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FinanceMar 5

South Korean stocks plunge 12% as Iran conflict sends won to 17-year low

South Korean financial markets suffered major losses amid escalating Iran conflict, with stocks falling 12% and currency hitting multi-decade lows.

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FinanceMar 30

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Global Equities, Cites Middle East Tensions

Investment bank adjusts market outlook amid regional conflict while U.S. stocks recover from recent losses.

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FinanceMay 20

Job Market Challenges Span Generations as Career Paths Evolve

Economic shifts affect multiple generations of workers, with some turning to skilled trades amid changing employment landscape.

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FinanceApr 30

Veeva Systems to Join S&P 500 Index, Replacing Coterra Energy

Cloud software company Veeva Systems will be added to the S&P 500 index, replacing energy firm Coterra Energy in the benchmark stock index.

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FinanceApr 13

Dangote Plans Pan-African IPO for Continent's Biggest Refinery

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote plans to launch a pan-African initial public offering for his major refinery project.

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FinanceApr 16

Financial Markets See Divergent Trends in Precious Metals, Digital Assets, and Bonds

Gold reaches new highs amid currency concerns while bitcoin shows portfolio benefits and Portugal issues yuan bonds

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FinanceJun 2

Pride Organizations Adapt to Reduced Corporate Sponsorship for Annual Events

LGBTQ Pride organizations are adjusting their operations and planning as they face challenges securing traditional corporate sponsors for their annual celebration events.

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FinanceApr 30

Stellantis Shares Drop 10% Following First-Quarter Earnings Report

Stellantis stock fell sharply after releasing quarterly results showing weak cash flows despite profit gains from tariff refunds.

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FinanceMar 27

Japan Signals Possible Currency Intervention as Yen Approaches 160 Per Dollar

Japanese finance official indicates potential intervention to support weakening yen as currency nears critical 160 level against dollar.

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FinanceMar 6

Asian Markets Mixed as War with Iran Enters Seventh Day, Oil Prices Retreat

Asian stocks showed mixed results Friday while oil prices fell after reaching 2024 highs amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

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FinanceApr 30

Three Major Corporate Deals Signal Active M&A Market Activity

Lazard acquires Campbell Lutyens for $575 million, KKR explores $10 billion sale of spreads business, and Engine Capital pushes KBR to consider sale options.

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FinanceApr 12

IMF Chief Discusses Iran War's Economic Impact in CBS Interview

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed the global economic effects of the Iran conflict and other economic issues.

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FinanceJun 2

British American Tobacco Lowers Cigarette Sales Outlook for 2024

British American Tobacco reduced its cigarette volume expectations for this year, citing lower-than-expected global industry performance.

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FinanceApr 23

Global billionaire population projected to reach nearly 4,000 by 2031

New analysis shows billionaire count could grow 25% over five years from current 3,110 individuals.

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FinanceMay 19

Manufacturing Companies Attract Growing Venture Capital Investment

U.S. manufacturing firms are increasingly drawing venture capital funding as investors show renewed interest in physical goods production.

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