ELECTION

Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Economy on the Mend, But Inflation Stuck in Neutral

Imagine you're on a road trip, and your GPS tells you that you've finally reached your destination. But as you're celebrating, you realize that the GPS has been reading the wrong coordinates. That's roughly the situation with the US economy. The inflation rate has slowed down, but the underlying fac

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Trump Media's Stock Price Tanks After Debate: Is This a Sign of Trouble for Trump's Election Chances?

When Donald Trump's debate skills were put to the test, his stock in Trump Media & Technology Group took a drastic hit. The company's shares plummeted $2.79, or 15%, to $15.84, its lowest level since its public market debut in March. This sudden drop has raised questions about whether this is a sign

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Crypto Conundrum: Can Trump's Truth Social Bounce Back?

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, the stakes for Donald Trump's Truth Social are higher than ever. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the social media platform, plummeted 13% after a testy debate with Kamala Harris, with betting odds of a win for the Democratic ca

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Debate Drama: Trump-Harris Showdown Draws 60M Viewers, But Falls Short of Record

The highly anticipated Trump-Harris debate drew a massive 60 million viewers, but failed to break the record set by Trump's 2016 clash with Hillary Clinton. ABC's simulcast of the debate raked in an impressive 18 million viewers, with NBC coming in second with 9.7 million. Fox News dominated cable n

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

When Politics Collide With Pain: 9/11 and the Quest for Remembrance

As the United States marked the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the event took on a unique significance in the midst of a presidential election season. Amidst the somber ceremony at Ground Zero, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris stood together

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

9/11's Bittersweet Anniversary: Politics Loom Large, but Memories and Tributes Remain

As the United States commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it's easy to get caught up in the presidential campaign politics that often accompany this somber occasion. Amidst the grandstanding and photo ops, though, let's not forget the real heroes: the victims, their families, and

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Great Debate Illusion: Why We're All Losing the Real Conversation

The debate between Harris and Trump was a clear victory for Harris, but it's not a cause for celebration. The real question is, why should both parties and Americans who feel unattached to either party be equally furious about it? The answer lies in the fact that both parties have failed to address

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

BC United's Uncertain Future: What's Next for Houston Mayor Shane Brienen?

Brienen's situation is a prime example of the complexities that arise when party politics take priority over individual candidates' interests. The suspension of the B.C. United campaign and the subsequent merger with the B.C. Conservative party has left Brienen in a precarious position. By assuming

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Did the Debate Win Over Undecided Voters?

Undecided voters in Arizona and Pennsylvania were asked to react to the debate, and their responses were mixed. While some were impressed with Vice President Kamala Harris's performance, others remain unsure who to vote for. The debate did not seem to have a significant impact on Denise Lewis, a re

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

The Uncertain Future of FX: CFOs Prepare for Election-Driven Market Volatility

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, CFOs are bracing for potentially severe market volatility, with a whopping 86% planning to increase their currency hedging activity. This surge in hedging activity is a stark contrast to the 2020 election, when only 20% of CFOs planned to hedge their

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