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Millions of Americans will be making a new year’s resolution to improve their finances according to new research.

Fairshake has raised $78 million to support “pro-crypto” candidates in the forthcoming 2024 US elections.

BofA sees the US Federal Reserve cutting rates four times in 22024, as it now predicts faster growth and lower inflation for the US economy.

oil prices are on a declining trend. This, despite production cuts announced earlier this year by Opec and Russia, because US output is likely to reach record highs. Last week, IEA released its projection that suggests that world oil consumption will increase by 1.1 million bpd in 2024, up by 130,000 bpd from its earlier estimate.

Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the assumption of debt. The combined company will be among the top three steel-producing companies in the world, according to 2022 figures from the World Steel Association.

Blue-chip cryptocurrencies continue to pull lower from multi-month/year highs hit earlier in the month amid profit-taking ahead of what is expected to be a somewhat calmer and lower volume run in to the end of the year, as major market participants take time off for the Christmas holidays.

Fairshakes has raised $78 million to fund pro-crypto legislators and support leaders who support blockchain innovation in the United States.

Squid Game: The Challenge" victor Mai Whelan, also known as Player 287, was besides excelling in the intense series, has a distinguished career as a navy veteran. Although Mai briefly mentioned her 20-year service on the show, the humble 56-year-old has complete array of prestigious military awards she has earned.

Security Council could vote as early as Monday on a proposal to demand that Israel and Hamas allow aid access to the Gaza Strip — via land, sea and air routes — and set up U.N. monitoring of the humanitarian assistance delivered. Diplomats said the fate of the draft Security Council resolution hinges on final negotiations between Israel ally and council veto power, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, which has drafted the text.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., discusses how senators are considering raising the retirement age to 70 on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’

A former Amazon engineer has pleaded guilty to hacking two cryptocurrency exchanges, resulting in the first-ever conviction involving the hacking of a smart contract. 

₹11,507.05 crore and bought stocks for ₹11,473.54 crore, resulting in an outflow of ₹33.51 crore, according to NSE data. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought equities worth ₹9,657.75 crore and offloaded shares worth ₹9,243.87 crore, resulting in an inflow of ₹413.88 crore, the exchange data showed. On Friday, the FIIs bought equities worth ₹9,239.42 crore.

Quiver Quantitative — In a significant development, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced the discontinuation of sales for its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the United States, starting December 21 online and December 24 in physical stores. This decision, reported by 9to5Mac and confirmed by TechCrunch, arises from a patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI). over the blood oxygen sensor technology used in these models. The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in favor of Masimo in October, leading to a presidential review period expiring on December 25. Apple’s decision to halt sales is a proactive measure in anticipation of the final outcome of this review.

Apple said on Monday it would pause sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the United States from this week, as it deals with a patent dispute over the technology that enables the blood oxygen feature on the devices. The move comes after an order in October from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that could bar Apple from importing its Apple Watches after finding the devices violate medical technology company Masimo's patent rights.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is halting sales of its flagship Apple Watch models in the United States following an International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling in a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo, according to 9to5Mac, which quoted a statement from the tech giant.

Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, depegged from its intended $1 price amid growing scrutiny over the company’s December 15 announcement of a wallet-freezing policy in collaboration with law enforcement agencies including the DOJ, FBI, and Secret Service.

Biocon Biologics completes integration of Viatris' biosimilar business in 120 countries Biocon Biologics on Monday said it has completed integration of the acquired Viatris' biosimilar business in 120 countries, a year ahead of schedule. The company said over 10 emerging markets along with Japan, Australia and New Zealand have transitioned in this final phase of the integration of the biosimilars business acquired from Viatris. With the completion of this significant milestone, Biocon Biologics is now a fully integrated ‘lab to market’ biosimilars company committed to serving millions of patients across the globe. Around 70 emerging markets were integrated in July, the North America business transitioned in September and the European business in November. Biocon Biologics has made several key leadership appointments, built new capabilities and infrastructure from the ground up and set up dedicated teams to address the growing needs of patients and customers through self-led and partner or distributor-led commercial models. Biocon Biologics will now have a commercial footprint across 120 countries with a direct presence in the US, Canada, Europe and 9 key emerging market countries, namely India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

global transitions are working in India's favour, giving it the potential to become a force in today's uncertain world, but one of the country's biggest challenges is inclusive growth, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. In his address at the JRD Tata Oration, the head of the Tata group also asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and it will be beneficial if India prepares for it.

The recent crackdown on Binance by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has triggered a seismic shift in how the crypto industry operates, with Binance now set to undergo what experts call an “unprecedented” level of scrutiny.

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The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah is returning to Netflix for his fourth original comedy special. The show titled "Where Was I" will witness Noah sharing his «hilarious experiences from his recent travels, around the world, ranging from foreign national anthems to varying cultural norms,» as per the official logline.