Stock Market Today: Global Stocks Mixed Ahead of US Inflation Data

World stocks are mixed follow Wall Street’s mostly positive performance ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could influence the pace of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts HONG KONG (AP) — World stocks were mixed on Wednesday following Wall Street’s mostly positive performance before key U.S. inflation data that could influence the pace of market-boosting…

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What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire

For many employees, what to do with a 401(k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over For many employees, what to do with a 401(k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over. The opportunity to hang on to assets after employees retire — and in turn keep costs…

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Biden Health Officials Say They Built up US Pandemic Defenses. Trump Promises Changes

The Biden administration is releasing a “roadmap” for maintaining government defenses against infectious diseases, just as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to dismantle some of them NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday released a “roadmap” for maintaining government defenses against infectious diseases, just as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to dismantle some of them….

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Indonesia to Push Social Media Protections Ahead of Age-Limit Law

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the government carves out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, a senior communications ministry official said on Wednesday. On Monday, communications minister Meutya Hafid said the government planned to issue a regulation to set…

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Sygnum Hits $1 Billion Valuation After Latest Funding Round

Crypto-focused bank Sygnum secured a valuation of $1 billion after raising $58 million in its latest funding round, it said on Tuesday. The round was backed by bitcoin-focused venture capital firm Fulgur Ventures, with participation from current and new investors. Some of the company’s employees also participated in the round. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The deal…

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Britain’s Leader Unveils AI Strategy, Including Vow to Rip up Red Tape Hindering AI Projects

The British government has pledged to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology LONDON (AP) — The British government pledged on Monday to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting…

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