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Amazon Boosts Self-Driving Machines With New Patent

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Amazon’s been working nonstop on AI initiatives and investments to fight for the spotlight in a competitive market.

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International Economics

Saudi Arabia Now Top Among Sovereign Wealth Fund Spenders

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A report released Monday by data platform Global SWF showed sovereign wealth spending in 2023 dropped 20% from the previous year.

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Industries

Economic Slowdown Isn’t Hurting Law Firm Bonuses

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As 2023 wound to a close, major law firms across the US doled out hefty bonuses and annual raises, according to the Financial Times.

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International Economics

China Would Take a Happy-ish New Year

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In a New Year’s Eve speech on Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Chinese citizens to be prepared for even further financial struggles.

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America’s Anduril Among Potential Winners of NATO Breakthrough

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BYD Downshifts Production into First Gear

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SEC Seeks to Rev Up ‘Engine of Growth’ by Loosening Corporate Disclosure Rules

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