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Aluminum Corporation of China Retail Investors Drive Stock as Public Ownership Nears 50%

Aluminum Corporation of China retail investors have emerged as a powerful force behind the company’s stock momentum, with individual investors now holding nearly half of the state-owned giant’s outstanding shares. The surge in retail participation highlights growing confidence in China’s industrial backbone, even as global commodity markets face uneven demand, pricing pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty….

India Economic Growth Outlook 2026: Business Survey Reveals Confidence Despite Challenges

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India economic growth outlook – A fresh business survey ahead of the Union Budget 2026 shows that India’s economic growth outlook remains broadly optimistic, with robust domestic consumption and political stability underpinning confidence among business leaders and professionals. However, rising concerns about job creation, geopolitical risks and ongoing global uncertainties highlight the nuanced challenges the…

Business Leaders Strike Optimistic Tone on AI and Jobs at Davos Summit

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AI jobs Davos emerged as one of the most closely watched themes at this year’s World Economic Forum, as global business leaders pushed back against fears that artificial intelligence will lead to widespread unemployment, instead predicting a net increase in jobs over the coming years. Speaking at the annual gathering of political and corporate elites…

TikTok US Deal Finalised as App Splits From Global Business to Avoid Ban

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The long-running standoff between Washington and Beijing over TikTok has reached a defining moment after the company confirmed it has finalised a deal to split its US operations from its global business, allowing the popular short-video app to continue operating in the United States. The TikTok US deal ends years of political uncertainty that threatened…

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Minneapolis Business Impact Immigration Enforcement Surge Cripples Local Economy

FFRNEWS1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

The Minneapolis business impact immigration enforcement surge has triggered severe economic challenges for local establishments, particularly small and immigrant-owned businesses, as federal immigration actions and community fear drive away workers and customers. Business owners, workers, and community leaders warn that the situation could have long-lasting effects if federal enforcement continues without local relief and policy…

US Acquiring Greenland: 7 Shocking Power Moves That Could Destroy NATO Unity

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The debate over US acquiring Greenland has erupted into one of the most explosive geopolitical controversies of the year. What once sounded like an outrageous joke has now become an official White House discussion, with military options openly acknowledged as being “on the table.” The revelation has sent shockwaves through Europe, rattled NATO allies, and…

Google Parent Alphabet Intersect Power Acquisition Strengthens AI Infrastructure — $4.75B Deal to Secure Energy and Data Center Capacity

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Updated by FFRNews on 22 December 2025 Google Parent Alphabet Intersect Power Acquisition – Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced a major strategic deal in which it will acquire clean energy developer and data center infrastructure firm Intersect Power for approximately $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt — cementing its ambition to…

Cultural Crime: Inside the High-Value Museum Raid and the Stolen British Empire Artefacts

FFRNEWS3 months ago3 months ago017 mins

A shocking high-value museum raid at Bristol Museum’s archive resulted in the theft of over 600 culturally significant artefacts, including East India Company memorabilia and carved ivory. Read the full investigation, the cultural impact of this massive loss, and police appeals.

Meta Antitrust Ruling: A Stunning Victory That Reshapes Big Tech’s Legal Battlefield

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Meta antitrust ruling has sent shockwaves across the global tech and policy landscape after a US federal judge officially rejected the government’s attempt to unwind Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The decision marks a historic turning point in the United States’ long running push to regulate Big Tech, offering the first decisive courtroom victory…

OPEC+ Production Cuts Send Global Oil Prices Soaring: Markets React to New January 2026 Strategy

FFRNEWS4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

OPEC plus production cuts have once again sent shockwaves across the global energy market, after ministers from the oil-producing alliance signaled fresh and deeper supply reductions set to begin in January 2026. The announcement, revealed during high-level ministerial consultations and confirmed by Bloomberg just one hour ago, pushed Brent crude to its highest level in…