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Cryptocurrency: Coinone’s registration application approved by regulators while Bithumb’s still on ice

Nov 15, 2021 09:50 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Coinone, one of the leading crypto exchanges in South Korea, finally receives approval from the financial regulators to move forward with the registration and become an officially registered company that can legally offer...

Kellogg’s reportedly hiring to replace workers on strike after a failed negotiation

Nov 15, 2021 08:48 am UTC| Business Economy

Kelloggs, the American food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, is allegedly hiring new workers that will replace those who are on strike. They are still protesting after the negotiations between...

Amazon workers in New York cancel petition to hold a union election

Nov 15, 2021 08:45 am UTC| Business Economy

Amazon employees in Staten Island, New York, previously filed a petition so they could hold a union voting. However, in a recent development, it was reported that the same group of workers decided to cancel their...

The Advantages That Bitcoin Boasts

Nov 15, 2021 08:34 am UTC| Business

Bitcoin is one of the best cryptocurrencies on the market. A majority of crypto users only trade with Bitcoin or use it as their primary cryptocurrency. Research shows that 5 out of the 7 million estimated crypto users...

Damon Becnel shares 8 Facts You Didn't Know About Being An Entrepreneur

Nov 15, 2021 08:30 am UTC| Business

Becoming an entrepreneur can be intimidating. There is a lot of information out there, and its not always easy to find the truth about what being an entrepreneur will entail for you, especially if youre starting or...

Outsourcing Philippines: Sustained Growth Signals Opportunity

Nov 15, 2021 08:29 am UTC| Business

In the last decade, the Philippines has secured a stranglehold on the global offshore outsourcing industry. Its been so singularly successful at this, that it has become known as the outsourcing capital of the world. Its a...

Thomas Kivisto Discusses Midstream Oil and Gas

Nov 15, 2021 08:25 am UTC| Business

Midstream oil and gas refers to the process of transporting natural gas and petroleum from their points of extraction to a refinery or, says Thomas Kivisto of San Clemente, California, in the case of natural gas, directly...

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Economy

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

AI Stocks Rally in Asia as Oil Surge and Hawkish Central Banks Shake Global Markets

Asian markets showed resilience on Thursday as AI-related stocks climbed following strong earnings from major U.S. tech firms, even as rising oil prices and tightening monetary policy pressured global bonds and currencies....

China Manufacturing PMI Beats Forecasts in April Amid Weak Domestic Demand

Chinas manufacturing sector showed modest growth in April, surpassing expectations, but broader economic momentum remained uneven due to weak domestic demand and slowing non-manufacturing activity. According to data...

Politics

Taiwan Independence Explained: History, Status, and Rising China Tensions

Taiwan independence remains a highly debated issue in global politics, especially as tensions between China and the United States continue to shape international relations. The topic is expected to feature prominently in...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

US-China Talks Put Taiwan at Center of Rising Geopolitical Tensions

A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between the United States and China is drawing global attention, with Taiwan emerging as a central issue that could reshape regional stability. As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a...

Trump Considers Reducing U.S. Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of American troops stationed in Germany, a move that could reshape U.S. military presence in Europe and impact NATO...

US Proposes Maritime Freedom Construct to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The United States is urging allied nations to support a new international initiative aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has recently experienced...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...