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ArcPoint Expands Globally with Institutional Intelligence Platform for Modern Investors

ArcPoint Expands Globally with Institutional Intelligence Platform for Modern Investors

Fast-growing financial technology company combines AI-powered market intelligence, institutional-grade tools, and human expertise within a platform designed to bring sophisticated technology closer to individual investors.

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US seeks 11th Presidents Cup win in a row over global foes

US seeks 11th Presidents Cup win in a row over global foes

United States golfers will try to stretch their win streak to 11 while the Internationals seek their first victory since 1988 when the 16th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah.

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Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test

Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on "the present", refusing to set a date for his international retirement when he appeared before the press on Wednesday, on the eve of the Nations League match against Wales.

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McDonald's to boost franchisees as inflation weighs on consumers

McDonald's to boost franchisees as inflation weighs on consumers

McDonald's unveiled plans Wednesday to steer $8.5 billion to franchisees for restaurant remodels and technology upgrades as it prepares for an inflation-challenged consumer economy for the foreseeable future.

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Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit

Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit

After accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres is set to host his final climate summit Wednesday at the world organization's New York headquarters.

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Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami

Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami

President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

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Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor

Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor

Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by a Canadian man gave wrenching accounts of pain and loss Wednesday in court before a judge tasked with deciding the former chef's prison term.

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Archaelogical 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

Archaelogical 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement.

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Ireland boss Hallgrimsson says timing of Israel remarks 'not clever'

Ireland boss Hallgrimsson says timing of Israel remarks 'not clever'

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted Wednesday the timing of his comments about the war in Gaza was "not clever" as he prepares his team for Nations League matches against Israel.

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ILO financial crisis takes centre stage in leadership race

ILO financial crisis takes centre stage in leadership race

The three candidates vying for the International Labour Organization helm faced off Wednesday, with the deep financial crisis gripping the organisation at the heart of their pitches to members.

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