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The Fed’s Next Move Against Inflation Hinges On Incoming Data: Powell Plans To ‘Scrutinize’ All-Important CPI, PPI, Jobs Numbers

Today, 7:06 AM

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell came off hawkish in testimony to Congress this week, noting the Fed is aware that continued high inflation is causing significant hardships.

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‘Grand Theft Auto’ Parent Take-Two Interactive Confirms Layoffs: Non-Development Jobs In Jeopardy

By Franca Quarneti

Today, 7:06 AM

Video game company Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) is cutting staff. The parent company of well-known game developers such as Rockstar Games, 2K Games, Private Division and Zynga confirmed the layoffs to Bloomberg News.

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Short Report Casts Doubt On Piedmont Lithium’s Ghana Deal, Alleges ‘Textbook’ Corruption

By AJ Fabino

Today, 7:06 AM

In 2021, Piedmont Lithium Inc (NASDAQ: PLL) acquired an equity interest in Atlantic Lithium (OTC: ALLIF), a London-based junior mining company with a deal that would see Piedmont garnering the ability to earn a 50% ow

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Tesla Analyst Says ‘Weaponized’ Capacity Is Already Priced In: Is Elon Musk Playing Chess While Other Automakers Play Catch Up?

By Adam Eckert

Today, 7:06 AM

As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) sacrifices margins to drive increased volumes, one analyst says the stock is likely to be stuck in neutral — but the automaker's approach could still be the correct one in the

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Is Gen Z Too Optimistic About Their Money? Survey Highlights How Wealth Expectations Have Changed

By AJ Fabino

Today, 7:06 AM

This story is part of a new series of features on the subject of success, Benzinga Inspire. A survey of over 2,000 consumers revealed Gen Z (ages 18-25) are the most optimistic generation when it comes to their financial future.

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Rivian Prices $1.3B Green Note Offering, Sets Conversion Price At Premium: What Investors Should Know

By Shanthi Rexaline

Today, 7:06 AM

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) shares were seen moderately higher in premarket trading on Wednesday.

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Apple All The Way: Cupertino Towers As iPhones Take 8 Spots In Top 10 Smartphones

By Shanthi Rexaline

Today, 7:06 AM

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) may have had its fair share of problems in 2022 but that didn't stop it from ruling the roost in the smartpho

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Shiba Inu Governance Token Rallies Nearly 12% Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Weakness

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Today, 7:06 AM

Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), the governance token of the Shibaswap ecosystem spiked nearly 12% on Tuesday night to emerge as the top 24-hour cryptocurrency gainer beating the likes of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Bumps Up Occidental Stake To Over 22% With $355M Stock Buy

By Bhavik Nair

Today, 7:06 AM

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) bought over 5.8 million shares of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) between…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall On Powell’s Jolt: Analyst Sees More Crypto Struggle If ‘Wave Of Risk Aversion’ Doesn’t Pass

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Today, 7:06 AM

Major cryptocurrencies were seen trading in the red Tuesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap declined nearly 1% to $1.02 trillion at 9:09 p.m. EST.

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