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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Start to Like Bitcoin

Bank of America is now telling its rich clients to put some money into Bitcoin. They say it's okay to put 1% to 4% of their money into Bitcoin. This is a big deal because Bank of America is one of the biggest banks in the US. They will let their clients buy Bitcoin through special funds starting Ja

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Global Chess Game Unfolds

European leaders are not happy with a recent US peace proposal for Ukraine. They think it's too favorable to Russia and are planning to change it. This is happening ahead of a big meeting in Geneva. In South Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by big countries mak

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Nov 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Banks Are Catching Up to Tech Trends

Banks are finally stepping up their tech game. For years, they lagged behind other industries, especially retail, when it came to adopting new technology. But now, with the help of something called agentic AI, banks are keeping pace with the latest innovations. This shift is huge. Just a few years

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

Banks and Crypto: A New Friendship?

Banks are starting to see crypto in a new light. After staying away for a while, they are now taking a closer look. This change is happening because of new rules in Europe, like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. These rules make banks feel more comfortable about getting involved with c

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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Bank of Ireland's Big Car Loan Bill

Bank of Ireland is facing a hefty bill. They've just doubled their estimate for compensating customers who were sold car loans they didn't need or understand. The new total? A whopping £350 million. That's a lot of money, and it's all because the UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, has changed the rul

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Jul 03 2025FINANCE

European Markets: A Look at the Numbers and What's Moving Them

European markets are expected to kick off Thursday on a positive note. The FTSE 100 in London is predicted to rise by 0. 3%, reaching around 8, 799. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are both anticipated to see a 0. 2% increase, with the DAX at 23, 836 and the CAC at 7, 757. Italy's FTSE

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

European Allies Push Back Against US Diversity Rollback

European nations are standing their ground against recent moves by the US to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts. This isn't sitting well with many European countries. France is one of the countries that is not happy about this. Laurent Saint-Martin, France's minister for foreign trade, made

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Mixed Messages: Leaders Navigate Ukraine Crisis

European leaders are trying to figure out their role in the Ukraine crisis. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, invited a few key European leaders to Paris. This was a move to show that Europe can handle its own security without relying on the U. S. or Russia. Macron wants Europe to be less depen

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Secret Talks: Europe and Ukraine Left in the Dark

European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, wasn't happy with the U. S. President Donald Trump's recent phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. She believes that any agreement about Ukraine's future should include input from both Europe and Ukraine. She made this clear during a NATO meeting.

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Woes: Bank of America Cools on D. R. Horton

Bank of America has given D. R. Horton a reality check, downgrading its stock from "buy" to "neutral. " Analyst Rafe Jadrosich now expects the homebuilder to face tough times ahead, with a target price of $150 per share, just a 5% increase from its current value. High interest rates and rising input

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