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Briefing: Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months

Strategic angle: Anker’s magnetic battery pack can both prop up and charge your phone.

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Briefing: Investors start to bet on US interest rate rises amid inflation fears

Strategic angle: Traders price in almost 50% chance of higher borrowing costs by October, in potential blow to Trump’s calls for cuts.

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Briefing: Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke

Strategic angle: Orbán asserts Hungary holds significant leverage following the blocking of a major loan to Ukraine.

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Briefing: Transform Microsoft Stock Weakness Into A $1,700 Payoff With A Butterfly Trade

Strategic angle: Learn how to capitalize on Microsoft stock's current weakness with a strategic butterfly trade.

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Briefing: Lost baggage insurance: What travel insurance covers if your luggage goes missing

Strategic angle: Understanding the coverage provided by travel insurance for lost luggage.

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Briefing: VivoPower begins share conversion program to reduce public float, bolster long-term alignment

Strategic angle: VivoPower initiates a share conversion program aimed at enhancing long-term shareholder alignment.

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Briefing: Stock Market Today: Dow, Indexes Continue Their Slide; Super Micro Crashes (Live Coverage)

Strategic angle: Live updates on the declining stock market and the significant drop in Super Micro shares.

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Briefing: The West Bank, up against the wall: Illegal Palestinian workers face exploitation and danger

Strategic angle: Our reporters in the Middle East went to meet Palestinians who are desperately trying to reach Israel to find work there.

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Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.

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Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

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Briefing: French stock up on essentials as war triggers price fears

Strategic angle: With the war in the Middle East triggering fears of a hike in prices for everyday goods, consumers in France are rushing to stock up on essentials.

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Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.

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Briefing: Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires

Strategic angle: The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.

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Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck

Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.

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Briefing: Australian mining company eyeing gold claims along Blackfoot River

Strategic angle: A mining firm is exploring potential gold claims in the Blackfoot River area.

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European leaders seek breakthrough on €90bn Ukraine loan blocked by Viktor Orban

EU leaders aim to resolve funding dispute affecting Ukraine's financial aid.

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Briefing: Here’s How Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)’s Shares Behaved After Jim Cramer Said “They’re A Big Winner” In January 2025

Strategic angle: Analysis of HPE's stock performance following Jim Cramer's endorsement.

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Briefing: IBM Shares Rise Following Cramer's August Advice

Strategic angle: Jim Cramer recommended buying IBM shares based on strong fundamentals, leading to a notable increase in stock value.

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Briefing: Alibaba Group reports revenue miss for December quarter, shares fall

Strategic angle: Alibaba Group's financial results for the December quarter fell short of expectations, leading to a decline in its stock price.

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Briefing: The 12% Yield Gold Income ETF That Nobody Knows About

Strategic angle: Discover an overlooked investment opportunity with a remarkable yield.