US Senator Tina Smith will not seek re-election, adding to Democrats’ 2026 uncertainty

By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith said she will not seek re-election in 2026, which leaves an open seat in moderately competitive Minnesota and complicates her party’s hopes of winning back control of the chamber in the midterm elections. Smith, 66, was first elected in a special election in 2018….

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Exclusive-Trump prepares to change US CHIPS Act conditions, sources say

By Mike Stone, Fanny Potkin and Wen-Yee Lee WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The White House is seeking to renegotiate U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards and has signaled delays to some upcoming semiconductor disbursements, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The people, along with a third source, said the new administration is reviewing the projects…

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Robinhood gains ground in crypto trading, intensifying competition

By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) -Robinhood has cemented its foothold in the crypto trading market as its commission-free model attracts price-conscious customers, analysts said, strengthening its position as a rival to digital asset-focused exchanges such as Coinbase. Robinhood reported an eight-fold jump in transaction-based revenue from crypto trading for the fourth quarter. The…

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Reddit misses estimates for daily active unique visitors in fourth quarter, shares tumble

(Reuters) -Reddit missed market estimates for daily active unique visitors in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, sending its shares down about 15% in extended trading. Reddit stock, which debuted in March 2024, gained nearly five-fold last year. The company forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on its artificial intelligence content licensing…

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