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Briefing: Debris from aerial interception strikes Oracle building in Dubai, UAE says

Strategic angle: The damage to Oracle's building comes after Iran warned it would target U.S. tech companies operating in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Japan cracks down on its wayward cyclists

Strategic angle: Enforcement regime will levy fines for infractions including using headphones and riding with one hand

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: The shadowy group claiming attacks around Europe

Strategic angle: Ashab al-Yamin, which uses Iran-linked Telegram channels, has taken responsibility for assaults on ambulances, a synagogue and banks.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Germany’s far-right AfD distances itself from Trump over Iran war

Strategic angle: Alternative for Germany party members told to scale back visits to US as strikes on Iran are deeply unpopular with voters.

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Trump’s tales are still muddling markets

Strategic angle: Continuation of the Middle East war is sapping hopes of a return to more normal conditions after the conflict

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Former CIA operative: regime change in Iran is much harder than the US thinks

Strategic angle: Covert action can help topple a leader but it rarely builds legitimacy

Editorial Staff Apr 4

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Briefing: 'Chasing vibes' — OpenAI's M&A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase

Strategic angle: Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's nascent devices startup, OpenAI announced it's buying media company TBPN.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: OpenAI Chief Operating Officer Takes on New Role in Shake-Up

Strategic angle: Brad Lightcap assigned fresh responsibilities focusing on special projects as group prepares for an initial public offering.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: How TBPN went from nerdy online talk show to splashy OpenAI acquisition

Strategic angle: MarketWatch explores the transformation of TBPN and its acquisition by OpenAI.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Meta-backed data centre seeks $3bn for campus with novel financing

Strategic angle: ‘Project Walleye’ lenders would be first to fund both construction and power

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet - Reuters

Strategic angle: Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave, announces leadership changes

Strategic angle: OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: In today’s job market, it’s more ‘show me a desk’ than ‘show me the money’

Strategic angle: MarketWatch explores the shifting priorities in the job market.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation in Focus for Markets Jostled by Middle East War Signals

Strategic angle: Markets are bracing for inflation data amidst geopolitical tensions affecting investor sentiment.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: US judge upholds block of subpoenas in criminal investigation of Jay Powell

Strategic angle: James Boasberg declines US attorney Jeanine Pirro’s request to revisit earlier decision in probe into Federal Reserve chair.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: These little-known chip stocks could be winners as SpaceX and Amazon make big satellite pushes

Strategic angle: MarketWatch highlights potential investment opportunities in chip stocks amid major satellite initiatives.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: The March jobs report isn’t as good as it looks. Here are the bad parts.

Strategic angle: A closer examination reveals concerning trends in the latest employment data.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Strategic angle: Latest insights and updates in the auto and transport market.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Strategic angle: Latest insights and updates from the financial services sector.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Coinbase Stock Scores Weekly Win Even As War-Truce Hopes Dim; Is Coinbase Stock A Buy Now?

Strategic angle: Coinbase Stock Scores Weekly Win Even As War-Truce Hopes Dim; Is Coinbase Stock A Buy Now?

Editorial Staff Apr 3