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What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks
Reclassification to a Schedule III drug and possible Medicare coverage for pot could unlock new investment from pharmaceutical companies. Source link
Birkin bag prices are sinking at auction despite high-profile sales
Luxury experts say aspirational luxury consumers are facing new pressures from inflation and a slowing job market, meaning fewer Birkin buyers at auction. Source link
Vibe coding startup Lovable's latest funding round values it at $6.6 billion, sources say
Accel is participating in the round, the sources said, adding it would more than triple the valuation it achieved with its previous round in July. Source link
Oil prices tumble to lowest since May, on pace for biggest annual decline in 7 years
The oil market is under pressure as OPEC+ members have rapidly ramped up production and the U.S. pressures Ukraine to accept a peace agreement with Russia. Source link
Payrolls rose by 64,000 in November after falling by 105,000 in October, delayed jobs numbers show
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 45,000 in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.5%. Source link
Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line
Robotaxis grew rapidly in 2025 with Waymo expanding fastest, Zoox debuting public rides and Tesla launching autonomous rides with human supervision. Source link
Defense giants say investors should still bet on them, as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal spark a selloff
European defense stocks fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiators were closer than ever to securing a peace deal for Ukraine. Source link
Treasury yields are little change as markets await key jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as investors prepared for a batch of key economic releases. Source link
U.S. halts UK tech trade deal negotiations, FT reports
The ‘technology prosperity deal’ is aimed at increasing collaboration between the countries on tech like AI, nuclear fusion and quantum Source link
Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars
Analysts have questioned whether the move will do much to shore up the region’s competitiveness in the long run. Source link