Albania court convicts ex-intel chief and son over illegal gambling

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A court in Berat, Albania, has convicted a former senior intelligence official and his son on charges including illegal gambling, unlawful possession of ammunition, and the holding of state secrets. The case was brought by the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction, which stated that both men, Aleksandër Shulla, a […]


U.S. halts UK tech trade deal negotiations, FT reports

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The U.S. has halted a technology trade deal with the U.K., after officials in Washington became frustrated with the pace of progress, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Announced in September during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K., the “technology prosperity deal” is a sweeping agreement aimed at encouraging collaboration between the countries […]


Louisiana challenges illegal sports prediction markets nationwide

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Louisiana is the latest state to take issue with prediction markets introducing sportsbooks. In a press release from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), it now views sporting event contracts and “certain other event contracts” as a violation of state gambling laws. This comes only days after the Washington State Gambling Commission issued a similar […]


U.S. stocks retreat from highs as Broadcom leads tech sell-off

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Signage at the Broadcom Inc. headquarters in San Jose, California, U.S., on Monday, June 2, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images ]]> The sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks continued unabated Friday stateside. Broadcom shares tumbled more than 11% as investors grew concerned over lower margins and uncertain deals. Names such as Nvidia, […]


PAGCOR CEO denies conflict of interest claims

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The gambling watchdog (PAGCOR) for the Philippines is under fire, as its CEO, Alejandro Tengco, has been accused of a conflict of interest. It comes as Tengco’s family’s construction firm managed to acquire government contracts. The PAGCOR chief has refuted these claims, claiming that he has no direct influence on what the wider government does. […]


Here are 4 major moments that drove the stock market last week

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The S & P 500 ran into a brick wall Friday and finished the week lower, just one day after closing at a record high. The rotation out of tech stocks, which supported the Dow , was on full display. The across-the-board rally on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third […]


How a Competitor Analysis Tool Can Elevate Your Marketing Strategy

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Understanding what your competitors are doing is no longer optional; it’s essential. With a strong competitor analysis tool, brands can discover valuable insights to refine their strategy, strengthen market positioning, and boost ROI. By examining competitors’ digital footprints, businesses can find content gaps, SEO flaws, paid ad tactics, and audience engagement methods that are effective. […]


Broadcom tumbles 11% after earnings as AI trade sells off

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Broadcom CEO Hock Tan. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Broadcom’s quarterly results and guidance sailed past Wall Street estimates. It didn’t matter. The chipmaker’s shares plummeted 11% on Friday, their worst day since January, as investors ran for the exits on the artificial intelligence trade. Oracle dropped 4.5% a day after plunging 10% following its earnings […]


Quentin Folliot receives 20-year tennis ban match-fixing

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A French tennis player, Quentin Folliot, has been hit with a 20-year suspension from the game. Folliot was found to be a “central figure” in a match-fixing scheme that has seen five others suspended as well. The news comes from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which has been investigating match-fixing for quite some time. […]


U.S. stocks hit records despite AI-led tech slide

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A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters ]]> The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced on Thursday, with both hitting fresh closing records. The Russell 2000 index also ended the session at a new high, […]