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Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why - NPR

Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why - NPR

Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.

Why Micron’s Dazzling Earnings Report Isn’t Budging the Stock - Barron's

Why Micron’s Dazzling Earnings Report Isn’t Budging the Stock - Barron's

For the fourth quarter, analysts project sales growth of 354% to $51 billion, and an eye-popping gross margin of 85%, all records for Micron.

Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries - AP News

Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries - AP News

Global shares are trading mixed amid investor interest in technology-related issues and ongoing worries about the war in Iran. Benchmarks declined in early Thursday trading in France, Germany and Britain. In Asia, shares finished higher in Tokyo and Seoul, wh…

Mark Ruffalo blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after judge clears $110B Hollywood deal - Fox Business

Mark Ruffalo blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after judge clears $110B Hollywood deal - Fox Business

Mark Ruffalo slammed the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as a threat to free speech, jobs, and creativity in all of Hollywood.

South Korean President Lee pushes back on Alaska LNG project after Trump touts Seoul's participation - CNBC

South Korean President Lee pushes back on Alaska LNG project after Trump touts Seoul's participation - CNBC

The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.

Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe - axios.com

Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe - axios.com

The renovation became a flashpoint in President Trump's broader campaign against Powell and the Fed.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shutters ride amid brain injury lawsuits - The Washington Post

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shutters ride amid brain injury lawsuits - The Washington Post

The popular X2 rollercoaster has been closed since July, when two women needed emergency surgery after separately taking the ride.

Australia’s Property Boom Is Unraveling. How Bad Will It Get? - Bloomberg.com

Australia’s Property Boom Is Unraveling. How Bad Will It Get? - Bloomberg.com

For the past three decades, Australia’s property market has experienced a prolonged boom, with prices rising sharply despite periodic downturns. In the past seven years alone, national house prices have risen by roughly 70%, resulting in one of the most expen…

Google Unveils New AI Model Gemini 4 Argon, Sending Alphabet Stock Higher - Barron's

Google Unveils New AI Model Gemini 4 Argon, Sending Alphabet Stock Higher - Barron's

Google’s release of its Gemini 4 Argon model suggests the company intends to stay at the cutting-edge of AI development.