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Peloton to stop the production of its own treadmills and bikes, Will shift to outsourcing

Jul 13, 2022 09:07 am UTC| Business Economy

Peloton is implementing some changes in the company, and it was revealed it would be shifting to outsourcing for the production of its treadmill and bike lines. This means the company will stop manufacturing its own...

Dollar General chief is stepping down; Veteran executive to take over

Jul 13, 2022 08:42 am UTC| Business Economy

Dollar General Corp. announced on Tuesday, July 12, that its chief executive officer, Todd Vasos, is set to step down from his post. The company revealed that he would be replaced by Jeffrey Owen, a veteran who is a...

Kanye West applies to trademark 'YZYSPLY' for physical Yeezy stores

Jul 13, 2022 08:30 am UTC| Business Economy

Kanye West seems to be expanding his retail business as he was revealed to have applied to trademark YZYSPLY. The trademark application was already submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office late last month. It...

Subway may face a lawsuit over claims its tuna sandwich contains 100% tuna

Jul 13, 2022 07:22 am UTC| Business Economy

Subway sandwich fast-food chain may be sued according to a U.S. judge. A possible lawsuit may be filed against the company for claims that its tuna products only contain 100% tuna. As per NBC News, a federal judge in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain: SK Telecom launching digital wallet with AhnLab Blockchain Company, Atomrigs Lab

Jul 13, 2022 07:05 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

SK Telecom is set to launch a digital wallet in partnership with AhnLab Blockchain Company and Atomrigs Lab. They will be co-developing a digital asset wallet service, and this was confirmed on Monday, July 11. The three...

8 Tips to Manage Employee Expenses Successfully

Jul 13, 2022 02:04 am UTC| Business

Managing employee expenses can be a daunting task for any business owner or manager. Many potential expenses can quickly add up, from gas and food to lodging and entertainment. Its essential to keep track of spending...

Why Responsible Leveraged Trading is Key to Financial Growth After the Pandemic

Jul 12, 2022 22:56 pm UTC| Business

By Viktor Prokopenya, London based Investor and FinTech Entrepreneur Many acclaimed economists have argued that long-term business cycles are tied to underlying technological innovations that form something called a...

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Economy

UK Retail Prices Rise as Cost Pressures Threaten Further Increases in 2026

British retail prices rose at a faster pace last month, and retailers may find it difficult to prevent further price increases in 2026 as cost pressures continue to build, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)....

U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Energy Stocks Rally on Venezuela Developments

U.S. stock futures traded mostly flat on Monday night after Wall Street closed higher, supported by a strong rally in energy stocks following major geopolitical developments involving Venezuela. Futures tied to the SP 500...

Trump Venezuela Oil Pledge Unlikely to Lift Prices in Oversupplied Global Market

U.S. President Donald Trumps pledge to unlock more Venezuelan oil barrels following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro has heightened geopolitical tensions, but analysts say it is unlikely to meaningfully impact an...

Philippine Inflation Rises to 1.8% in December as Food and Clothing Prices Increase

Philippine annual inflation accelerated to 1.8% in December, rising from 1.5% in November, according to data released by the countrys statistics agency on Tuesday. The higher inflation reading surprised market...

U.S. Dollar Steadies Near Two-Week High as Risk Appetite Improves

The U.S. dollar traded steadily near a two-week high as Asian markets opened on Tuesday, supported by easing geopolitical concerns and renewed risk-taking sentiment on Wall Street. Investors appeared less alarmed by recent...

Politics

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Dramatic Arrest Ordered by Trump

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in a Manhattan federal court after a dramatic U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump led to his capture, sending shockwaves through...

Zelenskiy Appoints Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser to Support Ukraine’s Recovery and Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Canadas former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as his new economic development adviser, a move aimed at strengthening Ukraines...

Kim Jong Un and Daughter Inspect Memorial Honoring North Korean Troops Killed Overseas

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, inspected the construction site of a new memorial dedicated to North Korean soldiers who died while fighting overseas, according to a report released...

Paris Court Convicts 10 in Cyber Harassment Case Targeting Brigitte Macron

A Paris court on Monday convicted 10 individuals for cyber harassment against Brigitte Macron, Frances first lady, after they spread false and defamatory claims that she is a transgender woman who was born male. The ruling...

Colombia Reaffirms Cooperation With U.S. on Drug Trafficking Amid Rising Tensions

Colombia has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the United States in the fight against drug trafficking, emphasizing continued cooperation through U.S. intelligence, technology, and joint coordination. The...

Science

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

Intel Unveils Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips at CES 2025, Marking Major 18A Manufacturing Milestone

Intel has officially launched Panther Lake, its next-generation AI chip for laptops, at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, signaling a critical step in the companys turnaround strategy and its push to regain market...

Mercedes-Benz to Launch Advanced Urban Self-Driving System in the U.S., Challenging Tesla FSD

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that it will introduce a new advanced driver-assistance system in the United States later this year, marking a major step forward in autonomous driving technology. The system, called...

Dell Revives XPS Laptop Lineup With New XPS 14 and XPS 16 to Boost Premium PC Demand

Dell has officially revived its popular XPS laptop lineup, marking a strategic reversal just a year after retiring the premium brand. The move comes as the company seeks to stimulate demand in a sluggish global personal...

BTIG Initiates Buy on SoftBank as AI and Robotics Strategy Gains Momentum

BTIG has initiated coverage of SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) with a Buy rating, citing the Japanese investment conglomerates strong positioning at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. The brokerage...

Nvidia Unveils Rubin Platform to Power Next Wave of AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) used the CES 2026 convention in Las Vegas to reaffirm its leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure, announcing that its next-generation Rubin data center platform is now in...