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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Atome's Big Move: $345 Million Boost for Southeast Asia

Atome, a digital finance company based in Singapore, just scored a huge deal. They've secured a massive $345 million debt facility. This is a big jump from the $200 million they had before. The goal? To grow their services across Southeast Asia. This isn't just about more money. It's about expandin

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

The Power of People: How a Strong Team Can Make or Break a Startup

Building a strong team is often overlooked, but it's crucial for a startup's success. Many startups fail because they focus too much on technology or marketing and not enough on the people behind the scenes. Over the past five years, a co-founder and his team have been working on a unique project c

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Chilly Weather Sparks Global LNG Market Shifts

China and Europe are feeling the bite of colder-than-usual temperatures this winter. This chill is causing a stir in the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Experts predict that China's demand for LNG could rise significantly due to the cold snap. The weather forecast suggests that parts

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

China and EU Find Common Ground in EV Trade Talks

China and the EU have taken a big step forward in their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute. The European Commission has asked Chinese companies to share their plans. They want to know about future investments and how many cars they will send to Europe each year. This could help lower the high taxes

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Nintendo's Pricing Strategy: A Double-Edged Sword

Nintendo's pricing tactics have sparked a heated debate among fans. Some argue that the company's refusal to lower prices is a bold move, while others see it as a missed opportunity. The recent discussion around a potential price hike for the Switch 2 has left many gamers on edge. However, it's impo

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

A Big Move in the Skies: Two Budget Airlines Join Forces

In a surprising turn of events, Allegiant Air, a budget airline based in Las Vegas, has decided to buy Sun Country Airlines, another budget airline from Minneapolis. This deal is worth $1. 5 billion and includes both cash and stock. Allegiant will also take on about $400 million of Sun Country's deb

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

A Big Payout for Restaurant Workers

A fancy restaurant group is giving back over a million dollars to its workers. Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment will pay $1. 55 million to settle a lawsuit. The workers said they didn't get all the tips they earned. They also claimed they were not paid the full minimum wage for extra tasks. More tha

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Kustom Entertainment's Big Shift: Focusing on Music and Tickets

Kustom Entertainment, Inc. has just sold its majority stake in Nobility Healthcare, LLC. This move is part of a bigger plan to focus more on live events and online ticketing. The company sold its 51% share to the current 49% owner for about $1. 45 million. This deal closed on January 8, 2026. The pa

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Maine's Dry Spell: A Helping Hand for Businesses

Maine's recent drought left many businesses and nonprofits struggling. The federal government stepped in to help. They expanded disaster relief loans to more areas. York County and several New Hampshire counties are now included. Before, they were left out. The loans are for those hit hard by the dr

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Media Moves: Big Deals and Big Changes

In the world of media, things are heating up. Paramount is making a bold move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They even sued Warner Bros. to get more info about their deal with Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery isn't having it, though. They said Paramount's offer isn't good enough and that their board

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