China has invested a staggering $230.8 billion over the span of more than a decade to nurture its electric car industry, according to analysis unveiled by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This monumental financial backing represents 18.8% of total electric car sales between 2009 and 2023. However, despite the massive injection of funds,
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Accenture, the technology company, saw an increase of 8.6% in its stock despite missing earnings and revenue expectations. The company, however, reported over $900 million in new generative AI bookings, showing promise for future growth. On the other hand, Trump Media & Technology Group faced a decline of nearly 12% as its registration of additional
The competition in the field of artificial intelligence has been heating up recently with the announcement of Anthropic’s latest model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet. As one of the many chatbots that have gained popularity in the past year, Claude is now being touted as the most powerful AI model released by Anthropic so far. With heavyweights
Elon Musk found himself under scrutiny when he lashed out at advertisers considering pulling their ads from his X social media platform. Speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France, Musk clarified his previous comments by stating that his intention was to defend free speech rather than target the advertising industry as a whole.
One of the main factors that have been missing from the box office in recent years has been the presence of family-friendly films. While there have been a few successful kid-friendly hits, such as Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.,” most family features have either opted for streaming platforms or had their releases spaced too far apart
Imax and Wanda Film, China’s largest exhibitor, have recently announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, focusing on technology and content. This partnership aims to enhance the movie-watching experience for viewers in China. The agreement includes Wanda Film upgrading 61 of its top-performing locations to state-of-the-art Imax with Laser technology in key cities such
Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of favoring the financial industry over the interests of the American public. This accusation comes after reports surfaced that Powell may be advocating for changes to regulations that would reduce the capital cushion large American banks are required to hold under the Basel III Endgame
Apple has been under scrutiny by the European Commission due to a number of “very serious” issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that aims to regulate Big Tech companies. The EU’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, highlighted that the investigation into Apple, along with Alphabet and Meta, raised concerns about anti-competitive behavior. One of
Recently, China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imported pork and its by-products from the European Union. This move is seen as a response to the EU’s restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle exports. The investigation, announced by China’s commerce ministry, is expected to have significant implications for European pork producers, particularly those in Spain, the
One of the leading companies making efforts to reduce the West’s reliance on Chinese rare earths is Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas is currently the largest supplier of rare earth compounds outside of China, operating primarily in Australia. The company has processing operations in both Australia and Malaysia, with plans to open a heavy rare earth
The burgeoning demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence has propelled Malaysia onto the global data center stage. In recent years, the country has become a magnet for investments from tech giants such as Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft. The city of Johor Bahru, situated on the border with Singapore, has emerged as a focal point
The indie film industry is facing significant challenges as it attempts to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. While mainstream films like Inside Out 2 and Bad Boys: Ride Or Die have dominated the box office, indie films are struggling to find their footing. One distributor commented that June is crowded with indies,
Disney and Pixar have faced challenges in regaining their foothold at the box office following the pandemic. The decision to release animated features directly on Disney+ caused a shift in audience behavior towards streaming platforms. This move impacted the traditional theatrical experience, as parents became accustomed to seeking out new Disney content from the comfort
The U.S. retail sector is currently facing challenges due to elevated interest rates, which have put pressure on many companies within the industry. While the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail index has managed to stay relatively in-line with the overall market performance, the sector’s gains have been largely driven by a select few