The Pentagon recently announced the winners of its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, as it is now part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Alongside Blue Origin, Elon
In a recent meeting held at Borgo Egnazia, Italy, the Group of Seven (G7) leaders are contemplating additional measures to address the trade imbalance with China and safeguard their economic interests. According to a senior U.S. official, there is an expectation of unprecedented unity among the G7 nations in confronting China’s non-market policies and practices.
The recent liquidation of China Evergrande Group has sent shockwaves through the financial world. Once the largest property developer in China, Evergrande’s failure to deliver a restructuring plan for its $23 billion worth of offshore debt led to a court-ordered liquidation in January. As part of the liquidation process, lawyers appointed by the liquidators are
In a time where corporate expenses seem to be spiraling out of control, one startup is aiming to revolutionize the way companies manage and monitor employee spending. CleverCards, a Dublin-based firm, recently secured an impressive 8 million euros in funding from investors, despite the financial technology industry facing a period of reduced investment. A 2016
As central bank decisions in Britain, Switzerland, and Norway loom, the global rate cutting trend is expected to slow down, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy. The Bank of England is unlikely to cut rates before July 4th, shattering hopes for an immediate rate cut. Market expectations point towards easing in the near future,
The recent decision by the Bank of Japan to trim bond buying in the future has sent shockwaves through the market. While the central bank has stated that it will continue to buy government bonds at the current pace, the lack of a specific plan regarding the reduction until the next meeting in July has
The G7 summit, held in Italy, saw discussions on various critical issues including support for Ukraine, concerns about China, and a historic appearance by Pope Francis to talk about artificial intelligence. The presence of leaders from around the world highlighted the inclusive nature of the summit, breaking away from the perception of an exclusive club.
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, made bold claims at the 2024 annual shareholder meeting about the potential impact of Optimus humanoid robots on the future of the company. Despite his track record of ambitious promises, Musk’s vision for the future of Tesla is centered around advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving.
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting faced a major setback on Thursday as computer problems caused servers to crash under overwhelming interest in the stream. According to a customer service representative for the company hosting the stream, the meeting was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET and was hosted on ComputerShare. However, when attendees tried to
Keith Gill, the individual known as “Roaring Kitty” on online forums, recently shared an update on Reddit’s Superstonk forum regarding his ownership of GameStop’s common stock. In a new screenshot of his E-Trade portfolio posted after the market close on Thursday, it was revealed that Gill now holds over 9 million GameStop shares along with
Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, made a remarkable debut at the international box office with a stellar performance in its first full day of play. The film opened at No. 1 in each of its eight major markets, including Korea, Germany, and the Philippines. With a total overseas gross of $4.9M on its
The financial technology industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with many industry executives and investors believing that the sector has finally reached a “bottom.” During the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, executives shared their views with CNBC on how valuations have adjusted from unsustainable highs in the industry’s peak years of 2020 and
The recent announcement by the European Union to impose higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has created a ripple effect in the market. Following this news, shares of Chinese EV makers experienced a surge in value, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index seeing a notable increase of 1.23% at the
The decision by the European Union to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles has sparked backlash from China and various stakeholders involved in the dispute. Chinese state news agency Xinhua expressed hope that the EU would reconsider its tariffs and avoid hindering competition in the auto industry. The opposition from China and others emphasizes