BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday after China reported that its economy grew at a last year, hitting the government’s target but slowing from the year before.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
 
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Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday after China reported that its economy grew at a last year, hitting the government’s target but slowing from the year before. Continue Reading ➔
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Ark Invest made significant trades involving Tempus AI, CRISPR Therapeutics, UiPath, Roblox, Reddit, Accolade, and Ibotta. ARKG and ARKK funds bought shares, while ARKW and ARKF funds sold shares. Continue Reading ➔
Trump Treasury Nominee Pledges To Maintain Dollar's Global Reserve Status, Outlines Vision For 'New Economic Golden Age'

Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee, pledged to uphold the dollar's reserve currency status, emphasizing productive investment, supply chain security, and strategic sanctions to bolster U.S. economic dominance. Continue Reading ➔
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US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

The Federal Trade Commission sued on Friday, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one large retailer at the expense of other vendors and consumers. Continue Reading ➔
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Continue Reading ➔
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, also called RedNote – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. Continue Reading ➔
Perdue Farms to shut down Tennessee plant

MONTEREY, Tenn. (AP) — Perdue Farms plans to close a processing plant in Tennessee that employs more than 430 people. Continue Reading ➔
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Why Barrick Gold Stock Is Moving

Barrick Gold shares are trading higher by 1.4% during Friday's session. Mining stocks are rising, likely in sympathy with Rio Tinto and Glencore's potential merger talks. Continue Reading ➔
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an “oligarchy” of tech billionaires. But what exactly is an oligarchy? Continue Reading ➔
Crypto Firms Donate Millions to Trump Inaugural Fund, Host Unofficial Ball Featuring Snoop Dogg

Major players in the crypto industry have made substantial donations to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund. Continue Reading ➔
SOL Has A 50% Chance Of Flipping Ethereum, Bonk To Become The Shiba Inu Of Solana, Trader Posits

Prominent crypto trader Unipcs has argued that Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) flipping Ethereum (CRYPTO: Continue Reading ➔
Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars as part of a weekend sale of dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter. Continue Reading ➔
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles

Southern California's expensive housing market is going to get a lot more competitive after deadly firestorms torched more than 12,000 homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area, leaving tens of thousands of people without a place to stay. Continue Reading ➔