Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?

Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?

BANGKOK — Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump have announced plans for technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in projects in the United States…

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Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

NEW YORK — Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than…

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What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary. The nomination would put…

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Microsoft reports $65.6 billion in quarterly sales as investors look to know if AI spending worth it

Microsoft reports $65.6 billion in quarterly sales as investors look to know if AI spending worth it

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft on Wednesday reported an 11% increase in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year as investors looked for signs that the…

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Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB orders

Apple and Goldman Sachs must pay $89 million for mishandling Apple Card transactions, CFPB orders

NEW YORK — A federal regulator on Wednesday ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89 million for deceiving consumers and mishandled transaction disputes of Apple Card customers….

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