taxes, potentially affecting $166 billion in refunds.

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FinanceMar 8

Goldman Sachs warns oil could exceed $100/barrel if Strait of Hormuz flows disrupted

Goldman Sachs analysts caution that oil prices could surge above $100 per barrel if shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz do not recover.

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FinanceMar 13

UK economy shows zero growth in January, missing analyst forecasts

Britain's GDP remained flat in January 2024, falling short of economist predictions for 0.2% growth in the first month of the year.

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FinanceMar 23

Fed Chair Powell Praises Volcker's Legacy; South Korea Names New Central Bank Chief

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell praised former Fed Chair Paul Volcker while South Korea's central bank appointed a new governor promising balanced monetary policy.

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FinanceMar 10

Goldman Sachs Identifies Investment Opportunities Amid Market Volatility

Goldman Sachs has highlighted specific stocks as potential beneficiaries of current market conditions and oil price movements.

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FinanceMar 19

Live Nation CEO Testifies in Antitrust Trial Over Market Dominance Claims

Michael Rapino defended his company against monopoly accusations during testimony in an ongoing antitrust case.

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FinanceMar 11

Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030 Amid China Sales Decline and Trade Pressures

Europe's largest automaker announces major job cuts in Germany due to falling Chinese sales and US trade concerns.

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FinanceMar 18

Fed Chair Powell to Remain Until Warsh Confirmation Complete

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced he will continue in his role until Scott Warsh is confirmed as his successor.

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FinanceMar 12

UK Mortgage Rates Rise Above 5% Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

British mortgage rates have climbed above 5% for the first time since August as lenders respond to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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FinanceMar 16

Bank of America Settles Lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein Accusers

Bank of America has reached a settlement agreement with accusers who alleged the bank facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations.

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