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Songwriters agree to shake off Taylor Swift copyright case

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Taylor Swift has had a lawsuit filed against her dropped by two fellow songwriters.

The pair claimed the Grammy winner stole their lyrics for Swift’s 2014 hit, ‘Shake It Off’.

According to court documents, Sean Hall and Nathan Butler said Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 track.

However, the pair told a Los Angeles judge they will dismiss their case with prejudice.

A trial in the case had been rescheduled for 17 January but the prejudice ruling means they cannot refile the case.

In the song, Swift sings “the players gonna play, play, play, play, play, and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”

But in the 2001 song, ‘Playas Gon’ Play,’ Hall and Butler believe Swift’s lyrics were too close to their own.

The song was performed by 3LW, and features the words “playas, they gonna play, and haters, they gonna hate.”

The was was dismissed in 2018 but a U.S. appeals court revived it a year later.

Swift told the court she had never heard of 3LW’s song before writing ‘Shake It Off.’

In court, she said the phrases were commonly used to “express the idea that one can or should shrug off negativity.”

Hall and Butler had requested an amount of money in damages. However, the recent court paper did not specify if a settlement agreement was reached.

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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.

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Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.

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Alphabet launches $20B bond to fund AI expansion

Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.

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Alphabet has launched a record $20 billion bond offering to finance its massive AI infrastructure build-out, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. The oversubscribed sale shows that investors are betting on Alphabet’s AI potential and long-term returns.

By using debt instead of equity, Alphabet can raise funds without diluting shareholders. The money will support AI research, advanced computing, and other strategic projects, cementing the company’s leadership in the sector.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains how corporate debt is reshaping tech financing and how investors perceive AI-linked bonds. This record issuance could set a trend for other tech companies looking to fund innovation.

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AI tax tool sparks market turmoil for financial firms

Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

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Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

Shares of major financial services firms tumbled after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool. LPL Financial dropped nearly 11%, while Charles Schwab and Raymond James Financial fell more than 9%, signalling investor concern over AI disrupting traditional advisory services.

Morgan Stanley also saw a 4% decline as fears grow that AI could replace some of the most profitable offerings of established firms. Earlier this year, the introduction of other AI models already caused turbulence in software stocks, suggesting this could be a broader trend affecting multiple sectors.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers and Securities ETF was down 4% on Tuesday, reflecting the market-wide uncertainty surrounding AI adoption in finance. Investors are closely watching whether AI will complement or cannibalise the industry’s core services.

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