Lawyers representing Caroline Ellison, a key witness in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, have put forth a recommendation for no prison time for their client. They argue that Ellison should, at most, be sentenced to time served and supervised release. This leniency is attributed to her prompt return to the U.S. from FTX’s
In a bold move, Naoki Tamura, a hawkish policymaker at the Bank of Japan, has publicly stated that the central bank must raise interest rates to at least 1% by the second half of the next fiscal year. This marks the first time a BOJ official has specified a target rate for short-term borrowing costs.
Asian stocks experienced an upward trend on Thursday, driven by the positive performance of technology shares. This surge was largely in response to the overnight rally in market darling Nvidia. The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, emphasized the strong demand for artificial intelligence, which significantly boosted the confidence of investors. The focus was primarily on
The landscape of generative artificial intelligence has been dominated by big U.S. companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. However, a new player has emerged in the form of Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei. Over the past 18 months, these companies have launched their own AI models in an effort to capitalize
The recent decision by the U.K. government to classify data centers as critical infrastructure marks a significant milestone in boosting cybersecurity within the country. With this designation, data centers will now be considered as part of the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), joining other key sectors such as energy, nuclear power, defense, space, and emergency services.
The news of the debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has had a significant impact on the stock prices of Trump Media & Technology. The company, which is majority owned by the former president, saw its shares slide more than 11% following the debate. Rentokil Initial, the parent company
Recently, Japan’s stock market experienced a decline as losses in the Textile, Power, and Shipbuilding sectors led to lower shares. Specifically, the Nikkei 225 index decreased by 1.63% at the close in Tokyo. This downward trend in the market has raised concerns among investors and analysts about the overall health of Japan’s economy. During this
The past two years have seen the Federal Reserve implementing steep interest rate hikes in an attempt to slow down the U.S. economy. However, despite this tightening, the overall impact on the economy has been surprisingly minimal. U.S. real GDP has continued to show growth rates exceeding 2% in most quarters since the middle of
The energy sector has been struggling, with various companies experiencing significant declines in stock performance over the past few months. Notably, EQT, Coterra, APA, Halliburton, Occidental, ExxonMobil, and Chevron have all seen decreases ranging from 6% to 22% in the last three months. This poor performance is reflected in the broader market trend of energy
In a bold move, Australian property listing firm REA Group recently made a generous takeover offer to Britain’s largest real estate portal Rightmove. However, Rightmove rejected the cash-and-stock offer of 5.6 billion pounds. This decision has raised eyebrows in the industry and left many wondering about the future implications for both companies. The rejection of
As the excitement builds for the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, key stakeholders are already setting the stage for what is expected to be an unforgettable event. Mayor Karen Bass has expressed her concerns about the preparations needed for the Games, especially in terms of improving the city’s infrastructure. One of the major
The Bank of Japan remains committed to raising interest rates if inflation follows the path outlined in its forecast. According to policymaker Junko Nakagawa, the recent market turbulence has not derailed the central bank’s intention to gradually increase borrowing costs. Despite the potential risks associated with such a move, Nakagawa emphasized the importance of considering
In a surprising turn of events, Oracle chairman and co-founder Larry Ellison shocked investors with an announcement about the company’s future plans. Ellison disclosed that the increasing electricity demand from artificial intelligence has led Oracle to consider securing power from next-generation nuclear technology. This revelation came during the company’s earnings call, leaving many analysts taken
The Broadway debut of Robert Downey Jr. in Ayad Akhtar’s play at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater proved to be a massive success. The play garnered a substantial amount of revenue, grossing $746,230 in just four previews. Downey’s portrayal of a Pulitzer runner-up author with an obsession for Artificial Intelligence captivated audiences and led to