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LIBOR No More — How a Legal & Financial Language Translator Can Help

Mar 01, 2022 08:23 am UTC| Business

The London Interbank Offered Rate (known more popularly as LIBOR) was the number one benchmark for setting short-term interest rates for more than 40 years. But as of December 31, 2021, it no longer holds sway in the...

5 Tools You Need in Your Legal Toolkit in 2022

Mar 01, 2022 08:18 am UTC| Business

You started your first business. Congratulations! Youve certainly thought about many possible roadblocks. And youve probably thought about different ways of handling them. But have you thought about the possible legal...

The Ongoing Increase In Lone Parent Poverty

Mar 01, 2022 08:17 am UTC| Business

Since 1976 there has been a huge increase in lone-parent poverty, with around 20% of lone-parent families having at least one child under the age of 16 years old, and its a 9% increase from 1976 to 2014. For both lone...

What are The Newest Digital Solutions For the Financial Industry?

Mar 01, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Business

In the course of digitisation, a worldwide revolution is taking place in the financial sectors in both highly developed Western countries and in developing countries. Accessibility to banking services and higher...

Offshore outsourcing — is the easiest way to save money for ‘business people’

Mar 01, 2022 08:02 am UTC| Business

Many developing companies stay afloat because they meet the expectations of the market. They integrate new innovations, follow trends and please auditory. However, that is only half of their success. Businesses control...

McDonald's, KFC providing free food to military force fighting for Ukraine

Mar 01, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Business

McDonalds and KFC outlets in Ukraine have temporarily closed down due to the Russian attacks to invade the country. The fighting is still happening, and in an effort to help the military forces, the fast-food chains have...

Korea Investment joins PAI Partners to acquire PepsiCo’s Tropicana juice brand

Mar 01, 2022 07:41 am UTC| Business Economy

Korea Investment Securities Co., Ltd. has joined the acquisition deal for the Tropicana juice brand owned by PepsiCo and PAI Partners, a French private equity fund company based in Paris. The Korean capital company teamed...

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Economy

Wall Street Surges to Record Highs Amid Strong Earnings and Economic Stability

U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, driven by solid corporate earnings, easing oil prices, and steady economic data that boosted investor confidence. The SP 500 rose 1% to a record-breaking 7,210.24,...

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...

Politics

King Charles Wraps U.S. Visit with Trump Meeting and Virginia Tour

Britains King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded their four-day state visit to the United States with a brief stop at the White House, where they said goodbye to U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit, which...

US Adds European Union to Section 301 Watchlist Amid Trade Concerns

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has added the European Union (EU) to its Section 301 watchlist, signaling rising concerns over trade practices and intellectual property protections. The decision, announced...

Comey Faces Charges Over Instagram Post as Free Speech Debate Intensifies

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new criminal charges tied to a controversial Instagram post, but legal experts argue the case is unlikely to succeed due to strong First Amendment protections. The charges stem...

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest Amid Myanmar Political Crisis

Myanmars detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be transferred to house arrest, according to state media reports, marking a significant development more than five years after the military coup that removed her...

Israel Expands Gaza Restricted Zones, Raising Concerns for Civilians and Aid Access

Israels newly updated Gaza maps have significantly expanded restricted military zones, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians at increased risk and limiting humanitarian access. The revised maps, quietly shared with...

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

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...

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...