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Bulls and bears are locked in a battle for Wall Street

Bulls and bears have always engaged in battle on Wall Street. But the divide between so-called “bulls” and “bears” — optimistic investors who forecast rising stock prices and pessimistic investors who expect declining stock prices — is growing wider.  
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Russia seizes control of Danone, Carlsberg assets

Moscow has seized control of the Russian subsidiaries of French yogurt maker Danone and Danish brewer Carlsberg, highlighting risks facing foreign firms that continue to do business in the country.  
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Tickets for Messi's US debut cost as much as $110,000

Seeing soccer great Lionel Messi make his United States debut might require a payday as big as his.  
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Ford's electric F-150 Lightning just got much cheaper

Ford announced on Monday that it is slashing prices significantly for its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck.  
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Why celebrities are on strike: Not every actor makes Tom Cruise money

On Friday, SAG-AFTRA officially went on strike after failing to reach a deal with Hollywood’s biggest studios. Actors on strike are calling for increased pay and a rethinking of how residuals are paid out when shows are aired on streaming services.  
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Video: A 1980s Ford commercial could have huge ramifications for AI's use in music

AI voice cloning has already made a fake viral Drake collaboration with The Weeknd and this could be just the beginning. See how people are stealing singers’ likenesses and why an old Bette Midler copyright case could have major ramifications.  
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Source: CNN Business