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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Dropbox Trims Workforce, Shifts Focus

Dropbox, a well-known file-sharing service, has recently let go of more than 500 employees. This latest round of layoffs comes after a similar move just over a year ago. The company's CEO, Drew Houston, cited several reasons for the job cuts, including a decrease in demand and economic challenges. D

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China Tells Car Makers to Pause EU Investments Over EV Tariffs

Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Is the Better Investment?

Bitcoin is making waves, climbing towards $70, 000, while gold hit a record $2, 733 per ounce. Investors are flocking to these assets due to global uncertainty, like the Fed’s rate cuts and tensions in the Middle East. But which one is a better investment? Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Bet on OpenAI: A Profit Pinch This Quarter

Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood, spilled the tea on the company's earnings call. The massive investment in OpenAI is expected to cut into profits this quarter, to the tune of $1. 5 billion. Why the big hit? OpenAI is losing money, and Microsoft is feeling the pinch. The company has poured in nearly $14 bi

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Invest Wisely, Not Politically

Hey there, future investors! As another U. S. election wraps up, you might be wondering how the results could shake up your investment portfolio. But hold on a second, let's not get too caught up in the political drama. Instead, let's talk about something that really matters – your income! Have you

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

AI Growth: A Casual Look at Some Favorite Stocks

You've probably heard a lot about AI stocks this year. They've been doing really well, and UBS thinks there's still a lot of room to grow. Let's start with Nvidia, a big name in chips. This year alone, it's gone up by almost 186%! That's way more than the S&P 500's rise of 22% in 2024. UBS says we'r

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Big Leap: An iPhone Moment in the Making

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been making waves lately. Its third-quarter earnings report was a big hit, sending its stock prices soaring. The company beat its earnings per share (EPS) estimates by a solid $0. 12, with non-GAAP EPS coming in at $0. 72. This isn't surprising for those who follow the

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Google: Should You Buy Before Earnings?

Investing in Google before they release their earnings report can be a tricky decision. Many investors, including a seasoned equity research analyst, prefer to stay cautious and wait for the earnings announcement to understand how the company's management handles any uncertainties. This analyst, who

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Hits $72, 000: Tech Earnings and ETFs Fuel the Rise

Bitcoin reached $72, 000 on Tuesday, coming close to its record high. This happened as the U. S. elections are just around the corner, which many traders see as a good time for markets. The leading cryptocurrency has grown by about 6% in the last day and 8. 75% in the past week. It's only 1. 4% away

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Budget Crisis: A Chance to Improve Police Department

Chicago is in a budget crunch, and tough decisions are on the horizon. But this could be an opportunity to fix some long-standing issues in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). For starters, CPD needs to upgrade its technology systems and facilities. The department is struggling to meet reform manda

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