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ReutersTue, Dec 9
Netflix, Paramount fight for Warner Bros Discovery in Hollywood power tussle
FxstreetTue, Dec 9
Japan Money Supply M2+CD (YoY) up to 1.8% in November from previous 1.6%
CryptopolitanTue, Dec 9
CFTC approves tokenized collateral for U.S. derivatives markets
CryptopolitanTue, Dec 9
Musk takes on EU as regulators defy Washington in U.S. Big Tech sweep
CryptopolitanTue, Dec 9
Mantra CEO sounds alarm as OM migration clash with OKX intensifies
ReutersTue, Dec 9
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
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Netflix, Paramount fight for Warner Bros Discovery in Hollywood power tussle
By Jaspreet Singh Dec 8 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance PSKY.O launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O, challenging a rival offer from Netflix and injecting uncertainty into the future of Hollywood's storied media company.Since 2000, the parent company of th...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Cryptocurrencies
Musk takes on EU as regulators defy Washington in U.S. Big Tech sweep
Elon Musk responded to the European Commission fining his social media platform, X, £120 million ($140 million) for violating its Digital Services Act (DSA). The regulator found X to be in violation of the EU’s digital regulations after a two-year investigation. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, were […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Cryptocurrencies
Mantra CEO sounds alarm as OM migration clash with OKX intensifies
MANTRA has issued a warning to its community following a dispute with OKX over the exchange’s announcement of OM migration dates, which the project alleges violate official governance rules. The conflict intensified when OKX announced on December 5 that it would terminate its service and migrate to a new platform by the end of December. […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 9
Other
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
Tsunami warnings issued but lifted by Tuesday morningAuthorities warn of heightened possibility of mega-quake for 1 weekNo irregularities at nuclear plants, power supply resumes after some outages 30 injuries reported so far, prime minister says Yen weakens against major currencies By Mariko Katsumu...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Commodities
ANALYSIS-Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings
Trump administration vehicle efficiency rule rollback would reduce upfront car costs by $930Upfront car cost savings would evaporate quickly due to fuel, repair costs, analysts sayBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's proposal to roll back Biden-era...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
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US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
By Brad Brooks Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had sued a Virginia county's school board for allowing a biologically female student access to the boy's locker room and then punishing the boys for complaining.It was the latest action by the department ove...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Commodities
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil (1st month)$62.18/$61.73res $62.70/$62.89/$63.02Palm oil (3rd month)4,080/4,056 ringgitres 4,107/4,119/4,134 ringgitWTI(1st month)$58.58/$58.02res $59.04/$59.49Spot gold$4,180/$4,156r...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Other
US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on pro-Palestinian Tufts student
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Tufts University PhD student and pro-Palestinian activist Rumeysa Ozturk to work on campus after ordering the Trump administration to restore her status in a key database used to track foreign students.Chief...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
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Defense bill would require US military to end reliance on Chinese display tech by 2030
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The final text of a U.S. military spending bill released on Monday would require the Pentagon to end its reliance on China and other countries for electronic display technology by 2030.The U.S. National Defense Authorization Act, a law passed eac...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
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US FDA qualifies first AI tool to help speed liver disease drug development
Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has qualified the first artificial intelligence tool designed to help doctors assess a severe form of fatty liver disease in drug trials, the agency said on Monday.Now, the tool will be publicly available to be used in any drug development prog...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
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US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Dec 8 - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted late on Monday to advance the nomination of billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.Last week, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the space agency touted his plans to put U.S. astronauts back ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
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Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US on Tuesday, Zelenskiy says
Zelenskiy says new plan will be ready for U.S. reviewHe met UK, French and German leaders in LondonEuropean leaders reaffirm support for UkraineUS is stepping up pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace termsBy Olena Harmash and Elizabeth Piper LONDON/KYIV, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine will share a re...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Other
Combustion engine cars regain popularity worldwide, EY says
By Alessandro Parodi Dec 9 (Reuters) - Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday. In a push to ease sales of gasoline-p...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Cryptocurrencies
Betting Big On XRP: Billion-Dollar Asset Manager Confirms What Smart Money Has Been Doing
Institutional investors are quietly reshaping the narrative around XRP, with the latest analysis report from the billion-dollar asset manager WisdomTree confirming what insiders have long suspected. According to the report, XRP is garnering institutional interest and demand on a global scale. While ...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 9
