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Japan’s Katayama Ready to Talk with Market on Monday If Needed - bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/08 18:16:27

Japan’s Katayama Ready to Talk with Market on Monday If Needed - bloomberg.com

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she will communicate with financial markets on Monday if needed, as she tried to provide early reassurance and a warning for market players following a historic election win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Billionaire Bill Gates Has 59% of His Foundation's $38 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Outstanding Stocks - The Motley Fool
business 2026/02/08 16:45:00

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 59% of His Foundation's $38 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Outstanding Stocks - The Motley Fool

The biggest investments for the tech billionaire’s foundation are exceptionally low-tech businesses.

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Bessent Sees ‘Unruly’ Chinese Trading Behind Gold Price Swings - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/08 16:42:18

Bessent Sees ‘Unruly’ Chinese Trading Behind Gold Price Swings - Bloomberg.com

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited Chinese traders as a reason behind last week’s wild swings in the gold market.

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Gambling Stocks Sag as Prediction Markets Steal Super Bowl Bets - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/08 15:00:00

Gambling Stocks Sag as Prediction Markets Steal Super Bowl Bets - Bloomberg.com

The Super Bowl is supposed to be the highlight of the calendar for gambling companies. This year, though, a cloud has descended over the industry as the big game approached.

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Most Americans have never used their website. The company has become a player in Washington, anyway. - Politico
business 2026/02/08 15:00:00

Most Americans have never used their website. The company has become a player in Washington, anyway. - Politico

Coupang, South Korea’s largest e-commerce site, has aligned itself with the Trump administration on digital policy.

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Chipotle launches free offer for customers amid struggles - thestreet.com
business 2026/02/08 14:47:00

Chipotle launches free offer for customers amid struggles - thestreet.com

Chipotle is rolling out a limited-time free offer for customers amid growing challenges.

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