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• Trump promises 'fully expedited' permits for investors of $1 billion-plus in U.S.

  The Truth Social post signals Trump's aim to deregulate federal agencies, undo Biden-era environmental rules, and attract foreign investment.
  
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• AC Milan: U.S.'s Pulisic has torn calf muscle

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• The London Stock Exchange suffers another loss to the U.S.

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• The stock market is about to gift investors with two holiday season rallies

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  Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory

  Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equities
  
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• World’s biggest hedge fund flags the ‘holy grail’ that may shield investors if U.S. stock rally crumbles

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• What makes a bubble a bubble

  Prices, sentiment and time
  
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  Is the Stock Market Bubble About to Pop?

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