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Beyond Meat expands deals with McDonald's, Yum Brands!

Feb 27, 2021 00:38 am UTC| Business

Beyond Meat has signed a three-year global agreement with McDonalds to be the preferred supplier for the patty in the McPlant and to co-develop other plant-based menu items such as pork, chicken, and egg...

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy buys half-share in Jay-Z’s Champagne

Feb 27, 2021 00:02 am UTC| Business

Louis Vuitton Mot Hennessy (LVMH) has bought a half-share in a Champagne company Armand de Brignac owned by rapper and businessman Jay-Z. Started by Jay-Z in 2006, Armand de Brignac claims to have sold half a million...

How universities can support local businesses and communities

Feb 26, 2021 14:23 pm UTC| Business

The pandemic has provided an urgent lesson in the value of cooperation and partnership. The state, the private sector and voluntary groups all rely on the success of the others to prosper. Collaboration will be more...

8 ways business managers can use fiction to prepare for the uncertain reality of coronavirus

Feb 26, 2021 14:19 pm UTC| Business

Reading fiction has always been, for many, a source of pleasure and a means to be transported to other worlds. But thats not all. Businesses can use novels to consider possible future scenarios, study sensitive workplace...

After Disney closed one of its major studios, animation is under pressure in pandemic Hollywood

Feb 26, 2021 14:15 pm UTC| Business

Last years computer-animated feature Trolls World Tour served as an early test case for movie releases during the pandemic. The film appeared on video-on-demand streaming services the same day as its limited theatrical run...

Climate: The Physical Science and the Social Science According to Chuck Hinckley

Feb 26, 2021 09:31 am UTC| Business

If it feels like climate catastrophes are popping up more often in the news, youre not imagining it, says Chuck Hinckley, a financial advisor from New York City, New York, with a history in the green energy industry....

Hector Sosa Flores – COVID-19’s Impact on the Precious Metals Market

Feb 26, 2021 09:30 am UTC| Business

Theres no question that COVID-19 has disrupted markets worldwide. With working restrictions, lockdowns, and supply shortages, theres seemingly no end to the havoc this virus can cause. In the precious metals industry,...

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Economy

Gold Prices Fall 1% Ahead of Fed Decision as Markets Watch Warsh, Iran Talks

Gold prices dropped about 1% on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserves highly anticipated interest rate decision, with easing oil prices reducing inflation concerns but failing to support demand...

Australia Inflation Cools as Core CPI Misses Forecasts, Easing RBA Rate Hike Pressure

Australias inflation eased in the June quarter, with softer fuel prices helping slow overall consumer price growth and core inflation coming in below market expectations. The latest data strengthens the case for the...

US Dollar Slips Ahead of Fed Decision as Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar weakened on Tuesday, retreating from a more than one-month high as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserves closely watched interest rate decision. The U.S. Dollar Index...

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Plans Temporary Food Tax Cut to Ease Inflation Pressure

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to introduce a temporary reduction in Japans reduced consumption tax on food as part of a broader effort to help households cope with persistent inflation and rising...

Asian Stocks Rebound as SK Hynix Earnings Calm AI Fears, Oil Surges Ahead of Fed Decision

Asian stock markets rebounded on Wednesday after suffering steep losses in the previous session, as investors weighed strong earnings from South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix against lingering concerns over artificial...

Politics

Trump Administration to Ban Chinese Robots, Power Inverters Over AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration is set to introduce new restrictions on Chinese technology imports, targeting advanced robots and power inverters as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. national security and protect the...

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Forces; All Intercepted, CENTCOM Says

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East on Tuesday, marking a renewed escalation in tensions after several days of relative calm....

Taiwan to Test Wartime Weapons Production in Han Kuang Military Drills

Taiwan will test its ability to relocate weapons production and convert civilian factories for military manufacturing during its annual Han Kuang military exercises next month, as the island strengthens its defense...

US Customs Inspects China-Linked Factories in Vietnam Amid Trade Compliance Review

U.S. customs officials have reportedly conducted spot inspections at factories in Vietnam with links to Chinese companies as Washington intensifies efforts to verify compliance with trade and import regulations, according...

Brazil Challenges Trump Tariffs at WTO Over Trade Dispute

Brazil has formally requested consultations with the United States under the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system, escalating its challenge against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

TSMC Gradually Restarts Japan Chip Plant After Kumamoto Earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, has started gradually restoring operations at its Japan semiconductor facility after a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture forced...

SK Hynix Q2 Profit Hits Record as AI Memory Chip Demand Fuels Growth

SK Hynix reported record second-quarter earnings as surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips and stronger memory pricing drove exceptional growth, reinforcing its position as one of the biggest beneficiaries...

Seagate Stock Jumps as AI-Fueled Earnings Beat and Strong FY2027 Outlook Impress Investors

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) shares climbed 7.4% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the data storage company reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, driven by surging demand for...

TeamViewer Shares Fall Despite Profit Growth as ARR and Customer Base Decline

TeamViewer AG (ETR: TMV) shares slipped more than 2% on Tuesday after the remote connectivity software provider reported mixed first-half 2026 results. While the company delivered a solid increase in profit, investors...

Exosens H1 Profit Beats Forecasts as Defense Demand Drives Growth

Exosens (EPA: EXENS) reported stronger-than-expected first-half fiscal 2026 profitability, supported by robust demand for its defense imaging technologies, although revenue came in slightly below market expectations....