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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Palantir's AI Prowess: From Defense to Prayer Apps, Stock Takes a Dive

Palantir, known for its AI capabilities, saw its stock dip after a brief rally. The company, heavily involved in the defense industry, snagged a $401 million contract extension from the Army for its AI-powered Army Vantage platform. Analysts believe this contract could be worth up to $619 million.

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Car Sales Expected to Hit 2019 Levels in 2025

In 2025, U. S. auto sales are projected to reach their highest point since 2019, according to industry experts. The reason? Lower interest rates and better affordability for new cars and trucks. Cox Automotive predicts around 16. 3 million new light-duty vehicles will be sold next year, slightly mor

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Up with Treasury Yields Before the Fed's Next Move?

Do you know that when Treasury yields go up, prices go down? Today, the 10-year Treasury note was barely changing, sitting around 4. 39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury note wasn't moving much either, hanging around 4. 21%. This happened right before the Federal Reserve makes its decision about inte

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Kioxia's Stock Jumps on Tokyo Debut, Despite Bumps on the Road

Kioxia, Japan's third-largest maker of flash memory products, had a successful first day of trading in Tokyo. Its shares rose by 10 percent, ending at ¥1, 601. This comes after a long and bumpy journey for the chipmaker, formerly known as Toshiba Memory. Six years ago, Bain Capital bought Kioxia fr

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Grubhub's $25 Million Lesson: No More Hidden Fees

Grubhub has agreed to pay a hefty $25 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The food delivery giant was accused of tricking customers and drivers, while also damaging the reputation of restaurants. So, what exactly did Grubhub do wrong? First off, they were hiding the

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

A Billionaire Engineering Workshops to Save 7-Eleven

Imagine flying to California to change a company's future. That's what billionaire Junro Ito did. He's a big shot at Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese company behind 7-Eleven. He felt the company was losing its identity, so he headed to Claremont Graduate University in California. Why? To breathe new

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Tech Company Sets Up Shop in Mount Pleasant

Imagine a software company that makes life easier for landowners and developers. That's Mesa Land Services, and they're branching out to Mount Pleasant. With a $1. 3 million investment, they're ready to create 24 new jobs. Their specialty? Software that speeds up and simplifies the utility easement

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face Uncertainty as Anti-Money Laundering Rule Hangs in Balance

A rule that would require small businesses to share ownership details with the government has been put on pause. This rule is part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021, to fight money laundering. A federal court in Texas stopped the rule's enforcement due to concerns about its con

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Databricks CEO is Waiting Until 2025 to Go Public

Databricks recently raised a massive $10 billion in funding. Investors are curious about the company's IPO plans. CEO Ali Ghodsi explained why he's holding off until at least 2025. He wants stability and thinks 2024 is too uncertain. This year was an election year, and people are worried about inter

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