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Briefing: US existing home sales unexpectedly increase in February

Strategic angle: A surprising rise in existing home sales offers a glimmer of hope for the housing market.

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Briefing: 'Self-defeating': EU and US clash over Russia sanctions relief as prices soar

Strategic angle: Granting sanctions relief to Russia would be 'self-defeating', Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said after Donald Trump's announcement.

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Briefing: US homes sales bounced back in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

Strategic angle: Homebuyers are responding positively to lower mortgage rates, leading to a rebound in US home sales.

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Briefing: Federal appeals court orders end to SAVE plan used by millions of student loan borrowers

Strategic angle: A federal appeals court has ruled to terminate the SAVE plan, impacting millions of student loan borrowers.

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Briefing: The Trump administration’s push for nuclear power

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of the Trump administration's advocacy for nuclear energy.

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Briefing: V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

Strategic angle: Fortnite's in-game currency will be reduced in quantity while prices remain the same starting March 19th.

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Briefing: The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

Strategic angle: A lot of people are mad at Ticketmaster, and have been for a long time. The US government's case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster appears poised to lay bare some of the strangeness.

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Briefing: Living craft traditions flourish in workshops, house museums and restored heritage spaces

Strategic angle: Traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve through artisan studios, intimate house museums and revitalised cultural spaces, where heritage techniques intersect with modern design and inspire a new generation of makers.

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Briefing: February home sales see small rebound, but supply growth is 'sluggish'

Strategic angle: Home sales made a small gain to start the year, but higher mortgage rates now could throw cold water on the spring season.

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Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports

U.S. stock market indices rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.

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Briefing: U.S. Senator Probes FDA Amid BioNTech Founders' Departure

Strategic angle: The co-founders of BioNTech, known for their Covid-19 vaccine, are set to leave the company to launch a new mRNA-focused venture.

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Briefing: Joey Barton charged after assault near golf club

Strategic angle: The former footballer is arrested along with a second suspect near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

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Briefing: Audi's New RS3 Honors The Legendary Five-Cylinder Engine

Strategic angle: With a coilover suspension and lots of carbon fiber, the RS3 Competition Limited might be Audi's five-cylinder sendoff.

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Briefing: Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift

Strategic angle: Strategic readjustment at Porsche and declining sales in key markets impact VW's profits significantly.

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Briefing: Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks

Strategic angle: Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans due to a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security.

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Briefing: Trump reiterates threat of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as fuel crisis deepens

Strategic angle: The comments come less than a week after Trump suggested that his administration would turn its sights on Havana.

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Briefing: Identity theft can cost you during tax season: It's 'a terrible reverse lottery,' one victim says

Strategic angle: Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

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Briefing: Investors’ Confidence Boosted Perimeter Solutions (PRM) in Q4

Strategic angle: Investors’ confidence has positively impacted Perimeter Solutions (PRM) in the fourth quarter.

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Briefing: Here is Why CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Appears so Good

Strategic angle: An analysis of CRISPR Therapeutics' potential in the market.

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Briefing: Wedbush Reaffirms Outperform Rating for Tango Therapeutics (TNGX)

Strategic angle: Wedbush maintains a positive outlook on Tango Therapeutics, signaling confidence in its performance.