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GDP in US Rose 2.3% Last Quarter, and 2.8% for Year

This is a slowdown from last quarter and the previous year.

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Panama Unwilling to Negotiate Canal Ownership

The Country's President said it was "impossible".

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Open AI Partners with US National Securities Laboratory

The purpose is to bolster scientific research and security of nuclear weapons.

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Apples Sales Topped Expectation; But Iphone Sales Underperformed

Apple's CEO claims this is due to manufacturing issues in China and unavailable of AI features in those regions.

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Chili's Restaurant Was on Fire

Chili's grew same store comparable sales by 31% over the quarter.

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Mr. Beast and Roblox CEO Bid on TikTok

The pair, along with numerous other investors, have put out a bid of more than $20B for the company.

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DOJ Sues HP to Block Purchase of Juniper Networks

This is the first antitrust suit by the DOJ for the new government.

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SoftBank May Invest up to $25B in Open AI

This investment would make it the startup's top investor.

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Tariff Threats Affecting Auto Industry

The uncertainty of the tariff is causing major planning problems for the automakers.

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Comcast Shifting Strategy to Mobile

The strategic shift comes as the latest quarter numbers disappoint.

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Sport's Bar Twin Peaks is Going Public

This comes as many other restaurants are making similar considerations.

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LVMH Anticipates Increase in Luxury Watch Sales in 2025

The company topped its estimates last quarter and has rosy projections for 2025 sales.

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