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Texas’ Fertile Business Market Provides Inspiration Across The Country

Nov 15, 2021 01:25 am UTC| Business

Ease of business is a significant factor when it comes to opening up a business, and Texas has been making massive progress in recent years in ensuring they measure up. According to CNBC, Austin was the second-best city in...

San Antonio Spurs searching for new arena naming rights partner to replace AT&T

Nov 13, 2021 23:39 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

The San Antonio Spurs have tapped the services of Legends Global Partnerships to help secure a new naming rights partner for the teams home arena, which has been known as ATT Center since 2002 in a deal worth approximately...

Big business and climate change: finally, sustainability pays

Nov 13, 2021 07:54 am UTC| Business

One thing becoming clear during the debate over how to respond to climate change is that prioritising profit at the expense of the environment, or disregarding the social consequences, is not just morally unacceptable, it...

Consulting firms are the 'shadow public service' managing the response to COVID-19

Nov 13, 2021 07:48 am UTC| Business

In March 2020, as governments were implementing lockdown mandates at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the consulting firm McKinsey made a call to someone in the Ontario premiers office. Soon after, the firm was put in...

Blockchain Revolution Series

PUBLISH announces first cohort of PUBLISHalliance members to participate in closed beta of PUBLISH Link

Nov 13, 2021 07:07 am UTC| Business

PUBLISHalliance, a blockchain media consortium spearheaded by PUBLISH Inc, is pleased to welcome its first cohort of members that will participate in a closed beta of PUBLISH Link, an API enabling news media organizations...

Arby's unveils new crinkle and curly french fry flavored vodka

Nov 12, 2021 10:13 am UTC| Business Economy

Arbys, an American fast-food sandwich restaurant chain headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, just announced the launch of its new vodka drink flavors. Customers will find this exciting because the flavor is simply...

Pizza Hut debuts unique tongue-twisting Christmas pizza flavor in Singapore

Nov 12, 2021 09:55 am UTC| Business Economy

Pizza Hut Singapore has a new pizza flavor, and customers may need more time to say its name when placing an order. This is because the restaurant chain in this region has given the pizza a really long name. Pizza Hut...

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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

US House Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a three-year budget framework that could unlock an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement, marking a significant step in shaping future border security policies....

Trump to Receive Briefing on Potential U.S. Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to receive a high-level security briefing on Thursday regarding new military options targeting Iran, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources. The briefing will be led...

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...

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...