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Chicago to Miami: A Billionaire's Move for a Brighter Future

November 6, 2025

Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, a huge hedge fund, recently shared why he moved his family and business from Chicago to Miami. He said Chicago had become a tough place to live due to high crime rates. Griffin mentioned that he had seen bullets fly through his colleagues' cars and even had 25 bullet

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A Big Mistake: How Fake Numbers Fooled a Giant Bank

November 6, 2025

A former executive has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his role in a scheme that tricked JPMorgan Chase into buying a startup for a huge amount of money. Olivier Amar, who was the chief growth officer for the company Frank, was given 68 months behind bars. This comes after the founde

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Britain's Building Blues: A Slump in Construction

November 6, 2025

The UK's construction scene is in a bit of a slump. Last month, it hit a low not seen since the early days of the pandemic. The main culprit? A big drop in civil engineering work, thanks to shaky demand and nerves about the upcoming budget. The numbers tell the story. The PMI, a key measure of cons

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Business Leaders Skip COP30 in Belem for Sao Paulo

November 6, 2025

While world leaders are in Belem for the COP30 climate talks, many business leaders are choosing to stay in Sao Paulo. This is not a coincidence. Sao Paulo is Brazil's business hub, making it easier for executives to meet and discuss climate finance. Most of these business leaders have no plans to v

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Tech Wobbles: Stocks Take a Breath Amid Mixed Signals

November 6, 2025

Stocks are taking a pause today. The tech world is feeling a bit shaky after Qualcomm's shares dropped. This is making investors nervous about how high tech stock prices have climbed. Meanwhile, the economy is sending mixed messages, which isn't helping anyone make up their minds. Qualcomm isn't ha

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Starbucks Workers Threaten Strike Amid Contract Talks

November 6, 2025

Starbucks workers, who are part of the union Starbucks Workers United, have announced plans to strike on November 13. This date coincides with the company's annual Red Cup Day, a promotional event aimed at boosting holiday sales. The union's decision comes after a significant majority of its members

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ELF Beauty's Stock Takes a Hit Despite Rhode's Promising Start

November 6, 2025

ELF Beauty's stock dropped 29% recently, even though it has a new product line called Rhode. This line is expected to bring in an extra $200 million this year. But the company's overall sales predictions for the year are lower than what experts thought they would be. They expect to make between $1.

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A Toy Boss Takes on Trump: The Fight for Fair Trade

November 6, 2025

Rick Woldenberg, the head of Learning Resources, is not one to stay silent when his business is at risk. Back in April, he decided to take a stand against the Trump administration's tariffs, which he believes are unfair. He even took the bold step of suing the president and his team. The Supreme Cou

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Music and Media Stocks: Experts Share Their Views

November 6, 2025

Experts in the finance world are feeling good about two companies in the communication services industry: Live Nation Entertainment and Reservoir Media. They think these companies have a bright future ahead. Live Nation Entertainment is a big name in the music and entertainment world. Recently, an

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AMC's Movie Magic: Strong Q3, Bigger Q4 Ahead?

November 6, 2025

AMC, the big movie theater company, just shared its numbers for the third quarter. They made $1. 3 billion, which is a bit less than last year but still more than experts thought. They lost 21 cents per share, missing the mark by a tiny bit. The boss, Adam Aron, said the first part of the year was