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Moderna’s CFO leaves company just two days after appointment

May 12, 2022 09:59 am UTC| Business Economy

Moderna appointed Jorge Gomez as its new chief financial officer in April, and it was revealed that he also left his position just two days into the role. The American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company based in...

Nike accuses StockX of selling counterfeit sneakers, Marketplace responds by denying allegations

May 12, 2022 09:24 am UTC| Business Economy

Nike filed a lawsuit against the online marketplace, StockX in February, and this was recently modified to include a complaint related to the sale of fake Nike shoes. The sneaker and sports apparel company is questioning...

POSCO investing $20 billion in its quest to be world’s top EV materials player and topple Chinese rivals

May 12, 2022 09:22 am UTC| Business Economy

POSCO, a South Korean steelmaking giant, is investing $20 billion or around ₩25 trillion in an effort to become the no. 1 EV materials company in the world by the year 2030. The company is also aiming to beat its Chinese...

AMC beats estimates with massive profits as moviegoers return to watch ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘The Batman’

May 12, 2022 08:53 am UTC| Business Economy

AMC Theaters reported a very strong revenue turnout for the first quarter, and it apparently beat the estimates. The company said that its sales for Q1 are more than five times higher compared to the same period last...

Philip Morris buying Swedish Match tobacco firm

May 12, 2022 08:04 am UTC| Business Economy

Philip Morris International, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is buying Swedish Match, a Swedish multinational tobacco company headquartered in Stockholm. The latters share price soared in mid-morning trade on Tuesday...

Mondelez ditching Trident, Dentyne gum brands to focus on Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone

May 12, 2022 07:59 am UTC| Business Economy

Mondelez International Inc. is selling its gum brands, including Trident and Dentyne. The American multinational confectionery, food, beverage, and snack food company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, revealed its plans...

New Balance to roll out KAWHI 2 "Ocean Blue" featuring nautical elements on May 13

May 11, 2022 23:51 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

New Balance will roll out its KAWHI 2 Ocean Blue colorway, which channels the Clippers guard Kawhi Leonards go with the flow mentality that he displays both on and off the hardwood, on May 13. The different white...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

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...

Politics

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

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...

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...