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Jury Rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operated as an Illegal Monopoly, Overcharging Fans

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of antitrust violations, ruling they operated as an illegal monopoly and overcharged fans. The verdict moves to a remedies phase, potentially leading to significant industry changes.
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Olivia Rodrigo Drops New Single ‘Drop Dead’ and Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance

Olivia Rodrigo releases her new single 'Drop Dead' and performs it live at Coachella, signaling a new romantic direction for her upcoming album.
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Trump Organization Eyes Tbilisi Skyline with Ambitious New Skyscraper Project

The Trump Organization is planning a new luxury skyscraper in Tbilisi, Georgia, featuring a hotel and residences, as part of its international expansion strategy.
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Jury Rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operated as an Illegal Monopoly, Overcharging Fans

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of antitrust violations, ruling they operated as an illegal monopoly and overcharged fans. The verdict moves to a remedies phase, potentially leading to significant industry changes.
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Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger Amid Antitrust Fears

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger over antitrust concerns, halting the $6.2 billion deal pending a trial. State AGs and DirecTV celebrated the ruling.
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S&P 500 nears 7,000 as Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

US stocks edged higher as the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% on Monday, with investors positioning for a pivotal week dominated by major tech...

Gold hits fresh record above $5,100 on geopolitical stress, weaker dollar and ETF inflows

Gold surged above $5,100 to a new all-time high as investors rushed into safe havens amid geopolitical tension, a weaker dollar, central bank buying and renewed ETF inflows.

China’s Sinochem moves to ease Pirelli standoff as US expansion faces scrutiny

Sinochem has proposed a “structured solution” to resolve a governance dispute at Pirelli, as Camfin increases its stake and Italy weighs intervention under golden power rules.

Europe’s IPO market surges to fastest start since 1995, led by major defence listing

Europe’s IPO market has started 2026 at a record pace, with early listings raising hopes of a revival as investors return and major flotations boost confidence.

Singapore expected to keep policy steady as growth beats forecasts and inflation stays contained

Singapore is expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth strengthens and inflation remains contained, giving MAS room to maintain a stable exchange-rate stance.

German business confidence stabilizes as outlook improves slightly and current view softens

Germany’s Ifo business climate index held steady in January at 87.6, showing cautious sentiment as expectations improved slightly while firms judged current conditions more negatively.

Ryanair profits slide after Italy fine, but airline lifts fare outlook on strong demand

Ryanair reported a sharp quarterly profit decline after taking an €85 million charge tied to an Italian antitrust fine, but the airline upgraded its fare outlook and forecast higher full-year profit on strong demand.

China’s LandSpace pushes ahead with up to $1B+ IPO to fund reusable rockets

China’s private rocket maker LandSpace is pushing ahead with a major IPO as the exchange reviews its application, aiming to raise around $1 billion or more to expand reusable rocket technology and production.

China deepens scrutiny of Meta’s $2B Manus acquisition in rare regulatory escalation

China has expanded its review of Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, widening scrutiny beyond national security to include financial and compliance checks that could force changes to the deal.

Beijing sets 4.5%–5% growth goal as China weighs lower 2026 GDP target

China is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target range of 4.5% to 5% to gain policy flexibility, while Beijing sets a similar growth goal for the next five years.

US and Europe want Brazil’s minerals to reduce reliance on China

The US and Europe are increasing outreach to Brazil for critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to build alternative supply chains as competition for strategic resources intensifies.

Europe tightens cybersecurity rules with push to phase out risky suppliers

The EU is moving toward mandatory rules to phase out “high-risk” tech suppliers from critical infrastructure, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and reduce strategic dependence across member states.

Foreign direct investment into China fell 9.5% in 2025, official data shows

Foreign direct investment into China dropped 9.5% in 2025 to 747.7 billion yuan, official data shows, despite higher inflows from Switzerland, the UAE and the UK.

Singapore introduces new rules to guide safe deployment of autonomous AI agents

Singapore unveiled a new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, offering guidance and safeguards for responsible deployment of autonomous AI agents in business.

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