The discussions among Federal Reserve officials regarding whether U.S. interest rates are at an optimal level have deepened in recent times. The assessment of high inflation risks is causing concerns among policymakers, prompting them to evaluate the effectiveness of current policy measures in addressing inflationary pressures. Inflation expectations among consumers have seen a notable uptick,
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A recent legal battle between Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) and Israel’s Bright Data involving data scraping has come to an end with a federal judge in California dismissing the lawsuit. X alleged that Bright Data was scraping data from X and selling it, using measures to avoid anti-scraping technology. The lawsuit also claimed violations
McDonald’s is reportedly in the process of rolling out a value meal option in U.S. locations as a response to the increasingly challenging environment for consumers. With mentions of low-income consumers on the rise during company earnings calls, it is evident that people are starting to cut back on their spending habits, particularly in the
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Moderna announced on Friday that the Food and Drug Administration has postponed the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to the end of May due to what they described as “administrative constraints” within the agency. The decision, which was anticipated to be made on Sunday, has left investors on edge as they await
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently issued a profit warning after its first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations. The company cited intense competition in the chip industry as a primary reason for the decline in profits. According to SMIC, the pricing for commodity products is heavily influenced by market trends, making it challenging for the
Most Asian stocks showed growth on Friday, following the positive momentum of Wall Street. However, Chinese stocks did not follow this trend as reports surfaced about new trade tariffs targeting the electric vehicles sector. This news caused China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes to fall by about 0.5% each. The anticipation of
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, exceeding market expectations. In a bold move, the bank has also made a S$1.4 billion ($1.04 billion) offer to acquire its insurer arm Great Eastern, showcasing its commitment to strategic investments and portfolio enhancement. The offer, which includes a 37% premium
Reports are indicating that 20th Century Studios’ latest installment, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has kicked off its theatrical run with a bang. Previews for the film have raked in an impressive $6.5M, a figure that includes Thursday night earnings starting from 3 PM, as well as an additional $1.6M from special fan
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European companies operating in China are facing an increasingly difficult economic landscape. A recent survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce reveals that as China’s growth slows and overcapacity issues rise, it has become harder for European businesses to maintain profitability in the country. Delays in payments and challenges in enforcing contracts have become
Activist group Politan Capital has made it clear that they are not backing down in the battle for board seats at Masimo. In response to the company’s settlement offer to add one of Politan’s nominees, William Jellison, to the board, Politan’s Quentin Koffey has demanded that not only Jellison be added, but also another nominee,