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Briefing: Argentinian horror 'The Dollmaker' collects top prize at Portugal's Fantasporto film festival

Strategic angle: 'The Dollmaker' (Encantador) is the title of the film by Argentinian director José María Cicala that took the top prize at Portugal’s oldest film festival.

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Briefing: Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030

Strategic angle: The German auto giant faces challenges as annual profits nearly halved last year.

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Briefing: Ig Nobel prizes moving to Europe because US 'unsafe' to visit

Strategic angle: The tongue-in-cheek Ig Nobel awards will be held in Europe for the first time this year due to safety concerns for international prize-winners visiting the US.

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Briefing: 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Charging Test Proves GM Understood The Assignment

Strategic angle: The new Bolt EV delivers a huge charging boost compared to its predecessor, and shows that small EVs can go the distance.

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Briefing: L Catterton combines Bel Cosméticos and Mundo do Cabeleireiro in Brazil

Strategic angle: L Catterton merges two beauty brands to strengthen its market presence in Brazil.

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Briefing: Hyundai Mobis completes new chassis modules plant in Hungary

Strategic angle: Hyundai Mobis has successfully established a new facility for chassis modules in Hungary, enhancing its production capabilities.

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Briefing: Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) is One of the Best Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years

Strategic angle: An in-depth analysis of Strategy Inc's potential for long-term wealth generation.

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Briefing: Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office

Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion ban.

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Briefing: PFAS Waste Utilized for Lithium Extraction from Brine Pools

Strategic angle: Innovative use of PFAS waste shows potential in lithium extraction processes.

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Briefing: Stellantis Taps Toyota, Bosch Suppliers for Hybrid Technologies for New Jeeps

Strategic angle: Jeep maker Stellantis is leaning on technologies from automotive suppliers for its newest hybrid vehicles, CNBC has learned.

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Briefing: Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors. They say a 'huge trust gap' will last for decades

Strategic angle: Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.

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Briefing: Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99

Strategic angle: He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.

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Briefing: BofA Adds Visa Inc. (V) to Its “US 1 List”

Strategic angle: BofA has included Visa Inc. in its prestigious 'US 1 List', indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.

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Briefing: BofA Reinstates Coverage of Mastercard Incorporated (MA) With a Buy Rating

Strategic angle: BofA has given Mastercard a buy rating, signaling confidence in its future performance.

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Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn’t a supercapacitor

Finnish startup clarifies its technology amidst speculation.

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Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.

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Briefing: Disruption hits power link between Finland and Sweden

Strategic angle: The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for hours due to an ongoing investigation into the power failure.

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Briefing: Howe's deeper message to Newcastle players draws focus on salvaging season

Strategic angle: Eddie Howe emphasizes the importance of the upcoming match against Barcelona as a pivotal moment for Newcastle.

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Briefing: Porsche Cayenne Electric Lineup Just Got A Powerful New Middle Child

Strategic angle: The 2026 Cayenne Electric adds a new S trim with supercar pace, rapid charging, and more ways to customize it.

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Briefing: The New Electric Porsche Cayenne S Hits The Sweet Spot

Strategic angle: It slots below the flagship Turbo, but still packs plenty of punch.