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Stock Market Today: Meta's Surge Fuels Big Wall Street Rally

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Wall Street steamed to its best day since January after Meta Platforms became the latest Big Tech company to blow past profit forecasts.
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Price hikes shock Croatia's shoppers following euro adoption

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Almost three weeks after Croatia adopted the euro as its currency, consumers are complaining about price increases.
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Ghana traders protest against new taxes

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Traders in Ghana are protesting against a new 18.5 percent sales tax.
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Sierra Leone protests: Inflation pushing families into poverty

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Rising inflation in Sierra Leone is pushing many families into extreme poverty and on to the streets.
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Afghanistan economy: Taliban points to improvements since takeove

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A year after the Taliban took power, Afghanistan’s economy has all but collapsed.
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Bangladesh opposition parties call for nationwide strike

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Despite having enough food stock on hand, consumers have been paying prices for some food items higher than in Western nations.
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Boko Haram attacks destroy livelihoods of Lake Chad villagers

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People who depend on Lake Chad for their livelihoods are struggling as attacks by armed groups continue.
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Meme Stocks Tumble as Investors Dump Risky Assets

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Gabe Pincus, president of the investment advisor GA Pincus Funds, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to break down what's happening with meme stocks, as retail trader favorites AMC, GameStop, and Bed Bath & Beyond all moved sharply lower on...
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Regulators Might Test Retail Investors as a Bar Against Risk

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The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is warning retail investors that they may be getting in over their heads as the meme stock roller coaster continues. Dave Nadig, a financial futurist at ETF Trends, joined Cheddar...
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Europe only region with increasing COVID deaths last week: WHO

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UN health agency has warned there could be 500,000 more COVID deaths by February if urgent actions not taken on the continent.
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Continuing US, EU sanctions on Burundi add to economic woes

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People in Burundi are struggling to find medicine, cash and fuel after years of sanctions and the impact of Covid-19.
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Nigeria launches sweeping measures to contain violence

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Markets and the transportation of certain goods have been banned and communication services cut.
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What makes Dubai the 'City of Gold'?

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Dubai’s reputation as a leader in the gold market happened decades ago. Since then the gold industry has seen tremendous growth thanks to the city’s increasing role as a hub for trade and tourism.
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Thailand races to contain COVID-19 outbreak

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More than 1,000 cases have been identified in what is country's largest single outbreak, which originated in seafood market in province of Samut Sakhorn.
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India-china tensions: Calls for boycott of Chinese products

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India imports $70bn worth of products from China.
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Hedge Funds Were 'Desperate' by Shorting GameStop, Investor Says

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Ryan Payne, President at Payne Capital Management, joined Cheddar to describe the “gambling” activity around GameStop and other stocks.
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Iraq corruption hindering agriculture sector

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With a fall in oil prices, countries like Iraq are looking to diversify their economy, but corruption is making that difficult.
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Sudan gold, fuel smuggling costs hundreds of millions annually

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A new report by a financial watchdog has revealed the extent of mismanagement in those sectors and its impact on the economy.
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US stocks surge as NYSE trading floor reopens

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Optimism sweeps Wall Street as investors focus on green shoots of US economic activity and vaccine news.
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Indonesian traders risk losing licences to stay open during Eid

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Some preparing for Islamic holiday are ignoring restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Kenya lockdown measures taking toll on Eid festivities

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Businesses in Kenya suffer, as coronavirus lockdowns hit the normally busy Eid al-Fitr holiday trade.
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Nigerian food prices rise during Ramadan

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The cost of some items has doubled, and they are expected to stay high after the Muslim fasting month ends.
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Will Kagame and Museveni resolve their dispute?

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Leaders set to meet on Friday in bid to resolve continuing dispute that led to closing of their shared border.
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Asian markets decline in early trade as US tariff deadline looms

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Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.