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Mitsubishi Shares Climb on Reported EV Partnership With Foxconn

Mar 21, 2025 10:28 am UTC| Business

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (TYO:7211) saw its shares rise up to 3.5% to 465.8 yen on Friday, outperforming the Nikkei 225s 0.2% gain. The rally followed reports by Japanese media that the automaker plans to outsource electric...

What Career Opportunities Can a Business Degree Give You?

Mar 21, 2025 09:24 am UTC| Business

A business degree is one of the most dynamic and versatile qualifications, opening doors to careers in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Business graduates are in high demand, with companies actively...

How AI is Helping Government Work Smarter

Mar 21, 2025 09:22 am UTC| Business

AI isnt coming for your job; its coming to make it better. Instead of worrying about automation fears, we should focus on how AI is increasing efficiency in the workplace, freeing up workers time for more meaningful,...

Lithuania’s petrochemicals industry is the foundation for its economic success

Mar 21, 2025 09:20 am UTC| Business

Lithuanias economy has gone from strength to strength since it gained independence in 1990. Rooted in strong industrial performance, Lithuanias economy continues to outperform that of its neighbours. Thirty-five years...

Alnylam’s Amvuttra Wins FDA Approval, Challenges Pfizer in $11B Heart Drug Market

Mar 21, 2025 09:19 am UTC| Business

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Alnylam Pharmaceuticals drug Amvuttra to treat transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a rare and potentially fatal heart condition. The green light positions...

Nike Forecasts Steeper Q4 Revenue Drop Despite Strong New Sneaker Launches

Mar 21, 2025 09:19 am UTC| Business

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares dipped nearly 5% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company forecasted a sharper-than-expected revenue decline for the fourth quarter. CFO Matthew Friend projected a mid-teens percentage...

Elon Musk Served Summons Over SEC Lawsuit on Twitter Stock Disclosure

Mar 21, 2025 09:19 am UTC| Law Business

Elon Musk, the worlds richest man and CEO of SpaceX, has been served a summons related to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, according to a court filing on Thursday. The summons was delivered on March 14...

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

NY Times Challenges Trump Administration Subpoenas Over Air Force One Report

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block grand jury subpoenas issued to three of its journalists following their reporting on President Donald Trumps new Qatari-donated Air Force One, escalating a legal battle...

Trump Orders ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to resume using traffic stops during immigration enforcement operations, reversing a temporary suspension announced just a day...

Russian Missile Strike Sparks Fires in Kyiv After Early Morning Air Alert

Russian missiles struck at least two districts in Ukraines capital, Kyiv, early Thursday, igniting fires and prompting authorities to issue an air raid alert before declaring the immediate danger over. Kyiv Mayor Vitali...

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

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...